In this episode of the Accounting Influencers Podcast, host Rob Brown speaks with Gale Crosley, one of the world's foremost strategic growth advisors to accounting firms. Together they explore why many CPA firms struggle with sustainable growth, the rise of private equity in the profession, and how firms can position themselves for long-term success.

Key Takeaways

-Strategic growth means sustainable, profitable, and efficient growth—not luck or market dependency.

-Many accounting firms rely on opportunistic growth instead of a strategic plan.

-Private equity is accelerating the adoption of C-suite roles in accounting firms.

-Firms without a clear growth framework risk irrelevance or acquisition.

-Chief Growth Officers (CGOs) are becoming vital for future-proofing firms.

-Leadership alignment around growth strategies is crucial.

-Entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial mindsets are game changers for CPA firms.

You can check out the video version of this with visuals and graphics here on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/VEsZugQ69cE

◣━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━◢

The Accounting Influencers Podcast is serves accounting firm leaders, managers and partners looking to build their executive presence, influence and credibility both internally and externally. The show focuses on helping professionals strengthen their personal brand, stay informed about industry changes, and navigate disruptive forces affecting accounting business models and trends. The content includes solo insights from host Rob Brown as well as interviews or panel discussions with industry leaders. Check out the show on your preferred podcast app or platform, or go to the Accounting Influencers YouTube channel for all of the episodes in video format.

Rob works with consultants/experts in the accounting space via personal interviews to create video snippets and thought leadership pieces. If you have success stories, valued expertise or a brand that needs amplifying, but lack the time to create thought leadership or video content, chat with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/therobbrown

Thanks to our sponsors:

ADVANCETRACK OUTSOURCING. Transform your accounting firm with AdvanceTrack. Our top-tier offshoring solutions free your team from mundane tasks, allowing you to focus on growth and client engagement. Experience seamless scalability and expert support. Visit advancetrack.com and elevate your practice today. https://www.advancetrack.com

If you'd like to sponsor the show and elevate your brand with our audience, reach out to show host Rob Brown on LinkedIn and his team will reach out to fix up a chat to explore.