Built Two Firms. Broke All the Rules. Created Something No One Else Had.

In this episode of the 7 Figure Accountant Podcast, Nick Sinclair sits down with Mike Payne, JD, CPA, founder of the first firm in the U.S. approved to legally combine law, tax, and accounting services under one roof.

Mike shares how he left the Big 4, launched two firms at once (yes, really), and eventually built a $2M multi-disciplinary practice with 16 team members and a subscription-first model.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

➡️ Why he ignored advice to "just pick one" and did both law and tax

➡️ How he used client subscriptions to stabilize cash flow and improve retention

➡️ The moment he finally raised his prices—and how that changed everything

➡️ The hiring mistake that led to a breakthrough pricing system

➡️ Why Friday is a no-client day at his firm—and what it does for productivity

If you're looking for practical, bold, and battle-tested insight into firm building, pricing strategy, and leadership, this episode is a must-listen.

🎧 Watch or listen now to learn how Mike Payne built a business that works for him—and his team.

What if your accounting firm didn’t revolve around tax season?

Greg O’Brien, CPA and Co-Founder of Anomaly CPA, is proving that the old model is broken—and he’s showing us what the new one looks like.

In this episode of the 7 Figure Accountant Podcast, Greg joins Nick to unpack how he grew Anomaly from zero to $4M in under 6 years—without sacrificing sanity or culture. From ditching hourly billing and traditional partnership models to embracing advisory-first pricing and daily brand marketing, Greg's story is a masterclass in building a modern, people-first firm.

You’ll discover:

➡️ Why he left a 6-figure corporate job to bet on himself

➡️ The high-stakes investment that redefined his entire business model

➡️ How he turned Anomaly into a marketing machine (that attracts both clients and top-tier talent)

➡️ His approach to hiring before you're ready—and why it works

➡️ What it takes to build a firm that runs without you in the day-to-day

Plus, Greg gets honest about burnout, leadership, and what’s next for Anomaly on their path to $15M.

Whether you're trying to break past $500K or you're gunning for $5M+, this episode is packed with bold strategies and deep insight. 

Most accounting firm owners hate meetings. But meetings aren’t the problem. How you lead them is.

In this episode of 7 Figure Accountant Tactics, Nick Sinclair shares the 7 meeting rhythms that turned his firms into high-performing businesses. You’ll learn:

• The two types of meetings every firm needs: operational and strategic
• How to run daily huddles that build leadership skills
• How monthly deep dives and workflow meetings fix bottlenecks fast
• Why quarterly off-sites are the real game changers

If your meetings feel boring or pointless, it’s time to change how you lead. This episode gives you a simple, proven blueprint to turn meetings into momentum.