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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Introducing Collective by DBA
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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