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Ryan Lazanis
An actionable podcast designed for accounting firm owners and partners. Each episode provides listeners with one-quick actionable lesson or takeaway that will help them scale a systematic firm that improves their lifestyle.
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How to Raise Prices on Legacy Clients

How to Raise Prices on Legacy Clients

One of the most challenging aspects of running your firm is raising prices for your long-time and loyal clients. In this episode, I shared the reasons why it's reasonable to offer updated pricing and ways on how you should do it.
06:0107/12/2023
How I Ran My Firm Without Timesheets

How I Ran My Firm Without Timesheets

Running a firm without the burden of timesheets can be challenging. In this episode, I shared actionable strategies to streamline your accounting firm for greater efficiency without relying on timesheets.
05:4930/11/2023
7 Innovative Ideas to Level Up Your Firm’s Customer Experience

7 Innovative Ideas to Level Up Your Firm’s Customer Experience

Check out these innovative ideas regarding customer experience improvements. I also shared a bit of backstory about my personal experience.
05:4923/11/2023
There Is No Marketing Better Than This

There Is No Marketing Better Than This

There's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all when it comes to marketing. That being said, this "strategy" is as close as you'll ever get.
06:3716/11/2023
The Top 4 Non-Productive Activities for Firm Owners

The Top 4 Non-Productive Activities for Firm Owners

Maximize efficiency by recognizing and minimizing non-productive tasks. Explore the top 4 tasks to enhance productivity.
05:2509/11/2023
3 Top Tools for Efficient Email

3 Top Tools for Efficient Email

Effectively managing emails can be a time-consuming task. Explore these tools that can aid in handling your inbox and enhance efficiency.
05:4702/11/2023
4 Wow Moments to Level Up Your Onboarding Process

4 Wow Moments to Level Up Your Onboarding Process

A good onboarding process can be a significant factor in retaining clients. Consider these 4 tactics to leave a lasting impression.
04:4126/10/2023
9 Strategies to Differentiate Your Accounting Firm

9 Strategies to Differentiate Your Accounting Firm

It's difficult to stand out as most firms offer the same thing. As such, check out these 9 strategies to differentiate your firm from others.
06:1719/10/2023
More Firms Should Build Online Communities

More Firms Should Build Online Communities

Discover how an online community can be a factor in securing more deals, improving client experience, and a differentiator for your firm.
05:4212/10/2023
The Boundaries to Set Up in Your Firm

The Boundaries to Set Up in Your Firm

Boundaries, if not established, can impact your operations and personal life. Learn how to implement them efficiently in this episode.
05:4905/10/2023
Everything You Do in Your Firm is Sales

Everything You Do in Your Firm is Sales

Sales can be tricky and difficult to grasp. Learn about why sales is critical to your firm and its role beyond client acquisition.
06:4328/09/2023
11 Tips to Generate More Leads From Your Firm’s Website

11 Tips to Generate More Leads From Your Firm’s Website

Your website should function as a lead-generating platform. If not, you need to check out my 11 tips to point you in the right direction.
06:5621/09/2023
4 Scalable Features to Increase Your Tax Prep Prices

4 Scalable Features to Increase Your Tax Prep Prices

Are you struggling to increase your tax prep prices? In this episode, I share 4 scalable features that you can include in your packages.
05:5414/09/2023
How I Manage My 100% Offshore Team

How I Manage My 100% Offshore Team

Offshoring is a proven solution to capacity issues. Discover my approach to how I am managing this practice with a team from around the world.
06:5507/09/2023
This is More Important Than Your Automation

This is More Important Than Your Automation

Automation and technology are essential but they won't solve all your issues. Find out what you need to focus more instead.
06:4130/08/2023
My 9 Favorite Ways to Prevent Scope Creep

My 9 Favorite Ways to Prevent Scope Creep

Learn to avoid out-of-scope work pitfalls, protect your resources, and maximize revenue opportunities with these tried and tested tips.
07:2523/08/2023
4 Steps to Streamline Your Client Onboarding Process

