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Jul 21, 20231 min read
With M&A, Nobody Wants a Fixer-Upper (CPA Trendlines podcast)
Ira Rosenbloom was interviewed for The Disruptors podcast, presented by CPA Trendlines. "Today’s buyers are different in many ways than...
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Nov 14, 20221 min read
M&A Magic Podcast: 4 Things Deal-Makers Look for When Making a Deal
In the first episode of the M&A Magic podcast, The Merger MasterSM Ira Rosenbloom outlines four critical areas deal-makers anticipate...
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Oct 22, 20211 min read
Podcast: Recognize the Signs that Your CPA Firm Could Be Ready for a Merger
How can CPA firm leaders best identify the right time to pursue a strategic merger? Some of the common signs include: • Your staff's...
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May 31, 20211 min read
Video Podcast: Succession Planning & Developing Talent Early
In this VSCPA Leading Forward video podcast, Maureen Dingus talks with Ira Rosenbloom, CPA, CEO of Optimum Strategies, about developing...
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May 12, 20211 min read
Podcast: What to Expect from a Firm Marketing Professional
A CPA firm's marketing staff is critical to getting positive messages out in the marketplace to build bridges with clients, potential...
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May 4, 20211 min read
Podcast: What to Expect from a Firm Operations Manager
The Firm Operations Manager (also known as Firm Administrator, COO, or Firm Manager) is a linchpin position in any CPA firm. This person...
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Jan 31, 20211 min read
Podcast: Firm Succession & Metrics (an interview with Jetpack Workflow)
In this podcast interview, Optimum Strategies' Ira Rosenbloom talked with the founder and CEO of Jetpack Workflow, David Cristello, about...
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Jan 5, 20211 min read
Podcast: 5 Key Things on Managing Partners' Minds
From tax season and staffing to deal-making and community relations, Managing Partners work to ensure firms remain efficient, profitable...
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Jun 9, 20201 min read
Podcast: Personnel Priorities for Every Firm
As part of this podcast series with PICPA, Ira Rosenbloom, Chief Operating Executive of Optimum Strategies, sits down with editor Bill...
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May 6, 20201 min read
Podcast: Succession Planning Priorities for Every CPA Firm
As CPA firm leaders plan for succession, there are priorities that should advance to the top of every firm's list, including compromise,...
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Apr 8, 20201 min read
Podcast: Client Service Must-Haves for Every Firm
In the second of a PICPA five-part series on the top priorities for CPA firm management, Ira Rosenbloom of Optimum Strategies explores...
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Mar 5, 20201 min read
Podcast: Top Metrics to Monitor
What are the top five metric categories to keep an eye on to ensure success at your CPA firm? Ira Rosenblooms, Chief Operating Executive...
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Dec 16, 20191 min read
Podcast: You Need a Variety of Personnel to Ensure Long-Term Firm Success
Organizationalists, technologists, clientologists. These are just some of the people you need in your firm if you wish to succeed in the...
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Aug 11, 20191 min read
Podcast: Financials Are Important, But Don't Forget a Well-Designed Integration
Negotiating the terms for a CPA practice transfer or merger (M&A) is, of course, a very important step to set the stage for a successful...
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Apr 15, 20191 min read
Podcast: Important Phrases to Listen for During M&A Conversations
When you’re talking to another party about a merger or acquisition (M&A), there are going to be things you want to hear and things that...
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Nov 26, 20181 min read
How Tax Season Affects M&A
For CPA tax practitioners, two general concerns weigh upon the minds of those nearing the time for an exit to retirement: tax season and...
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Jun 4, 20181 min read
Podcast: Getting Ready for the M&A Negotiating Table
When entering into merger and acquisition (M&A) discussions, CPA firms tend to focus on valuation and pricing. But there are many other...
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