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By Erik Solbakken CPA | November 18, 2022

I’ve got a secret for you… How do you sell your services to a prospective client? Drum roll please……. Answer = you don’t You read that right. Don’t sell your services. Instead, do what I share in this week’s video instead.  It’s much easier and simpler, plus you won’t feel like a slimy salesperson. 😂…

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Asking The Wrong Question

By Erik Solbakken CPA | November 10, 2022

It may sound like a silly question, but I’m going to ask you anyways. Do you want to make more net income? If you answered YES, then be sure to watch this week’s video. It highlights what your next question should be after answering YES. What’s more important than a right answer? The right question.…

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Don’t Compete On $$Price$$

By Erik Solbakken CPA | November 3, 2022

Trying to provide clients with the lowest price will destroy your business model. Guaranteed. Now, don’t get me wrong. $$Price$$ is very important …but please don’t compete on it. Why do you say this, Erik? Watch this week’s video to find out.

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Don’t Do Everything!

By Erik Solbakken CPA | October 27, 2022

Ever heard the saying, you can make more by doing less? It is very true. But to make it work, you must be strategic. What should you do, and what should others do? “To do and not to do …that is the question!” And this week’s success tips video has the answer. Enjoy.

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What Do Your Clients Really Want?

By Erik Solbakken CPA | October 20, 2022
What Do Your Clients Really Want?

I had a great conversation with an extremely successful entrepreneur this week. They said something powerful. Simple… but powerful. And when you harness this approach, you’ll be able to command almost any price you want. Enjoy this week’s video.

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What Do You Really Want?

By Erik Solbakken CPA | October 13, 2022

I’m very curious as to what you really want. Is it more money? Better clients? More free time? Or are you comfortable with the way things are? Most CPAs can easily tell me what they don’t like… but when it comes to articulating what they really want… they stumble. I think it’s in part because…

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You’re Richer Than You Think

By Erik Solbakken CPA | October 6, 2022
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I was on holidays last week and heard some news that I really wanted to share with you. I believe CPAs have so much MORE value to give their clients. That’s why I created the ASF Coaching Program. And it’s paying HUGE dividends to those applying the core concepts. Concept #1: You’re Richer Than You…

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Who’s Holding You Back?

By Erik Solbakken CPA | September 22, 2022
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Do you ever get the feeling that someone, or something, is secretly holding you back? I did when I had my CPA firm. Then one day I figured it out …and everything changed. Today I’m going to let you know exactly who (and what) it was. Enjoy this week’s video.

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Innovation Before Automation

By Erik Solbakken CPA | September 15, 2022
Innovation Before Automation. Most of the “gurus” are sending CPAs down the wrong path saying to automate your firm. I 100% disagree.

This week I’ve got a secret for you. Most of the “gurus” are sending CPAs down the wrong path. They’re saying that the key to success is to automate your firm. I 100% disagree. Automating a broken model just gives you a faster way to ruin. Now please don’t get me wrong. I completely believe…

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How To Pick A Niche In Your CPA Firm

By Erik Solbakken CPA | August 30, 2022
Today’s topic is how to pick a niche for your CPA firm and focus on what you really enjoy doing. Do what you love to do!

How To Pick A Niche In Your CPA Firm Today’s topic is how to pick a niche for your CPA firm and focus on what you really enjoy doing. If you’re not having fun doing your job, then you’ll find that you’re always struggling. It’s going to end up being a grind.  The Key to…

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