Michael Eckstein isn’t like most accountants. He doesn’t talk like most accountants. Or think like them. And he certainly doesn’t approach building a business the same way as them, either. In this episode, Yuri and Michael sit down to discuss topics big and small – from client horror stories and biggest tax “beefs” to how Michael started his firm and why he built it around one central thing. Additionally, they tackle some hot topics th...
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Michael Eckstein isn’t like most accountants. He doesn’t talk like most accountants. Or think like them. And he certainly doesn’t approach building a business the same way as them, either. In this episode, Yuri and Michael sit down to discuss topics big and small – from client horror stories and biggest tax “beefs” to how Michael started his firm and why he built it around one central thing. Additionally, they tackle some hot topics th...
An Alternate Way to Launch Your Firm - Marcus Rien
The Fun CPA Podcast
45 minutes
2 months ago
An Alternate Way to Launch Your Firm - Marcus Rien
From “BDO to builder” to launching a platform for entrepreneurial CPAs. Marcus Rien joins Yuri to unpack public vs. private realities, the 150/120 debate, and why the profession’s future depends on changing the narrative and the model. We get into his journey, the creation of Waves CPAs—a marketplace + back office for CPAs who want flexibility and ownership—and how PE roll-ups, AI, and small-city growth are reshaping opportunities. Marcus also shares the story b...
The Fun CPA Podcast
Michael Eckstein isn’t like most accountants. He doesn’t talk like most accountants. Or think like them. And he certainly doesn’t approach building a business the same way as them, either. In this episode, Yuri and Michael sit down to discuss topics big and small – from client horror stories and biggest tax “beefs” to how Michael started his firm and why he built it around one central thing. Additionally, they tackle some hot topics th...
