Darren Root: The Simple Firm and the Path to Professional Freedom

Описание: Guest: Darren Root, CPA
Host: KC Brothers
Topic: Darrens Book Building The Simple Firm

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In this episode of Canopy Practice Success, host KC Brothers sits down with Darren Root — CPA, author, and co-founder of Better Everyday — to talk about what it really takes to simplify your firm and get back to freedom.

Darren shares insights from his book The Simple Firm and decades of experience leading and mentoring accounting professionals. Together, they explore how clarity, intentionality, and smart systems can transform your firm from overwhelming to empowering.

Learn how to identify your ideal clients, streamline your services, and reclaim the Four Freedoms every firm owner deserves: Time, Money, Relationships, and Purpose.

If you’re ready to design a firm that serves your life — not the other way around — this episode will show you how to start.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
02:10 – The Story Behind The Simple Firm
05:45 – What “Simple” Really Means
09:30 – The Three Questions Every Firm Owner Must Answer
13:55 – The Trap of Complexity
17:40 – The Four Freedoms Framework
22:20 – Defining Your Ideal Client
26:45 – Building Systems for Simplicity
31:00 – Designing Your Ideal Day
34:10 – Purpose-Driven Leadership
37:30 – Final Takeaway: Build a Better Everyday