2-Day Seminar for Accounting Pros
Launch Your Firm
2025 Event
Your path to building a thriving accounting firm.
For ambitious accountants ready to take control of their future. Running your own practice isn’t harder than what you’re already doing—you just need the right guidance. Our comprehensive approach, led by those who’ve succeeded, gives you the know-how to launch when you’re ready.
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Date
Thursday, July 31 – Friday, August 1, 2025
Location
Hyatt Place Salt Lake City / Lehi
Price
$449 - Early Bird Price
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Build a launchpad of motivation and expertise you need to launch your own firm successfully. Plus, you’ll qualify for up to 8 hours of CPE!
Accountants are often risk-averse, making the leap to independence feel daunting. Yet, with accountant shortages, low client satisfaction with offshore services, and private equity taking over firms, it’s clear things need to change. Most clients want an accountant they can talk to—someone local, accessible, and a trusted advisor, not just a number-cruncher. The profession needs more accountants starting their own firms—you just need the right guidance.
Tools For Your Success
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Expert Mentorship
Learn from Proven Success
You’ll be guided by Ronnie Withaeger who has grown and sold off (multiple times) parts of his practice to in-house accounting pros turned firm owners.
Mastermind Approach
Grow in a Supportive Community
Join peers at every level…from just now considering, to one, three, five plus years into running their own practice.
Suite of Partners
Set Up For Success
From software vendors, to value-add additional service providers, we’ll have the partners there who you need to meet.
The Details
Event Info
Date
Thursday, July 31 – Friday, August 1, 2025
Location
Hyatt Place Salt Lake City / Lehi
3700 Outlet Pkwy
Lehi, Utah 84043
*Discounted hotel room information will be shared once registered.
Includes
- Admission to the Live Event
- Membership in the ongoing mastermind group
- All instructional materials
- Meals
- Engaging bonus activities
NOT INCLUDED
- Travel accommodations + lodging
- Transportation to/from event + activities
ITINERARY
Day 1
Morning | Bonus Activity
Golf at Thanksgiving Point
12:30PM | Arrival + Welcome
01:00PM | Your Path to Starting a Firm
Ronnie’s experience going from large firm to small, local firm, to his own practice. This will serve as an overview to all the sessions that follow.
02:00PM | Overcoming Launch Barriers
What’s holding you back? This will be a workshop, leveraging Ronnie’s own experience, of common challenges individuals face when thinking about starting their own firm.
03:00PM | The First 90 Days
How do you get your first clients? What tools should you have in place? What does the day to day look like? These questions and more we’ll take a deep dive into.
04:00PM | The Five-Year Mark
The vision of going from day 1 to 5+ years in. Building what you want your lifestyle to look like, and how it’s worked out for others who’ve launched their own firm.
05:00PM | Bonus Activity
Dinner at Tsunmai
Day 2
Morning | Bonus Activity
Cold Plunge + Sauna at Plunj
08:00AM | THE EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN
08:30am | Breakout: Countdown to Launch
What are you personally fearful of? What’s holding you back? What burning questions do you have?
09:00am | Toolkit: Paperless Strategy
Gain an understanding of the tools that make for a clean customer experience, all paperless.
09:30am | Toolkit: Cloud-Based Software
Hear about the software tools that build your firm.
11:00am | Partnerships
What are ancillary services that your client base would need, that you can refer out? How to build and establish those relationships, and how they contribute to your recurring revenue.
12:00pm | Lunch
01:00pm | Accountant Breaking Down the Accounting
Get into the details of financials. What the costs of toolkits are, how to bill, how it all comes together.
02:00pm | Concluding Thoughts
03:00Pm | Bonus Activity
Depart for Sundance
Networking for Success
Bonus Activities
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![Lush golf course at Thanksgiving Point, representing the networking golf activity for LYF 2025 attendees.]()
Golfing
THANKSGIVING POINT
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"The golf course at Thanksgiving Point has often been referred to as a “hidden gem” that meanders around the Ashton Gardens. We have received accolades from Golf Digest and Golf Magazine, and we have been recognized as one of the best golf courses in the state by Links Magazine.
