Ep 25: What Happens When You Build a Firm Around People, Not Just Profit

19/06/2025 17 min Episodio 27
Ep 25: What Happens When You Build a Firm Around People, Not Just Profit

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Episode Synopsis

Can you grow fast, stay independent, and still put your people first?
 
In this episode of Everything CPA & Private Equity, Ron Weiner shares how his firm scaled from 20 to 80+ team members while staying true to its values—no shortcuts, no compromises. From turning down private equity to implementing an ESOP, Ron walks through the real-life decisions that shaped one of the most profitable, people-centered firms in the industry.
 
In this episode, you will be able to:


Learn how firm culture drives both retention and profitability


Explore why Perelson Weiner LLP chose an ESOP—and how it’s evolving


Hear how the wrong growth strategy can damage client trust


Get leadership insights from someone who’s scaled multiple firms


Understand how to stay independent in a consolidating industry


 
This one’s for firm leaders who believe strong values lead to strong returns. Listen now.
 
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