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Sometimes the best part of stepping away from work… is the chance to simply be together.This past week gave us time to s...
05/26/2026

Sometimes the best part of stepping away from work… is the chance to simply be together.

This past week gave us time to slow down, share ideas, laugh a lot, and spend intentional time with the people we work alongside every day.

Yes, we talked about the future.
Yes, we had meaningful conversations about growth and where we’re headed.

But some of the most valuable moments happened in between all of that.

Around the dinner table.
In the conversations that weren’t planned.
In the moments where we could just enjoy being present together.

Grateful for this team and the culture we’re continuing to build.

Memorial Day always feels a little quieter than the other holidays.It’s a day to pause and remember the people who gave ...
05/25/2026

Memorial Day always feels a little quieter than the other holidays.

It’s a day to pause and remember the people who gave their lives serving this country, and the families who carry that loss with them long after the ceremonies and flags are put away.

For a lot of us, the weekend will include cookouts, time with family, and a break from the usual pace of life. And that’s part of the point too. The ability to gather, build a life, run a business, raise a family, and plan for the future is something many people sacrificed greatly to protect.

That’s worth reflecting on.

Today is about gratitude and honoring. For the people who gave others the opportunity to keep building something meaningful here at home.

We’re remembering them today.

05/25/2026

Champions think differently.

In this episode of The Art of Succession Podcast, host Barrett Young, CPA invites Albert Butler, CPA, MBA, Partner at a National CPA firm, to share a defining moment that transformed his mindset and the way he approaches life, business, and legacy.

Sometimes the lesson hits when you least expect it.

From the person you respect the most.

One sentence can shift everything. “I can’t.”

And suddenly you realise you never want to say that about yourself.

That moment becomes a decision.

A standard. A line you refuse to cross.

Because winning isn’t about talent.

It’s about how you show up every single day.

How you train. How you think.

How you respond when things get hard.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on: https://youtu.be/GW-SJ7H7Eu8
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This GPT has already supported hundreds of multi-generational businesses through complex transitions, and I’ve translated that experience into a free Custom GPT available on our website. Explore it here: https://bit.ly/artof-succession-our-GPT
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05/22/2026

Freedom without purpose feels empty.

In this episode of The Art of Succession Podcast, host Barrett Young, CPA invites Albert Butler, CPA, MBA, Partner at a National CPA firm, to unpack the real journey behind choosing challenge over comfort and why that decision shapes everything.

Most people think freedom is the goal.

Less stress. Less work. More ease.

But what happens when you get it and feel nothing?

No challenge. No growth. No impact.

That’s when the truth hits.

You don’t just want comfort-you want purpose.

Because real fulfillment comes from solving problems that matter.

From helping real people.

From being stretched in ways that force you to grow.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on: https://youtu.be/GW-SJ7H7Eu8
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This GPT has already supported hundreds of multi-generational businesses through complex transitions, and I’ve translated that experience into a free Custom GPT available on our website. Explore it here: https://bit.ly/artof-succession-our-GPT
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05/19/2026

Your business must stay balanced.

In this episode of The Art of Succession Podcast, host Barrett Young, CPA, invites Albert Butler, CPA, MBA, Partner at a National CPA firm, to explore leadership, legacy, and the deeper meaning behind accounting as the heartbeat of business.

Every decision you make flows through a system, whether you see it or not.

Your mind creates the vision. Your actions execute it.

The balance happens in the middle.

That’s where clarity lives.

That’s where problems reveal themselves.

And that’s where real leaders pay attention.

If something in your business feels off. It probably is.

And the numbers already told you.

Accounting isn’t just reporting, it’s awareness.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on: https://youtu.be/GW-SJ7H7Eu8
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This GPT has already supported hundreds of multi-generational businesses through complex transitions, and I’ve translated that experience into a free Custom GPT available on our website. Explore it here: https://bit.ly/artof-succession-our-GPT
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05/11/2026

Your calendar controls your strategic impact.

In this episode of The Art of Succession Podcast, host Barrett Young, CPA invites Rebekah Olson, CPA, Chief Executive Officer of Maryland Association of CPAs - MACPA, to explore leadership, succession, and how to create space for strategic thinking.

Most leaders don’t lack vision. They lack time to think.

Calendars get filled with urgency.

Meetings take over every open space.

