<p>Episode 236</p>
<p>FACULTY: Joe Carufe and Ben Curtis, CPA</p>
<p>CLASS: #Shoperations</p>
<p>In this episode, Scotty hosts Joe Carufe and Ben Curtis of Good Measure. They discuss their unique approach to building a new type of firm, embracing partnership without ego, and intentionally planning for sustainable growth. The conversation dives into the evolution from their past experiences to creating Good Measure with a focus on strong client relationships and community impact. Joe and Ben share their vision for a balanced professional and personal life, their process in finding ideal clients, and the importance of giving back. Engaging and insightful, this episode provides a blueprint for building a purpose-driven, successful firm.</p>
<p>๐Ÿ“ฃ Shout Outs: Good Measure, Karbon, Adam Slack, Two Roads, System Six, Chris Williams, Deeper Weekend, QuickBooks, Ian Vacin, Jeremy Allen, Gusto, Intuit, Bill.com</p>
<p>โฌ‡๏ธVideos Referencedโฌ‡๏ธ</p>
<p>The Accounting Game (feat. Chris Williams, CEO)</p>
<p>(<a href="https://youtu.be/AhkKXviITnw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/AhkKXviITnw</a>)</p>
<p>Chapters:</p>
<p>00:00 Teaser</p>
<p>02:02 Joe's Journey</p>
<p>03:36 Why start as a Partnership?</p>
<p>06:10 Working at System Six</p>
<p>07:11 Starting Good Measure</p>
<p>10:22 Scaling and Team Growth</p>
<p>17:14 Financials and Future Plans</p>
<p>20:24 Balancing Roles and Responsibilities</p>
<p>27:55 Defining the Ideal Client</p>
<p>29:52 Psychographics</p>
<p>31:09 Client Acquisition Strategies</p>
<p>34:12 Leveraging Technology and Innovation</p>
<p>48:20 Final Thoughts and Advice</p>
<p>๐Ÿ”— Connect With Us On LinkedIn! ๐Ÿ”—</p>
<p>Joe Carufe</p>
<p>๐Ÿ“Ž<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-carufe-20603621/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-carufe-20603621/</a></p>
<p>Ben Curtis, CPA</p>
<p>๐Ÿ“Ž<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-curtis-goodmeasure/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-curtis-goodmeasure/</a></p>
<p>Good Measure</p>
<p>๐Ÿ“Ž<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-measure-financial/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-measure-financial/</a></p>
<p>๐Ÿ“Ž<a href="http://www.goodmeasurefinancial.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://www.goodmeasurefinancial.com</a></p>
<p>Scotty OKR Scarano</p>
<p>๐Ÿ“Ž<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/</a></p>
<p>Accounting High</p>
<p>๐Ÿ“Ž<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/</a></p>
<p>๐Ÿ“Ž<a href="https://www.accountinghigh.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.accountinghigh.com/</a></p>
<p>Tags: Partnerships, Good Measure, Joe Carufe, Ben Curtis, Cloud Bookkeeping, Business Growth, System Builders, Partnership Goals, Financial Planning, Entrepreneur Life, Small Business, Accounting Firms, Client Acquisition, Business Advice, Business Leadership, Client Relationships, Scale Your Business, Shoperations, Accounting High, Accounting, Podcast, Shop Class, Firm Operations, Systems And Processes</p>

Accounting High

Accounting High

236 New Firm Partnerships, No Egos, and Systems for Good Measure (feat. Joe Carufe and Ben Curtis, CPA)

NOV 27, 202451 MIN
Accounting High

236 New Firm Partnerships, No Egos, and Systems for Good Measure (feat. Joe Carufe and Ben Curtis, CPA)

NOV 27, 202451 MIN

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<p>Episode 236</p> <p>FACULTY: Joe Carufe and Ben Curtis, CPA</p> <p>CLASS: #Shoperations</p> <p>In this episode, Scotty hosts Joe Carufe and Ben Curtis of Good Measure. They discuss their unique approach to building a new type of firm, embracing partnership without ego, and intentionally planning for sustainable growth. The conversation dives into the evolution from their past experiences to creating Good Measure with a focus on strong client relationships and community impact. Joe and Ben share their vision for a balanced professional and personal life, their process in finding ideal clients, and the importance of giving back. Engaging and insightful, this episode provides a blueprint for building a purpose-driven, successful firm.</p> <p>๐Ÿ“ฃ Shout Outs: Good Measure, Karbon, Adam Slack, Two Roads, System Six, Chris Williams, Deeper Weekend, QuickBooks, Ian Vacin, Jeremy Allen, Gusto, Intuit, Bill.com</p> <p>โฌ‡๏ธVideos Referencedโฌ‡๏ธ</p> <p>The Accounting Game (feat. Chris Williams, CEO)</p> <p>(<a href="https://youtu.be/AhkKXviITnw" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/AhkKXviITnw</a>)</p> <p>Chapters:</p> <p>00:00 Teaser</p> <p>02:02 Joe's Journey</p> <p>03:36 Why start as a Partnership?</p> <p>06:10 Working at System Six</p> <p>07:11 Starting Good Measure</p> <p>10:22 Scaling and Team Growth</p> <p>17:14 Financials and Future Plans</p> <p>20:24 Balancing Roles and Responsibilities</p> <p>27:55 Defining the Ideal Client</p> <p>29:52 Psychographics</p> <p>31:09 Client Acquisition Strategies</p> <p>34:12 Leveraging Technology and Innovation</p> <p>48:20 Final Thoughts and Advice</p> <p>๐Ÿ”— Connect With Us On LinkedIn! ๐Ÿ”—</p> <p>Joe Carufe</p> <p>๐Ÿ“Ž<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-carufe-20603621/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-carufe-20603621/</a></p> <p>Ben Curtis, CPA</p> <p>๐Ÿ“Ž<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-curtis-goodmeasure/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-curtis-goodmeasure/</a></p> <p>Good Measure</p> <p>๐Ÿ“Ž<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-measure-financial/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/good-measure-financial/</a></p> <p>๐Ÿ“Ž<a href="http://www.goodmeasurefinancial.com" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> http://www.goodmeasurefinancial.com</a></p> <p>Scotty OKR Scarano</p> <p>๐Ÿ“Ž<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/</a></p> <p>Accounting High</p> <p>๐Ÿ“Ž<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/</a></p> <p>๐Ÿ“Ž<a href="https://www.accountinghigh.com/" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.accountinghigh.com/</a></p> <p>Tags: Partnerships, Good Measure, Joe Carufe, Ben Curtis, Cloud Bookkeeping, Business Growth, System Builders, Partnership Goals, Financial Planning, Entrepreneur Life, Small Business, Accounting Firms, Client Acquisition, Business Advice, Business Leadership, Client Relationships, Scale Your Business, Shoperations, Accounting High, Accounting, Podcast, Shop Class, Firm Operations, Systems And Processes</p>