In this episode of 'Diary of a Tax Practice Owner,' we sit down with Karen Collopy, one of our clients with a fascinating background as a former IRS revenue agent. Karen shares her journey of becoming an enrolled agent, specializing in clients who are a step up from TurboTax and small business owners filing Schedule C. We delve into her transition from a paper-based practice to a fully digital firm using Tax Dome, her strategies for client management, and how she successfully scaled her business from 250 to over 400 clients. Get inspired by her story and learn how she achieved a balanced and flourishing practice.

Connect with Karen Collopy -

www.linkedin.com/in/karengizzicollopy

Key Takeaways from the Episode:

1. Niche Focus: Karen specializes in Schedule C and E clients, showing the value of honing in on a specific group.
2. Empathy Matters: Her success comes from simplifying tax processes and building strong client relationships.
3. Leverage Experience: Karen’s IRS background helps her understand small business audits and apply it in her practice.
4. Steady Growth: She grew her practice slowly while balancing family life, proving that gradual growth works.
5. Digital Transition: Karen’s shift from paper to digital was gradual, highlighting the importance of adapting at your own pace.
6. Consistency: She provides the same streamlined experience for both digital and paper clients.
7. Adaptability: Embracing digital tools during COVID-19 helped her stay relevant and efficient.

Don't miss this inspiring episode of Diary of a Practice Owner!

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👉🏻 Learn more about us:

Hi! I am Jamie Gruol, co-founder of the Workflows for Tax Pros movement, where we believe automation is the ONLY way to increase Profit AND Time Freedom in your practice!

My biz partner Jessica Smith, EA, and I are on a mission to help the tax pros, accountants, and bookkeeper industry stop working so damn hard and start enjoying their businesses again.