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Welcome to Accounting Firm Coach Office Hours presented by Canopy. Iโm Jason Staats. Ready to get 1% better at running an accounting firm? In this episode, I talk about whether independently owned convenience stores make a profitable accounting niche, share how one firm built a specialized practice serving disaster restoration companies, and tackle the growing frustration of clients using AI to challenge their accountants and attorneys. Plus, in ๐ค You Need This Tech, I share a battery management solution every parent needs, highlight accounting professionals looking for their next opportunity, and answer ๐ฌ Mailbag questions about marketing bookkeeping services, finding and retaining talent, and whether free QuickBooks alternatives are worth considering.
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02:15 - Convenience Store Niche?
15:39 - This Firm Built A Disaster Restoration Niche
19:49 - Normies Vent About AI Being Better Than Professionals
32:18 - You Need This Battery Tech!
37:43 - Folks You Should Hire
39:33 - How to Market Bookkeeping Without Calling It Bookkeeping
43:28 - Finding and Retaining Talent?
48:37 - Free QuickBooks Alternative?
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