Mike Michalowicz

Grow My Accounting Practice | Tips for Accountants, Bookkeepers and Coaches to Grow Their Business

Business AA ↓ 100 episodes

A show dedicated to accountants and bookkeepers who are looking to grow their practice. We deep dive into both the theory and the exact steps you need to grow your practice in the way you always dreamed. You will learn marketing, sales, hiring, management, pricing... everything it takes to scale a practice. The one thing we don't talk about are accounting skills. You already have those. What we do is give you business skills.

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Mike Michalowicz

Category

Business

Latest episode

May 21, 2026

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Episodes

Jason Snider: How Accounting Firms Can Thrive with Remote & Hybrid Teams 21.05.2026

In this episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, Ron and Liz sit down with Jason Snider to discuss the realities of managing remote and hybrid teams in today's accounting profession. As more firms embrace flexible work environments, Jason shares practical insights from his experience leading and growing a distributed team while maintaining strong client service, accountability, and comp...

Laura Shwaluk: Why Most Accounting Firm Owners Are Quietly Trapped by the Very Practice They Built 07.05.2026

In this episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, Mike and the team sit down with Laura Shwaluk to explore the evolving role of accountants and bookkeepers as they move beyond compliance work into more strategic, advisory-driven relationships with their clients. The conversation centers on what it really takes to step into a higher-value role and how professionals can position themselves...

Sara Connell: Why Storytelling Is the Missing Piece in Your Firm's Growth 30.04.2026

In this episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, Mike, Ron, and Liz sit down with Sara Connell to explore a critical but often misunderstood element of growth: the power of storytelling in building authority, trust, and meaningful client relationships. While many accountants focus on credentials and technical expertise, Sara reveals how sharing your story can be the key to standing out...

Tyson Ray: What Every Accountant Needs to Hear About Exit Planning 23.04.2026

In this episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, Mike, Ron, and Liz sit down with Tyson Ray to explore a powerful but often overlooked driver of growth: alignment between how you naturally operate and how you build your firm. While many accountants focus on tactics and short-term wins, Tyson introduces a deeper lens—understanding your instincts, simplifying your approach, and designing...

Darren Cioffi: Drift: Why Profitable Businesses Fail (And How To Stop It) 16.04.2026

In this episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, Mike and Ron sit down with Darren Cioffi to challenge a common belief among firm owners: that growth comes primarily from more leads or better marketing tactics. Instead, Darren reveals that sustainable growth is built on consistency, relationships, and a clearly defined message that resonates with the right audience. Darren shares how ac...

Michael Boly: Increase Your Credit Score and Access Capital At 0% Interest 09.04.2026

In this episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, Mike and Ron sit down with Michael Boly to challenge a common misconception around credit: that a high credit score alone guarantees access to funding. Instead, Michael reveals that lenders are looking far deeper—at the structure, depth, and behavior within your credit profile, not just the number. Michael breaks down how entrepreneurs ca...

Matt Granados: Your Team's Not Broken—Your System Is 30.03.2026

Show Summary: In this episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, Matt Granados challenges a common belief among firm owners: that team issues are people problems. Instead, he reveals how most challenges stem from broken or misaligned systems, not the individuals within them. Matt shares how accounting leaders can redesign their processes to naturally reduce burnout, increase motivation, a...

Chuck Staszkiewicz: What Happens After You Sell a $22M Business? 22.03.2026

Show Summary: In today's episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice , we sit down with Chuck Staszkiewicz to explore what it really takes to build, scale, and successfully exit a business. Chuck shares his journey of growing a trades company from the ground up to $22 million in annual revenue over 12 years, along with the hard-earned lessons from 25 years in the industry. He offers a candid look a...

Dr. Don Wood: Performance, Trauma, and Emotional Concussions 17.03.2026

Show Summary: In this episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast , we're joined by Dr. Don Wood to explore the powerful connection between trauma, mindset, and peak performance. Dr. Wood explains how childhood experiences can become unresolved trauma later in life and how they often show up in subtle but impactful ways. He introduces the concepts of "atmospheric conditions" and "emotional...

Craig Dacy: 3 Sales Tweaks That Doubled Our 2025 Close Rate 05.03.2026

Show Summary: In today's episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice , we sit down with Craig Dacy to unpack the simple but powerful changes that more than doubled his firm's sales close rate in 2025. Craig walks through the key metrics his team began tracking to identify where prospects were dropping off, and the three strategic tweaks that transformed their sales process. From refining their mess...

Profit for Good: How Purpose-Driven Businesses Turn Passion into Sustainable, Profitable Impact 28.02.2026

Show Summary: In today's episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice , we explore what it truly means to build a purpose-driven, profitable business. Profit for Good: How Purpose-Driven Businesses Turn Passion into Sustainable, Profitable Impact reframes profitability as the starting point for generosity, not the reward at the end. Through real client stories, we share how passion projects became s...

Carol Schultz: From Operator to Leader: How CEOs Reclaim Time and Scale the Right Way 19.02.2026

Show Summary: In today's episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, we explore the critical shift every founder must make to scale successfully by moving from operator to true leader. The conversation breaks down why being buried in emails, meetings, and day-to-day decisions isn't leadership and how CEOs can intentionally reclaim their time before burnout forces change. We discuss when it...

