Are you stuck in the perfectionist cycle? It’s a common pitfall for many accountants, but it’s not doing your business any favors.
In this episode, I’ll tell you why perfectionism can hinder rather than help your business, and I’ll share practical tips to overcome it.
Listen below.
1:20 Some firm owners expect perfection in everything done at their firm — client work, sales, administrative tasks, and more.
1:48 At first, trying to achieve perfection in every business aspect works, but it becomes impractical as you grow.
2:04 When I ran my firm, I aimed for perfection. I ended up reviewing things unnecessarily and insisting on final approval for minor matters.
2:53 At one point, I forced myself to step back and ask: Is this really important?
3:12 We train our team and establish effective processes for high-quality work, but perfection isn’t required.
3:33 When you put things into perspective, you focus on what’s good enough, not perfect.
4:12 Define roles, set expectations, and streamline processes for your team. It’ll free you from sweating the small stuff.
