Still Billing by the Hour? It’s Why You Can’t Scale - With Debra Kilsheimer

13/11/2025 42 min Temporada 4 Episodio 62
Still Billing by the Hour? It’s Why You Can’t Scale - With Debra Kilsheimer

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Most accountants are losing business and don’t even realize it.In this episode, we break down the 3 silent killers that are costing firms revenue, retention, and referrals, starting with outdated pricing models and ending with what your clients actually care about (hint: it’s not your reconciliations).Debra Kilsheimer joins to share what actually drives client loyalty, why she ditched hourly billing decades ago, and how she built her firm "Behind the Scenes Accounting" that runs on relationships, not reports.You’ll learn:The 3 questions that close high-value clients fastWhy your financial reports are being ignoredThe hidden price of sticking to “industry best practices”How small touches (like a handwritten note or birthday call) get remembered longer than your year-end package📲 Want to connect with Debra? Reach out on LinkedIn or email her at [email protected] one will have you rethinking everything from pricing to client retention. Hit play now.Send us a textThis episode is brought to you by Bill.comReady to take your finances to the next level? See how BILL Spend & Expense can power up your business and get that free grill at http://bill.com/cfochronicles Ready to turn your firm into a lead-generating, profit-driving machine? We help Bookkeepers, Accountants & Fractional CFOs generate consistent local leads, book perfect-fit appointments, and close premium clients, without cold outreach or ad guesswork. Let’s map out your growth plan together → Book your free strategy call

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