Why Most Accountants Fail to Scale (And How to Fix It) w/ Lahari Neelapareddy
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting firm, host Roger Knecht discusses building a premier accounting firm with guest Lahari Neelapareddy, founder of Tax Hero and LN Accounting Advisors. They cover Lahari’s journey from public accounting to specializing in e-commerce and consumer packaged goods, emphasizing the value of niche marketing and advisory services over traditional compliance work. Lahari shares insights on sustainable growth, avoiding burnout, and the importance of continuous learning for accounting professionals. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Spotlight...
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This Week on BPAF : Lahari Neelapareddy
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses starting businesses with Lahari Neelapareddy
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Diversify for Profit: Get More Money Out of Your Business w/ Steve Selengut
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Welcome to another episode of the Building the Premier Accounting Firm podcast. Today Roger Knecht and Steve Selengut discuss the core differences between finance and accounting, and how to build income independence. Learn about the four key financial risk minimizers and the importance of an abundance mindset in investing to achieve financial freedom from Roger and Steve. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to the Show and Guest 01:20 Finance vs. Accounting and Diversification 04:49 Path to Income Independence 07:25 Defining Income Independence and Mindset 09:05 Scarcity vs. Abundance Mindset...
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This Week on BPAF : Steve Selengut
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses getting more money out of your business with Steve Selengut.
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Rewind : Payroll, a Profitable Service That Is Often Overlooked w/ Scott Nelson
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Let’s do the math, identify the opportunity, and determine the how best to complement the accounting services offered to profitably meet the demand. When working with small business owners it’s often assumed that payroll will be included as part of the accounting services provided, so what is your answer or solution? Often, cash flow management and payroll are the two most common challenges faced by business owners. Are you prepared to meet that demand to grow your business and get the clients you deserve? Let’s talk about a tech...
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Take Control of Tax Season: The Tax Goddess’ Gameplan w/ Shauna Wekherlien
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, Roger Knecht welcomes Shauna Wekherlien, known as the Tax Goddess, a top 1% US tax strategist, to discuss building a premier accounting firm. They explore Shana’s journey from astrophysics to tax, the power of branding, writing a book for client authority, and strategies for effective tax planning versus preparation. In This Episode: 00:00 Introducing Shana The Tax Goddess 02:02 From Astrophysics to Tax Goddess 05:09 The Accidental Brand: Tax Goddess 09:52 Overlooked Tax Deductions for Businesses 15:00 Tax Preparation vs. Tax Planning...
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Rewind : Leveraging Our Passion In Business w/ Katie Swanson
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! Each of us have experiences in our lives that give us a unique perspective that we can bring to business. For some, it’s our past and passion that lead us to niches that allow us to do what we enjoy and get paid doing it. Katie has done just that. Listen as Katie shares her story that combines health, sports and of course accounting. Katie and Roger have a great discussion that also focuses on the support and empowerment that can come for working with a coach. It’s wrong to think something is broken to need a coach. As in...
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Reduce Your Tax Bill by 50% Without Changing CPAs w/ Mark Myers
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Welcome to another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Today, host Roger Knecht welcomes Mark Myers, a former Marine and CEO of Tax Wise Partners, to discuss his journey from managing health clubs to specializing in tax advisory. This episode delves into effective tax planning strategies, the power of B2B collaborations for accounting firms, and personal insights on entrepreneurship and work-life balance. In This Episode: 00:00 Introduction to Mark Myers 02:16 From Operator to Tax Consultant 06:39 The Value of Tax Planning 09:27 B2B Marketing for Tax Strategies 13:19 Collaboration...
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Rewind : 5 Skills to Be Successful w/ Rob Brown
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Join us as we revisit this conversation from 2021! As accounting professionals, we each need to find the time to “sharpen the saw” to offer the quality accounting services our clients expect. Listen as Rob and Roger discuss each and how they apply to your business as you work to have the premier accounting firm in your area. This is a great conversation that is both personal and professional. Rob and Roger open up, share some insights that might surprise you as they cover some perspectives on life that really do matter. Consider it a moment to reflect and apply some life...
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Master Tax Resolution and Give Clients Peace of Mind w/ Stephen Weisberg
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
In this episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm, host Roger Knecht and guest Stephen Weisberg discuss the expanding world of tax resolution services and why accounting professionals should consider offering them. Learn about effective marketing strategies, different types of tax resolution options, and the profound emotional relief clients experience. In This Episode: 00:00 Introducing Stephen Weisberg: Tax Attorney 04:21 Tax Resolution: Attorney vs. CPA/EA 07:33 The Expanding Tax Resolution Market 12:10 Effective Marketing for Resolution Services 16:11 Navigating Tax Resolution...
info_outlineJoin us this Wednesday for a new episode where Roger discusses online marketing with Nate Hagerty.