Get the head right and the body will follow

Richard Brewin • January 31, 2018

We all started with a dream, with a vision of how we wanted things to be.

For me it came in two parts. I was lured into the profession in 1981 by brochures showing accountants in hard hats on building sites, in wellies talking to farmers, in white coats talking to engineers, in suits talking to industrialists. I wanted to be that man engaging with his clients.

Part two came 12 years later. By then I was that partner in the photographs but I wasn’t happy and neither were my clients. The relationship wasn’t right. The profession had lost client focus.

So, I and my partner went alone with a clear vision, with the drive and motivation to create the firm of our dreams.

25 year later and we’ve ran our own firms ever since. We’ve learned many things through trial and error, luck and judgement. But the one thing we learned that made the difference, was that the phrase ‘going it alone’ was the ever-lurking weakness.

Being successful as your own boss means being an effective leader – of your business, of your team, of your clients.

Being an effective leader means being at the top of your game all day, every day. It means driving forwards with vision, confidence, clear communication, decisive decision making and clarity of purpose.

It means never losing sight of that dream.

And you can’t do that by ‘going it alone’.

There are times of self-doubt and indecision. Times when your confidence, energy and motivation slip. Times when the tiredness blurs your thoughts. Times when the pressure gets to you. Times when the dream seems out of reach or the path ahead looks foggy or just too damn hard.

Your leadership dips. Your performance dips. Your firm dips. Your relationships dip.

At those times, having a mentor to talk to, to put you back on track, is the difference between ‘good’ and ‘great’, the difference between ‘okay’ and ‘happy’, the difference between ‘it’s just how it is’ and ‘success’.

We know. We’ve been there.

Get you back on track and we get your firm back on track.

Our one 2 one mentoring sessions do just that.

Together.

Nothing Is Successful Without Enthusiasm: Why It Matters More Than Ever in Accounting

By Richard Brewin • October 30, 2025
In a world where technology, standards, and client expectations are constantly changing, one thing remains timeless: enthusiasm . As accountants, we’re known for precision, professionalism, and integrity — but without enthusiasm, even the most talented team can fall short of its true potential. As the saying goes, “Nothing is successful without enthusiasm.” And in today’s accounting profession, that’s more relevant than ever.  Here’s why enthusiasm is the secret ingredient that fuels success — both individually and collectively.

The Heart of the Profession: Why Empathy Matters More Than Ever for Accountants

By Richard Brewin • October 24, 2025
We live in a world that feels more uncertain by the day. Small business owners are juggling rising costs, changing markets, and constant pressure to do more with less. For many, it’s not just about keeping the business afloat — it’s about holding onto a dream.  And in the middle of all this change, accountants have a quiet but powerful role to play.

Time to coach

By Richard Brewin • October 17, 2025
We’ve always been the steady hand, the voice of reason, the trusted advisor. Coaching simply helps us do that better — with more empathy, clarity, and connection. Explore the new Accountants Coaching Community, launching now in Australia and the UK.