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Life First Accounting Firm

Erica Goode, The 15 Hour Accountant

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/12d. Total Eps: 6

The Life First Accounting Firm podcast is for accounting firm owners, and accountants thinking about starting one, who want to build a successful practice without giving up their life outside of work.

Many accountants don't actually hate the work itself. They hate the work styles and environments that dominate the profession. This podcast exists to show that there are other ways to own and run an accounting firm — ways that prioritize sustainability, balance, and long-term well-being alongside meaningful work and reasonable income.

Because you don't have to give up your life to have a successful career in accounting.

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11/05/2026
#64
🇨🇦 Canada - entrepreneurship
08/04/2026
#78
🇨🇦 Canada - entrepreneurship
07/04/2026
#74

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https://mailchi.mp/ericagoode/15hr-podcast
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https://earmarkcpe.com/
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https://www.upwork.com/
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S1E1: Welcome to Starting Stories

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, April 6, 2026 • Duration 08:12

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Erica Goode | LinkedIn

Season 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 with guests.

Takeaways

Accounting firm owners can build successful careers without sacrificing their personal lives.
The podcast aims to showcase the stories of everyday accountants who started their own firms.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Starting Stories

06:13 Intentional Living in the Accounting Industry

Content ID Code: CKKC2DILY76LPKKU

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S1E5 Starting Stories: Using Upwork to Get Clients w. Katie Rau

Season 1 · Episode 5

Monday, May 4, 2026 • Duration 33:16

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Katie Rau | Blessed Books LLC | LinkedIn | Facebook

Resources Mentioned:

Upwork

QuickBooks Online Accountant

The 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 shares insights into her experience and offers valuable advice for those considering a similar path in the accounting industry.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Update

11:19 Client Acquisition through Upwork

18:38 Work-Life Balance and Future Plans

26:22 Long-Term Vision and Business Growth

33:09 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Content ID Code: CKKC2DILY76LPKKU

S1E4 Starting Stories: Coming From a Non-Accounting Background w. Steve Nay

Season 1 · Episode 4

Monday, April 27, 2026 • Duration 38:50

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Steve Nay | Daybreak Tax | LinkedIn

Resources Mentioned:

Business Strategies for CPAs podcast by Geraldine Carter

EA Journal

National Association of Enrolled Agents

Tax in Action podcast by Jeremy Wells

All the Money in the World by Laura Vanderkam

The conversation with Steve Nay covers his journey from a non-accounting background to starting a tax practice while working full-time. It explores the challenges and decisions involved in this transition, from becoming an enrolled agent to choosing tax software and managing the workload. The conversation covers the experience of balancing a side business with a full-time job, the growth and revenue of the business, client relationships, marketing, and the challenges of being a sole practitioner. It also provides advice for aspiring accountants coming from a different industry.

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S1E3 Starting Stories: Building a Firm During Maternity Leave w. Savannah Reynolds

Season 1 · Episode 3

Monday, April 20, 2026 • Duration 42:23

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Resources Mentioned:

The 15 Hour Accounting (Erica’s free ebook)

Savannah Reynolds | Branch and Vine Accounting, LLC | Facebook | Instagram

Savannah Reynolds shares her journey from a corporate controller role to starting her own firm. She discusses the challenges of balancing motherhood, career, and entrepreneurship, as well as the lessons learned from her experiences. Savannah Reynolds discusses her experience transitioning from corporate accounting to running her own accounting firm, the challenges of setting pricing and finding the right clients, the impact of working from home on work-life balance, and the value of flexibility and autonomy in her new role.

Chapters

00:00 Career Transition and Corporate Dissatisfaction

07:30 Maternity Leave and Business Setup

14:37 Service Offerings and Client Engagement

20:08 Monthly Clients and Disjointed Work

25:21 Unwinding Corporate Habits

32:06 Learning and Experimentation

S1E2 Starting Stories: Buying a Tax Firm w. Logan George

Season 1 · Episode 3

Monday, April 13, 2026 • Duration 42:12

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Resources Mentioned:

Geraldine Carter

Michelle Weinstein

Logan George | High Peak Accounting | LinkedIn

The 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 to entrepreneurship, merging and partnering with a firm, and the process of purchasing a tax practice. Additionally, it delves into the experiences and lessons learned during the first year of business and the subsequent growth. The conversation delves into the challenges of making tough business decisions, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and balance as key motivations. It also explores the natural human desire for growth and progress, even in a state of contentment.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

05:07 Growth and Merger

11:01 Financial Considerations

17:09 Business Growth and Transition

22:28 Revenue and Workload Management

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