Hosted by Matt Tait · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 37 episodes
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This is your destination for feeling empowered in building your business. These are the real, raw stories of entrepreneurs and business owners who have built their businesses through the messy middle of $1-20 Million, hosted by serial entrepreneur Matt Tait.Matt knows what it’s like to scale past the first million, and on this show he’ll be bringing on other serial entrepreneurs and business owners who have been there, done that (or, are currently in it) to share what’s worked, what hasn’t, and what’s next.
Matt Tait hosts After the First Million, a business show with 37 episodes published.
Scaling a firm requires more than technical expertise. It calls for clear systems, strong leadership, and the ability to adapt as the market changes. Dan Gertrudes, CEO of GrowthLab, has spent the last decade shaping an
Running a firm takes more than just bringing clients in. It requires delivering consistent value and putting strong structures in place to support sustainable growth. Justine Lackey, Bookkeeping Business Coach and founde
Running a firm is one thing. Building a business that scales is another. Matt Tait, founder and CEO of Decimal, knows how overwhelming the growth stage can be. He’s developed a clear-eyed perspective on what holds people
Accounting is no longer just about balancing books. It’s about delivering insight, enabling smarter decisions, and driving the strategic direction of a business. Sasha Orloff, CEO and Co-Founder of Puzzle, believes the f
Building a business involves making wise choices, focusing on what matters most, and driving long-term value. Joel Hughes, CEO of Rightworks, has guided his company from a niche QuickBooks hosting service to a comprehens
Scaling your business requires laser focus, strategic partnerships, and deep customer insights. Alek Koenig, CEO and Founder of Settle, has built his company by doubling down on what works, minimizing distractions, and e
Scaling a business isn’t just about growth; it’s about building the right systems and empowering your team to thrive. Ben Stein, CEO of Keeper, made the transition from fractional CFO to scaling a global business by focu
Success in business hinges not only on numbers and processes but also on vision, strategy, and the right team. Dave Olsen, the CEO of Nimbl, discovered that true scaling requires more than individual effort. His journey
Building a successful firm requires more than just number-crunching; it demands foresight, adaptability, and a willingness to innovate. For the Radical CPA, Jody Padar, embracing the ever-changing landscape of accounting
Running a business takes more than just expertise—it takes vision, resilience, and the ability to adapt. For Dr. Christian Johnson, Board-Certified Orthodontist and Pediatric Dentist, that adaptability has been key. From
Running a firm takes more than expertise—it takes strategy, leadership, and the right mindset to scale. For Joe Woodard, CEO of Woodard, that mindset has been key. After starting as a practitioner, he built a career help
Accounting is no longer just about tracking numbers. It’s about delivering real financial insights, making better decisions, and shaping the future of businesses. For Sasha Orloff, CEO and Co-Founder of Puzzle, that futu
Most accounting firms never grow past a few hundred thousand dollars. They get stuck in manual work and outdated processes, making it nearly impossible to scale. But what if you could break through that ceiling?For accou
Building a business isn’t just about hitting revenue milestones.It’s about knowing when to scale, when to sell, and how to maximize value. For Alexis Grant, Founder & CEO of They Got Acquired, the journey to helping entr
Entrepreneurship isn’t just about building a product. It’s about building a culture and a vision that lasts. For Abhik Pramanik, Co-Founder & VP of Engineering of Ashby, the journey to creating a company wasn’t a straigh
Turning challenges into opportunities is the foundation of every great business. Wiley Jones’s journey to entrepreneurship wasn’t driven by a dream to start a company—it was a relentless need to solve a problem. As CEO a
A true leader leads with empathy, while a true entrepreneur perseveres with grit. In this episode, Robert Irvine, world-renowned chef, entrepreneur, and host of Restaurant: Impossible, has taken on the challenge of growi
The journey to building and scaling a successful business is messy, challenging, and full of lessons. In this special episode of After the First Million, we reflect on the most impactful conversations from the past year,
Writing down your vision sets the course, but communicating it is what gets everyone on board. Chad Peterman knows this well. As President and CEO of Peterman Brothers, he focused on building a strong company culture. Th
Scaling is simple: it’s about doing what works, over and over again. In this episode, Brian Powers shares how he applied this strategy to scale his company, PactSafe (now Ironclad), a tech startup that became a $15 billi
Justine Lackey
Bookkeeping Business Coach · The Incubator
1 appearance on this show
Matt Tait
multi-business founder · Decimal
2 appearances on this show
Ben Stein
founder and head coach · Purpose Up
1 appearance on this show
Jody Padar
the Radical CPA · Radical CPA
1 appearance on this show
Christian Johnson
Board-Certified Orthodontist and Pediatric Dentist
1 appearance on this show
Joe Woodard
founder & CEO · Scaling New Heights
1 appearance on this show
Alexis Grant
founder and CEO · They Got Acquired
1 appearance on this show
Robert Irvine
Chef, Entrepreneur, Author, Philanthropist, Founder of the Robert Irvine Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Tiffany Sauder
Element Three
1 appearance on this show
Devin Bramhall
Fractional Chief Growth Officer · Animalz
1 appearance on this show
Kevin Bailey
Honorary Consul-General · Idaho Community Foundation
1 appearance on this show
Adam Weber
Executive Coach at Adam Weber Coaching
1 appearance on this show
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