The accounting profession is under more pressure than ever—talent shortages, rising client expectations, nonstop deadlines, and constant change. Yet some firms continue to grow without sacrificing their people.
This exclusive downloadable guide distills powerful insights shared by Randy Crabtree, CPA — one of Accounting Today’s 2025 Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting—on the CPA Talk Series podcast into a practical framework for building firms that are profitable, resilient, and human-centered.
What You’ll Learn in This eBook:
- Why vulnerable leadership is a competitive advantage—not a weakness
- How to redefine success beyond billable hours and revenue
- A proven mindset shift to reduce burnout and improve retention
- How to use smart resourcing and outsourcing without losing control or client trust
- A simple exercise to align work with people’s strengths and passions
- Why the best-performing firms treat offshore and external teams as one team
- Practical leadership behaviors that drive innovation, ownership, and growth
About the Featured Expert on CPA Talk Series

Randy Crabtree, CPA
Co-Founder & Partner, Tri-Merit Specialty Tax Professionals
Randy Crabtree is one of the accounting profession’s most respected voices on leadership, culture, and sustainable growth.
- Named one of Accounting Today’s 2025 Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting
- Host of The Unique CPA Podcast (ranked in the top 5% worldwide)
- Creator of the Bridging the Gap Conference
- 30+ years of public accounting and advisory experience
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