{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Risky Assets","title":"How The Right CPA Helps You Grow - EP029 with Joel Peluffo","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3119,"description":"Joel Peluffo came to Santa Clarita from Argentina at 16 chasing soccer, and ended up a partner at Hedman Partners, one of the most respected CPA firms in the valley. In this episode Charlie sits down with him for an honest talk about using the right CPA to actually grow a business, not just file taxes. They get into why a great firm says no to clients, why value beats volume, and why chasing a tax write off often costs you more than it saves.\nWhether you are an owner who wants better numbers or someone weighing a career, this one is worth your time.\n\nTimestamps\n0:00   Meet Joel Peluffo: from Argentina to Santa Clarita\n2:52   Soccer, a full ride, and stumbling into accounting\n5:55   Getting hurt, marrying young, and betting on a career\n9:05   Thirteen years at Hedman and the road to partner\n13:08   Why Hedman says no: choosing clients by value, not revenue\n20:27   Culture, community, and beating burnout\n22:50   Competing with the Big Four and the private equity rollup opportunity\n35:25   The truck write off trap and smarter tax strategy\n41:09   High W2 earners, shiny loopholes, and the IRS\n45:00   Advice for the next CPA: purpose over a paycheck\nContact Hedman Partners LLC\nWebsite: https://www.hedmanpartners.com/\nPhone: (661) 287-6333\nToll Free: (888) 866-4195\nEmail: info@hpllp.com\n\nAbout Risky Assets\nThe Risky Assets Podcast is produced by Greyhawk Premier Insurance Solutions. We sit down with founders, operators, and experts for honest conversations about building a career, taking smart risks, and the real work behind the wins.\nSubscribe so you never miss an episode. New episodes weekly.\nDisclaimer\nThis episode and description are for general educational purposes only and are not tax, legal, or financial advice. Tax rules and treatment change and depend on your situation. Please consult a qualified CPA or attorney before making decisions.\nHashtags\n#RiskyAssets #Entrepreneurship #CPA #Tax #SmallBusiness #Accounting #BusinessOwner #SantaClarita #Leadership","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rGdlIJHPs4VZV6pxPe21X7IU9nGHtqGwOty3tYKwCY4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzMzNDc0LzE2NjE1/NDQ2NDktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}