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Life First Accounting Firm

Erica Goode, The 15 Hour Accountant 11 Episodes Jun 8, 2026

Podcast for accounting firm owners and aspiring firm owners who want to build a thriving practice without sacrificing their personal life. It challenges the traditional workaholic culture of the accounting profession, arguing that many accountants dislike the work environment more than the work itself. The show explores alternative ways to run a firm that emphasize sustainability, work-life balance, and long-term well-being, while still achieving meaningful work and fair income. The core message is that you don't have to give up your life to have a successful career in accounting.

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S1 Bonus: Lessons Learned from Buying a Firm w. Logan George Jun 8, 2026 00:53:55 Subscribe to The 15 Hour Accountant NewsletterGet free CPE for this episode on Earmark========Logan George comes back on the podcast for this bonus episode. This conversation covers the detailed process of purchasing an accounting firm, including the decision-making, due diligence, negotiation, challenges, and reflections on the final decision. It emphasizes the importance of timing and cash flow

S1E9 Starting Stories: The Takeaways Jun 1, 2026 00:13:46 Subscribe to The 15 Hour Accountant NewsletterGet free CPE for this episode on Earmark========The first season of the Life First Accounting Firm podcast concludes with a recap of the main takeaways from the interviews. The key themes include the flexibility of starting a firm while working, the importance of personal networks for acquiring clients, reevaluating one's relationship with accounting,

S1E8 Starting Stories: Firm Ownership After Burnout w. Andrew Parks May 25, 2026 00:42:47 Subscribe to The 15 Hour Accountant NewsletterGet free CPE for this episode on Earmark========Andrew Parks | Momentum Strategic Advisors | LinkedInResources Mentioned:Aligned AccountantsAndrew Parks shares his journey from nonprofit work to starting his own accounting firm, highlighting the evolution of his career and facing burnout along the way. He discusses the process of self-reflection, netwo

S1E7 Starting Stories: A Side Gig Firm w. Monique Reece May 18, 2026 00:42:42 Subscribe to The 15 Hour Accountant NewsletterGet free CPE for this episode on Earmark========Monique Reece | Reece AccountancyResources Mentioned:ProConnectCalendlyAligned AccountantsThis conversation covers the journey of Monique Reese, a CPA, from starting her accounting firm as a side hustle to transitioning it into a full-time business. It explores the impact of the pandemic, client acquisiti

S1E6 Starting Stories: Traveling the World + Running a Firm w. Alex Ostrov May 11, 2026 00:32:29 Subscribe to The 15 Hour Accountant NewsletterGet free CPE for this episode on Earmark========Alex Ostrov | Nomad CPA | LinkedIn | X (Twitter)Resources Mentioned:Aligned AccountantsHoldCo ConferenceAlex Ostrov shares his journey from working in a traditional accounting firm to starting his own firm, Nomad CPA, while living a nomadic lifestyle. He discusses the challenges and rewards of remote work

S1E5 Starting Stories: Using Upwork to Get Clients w. Katie Rau May 4, 2026 00:33:16 Subscribe to The 15 Hour Accountant NewsletterGet free CPE for this episode on Earmark========Katie Rau | Blessed Books LLC | LinkedIn | FacebookResources Mentioned:UpworkQuickBooks Online AccountantThe conversation covers the journey of starting a solo accounting practice, client acquisition through Upwork, work-life balance, long-term vision, and advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Katie Rau shar

S1E4 Starting Stories: Coming From a Non-Accounting Background w. Steve Nay Apr 27, 2026 00:38:50 Subscribe to The 15 Hour Accountant NewsletterGet free CPE for this episode on Earmark========Steve Nay | Daybreak Tax | LinkedIn Resources Mentioned:Business Strategies for CPAs podcast by Geraldine CarterEA JournalNational Association of Enrolled AgentsTax in Action podcast by Jeremy WellsAll the Money in the World by Laura VanderkamThe conversation with Steve Nay covers his journey from a non-a

S1E3 Starting Stories: Building a Firm During Maternity Leave w. Savannah Reynolds Apr 20, 2026 00:42:23 Subscribe to The 15 Hour Accountant NewsletterGet free CPE for this episode on Earmark========Resources Mentioned:The 15 Hour Accounting (Erica’s free ebook)Savannah Reynolds | Branch and Vine Accounting, LLC | Facebook | InstagramSavannah Reynolds shares her journey from a corporate controller role to starting her own firm. She discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood, career, and entrepr

S1E2 Starting Stories: Buying a Tax Firm w. Logan George Apr 13, 2026 00:42:12 Subscribe to The 15 Hour Accountant NewsletterGet free CPE for this episode on Earmark========Resources Mentioned:Geraldine CarterMichelle WeinsteinLogan George | High Peak Accounting | LinkedInThe conversation covers Logan George's journey from being an employee to becoming a business owner, including the challenges and growth experienced in the first year of business. It explores his transition

S1E1: Welcome to Starting Stories Apr 6, 2026 00:08:12 Subscribe to The 15 Hour Accountant NewsletterErica Goode | LinkedInSeason 1: "Starting Stories" aims to highlight the experiences of accountants who started their own firms, emphasizing the possibility of success without sacrificing personal life. Erica Goode shares her journey and the intentional, life-first approach to accounting firm ownership, promising diverse and transparent conversations w

Starting Stories is coming soon! Mar 6, 2026 00:02:44 The Life First Accounting Firm podcast is kicking off Season 1: Starting Stories soon!Subscribe and Follow so you don't miss the first episode.DR3WQIFVMNBQRZVX

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