Aug. 18, 2023

258 Cut 74% of Clients and Have the Same Net Profit, with Melissa Downs, EA

258 Cut 74% of Clients and Have the Same Net Profit, with Melissa Downs, EA

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THIS WEEK’S EPISODE

What if you could cut your client roster waaaaaaay down, without taking a hit to your bottom line?

Melissa Downs, EA did just that. In Down to 40 Hours CPA Mastermind, she worked through her client roster, updated her pricing, sent out 600+ disengagement letters, and kept her net profit exactly the same. 

Six months ago she said she didn’t think it was possible. Not for her, anyway. 

Now, she has a 3-week unplugged cruise planned for the fall, and the eventual goal is to live overseas for a few months while the firm runs without her coming in everyday. 

You can find Melissa via her website:
https://midwestbkpg.com/

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