Being Top of Mind
Long before accounting, I lived in a completely different world, and it taught me one lever that's driven more new work than anything since.

Hosted by Ryan Lazanis
Episodes
300
Latest episode
Aug 2026
Language
EN
An actionable podcast designed for accounting firm owners and partners. Each episode provides listeners with one-quick actionable lesson or takeaway that will help them scale a systematic firm that improves their lifestyle.
Long before accounting, I lived in a completely different world, and it taught me one lever that's driven more new work than anything since.
Gut feel has been one of your most trusted tools as an owner, but it's not something you should lean on every time. Here's why that matters.
Some client problems feel like they need a hard conversation. One firm owner proved otherwise, and I break down exactly how she did it.
What if adding more clients isn't the answer to feeling maxed out? I break down four things that quietly tend to cap a firm's growth.
There's a marketing tool many firm owners skip because they're too busy listing services. Turns out it might be the most persuasive thing you're not doing.
The discovery call is where margins get set and clients get qualified — and some common patterns tend to undermine both more than people realize.
Worried AI is going to take your clients? It might be worth asking which ones — and being honest about what that answer actually looks like.
Accommodating every type of client might sound like good business — but it's nearly impossible to pull off and could be hurting your growth.
What does MrBeast's early growth habit have to do with running an accounting firm? More than you might expect — and it's simpler than it sounds.
When a firm owner has all the right pieces in place and is still struggling badly, the real problem is rarely where you'd expect to find it.
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