In this episode of the Accounting for Growth podcast, host Chad Person and guest Sharon Means discuss the challenges professional services firms face in achieving growth. They explore the importance of having a clear vision, accountability, and the right people and processes in place to drive success. Sharon shares insights on how to overcome common obstacles and emphasizes the need for clarity in leadership to foster growth.

Takeaways

•Firms often lack a clear and shared vision for growth.

•Accountability is crucial for achieving traction in firms.

•What got firms to their current state won't necessarily get them to the next level.

•Reflection on business goals is essential for future success.

•The right people in the right roles are critical for growth.

•Managing partners must align their visions with other partners.

•An accountability chart can help identify roles and responsibilities.

•People are typically the largest expense in professional services firms.

•Hiring the right level of staff is vital for success.

•Clarity in leadership is key to overcoming obstacles and achieving growth.

Links

Sharon Means

Founder of Sharon Means Business

https://www.sharon-means-business.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonmeans

Accounting for Growth is the podcast for CPA firm leaders who know referrals aren’t enough. Hosted by Chad Person, founder of AccountingCMO and fractional CMO to high-growth accounting and advisory firms, each short episode features outside experts with fresh takes on how accounting firms can overcome inertia, unlock opportunity, and confidently scale.

In under 12 minutes, you’ll hear punchy, actionable conversations with marketers, data experts, technologists, and strategic advisors working at the edge of accounting innovation. Whether it's AI in sales, better positioning, or building a smarter pipeline, each guest brings a clear takeaway on how to drive meaningful, measurable growth.

Brought to you by AccountingCMO and powered by yorCMO, this podcast helps you rethink growth, without fluff or filler.

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