Who's Really the BOSS?

From Rice and Beans to $1.7M: A Young CPA's Growth Story

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Nate Goodman shares his remarkable journey from starting a church bookkeeping practice in 2019 to building a $1.7 million CPA firm by age 29. He opens up about the challenging early years that included eating rice and beans to survive, studying for the CPA exam with a newborn during COVID, and making crucial pivots that transformed his struggling practice into a thriving business.

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  • (00:00) - Welcome to Who's Really the Boss
  • (01:04) - Nate's Personal and Professional Background
  • (02:03) - Starting the Firm and Early Challenges
  • (05:53) - Advice and Inspirations
  • (07:45) - Connecting with Collective by DBA
  • (10:21) - Firm Growth and Acquisitions
  • (21:58) - Hurricane Helene and Overcoming Adversity
  • (24:46) - Firm's Work Setup: In-Office, Remote, and Hybrid
  • (27:00) - Challenges and Successes in Hiring Remote Talent
  • (33:01) - Mentorship and Team Dynamics
  • (36:36) - Advice to Younger Self and Current Focus
  • (39:59) - Client Metrics and Performance Bonuses
  • (43:00) - Sales Team Structure and Compensation
  • (44:55) - Client Focus and Work-Life Balance
  • (49:20) - Building a Peer Network and Community
  • (52:59) - Final Thoughts and Contact Information
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