“I probably made the same mistake that a lot of accounting professionals make, and that is pursuing volume over everything else.”
Tax Season Stress, Late Season Slows
“These issues of my business being somewhat lopsided. Well, I liked what I was doing. It wasn’t a year-round business, the way that I had structured it.”
Martin knew that in addition to standard accounting services, he also wanted to help tech practices make smart investments and well-informed financial decisions. He was there to do much more than just their taxes, but that takes trust. And, an inability to effectively communicate his value and credibility left him constantly searching for a new way to connect with new clients.
“What I found was, when it came time that I needed the additional help, I had to make the choice of “well do I pay myself or do I pay my staff?”
Implementing Systems & Captivating Dream Clients
“…By The Time They Work With Us, They’re Ready To Get Started Immediately. There’s No Selling At This Point Because That’s Already Been Done. We’ve Already Established Trust With Our Audience.”
“Since we’ve started the Dream Firms stuff, I’ve learned to kind of trust my staff because they’re capable. They know what they’re doing.”
To hear about Martin’s journey in her own words, watch their full interview below.
A New PREMIUM Pricing Structure
By focusing on connecting with his ideal clients, learning how to impactfully articulate how he can solve their problems, and implementing brand-new systems to help his team & free up his time, Martin has had the pleasure of seeing his accounting firm flourish. And, he feels comfortable with his own financials.
“And I ended up with $150,000 profitable work, which I hadn’t always done in my career when I added new business.”