4 Steps to Streamline Your Client Onboarding Process

Discover the value of seamless client onboarding and learn the four steps to improve relationships and operational efficiency.
06:2416/08/2023
How Your Firm Can 100% Automate This Marketing Activity

How Your Firm Can 100% Automate This Marketing Activity

AI has been an integral part of my marketing strategy. Discover how I utilize ChatGPT and other tools and learn how you can do it too.
05:1709/08/2023
How to Unlock Freedom & Flexibility in Your Firm

How to Unlock Freedom & Flexibility in Your Firm

Discover expert tips to unlock freedom & flexibility in your firm. Embrace a dynamic approach for a future of endless possibilities.
06:4902/08/2023
The Most Important Thing to Work on Next at Your Firm

The Most Important Thing to Work on Next at Your Firm

Distractions hinder many firm owners' ability to make a decision on their projects. Learn about how you can stay focused on your goals.
06:2626/07/2023
How I Created a Hyper-Scalable Professional Services Business

How I Created a Hyper-Scalable Professional Services Business

Currently, Future Firm has over 700 members. Learn about the methodologies I applied that allowed me to create a scalable business model.
08:2619/07/2023
Every Firm Should Implement This Marketing Strategy

Every Firm Should Implement This Marketing Strategy

Know about the one marketing strategy you should implement in your firm. Discover the reasons why you need to have it and how.
06:4312/07/2023
Your Client is First, You Come Second

Your Client is First, You Come Second

Take one step closer to building your dream business and enjoying the lifestyle you want by prioritizing what the client wants before you. 
05:3006/07/2023
My Top 3 Interview Questions to Land A-Players (and Why)

My Top 3 Interview Questions to Land A-Players (and Why)

Learn about the right questions you have to ask your applicants. By doing so, you'll be able to identify which ones are high-performers. 
06:2728/06/2023
The Next Trend for Your Firm in an AI World

The Next Trend for Your Firm in an AI World

AI and the evolving role of human professionals has been a hot topic lately. Learn about what's really important despite the rise of AI apps.
04:4822/06/2023
The Key to a 30-Hour (or Less) Workweek

The Key to a 30-Hour (or Less) Workweek

Do you want to have more time for family and friends? Learn about how you can achieve a 30-hour workweek or less consistently.
06:1212/06/2023
Don’t Ignore This Step in Your Recruitment

Don’t Ignore This Step in Your Recruitment

Ensure you have this step included in your recruitment process, and you're one step closer to hiring the best candidates.
05:5007/06/2023
3 Marketing Strategies Your Firm Should Avoid

3 Marketing Strategies Your Firm Should Avoid

Discover the 3 marketing strategies your firm should avoid to save time and money. Let's make smarter choices for your business!
06:4701/06/2023
The 1 Word Solution That Eliminates Stress at Your Firm

The 1 Word Solution That Eliminates Stress at Your Firm

Achieve peace of mind with the one-word solution for smooth employee transitions and timely work delivery.
05:2725/05/2023
The Top 9 Ways to Use ChatGPT in Your Firm

The Top 9 Ways to Use ChatGPT in Your Firm

Maximize your firm's efficiency and productivity by utilizing the full capabilities of ChatGPT with these 9 strategies.
05:5118/05/2023
Episode 100 - Systematize or Suffer

Episode 100 - Systematize or Suffer

Struggling to price your services? Avoid the common mistake of underpricing & learn good pricing strategies to earn more while working less.
09:0511/05/2023
The One Thing I Always Need To Remind Firms To Do

The One Thing I Always Need To Remind Firms To Do

Struggling to price your services? Avoid the common mistake of underpricing & learn good pricing strategies to earn more while working less.
06:0927/04/2023
A Simple Way to Differentiate Your Firm

A Simple Way to Differentiate Your Firm

Attract clients and differentiate yourself by relabeling services. Learn how standardized packages can help you work less and earn more.
05:0513/04/2023
Reduce Stress With These 6 Busy Season Mindset Shifts

