When Getting It Wrong Teaches You to Get It RightĀ
Nicoleās voice still cracks a bit when she talks about her first acquisition. "Worst business decision of my life," she says without hesitation. And...
The Vision Nobody Believed InĀ
Peter Sarai had a problem that most business owners would love to have.Ā
His financial planning firm in Brisbane was already doing $3M annually. He had two talented sons...
The Problem: Success Without SuccessionĀ
Allan and Tracey: two partners running a solid $5 million accounting practice in Sydney. On paper, everything looked successful. Allan owned 70%, Tracey held ...
The Setup: Two Accountants, One Simple QuestionĀ
Picture this: Brisbane, 2013. Two sole practitioners sitting across from each other during morning tea at our Executive Leadership Program. Successful...
When Success Feels Like FailureĀ
Nicole had done everything right, at least that's what everyone told her.Ā
Successful Melbourne practice. Strong client relationships. Solid reputation. But somethin...
The Photographer Who Happened to Be an AccountantĀ
When Peter first walked into our office, I knew we had something special. Here was a 65-year-old sole practitioner who was absolutely clear about wh...
The Dream vs. The DilemmaĀ
Terry was 67, sharp as a tack, and absolutely ready for his sea change.Ā
Picture him: four decades building a respected accounting practice in Ivanhoe, watching the same c...
When Hollywood Meets Business in West Palm Beach
Recently, I attended what I expected to be just another business conference hosted by JT Foxx in West Palm Beach, Florida. Little did I know that my n...
After 25+ years in business and now leading our team of 100 across 7 different entities at Best Practice Group, I've learned a thing or two about finishing the week strong. Here's what really works fo...
"They're just words on our website," admitted David, a Brisbane accounting firm owner generating $840K annually. "Our Mission, Vision, and Values sound good, but they don't drive any actual decisions....
Hiring for experience rather than cultural fit often backfires. For example, Mark, an accounting firm owner, discovered this lesson the hard way: despite paying a premium for an experienced hire, team...
Picture this: Jane, a Melbourne accountant, was billing 2,800 hours annually, making great money but missing her kids' school events and working every weekend. "I'm stuck doing everything," she told m...
