Episode 18: A Year in Review Surprises Lessons and Predictions
Looking back with gratitude and ahead with intention.
Every year of entrepreneurship leaves its mark, but some years change you more than others. As 2025 comes to a close, this episode is a pause, a reflection, and a look ahead at what’s next.
In this episode of The Accounting Edit, we look back on the lessons that shaped our year as business owners. From unexpected wins to moments that challenged our confidence, we talk honestly about what growth really looked like behind the scenes.
We reflect on how networking and referral marketing became bigger drivers than we expected, why trusting the process mattered even when progress felt slow, and how the podcast itself turned into a meaningful space to share the reality of entrepreneurship. There were pivots, mindset shifts, and moments where staying flexible made all the difference.
We also look forward. We share our predictions for the year ahead, what we’re excited about, and how our goals are evolving as our businesses mature. This conversation is about honoring the work that’s already been done while staying open to what’s still unfolding.
If you’re closing out the year feeling proud, uncertain, hopeful, or all three, this episode will feel like a reminder that growth rarely looks the way we expect, but it always teaches us something valuable.
What we cover in this episode:
• The biggest surprises and lessons from 2025
• How referral marketing shaped client growth
• Why trusting the process matters more than perfect planning
• The emotional side of starting and growing a business
• How networking led to unexpected opportunities
• Pivots that changed the direction of the business
• Predictions and goals for the year ahead
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Aminder Mann, CPA
Website: sequoia-cpa.com
Instagram: @sequoiacpa
LinkedIn: Sequoia CPA
Leah McCool
Website: orca-accounting.com
Instagram: @orcaaccounting
LinkedIn: Leah McCool
Keywords: 2025 recap, business growth, entrepreneurship lessons, referral marketing, networking, client acquisition, podcasting, branding, marketing strategies, future predictions