Who's Really the BOSS? | From Rice and Beans to $1.7M: A Young CPA's Growth Story

From Rice and Beans to $1.7M: A Young CPA's Growth Story

July 21, 2025 / 54:52/S4 E15

Nate Goodman shares his remarkable journey from starting a church bookkeeping practice in 2019 to building a $1.7 million CPA firm by age 29. He opens up about the challenging early years that included eating rice and beans to survive, studying for the CPA exam with a newborn during COVID, and making crucial pivots that transformed his struggling practice into a thriving business.

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(00:00) - Welcome to Who's Really the Boss
(01:04) - Nate's Personal and Professional Background
(02:03) - Starting the Firm and Early Challenges
(05:53) - Advice and Inspirations
(07:45) - Connecting with Collective by DBA
(10:21) - Firm Growth and Acquisitions
(21:58) - Hurricane Helene and Overcoming Adversity
(24:46) - Firm's Work Setup: In-Office, Remote, and Hybrid
(27:00) - Challenges and Successes in Hiring Remote Talent
(33:01) - Mentorship and Team Dynamics
(36:36) - Advice to Younger Self and Current Focus
(39:59) - Client Metrics and Performance Bonuses
(43:00) - Sales Team Structure and Compensation
(44:55) - Client Focus and Work-Life Balance
(49:20) - Building a Peer Network and Community
(52:59) - Final Thoughts and Contact Information

Marcus Dillon, CPA

Rachel Dillon

Nate Goodman, CPA