John Randolph picks up part 2 of his conversation with Nate Goodman, founder of Goodman CPA, on Episode 77 of CPA Life. Diving deeper into the bold decisions and core values shaping his firm’s future, Nate discusses the challenges and rewards of moving away from traditional tax compliance work, the importance of building the right team, how faith and family guide every step, and more. Nate is candid about letting go of legacy clients and navigating growing pains, as well as about the ambitious goals he has for his firm, including increasing his numbers by 10x over the next several years. But he stresses that he will always seek to accomplish his goals without sacrificing what matters most, and while ensuring that what he does is in accordance with God’s will.

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Nate Goodman’s path from church ministry to leading a fast-growing accounting firm is anything but ordinary. Episode 76 of CPA Life kicks off part one of John Randolph’s two-part sitdown with Nate, the founder and president of Goodman CPA, to unpack how his faith, passion for helping others, and commitment to God’s purpose have shaped his mission to challenge the status quo and build a people-first, purpose-driven practice. Nate shares insights on dealing with rapid growth, the lessons he learned from his firm’s early struggles, and the depth of his focus on generosity and community impact as a core firm value. He also discusses the firm’s focus on advisory services, the shift to subscription-based pricing, and how Goodman CPA is empowering business owners and transforming communities. Don’t miss this inspiring look at what it means to do accounting differently from the ground up.

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What happens when a CPA firm ditches tradition and builds everything around people, purpose, and possibility? Sarah Jones, founder of Sarah Jones CPA, joins John Randolph on Episode 75 of CPA Life, and she reveals how a small-town mindset, bold leadership, and a dash of hot pink can transform the accounting world. From rethinking value to embracing remote work and radical clarity, this conversation is a candid look at what it takes to grow a firm—and a career—on your own terms. Whether you’re a firm leader rethinking your approach, an accountant seeking inspiration, or simply curious about the future of public accounting, Sarah’s refreshing perspective on what’s possible when you challenge the status quo is one you won’t want to miss.

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