The Money Habit 16.02.2026

Show Summary: In today's episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, Mike Michalowicz is joined by Ron Saharyan and Liz Szporn to talk about Mike's newest book, The Money Habit , and the launch of Money Habit Mentors. The conversation explores why money challenges are rarely about math and almost always about behavior. Mike shares the thinking behind The Money Habit and how it builds on th...

Profit First in 2026: Scaling Advisory Without Burnout 05.02.2026

Show Summary: In this Insider's Access episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, hosts Ron Saharyan, Liz Szporn, and Mike Michalowicz explore what it takes to scale advisory services in 2026 without burning out. They challenge firm owners to make the "CEO Pivot," stepping out of the technician role and into true leadership, even in an AI-driven world. The conversation highlights why empa...

Jeff Greenfield: What's the Impact of Going Cookie-Less for Marketing and Advertising 29.01.2026

Show Summary: In this episode, we explore what the shift to a cookieless world really means for marketing and advertising and what is hype versus what is actually changing. The conversation explains the so-called "Cookie Apocalypse" and how the loss of third-party cookies affects data collection, targeting, and performance tracking. The discussion covers how marketers can measure the effectiveness...

Brandon Hall: Scaling Accounting Firms: Leadership, Sales, and Accountability That Actually Work 22.01.2026

Show Summary: In this GMAP episode, Brandon Hall joins the conversation to break down what actually holds accounting firms back from meaningful scale—and why technology alone isn't the answer. Drawing from his experience as a CPA, firm founder, and real estate investor, Brandon explains why most firms don't have an operations problem—they have a sales and leadership problem . He challenges the ide...

John Zakel, Jr.: 401(k)s as a Tool for Growth, Retention & Tax Efficiency 15.01.2026

Show Summary: In this episode, we're joined by John Zakel, Jr., founder of Smooth 401k, to explore how business owners can turn their 401(k) plans into a strategic advantage—not just a benefit expense. John breaks down why many small and mid-sized businesses overpay for their 401(k) plans and what owners can do to fix it. He explains how the right plan design can support business growth, improve e...

Dr. Holly A. Tucker: Posture and Ergonomics for Profitability 18.12.2025

Show Summary: In this episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, Dr. Holly Tucker joins the conversation to explore the powerful connection between physical well-being and business profitability. Dr. Tucker shares her journey as a chiropractor and how her passion for helping others extend beyond the treatment room and into supporting professionals—especially women in the chiropractic fiel...

Justin Allan Montgomery: How I Scaled an 8-Figure Course Business—No Fancy Funnels 15.12.2025

Show Summary: In this episode of Grow My Accounting Practice , we sit down with Justin Allan Montgomery, founder of ProCourseStart, to unpack how professionals can scale an eight-figure continuing education (CE) business—without fancy funnels or marketing gimmicks. Justin shares why accountants are uniquely positioned to launch CE businesses as a powerful passive income stream and explains how thi...

William Spengler: Why Great CFOs Hate Traditional Hiring 27.11.2025

Show Summary: In this episode, William Spengler breaks down why traditional hiring continues to fail finance leaders—and what top CFOs are demanding instead. He reveals how outdated recruiting systems lack the data integrity, accountability, and measurable ROI that finance executives rely on in every other area of business. William explains why the best CFOs don't want résumé collectors—they want...

Gabriel Florentino: Cost Segregation 14.11.2025

Show Summary: In this episode of Grow My Accounting Practice , we're joined by Gabriel Florentino , Client Development Director at Engineered Tax Services (ETS), to break down one of the most powerful – and often misunderstood – tax strategies available to businesses: cost segregation . Gabriel shares what ETS does as a national leader in specialty tax services and explains how cost segregation wo...

Wayne Foreman: Journey to Profit First and Profit Freedom 06.11.2025

Show Summary: In this episode, Wayne Foreman shares his powerful journey from launching CDF with almost no capital to scaling it into a family of five successful companies with more than 150 team members. He opens up about the role faith played in his entrepreneurial path — including the prayer that shifted everything — and how trusting God through both challenges and victories shaped his business...

ProfitCON 2025: What Was Hidden in Plain Sight 03.11.2025

Show Summary: In this special episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice Podcast , hosts Ron Saharyan, Liz Szporn, and Mike Michalowicz take listeners behind the scenes of ProfitCON 2025 , the exclusive annual gathering for Profit First Professionals. They explore this year's theme, "In Plain Sight," uncovering how profit, purpose, and potential are often right in front of us. The team shares high...

Mark Perlberg: Tax Planning 27.10.2025

Show Summary: In this episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice Podcast, Mark Perlberg, founder of Prosperl CPA, joins the show to discuss how accounting professionals can elevate their services through proactive tax planning. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Mark specializes in advanced tax-reduction strategies for high-income real estate investors and entrepreneurs across the U.S. He shares his insig...

Laura Shepherd: Momentum BK Business Model and Client Service Method 20.10.2025

Show Summary: In this episode of Grow My Accounting Practice , we're joined by Laura A. Shepherd, founder of Momentum BK, My Top Bookkeeper LLC, and MTB Management LLC. Laura shares how the Momentum BK Business Model empowers accounting professionals and business owners alike through its dual-purpose design—streamlining firm operations while enhancing client outcomes. Listeners will discover how t...

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