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What's a typical advisory meeting look like? Today it potentially made a veterinarian $60,000. He and his wife come in for quarterly meetings together and it became apparent he was working more than either wanted with a newborn baby at home. We discovered a few key things in our conversation: ⚠️Working 50-60 hours/week ⚠️No price increases for almost 2 years ⚠️Significant time spent on admin tasks ⚠️Services priced below the market ⚠️Significant supply cost increases We talked through the easiest services he could raise prices on and quantified what that change would likely look like in hard dollars. Then we took it further and explored ways he could ease his workload by hiring a virtual assistant. The client came in with no agenda and left with a plan to increase his income and spend more time with his young family. Even "simple" practices can find substantial value in advisory services. Don't mind the tank top. When it's 85 and sunny in Michigan I work from the boat. #cpa #TrustedAdvisor

Andrew Skomski, CPA

Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance

1mo

Are you on Higgins Lake there? It doesn't look like a part I'm familiar with. Western side?

Marcus Dillon, CPA

Owner, Client CFO @ Dillon Business Advisors | CPA, Financial Planning

1mo

Post more lake videos 😎

Dave Spence, CPA, CFP, CLU, PFS

Founder @ Tax-Free Tutors | CPA, CFP, CLU, PFS I Futuristic! Tax Planning Expert

1mo

Perfect example of what every tax professional should be doing every week, Matthew Kidd, CPA, PFS! May i ask how you charge this client and if you feel it is a fair arrangement?

Lauren Baptiste

Solving the "Billable-Hour Burnout" problem 🔥 | Big 4 Auditor turned Burnout Coach + Speaker | Empowering accountants, lawyers + consultants to have the career + at-home life they want without the stress 👋🏼💁🏻♀️

1mo

This underscores the importance of strategic decision-making in achieving financial growth while fostering a healthier work-life balance. And working from the boat? That's the ultimate office upgrade!

Paul Roy

I help Accountants & CPA's transform their business to work 40 hours a week or less, with higher profits, while still growing. | Business Consultant | Business Coach | Speaker | Author

1mo

Such a great message Matthew Kidd, CPA, PFS. The future for top accountants is in delivering business advisory service with intent. Business Advisory is measurable. Bravo to you.

Jeff Bartsch

🧲 Helping accounting advisors attract and keep your ideal clients | 🎙️Podcast host at Speaking of Numbers | 👍 Marketing and Biz Dev support for CAS 2.0

1mo

Nicely done!! 😊👏👏👏

Ron Stokes

CPA/Financial Planner at RWS, CPA/"Helping You Write Your Own Definition of Success"

1mo

Preach on, my brother! Good stuff and even better setting!

Michelle Randall, CPA, CGMA

My mission is to create the next generation of accountants through teaching and service.

1mo

Great example Matt! CPA advisory services definitely provide value through cultivating relationships.

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