On this episode, Joe and Heather explore the sudden closure and acquisition of Bench, the venture-backed bookkeeping and accounting firm, diving into its implications for the accounting industry, private equity, and an AI-driven future. They also discuss the challenges of balancing client-focused service with profit motives, highlight key takeaways from Andy Stanley's book Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets, and share their favorite quotes and social media insights of the week.

• More about Bench
• TV/Movie quote of the week — Dune: Prophecy
• Book of the week — Better Decisions, Fewer Regrets by Andy Stanley

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