The Wize Way
Feeling stuck in your firm or on the edge of rapid growth but don't know how to build the business so that it’s not reliant on you?
Join Bren Ward as he shares the insights, stories, strategies and tools that have helped transform the businesses and lives of our Wize Guys and hundreds of Accounting, CPA and bookkeeping firm owners around the world.
In each episode, Bren dives into the leadership, marketing, sales, systems and mindset tactics that'll get you to your goals without burning out.
His interviews with his Wize co-founders and community of Wize firm owners are inspiring and transformational.
Subscribe to transform your challenges into opportunities and build a business that can run without you.
Podcasting since 2021 • 183 episodes
The Wize Way
Latest Episodes
Episode 183: The Four Step Pricing Playbook for Accounting Firms
Most firm owners think pricing is a “numbers problem”… so they copy what the last accountant charged, slap on a fixed fee, and hope it works out.The result? Scope creep, shrinking margins, and a team that’s flat-out busy while the profit...
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Episode 182: If You Want Better SOPs, Listen to Your Team's Questions
Most firm owners try to improve performance by pushing harder, hiring more, or firefighting their way through the week. But the real bottleneck isn’t effort - it’s the lack of structure. Without clear systems and consistent meetings, your team ...
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Episode 181: The Scalable Firm Blueprint: Structure, SOPs, Teams, and the Fab 5
Most firm owners try to “scale the business” by working harder or hiring faster - but never fix the structural ceiling that keeps them stuck. The result? Constant firefighting, team bottlenecks, unpredictable results, and a firm that c...
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Episode 180: The Most Dangerous Myth Accountants Believe About AI
Most firm owners hear the noise about AI and panic. They’re told their jobs are disappearing and the industry is on borrowed time. But the reality is simpler: AI isn’t replacing accountants, it’s reshaping how firms think, make decisions,...
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Episode 179: “It’s Faster If I Do It” Solves a Moment and Sets Up a Mess
Firm owners don’t realise they’re building a business that depends on them because they never truly delegate. They hand off tasks thinking they’re freeing themselves but without training, clarity, and follow-up, the work boomerangs right back, ...
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