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The Changing Seasons

By Erik Solbakken CPA | September 12, 2024

I really noticed the seasons change this week. One minute it was warm and summer. Next thing it was foggy and fall! And as always,it reminded me of you. Clients are like changing seasons. If you don’t change with them,you can get caught,like wearing shorts…in winter time! Watch this week’s videoto see what I’mtalking about.

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Price Your Services Like Whistler

By Erik Solbakken CPA | August 29, 2024

You can learn a lot from watchingwhat other businesses do. Take for example:Whistler/Blackcomb Resort. They know what they’re selling. And they optimize on it. …and so can you. Watch this week’s videoto learn the secretof their success. Erik    P.S I have opened 2 spots for 1:1coaching starting in September &they will fill up quickly.…

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The Imaginary Dotted Line

By Erik Solbakken CPA | August 22, 2024

Humans are meaning making machines. We constantly make stuff up! And one of those isthe imaginary dotted line. I see it cause completehavoc in CPAs. Do you know which lineI’m talking about? Watch this week’s video to find out.   PS. I have opened 2 spots for 1:1 coaching starting in September.Email me if you’re…

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3 Reasons to Treat Your Firm Like an Airplane

By Erik Solbakken CPA | August 1, 2024

Do you know what happens if youtreat your firm like an airplane? You’ll get: Happier clients…More time off…And profits will “soar”… Want to know why? Watch this week’s video to find out.

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What To Do When Shit Goes Sideways

By Erik Solbakken CPA | July 25, 2024

Ever had one of those dayswhen shit goes sideways? Everyone has.  I just had one myself. The real question is how do we handle it? I have a simple trick thatkeeps me from blowing my stack. It really works well. That’s what I’d like to sharewith you this week. …and to let you know whatmy…

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Why Most CPAs Hate Me

By Erik Solbakken CPA | July 18, 2024

I find that telling the truthis always the best policy And the truth is, that mostCPAs don’t like me. They don’t like…what I say…how I say it…and how it makes them feel But I’m totally OKAY with this. I never try and please everyone. And you shouldn’t either. Watch this week’s video to see what…

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Sing Your Song

By Erik Solbakken CPA | July 11, 2024

I came across a music festivalthis week in Quebec City. And as I was watching the showhaving myself some poutineI thought of CPAs. There’s a really good lessonwe can learn from other professions. Watch this week’s video to seehow you can apply it to your firm.

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Like Shooting Fish In A Barrel

By Erik Solbakken CPA | June 13, 2024

I believe you have a HUGEopportunity right now. Never, in the history of time, hasthere been more businesses out there. And they all need a great CPA. If you just do a couple small things,you can be wildly successful. …it can be like shooting fish in a barrel. Watch this week’s video to see what…

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Have You Outgrown Your Client?

By Erik Solbakken CPA | May 23, 2024

I remember when I had my practice. There were many timeswhen clients wouldoutgrow my firm. It was a natural progression. Especially because I stopped doing AUDITS! But have you ever offloaded a client,because you outgrew them? I not only give you permission to do so, ….I encourage it. You’ll thank me when you do. Watch…

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A Master Servant Relationship?

By Erik Solbakken CPA | May 16, 2024

I’ve got a serious topic,to cover this week. It’s about your relationship,with your clients. What kind is it? Is it based on aneven playing field,…or is something off? I know what it was likebefore I changed my model. And it wasn’t pretty. Watch this week’s videoto see what I’m talking about.

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