Reduce Stress With These 6 Busy Season Mindset Shifts

Learn these six mindset shifts to overcome stress and burnout during the busy season and boost your well-being.
06:1930/03/2023
The Simple 5-Pronged Approach to Increase Client Retention

The Simple 5-Pronged Approach to Increase Client Retention

Discover how to reduce client churn and increase referrals for the firm's growth with this 5-pronged approach,
06:5416/03/2023
How I Work With Business Coaches to Shortcut My Results

How I Work With Business Coaches to Shortcut My Results

Discover how to find the right coach to help you achieve your goals and avoid the costly mistakes that many business owners make.
08:5601/03/2023
The Most Impactful First 2 Steps to Freeing Up Time in Your Firm

The Most Impactful First 2 Steps to Freeing Up Time in Your Firm

Learn these first 2 steps on how to make the most of your time, so you can focus on the things that matter most in your firm.
07:2316/02/2023
How Should You Use AI in Your Firm Right Now

How Should You Use AI in Your Firm Right Now

Get ready to be informed and inspired on the innovative use of AI in accounting firm and today's modern business. 
06:3202/02/2023
6 Tips to Eliminate Client Emails From Your Inbox

6 Tips to Eliminate Client Emails From Your Inbox

Take a look at these 6 tips to eliminate receiving client email from your inbox and removing yourself from the constant stream.
06:5919/01/2023
The 7-Step Pathway to Reducing Your Workload in 2023

The 7-Step Pathway to Reducing Your Workload in 2023

Find out how to grow your firm without getting burned out with this 7-step pathway of proven strategies and best practices.
09:5105/01/2023
The Wall That 7-Figure Firms Face

The Wall That 7-Figure Firms Face

Find out how to break through once you've reached the 7-figure mark. From marketing to scaling yourself and your team.
07:0922/12/2022
4 Requirements for Scalable Virtual CFO Services

4 Requirements for Scalable Virtual CFO Services

Find out how to have a scalable virtual CFO services with the right strategy, a solid plan, and the right tools.
08:0508/12/2022
3 Easy Ways to Differentiate Your Services

3 Easy Ways to Differentiate Your Services

Find out the power of differentiating your services and how it helps clients select an option they will benefit from the most.
06:5223/11/2022
How to (Actually) Beat Busy Season This Year

How to (Actually) Beat Busy Season This Year

Find out how to beat the busy season with effective strategies so you can save time without sacrificing your revenue.
06:3610/11/2022
The (Unused) Strategy to Stop Chasing After Clients

The (Unused) Strategy to Stop Chasing After Clients

Learn the unused strategy to stop chasing after clients and get important documents and information on time.
07:0727/10/2022
2 Big Reasons Why You’re Having Trouble Scaling Advisory Services

2 Big Reasons Why You’re Having Trouble Scaling Advisory Services

Find out the reasons why firms have trouble scaling their advisory services and how systematizing can help with your business's growth.
06:5713/10/2022
3 Tactics to Kickstart Your Marketing

3 Tactics to Kickstart Your Marketing

Want some inspiration to kickstart your marketing this year? Listen to this podcast to learn effective tactics that you can use today!
07:0029/09/2022
How to Easily Sell Peace of Mind to Your Clients

How to Easily Sell Peace of Mind to Your Clients

Learn the importance of selling peace of mind to your clients and set yourself apart from other accounting firms.
07:4015/09/2022
5 Things I Wish I Would Have Done Differently Running My Firm

5 Things I Wish I Would Have Done Differently Running My Firm

Here are 5 things that I wish I did differently as a first-time accounting firm owner so you can avoid the newbie mistakes that I did.
08:0901/09/2022
The Importance of a Director of Operations at Your Firm

The Importance of a Director of Operations at Your Firm

In this episode, I talked about how to avoid being overworked by hiring someone for the most critical role: the Director of Operations. 
05:5718/08/2022