Strategy becomes an afterthought.

Real leadership requires protected time.

Time to step back and see the bigger picture.

Time to think beyond this week’s tasks.

Time to focus on long-term direction.

Blocking that time is not optional. It is a discipline that drives better decisions.

Without it, ex*****on replaces intentional leadership.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on: https://youtu.be/HP96cOZnyW8
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This GPT has already supported hundreds of multi-generational businesses through complex transitions, and I’ve translated that experience into a free Custom GPT available on our website. Explore it here: https://bit.ly/artof-succession-our-GPT
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05/08/2026

Great leaders focus on people first.

In this episode of The Art of Succession Podcast, host Barrett Young, CPA invites Rebekah Olson, CPA, Chief Executive Officer of Maryland Association of CPAs - MACPA, to explore leadership, succession, and building meaningful member experiences.

Leadership is not built in isolation. It is shaped through conversations and shared insight.

The best ideas come from learning how others lead.

But strategy alone is never enough.

The real impact comes from understanding people.

Knowing what they need to succeed.

Creating environments where they can grow.

Positioning others to win is the real leadership advantage.

Strong organizations focus on member experience first.

Not just what they offer, but how people feel within it.

When people succeed, the organization succeeds with them.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on: https://youtu.be/HP96cOZnyW8
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This GPT has already supported hundreds of multi-generational businesses through complex transitions, and I’ve translated that experience into a free Custom GPT available on our website. Explore it here: https://bit.ly/artof-succession-our-GPT
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05/05/2026

Community must come before every growth tactic.

In this episode of The Art of Succession Podcast, host Barrett Young, CPA invites Rebekah Olson, CPA, Chief Executive Officer of Maryland Association of CPAs - MACPA, to explore leadership, succession, and what truly sustains long-term professional communities.

It’s easy to get distracted by what looks innovative.

New revenue streams can feel like progress.

New products can look like growth but neither defines real impact.

Organizations exist to serve people first.

Strong communities create lasting value.

Without relationships, even the best ideas fail.

Trust is built through connection, not offerings.

Innovation should support the mission, not replace it.

When people feel connected, engagement follows naturally.

Value compounds when community comes first.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on: https://youtu.be/HP96cOZnyW8
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This GPT has already supported hundreds of multi-generational businesses through complex transitions, and I’ve translated that experience into a free Custom GPT available on our website. Explore it here: https://bit.ly/artof-succession-our-GPT
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It finally feels like summer.Warmer days.Longer nights.Pollen.We get it. It’s harder to stay focused.That's actually par...
05/02/2026

It finally feels like summer.

Warmer days.
Longer nights.
Pollen.

We get it. It’s harder to stay focused.
That's actually part of why we do this now.

Our time to reset after a busy season.
A few days out of the office.
A different environment.
The space to focus on the bigger picture.

Same work.
Just a different perspective... on where we're going.

If our accounting team had a superhero version… this might be pretty close.But in reality, their work looks a little dif...
04/29/2026

If our accounting team had a superhero version… this might be pretty close.

But in reality, their work looks a little different.
It’s problem-solving in real time. Managing details that most people never see. Helping clients make decisions with clarity, not guesswork.

They’re in the work every day, which is exactly why their perspective matters when we step back to plan.

Strategic planning isn’t just about big ideas. It’s about making sure the people doing the work have the tools, systems, and direction to do it well.

04/27/2026

If you can’t improve it, don’t buy it.

In this episode of The Art of Succession Podcast, host Barrett Young, CPA, talks with Jennifer Fizer, CEO and Fractional CFO at MKB CFO & Bookkeeping, and Host of The Financial Operator Podcast, to break down what separates smart acquisitions from expensive mistakes.

Buying a business isn’t the goal. Improving it is.

If you can’t see clear wins early, you’re not buying an opportunity. You’re buying a job.

Real operators spot leverage immediately.

Marketing gaps. Operational inefficiencies.

Untapped revenue opportunities.

That’s where value is created fast.

Without that vision, you’re stuck working in it.

Not building something that works without you.

🎧 Listen to the full episode on: https://youtu.be/Caqa2RrMORo
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This GPT has already supported hundreds of multi-generational businesses through complex transitions, and I’ve translated that experience into a free Custom GPT available on our website. Explore it here: https://bit.ly/art-of-succession-our-GPT
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