#250 Why The Best Accountants Still Struggle To Grow

In this episode, I go from talking about loneliness as a firm owner… to where AI is rapidly taking the accounting profession.

I share my thoughts on:

• Why most accountants still feel stuck despite working harder than ever
• How joining the right community changes your standards and beliefs
• Why human relationships still matter in an AI world
• The real reason some firms grow fast whilst others stay trapped in the weeds
• How I used Claude AI to prepare accounts, working papers, and financial statements
• Why the pace of AI change is much faster than most people realise
• What firm owners should actually focus on over the next few years

I also talk about buying back your time, building a business that gives you more freedom, and why the future belongs to accountants who learn to combine technology with strong business skills.

This one is part mindset, part strategy, and part glimpse into what’s coming next for the profession.

This episode is sponsored by Karbon, the practice management platform we recently moved to after 12 years on our previous system.

If you want a firm that gives you more time, money, and freedom, this episode is for you.

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