From Start to scale - how to grow your firm beyond the first million

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Most accounting firms never grow past a few hundred thousand dollars. They get stuck in manual work and outdated processes, making it nearly impossible to scale. But what if you could break through that ceiling?
For accounting firm owners looking to grow beyond seven figures, the challenge isn’t just getting there—it’s what comes next.

In this episode, Matt Tait, founder of Decimal, shares what separates firms that plateau from those that thrive. With experience building and scaling businesses past the first million, Matt dives into the key strategies, mindset shifts, and systems that create sustainable growth.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Why most firms stall before hitting seven figures—and how to break through
2. The biggest operational mistakes that hold firm owners back
3. The systems and processes that drive scalable success


Jump into the conversation:

[00:00:03] Meet Matt Tait
[00:00:10] Why most accounting firms struggle to grow
[00:00:24] The challenge isn’t getting to $1M—it’s what comes next
[00:01:15] What this show is all about
[00:02:05] The mindset shift that separates thriving firms from stagnant ones

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