Accounting Insiders

Why Your Firm Needs a Practice Manager | Julie Smith

Episode Summary

In this episode of the Accounting Insiders Podcast, host Gary DeHart sits down with Julie Smith, Practice Manager at Harper & Co. CPAs. Julie shares her journey into the accounting space and her experience co-founding Pure Tax LLC and Empower CPA. She dives deep into the role of a practice manager, discussing essential skills like emotional intelligence, process optimization, and client relationship management. Julie also explains the concept of "right fit clients," when firms should consider hiring a practice manager, and how fractional practice management can be a smart first step. Learn how technology, team alignment, and proper valuation of services drive success in modern firms.

Episode Notes

🎧 Julie also hosts the "Empowering Entrepreneurs" podcast, where she interviews global business leaders.

🔗 Learn more at HarperCPAplus.com

📲 Connect with Julie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/the-julie/

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