In this episode, John Bly reflects on the pivotal year that reshaped his life and business — 2012. What began as a home-based accounting firm evolved into a multi-office powerhouse completing over 50 acquisitions.

John walks us through:

• The mentor who changed his perspective on growth and success.

• Building a repeatable M&A playbook rooted in culture, not just numbers.

• Lessons learned from deals that didn't go as planned.

• How to retain top talent through rapid expansion.

• The balance between family, leadership, and personal integrity.

• Why sustainable growth is about systems, people, and purpose.

This episode is packed with hard-won wisdom for leaders who want to scale smarter — and live better while doing it.