Building a $200K Accounting Firm in Just 15 Hours a Week
Download MP3Erica Goode, CPA, reveals how she built a thriving $200K accounting firm working just 15 hours a week. Discover the power of niching, efficient processes, and work-life balance in this candid discussion. Erica will share her journey from corporate burnout to entrepreneurial success, offering practical insights on pricing strategies, time management, and building authority in your niche. Whether you're considering starting your own firm or optimizing your existing practice, this webinar will inspire and equip you to reimagine what's possible in your accounting career.
(Originally recorded on October 16, 2024, on Earmark Webinars+)
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(Originally recorded on October 16, 2024, on Earmark Webinars+)
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Chapters
- (02:39) - Welcome Erica to the Show
- (04:55) - Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship
- (06:28) - Life in Idaho and Outdoor Activities
- (08:06) - Burnout and Decision to Leave Corporate
- (11:12) - Starting the Accounting Firm
- (19:20) - Client Growth and Service Tiers
- (30:23) - Systematizing CFO Services
- (32:37) - Client Report Preparation and Meetings
- (33:25) - Listener Question: Monthly Meeting Agenda
- (35:03) - Forecasting and Cash Flow Discussions
- (37:46) - The Value of Monthly Meetings
- (38:55) - Balancing Work and Client Relationships
- (39:51) - Handling Client Taxes and Referrals
- (41:27) - Marketing and Client Acquisition
- (44:34) - Podcasting and Providing Free Advice
- (48:39) - Scaling a Solo Practice
- (50:34) - Balancing Work and Personal Life
- (59:41) - Final Thoughts and Resources
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliver
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/
Creators and Guests
Guest
Erica Goode
Erica Goode has been a CPA for 15 years. She runs a virtual accounting firm supporting consultants with bookkeeping, accounting, and CFO services. She also hosts the Consultants and Money podcast and is the author of The 15-Hr Accountant. Erica is a former Director of Finance at a Fortune 50 company and started her career as an auditor at a Big 4 public accounting firm. Erica is also the mom of 2 and the wife of a fellow CPA.