The Fun CPA Podcast
It is no secret that the accounting profession needs a fresh perspective after years of status quo.
The Fun CPA podcast aims to bring exactly that. Fun, refreshing and unique perspective on a profession that needs it the most.
The conversations I will bring to you will bring you and your firm value. We discuss pricing, firm management, technology, social media and mental health. The guests on the show range from small accounting firm owners to big firm partners to incredible mental health coaches to our profession and much much more.
Give it a listen, the fresh perspective you been waiting on is here!
The Fun CPA Podcast
Insights on Building And Selling A 7 Figure Firm
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Mike Payne joins Yuri to talk about building BOSS Advisors, growing the firm to more than $2 million in revenue and eventually selling it.
They discuss how Mike combined accounting and legal services under one roof, landed a major client during his first week in business and dealt with the pressure that came with the firm’s growth. Mike also shares what led him to sell, how he chose the right buyer and what life has looked like since the acquisition.
Episode Highlights:
0:00 - Working 36 hours straight and hitting burnout
0:50 - Meet Mike Payne
1:18 - Combining accounting and legal services
8:28 - Starting BOSS Advisors and landing a major client
15:07 - Reaching the firm’s next growth ceiling
19:51 - The personal cost of building the business
29:27 - Finding the right buyer and selling the firm
36:13 - Making more time for family
39:57 - Creating healthier boundaries with work
43:04 - Building an audience and professional community
50:22 - Where to connect with Mike
ABOUT HOST YURI KAPILOVICH
Yuri, aka #thefuncpa, has been in the accounting profession for over 15 years and has seen, first hand, the challenges the profession brings. After seeing that no firm was fitting the bill, Yuri set out to do things his own way with his firm K&A and the journey began with LinkedIn posting at the front end.
Yuri is proud to bring you #thefuncpa podcast highlighting the fun and all the amazing opportunities our profession can bring us all.
CONNECT WITH YURI KAPILOVICH
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ykapilovich/
Website: https://www.thefuncpa.co/
CONNECT WITH MIKE PAYNE
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelpaynejdcpa/
Website: https://themikepayne.com/