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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...
Jul 22, 20231 min read
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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...
Nov 14, 20221 min read
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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...
Oct 22, 20211 min read
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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...
Jun 1, 20211 min read
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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...
May 12, 20211 min read
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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...
May 4, 20211 min read
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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...
Jan 31, 20211 min read
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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...
Jan 5, 20211 min read
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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...
Jun 10, 20201 min read
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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,...
May 7, 20201 min read
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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...
Apr 9, 20201 min read
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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...
Mar 5, 20201 min read
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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...
Dec 16, 20191 min read
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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...
Aug 12, 20191 min read
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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...
Apr 16, 20191 min read
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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...
Nov 26, 20181 min read
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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...
Jun 4, 20181 min read
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