227 $3.5M Firm with a Budget for Being Uncomfortable (feat. Mike Meilinger, CPA)

Episode 227

FACULTY: Mike Meilinger, CPA

CLASS: #Shoperations

In this episode, join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Mike Meilinger, a seasoned CPA and business coach who has transformed not only his accounting firm but also his health. Mike shares his incredible physical transformation and adopting extreme fitness regimes like 75 Hard. Gain valuable insights on balancing business success with personal health, the importance of emotional well-being, and why investing in discomfort can lead to growth in all aspects of life.

📣 Shout Outs: Gary Breka Health Routine, Bridging the Gap, Deloitte, Insignia, Strategic Coach, Buy Back Your Time, Dan Martell, Dan Sullivan, Geno Wickman, Quickbooks, Thomson Reuters, Certified Tax Coach, Dominique Molina, Rick Solomon, Monday, ClickUp, Citrix, UltraTax, Rightworks, Xero, Bill.com, Rootworks, Jason Staats, Summit CPA, Gusto, Jody Grunden, Eddie Priscilla’s Live Hard Program, Pinnacle Coaching, Gordon Caudle, Enlightened Business Advisors, Peter Attia, Brant Hansen

📚 Books Referenced 📚

Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell

Unoffendable by Brant Hansen

Outlived by Peter Attia

Chapters:

00:00 Teaser 

02:52 Mike's Journey to Accounting 

04:49 Starting and Growing the Firm 

06:10 Strategic Coach and Business Principles 

13:51 Technology and Outsourcing 

24:00 Learning from the Best: Coaches and Systems 

24:34 Pricing and Engagement Lessons 

26:28 Sales and Hiring Strategies 

27:54 Journey to Health and Fitness 

31:10 The Importance of Self-Investment 

44:23 Emotional Health and Forgiveness 

46:54 Final Thoughts

🔗 Connect With Us On LinkedIn! 🔗

Mike Meilinger

📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemeilinger/

📎 https://www.meilinger.us/

Scotty OKR Scarano

📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/

Accounting High

📎 https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/

📎 https://www.accountinghigh.com/

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