
The Business Model You’re Using Is Outdated (Here's How to Fix It) - with Michael Ly
About this episode
Still billing by the hour and afraid to raise prices? That’s exactly why you’re stuck.
Michael Ly, founder of Reconciled, joins CFO Chronicles to dismantle outdated firm models and share the mindset shifts that helped him scale a nationally recognized cloud accounting firm. From team turnover to pricing psychology, Michael opens up about the real work it takes to grow and why value-based pricing isn’t just a buzzword, it’s the future.
In this episode:
✅ Why hourly billing traps you in low-value work
✅ How to confidently raise prices (even for legacy clients)
✅ The 90-day review process Michael uses to grow recurring revenue
✅ The most overlooked threat to firm culture during rapid growth
✅ What AI won’t replace and how to double down on it
If you’re tired of being underpaid and overworked, this episode will shift your perspective and give you the steps to fix it.
📍 Connect with Michael Ly
🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelly
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