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August 30, 2025

Lifestyle Firms: Why Standing Still Sends You Backwards and the Key Metrics to Propel You Forward

“Lifestyle firms” promise freedom and balance, but often deliver the opposite—more work, less profit, and less life. Without strong business policies, owners underprice, over-service, and blur boundaries, leaving the firm dependent on them. True freedom comes from building a commercially strong, strategically growing firm with systems, boundaries, and value-driven pricing. That’s how you create profit, freedom, and a business that works without you.

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Regroup 2025 kicks off with inspiring video

August 6, 2025

The Regroup 2025 event in Austin launched with an inspiring video featuring Renew members sharing real stories of firm transformation and strategic growth. This 10-minute video sets the tone for what's possible—don’t miss it!

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Regroup 2025 Kicks Off in Austin. Here’s What You’re Missing

August 5, 2025

Regroup isn’t your typical conference—it’s where firm owners go deep on building a smarter, more strategic business model. This year, we’re tackling the profession’s biggest challenges—from pricing and AI to growth, transition, and accountability. If you’re not in the room, make sure you are next year.

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This Is for Serious Accounting Firm Partners Only

July 19, 2025

Tired of chaos, overwork, and undercharging? This post is for firm leaders ready to stop tinkering and start transforming. See how real Renew members have redesigned their firms—raising revenue, cutting client load, reclaiming time—and how you can, too. Serious about change? Join us for a free webinar on August 20 and take the first step.

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If You’re Serious About Fixing Your Firm, Don’t Waste the Summer

July 12, 2025

Most firms waste summer waiting for things to “settle.” But the traditional firm model is broken—and wishful thinking won’t fix it. In this podcast with Canopy, we explain how we help firms drive profits up and hours down before busy season hits.

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“Reducing Hours” Won By a Landslide (And Other AICPA Engage Insights)

June 28, 2025

What’s the future of accounting? At AICPA Engage, one priority stood far above the rest: reducing hours. This blog breaks down key insights from the conference—from the polarizing PE debate to AI overload—and shows why less burnout might be the key to a better profession.

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How Firms Are Using Model Firm Metrics to Transform Their Business Model so that they do NOT Repeat Tax Season

May 24, 2025

Most accounting firm partners don’t need to be told they’re working themselves and their team too hard.

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Your 1040 Practice. You cannot be serious!

May 3, 2025

Folks let’s face it; the future isn’t bright for 1040 heavy firms.

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You may need a coach to help you NOT repeat tax season

April 26, 2025

As you reflect on tax season, no doubt you’re thinking that there must be a better way.

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You and your team can’t do another tax season like this one

April 21, 2025

Congratulations – you made it through another tax season. If you’re like most accountants, it is not getting any easier…in fact, quite the opposite. The fight for talent is intensifying and more and more people are turning their backs on the profession.

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