Solo de Facto

Richard Claywell is the Owner of J. Richard Claywell, CPA. He has been in business since 1985, and he has a wide depth of experience and knowledge to share. He sits down with host Tom Dufton to share some tips on how to run a successful solo practice. 
 
Takeaways 
Don’t be afraid to consult experts. It’s ok to not know everything, and sometimes you might need advice from an expert to help you out.
Not all CPAs are created equal. You want to make sure that you are getting the best of the best. 
Immerse yourself in your work. Running a practice can be difficult and demanding, but if you put the time and effort into it you will be successful.
Help your clients by educating attorneys through nuances. 
When handling a case, think about how many years of experience you have in that case and consider if you are the right person for it. 
Attorneys often think that because they handle a couple of cases they are experts in the field, but every case is unique and should be treated as such.​
Outliers can have a major impact on your business. 
 
Links
 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-claywell-0467767/
Website: https://www.biz-valuation.com/

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Show Notes

Richard Claywell is the Owner of J. Richard Claywell, CPA. He has been in business since 1985, and he has a wide depth of experience and knowledge to share. He sits down with host Tom Dufton to share some tips on how to run a successful solo practice. 

 

Takeaways 

  • Don’t be afraid to consult experts. It’s ok to not know everything, and sometimes you might need advice from an expert to help you out.
  • Not all CPAs are created equal. You want to make sure that you are getting the best of the best. 
  • Immerse yourself in your work. Running a practice can be difficult and demanding, but if you put the time and effort into it you will be successful.
  • Help your clients by educating attorneys through nuances. 
  • When handling a case, think about how many years of experience you have in that case and consider if you are the right person for it. 
  • Attorneys often think that because they handle a couple of cases they are experts in the field, but every case is unique and should be treated as such.​
  • Outliers can have a major impact on your business. 

 

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What is Solo de Facto?

Solo de Facto, hosted by Kory Underdown, dives deep into the business of running a surThriving solo practice. We are on the hunt for those game-changing nuggets of wisdom that you can take and implement into your own practice to take your firm to the next level.