Jun 25, 202535 min
68. In this live coaching session, Doug sits down with Kisha Shabazz, CPA, who just wrapped her first full tax season after leaving corporate America. With 85 clients under her belt, Kisha is now facing the next...
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Welcome to "The Practicing Accountant," the podcast dedicated to firm owners navigating the complexities of running a modern accounting practice. Whether you've been in the game for a decade or are just starting out, our candid conversations, insightful strategies, and real-world advice are here to guide you.Join us for casual yet impactful discussions where we dive deep into the issues that matter most—pricing, scaling, capacity, burnout, and the ever-challenging tax seasons. Expect a bit of banter, some cussing, and a lot of honesty as we explore how to build a firm that not only thrives b
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What is The Practicing Accountant about?
Welcome to "The Practicing Accountant," the podcast dedicated to firm owners navigating the complexities of running a modern accounting practice. Whether you've been in the game for a decade or are just starting out, our candid conversations, insightful strategies, and real-world advice are here to guide you.
What has The Practicing Accountant covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Turning a Tax Practice into an Advisory Business (Live Coaching)" (25 June 2025, 35 minutes), "From Burnout to Niche Authority: Andrew Hunzicker on Cannabis Accounting" (18 June 2025, 42 minutes), and "If You Had $10K to Improve Your Firm… What Would You Actually Do?" (9 June 2025, 18 minutes).
How often does The Practicing Accountant publish?
The Practicing Accountant publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 25 minutes across 68 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Practicing Accountant?
Booking probability for The Practicing Accountant is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Practicing Accountant requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Practicing Accountant's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for The Practicing Accountant are Accounting, Tax & Payroll. The Practicing Accountant has a business audience.
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- Jun 18, 202542 min
67. In this episode of The Practicing Accountant , Doug sits down with Andrew Hunzicker, CPA and founder of DOPE CFO, to unpack how he turned an unexpected niche—cannabis accounting—into a thriving business and national...
- Jun 9, 202518 min
66. In this episode of The Practicing Accountant , Doug and Dan go back and forth on one simple—but powerful—thought experiment: if you had $10,000 to spend on your firm, how would you use it? They cover options that...
- Jun 2, 202514 min
65. Dan and Doug unpack the dangerous obsession with client volume and why it’s time to stop measuring success by how many people you serve. From Facebook group hot takes to real-world stories, they explore why having...
- May 23, 202514 min
Episode 64: Over half of today’s accountants dream of starting their own firm—and nearly 80% of Gen Z accountants do too. But most new firm owners hit the same walls early on: pricing confusion, unclear offers, and the...
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- May 19, 202511 min
Tired of chasing leads or pouring money into ads that don’t convert? This episode is all about co-firming —a simple, high-leverage strategy to get better clients by building referral relationships with other accounting...
- May 12, 202519 min
Doug and Dan dive into a powerful client case study about concentration risk—when too much of your firm’s revenue depends on one client. In this episode, you'll hear real-world stories from Doug's coaching work with...
- May 6, 202524 min
Doug’s been deep in it this week — coaching over a dozen accountants just days after the March 15th deadline. In this episode, he shares raw insights straight from the front lines: partner drama, people leaving to start...
- Apr 28, 202525 min
Busy season might be over, but the real work of building your firm starts now. In this episode, Doug and Dan talk about the hidden “aftershocks” of busy season — layoffs, client churn, and why now is the best time to...
- Apr 21, 202511 min
What if offering fewer choices actually made clients say yes faster — and at higher prices? In this episode, Doug shares a real story of how cutting from three proposal options down to two led to better conversions...
- Apr 14, 202529 min
In this episode of The Practicing Accountant , Doug and Dan unpack the results of a recent poll that asked: “If you could change ONE thing to improve your firm (or your life as a firm owner), what would it be?” The top...
- Apr 6, 202527 min
In this episode of The Practicing Accountant , Doug and Dan dive into why value-based pricing is becoming essential—not just smart—in the age of AI. Doug shares a real-world coaching story of a firm shifting from hourly...
- Mar 30, 202533 min
AI isn’t coming for your firm — it’s already here. In this episode of The Practicing Accountant , Doug shares a real story from inside a Top 60 firm that’s now using AI agents to fully automate the month-end close. He...
- Mar 23, 202523 min
In this episode of The Practicing Accountant , Doug and Dan dig into the results of a recent poll that asked accountants: What's stopping you from raising your prices? The answers may not surprise you—but they should...
- Mar 18, 202526 min
March 15th (17th) is behind us, and April 15th is looming. In this episode of The Practicing Accountant , Doug and Dan break down two major conversations: how firms are transitioning from hourly to value-based pricing...
- Mar 10, 202519 min
It’s crunch time—less than 40 days until the April 15th deadline. In this episode of The Practicing Accountant , Doug and Dan break down the biggest themes they’re seeing in the accounting world right now, from...
- Mar 2, 202541 min
In this episode of The Practicing Accountant , Doug sits down with Raymond Guns, CPA , to discuss the evolving cannabis industry and how accounting professionals can carve out a niche in this rapidly growing market...
- Feb 25, 202527 min
We’re at halftime in busy season, and some accountants are losing their shit . The stress, long hours, and client demands are piling up, and it’s time to reassess what’s working and what isn’t. In this episode, Doug and...
- Feb 18, 202525 min
Doug and Dan dive into the idea of running your firm with a private equity mindset —not because you’re looking to sell, but because it’s the best way to build a profitable, sustainable business. With private equity...
- Feb 4, 202529 min
In this episode of The Practicing Accountant , Doug and Dan dive into the ongoing debate between value-based pricing and subscription-based models, breaking down the pros and cons of each. They explore why hourly...
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