Episode 227 FACULTY: Mike Meilinger, CPA CLASS: #Shoperations In this episode, join us as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Mike Meilinger, a seasoned CPA and business coach who has transformed not only his accounting firm but also his health. Mike shares his incredible physical transformation and adopting extreme fitness regimes like 75 Hard. Gain valuable insights on balancing business success with personal health, the importance of emotional well-being, and why investing in discomfort can lead to growth in all aspects of life. 📣 Shout Outs: Gary Breka Health Routine, Bridging the Gap, Deloitte, Insignia, Strategic Coach, Buy Back Your Time, Dan Martell, Dan Sullivan, Geno Wickman, Quickbooks, Thomson Reuters, Certified Tax Coach, Dominique Molina, Rick Solomon, Monday, ClickUp, Citrix, UltraTax, Rightworks, Xero, Bill.com, Rootworks, Jason Staats, Summit CPA, Gusto, Jody Grunden, Eddie Priscilla’s Live Hard Program, Pinnacle Coaching, Gordon Caudle, Enlightened Business Advisors, Peter Attia, Brant Hansen 📚 Books Referenced 📚 Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell Unoffendable by Brant Hansen Outlived by Peter Attia Chapters: 00:00 Teaser  02:52 Mike's Journey to Accounting  04:49 Starting and Growing the Firm  06:10 Strategic Coach and Business Principles  13:51 Technology and Outsourcing  24:00 Learning from the Best: Coaches and Systems  24:34 Pricing and Engagement Lessons  26:28 Sales and Hiring Strategies  27:54 Journey to Health and Fitness  31:10 The Importance of Self-Investment  44:23 Emotional Health and Forgiveness  46:54 Final Thoughts 🔗 Connect With Us On LinkedIn! 🔗 Mike Meilinger 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemeilinger/ 📎 https://www.meilinger.us/ Scotty OKR Scarano 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/ Accounting High 📎 https://www.linkedin.com/company/accounting-high/ 📎 https://www.accountinghigh.com/ Tags: Shoperations, Accounting High, Accounting, Podcast, Shop Class, Firm Operations, Systems And Processes, firm growth, CPA success, business coaching, strategic coach, healthy lifestyle, bodybuilding, accounting firm, discomfort budget, tax planning, outsourcing, client relationships, Pinnacle coaching, fitness journey, health principles, entrepreneur tips, delegation strategies, emotional health, personal trainer, business systems, professional development