250 Escape From No Man's Land (feat. Ryan Bakke, CPA)
MAR 5, 202552 MIN
250 Escape From No Man's Land (feat. Ryan Bakke, CPA)
MAR 5, 202552 MIN
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<p>Episode 250</p><p>FACULTY: Ryan Bakke, CPA</p><p>CLASS: #Shoperations</p><p>In this episode, Ryan Bakke, CPA discusses his incredible journey of building a $3 million accounting firm by the age of 26. Ryan shares insights on the importance of a good hook in marketing, strategies for running a successful firm, and leveraging social proof through platforms like Facebook. He also delves into his motivations for leaving Deloitte, the value of mentorship, and his future goals for rapid growth and acquisition within the accounting profession. Ryan's story is a testament to how far standing on the shoulders of giants can get you.</p><p>๐ฃ Shout Outs: โDominic Piscopo, Big 4 Transparency, Brandon Hall, Deloitte, Tax Strategy 365, Bilal Mehanna, Becker, Bill Faith, Billy Mays, Driven, Logan Graf, Jason Staats</p><p>๐ Books Referenced ๐</p><p>โHow to Win Friends and Influence Peopleโ by Dale Carnegie</p><p>โ48 Laws of Powerโ by Robert Greene</p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Teaser</p><p>00:17 Introduction</p><p>01:17 Early Influences and Career Choices</p><p>03:30 Journey Through Deloitte</p><p>08:55 Building a Community and Brand</p><p>15:20 The Importance of Email Marketing</p><p>22:29 Attention as the New Oil</p><p>26:24 Building a Community Funnel</p><p>26:41 The Power of a Hook</p><p>27:28 Real-Life Hook Examples</p><p>29:01 The Importance of Community</p><p>32:37 Understanding Customer Motivation</p><p>38:08 Avoiding Feature Vomiting</p><p>48:14 Acquisitions and Future Goals</p><p>50:21 Parting Wisdom for Success</p><p>๐ Connect With Us On LinkedIn! ๐</p><p>Ryan Bakke, CPA</p><p>๐ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanbakkecpa/</p><p>Tax Strategy 365</p><p>๐ https://www.linkedin.com/company/tax-strategy-365/</p><p>Scotty OKR Scarano</p><p>๐ https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/</p><p>Accounting High</p><p>๐ https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/</p><p>๐ https://www.accountinghigh.com/</p><p>Tags: Shoperations, Accounting High, Accounting, Podcast, Shop Class, Firm Operations, Systems And Processes, Taxes, Sales, Marketing</p>