Thanksgiving Point is a unique destination, showcasing the beauty of nature in countless ways. In addition to our golf course, there are museums, gardens and restaurants throughout the campus — the primary purpose, of which, is to provide a wholesome environment designed to educate and create a safe haven where friends and families can come enjoy together."
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![Relaxing sauna at Plunj, highlighting the sauna and cold plunge experience as a bonus activity for Launch Your Firm 2025.]()
Sauna + Cold Plunge
PLUNJ
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"PLUNJ is Utah’s first Nordic Style Bathhouse. Our small yet cozy space draws inspiration from Scandinavian bathhouse culture to provide you with a mental and physical health-enhancing experience like no other.
Our regimen is HOT, COLD, REST, REPEAT. The space includes a dry sauna ranging in temperature from 200-220 degrees, and a cold tub ranging from 45-50 degrees, and a relaxing rest area to meditate and recover. Our hosts are trained and passionate about contrast therapy and will be available for any questions regarding the regimen, the benefits, or the space itself."
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![Scenic mountain view at Sundance Ski Resort, symbolizing the scenic lift ride bonus activity for Launch Your Firm 2025 participants.]()
Scenic Lift Ride
SUNDANCE
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"Experience panoramic views of the mountain as you glide to the top of Mandan Summit on Outlaw Express."
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![Elegant meal at Tsunami, representing the gourmet dinner experience as part of the Launch Your Firm 2025 bonus activities.]()
Dinner
TSUNAMI
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"Tsunami Restaurant and Sushi Bar was born from a love of sushi. Local sushi chefs Kris Bodeen and Scott Coulter saw an opportunity to stretch and expand Utah's palate through their own sushi creations and Asian-inspired dishes. In 2002, they opened the first Tsunami in Sugar House.
We are dedicated to procuring the freshest, finest quality ingredients available and pair our delicious cuisine with professional service in a relaxing and enjoyable dining environment."
FAQS
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No. You'll be surrounded by individuals at every stage from just thinking about it to 5+ years in running their own firm.
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Yes. Part of the experience is geared towards a mastermind effect of individuals sharing / contributing what their path has been like. We'll learn just as much about "optimizing" a firm already going, as we do "launching."
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Many use the seminar as an occasion to visit and explore the great state of Utah. We'd expect you want a spouse or plus one to enjoy that with you! If they'll be attending any of the sessions, we ask you purchase additional ticket so we can account for their presence.
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As we get closer to the event, we'll confirm your participation. No additional charge, but limited availability. Spouses (or additional attendees) are welcome to join on the bonus activities for $50 - $100 each. Varies by activity. We'll confirm any additional guests you'd like to bring at the same time we confirm your participation closer to the event.
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The seminar is hosted at the Hyatt Place SLC / Lehi. A discounted room rate (limited quantity) is available for reservation directly with the hotel. A booking link will be provided once you've purchased your event ticket.
Several other major brand hotels are located within less than a mile.
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We'll refund ticket purchase on the following schedule:
60+ days in advance of event: 100%
30+ days in advance of event: 50%
No refunds within 30 days of event. We will make recording available to you.
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CPE reporting and certification varies by state. We create programming for 8 hours of CPE and issue certificates to all participants. Confirm with your state reporting agency to ensure it meets qualifications.
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To purchase multiple tickets, you’ll need to complete the registration and checkout process separately for each person. This ensures that we have the necessary registration information for each attendee.
During registration, there’s a section to indicate if you’re attending with someone else—just include their name so we can link your registrations. If you have any questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out!
Satisfaction Guarantee
Our emphasis is on supporting the accounting community in taking clear steps to launching a successful practice of their own. We cannot guarantee firm success, as each owner has their own experience and capabilities. If for any reason, you’re not completely satisfied with the seminar experience, contact us at ronnie@rnwcpas.com to make it right.
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Countdown to Event
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Register for
THE LIVE EVENT
Secure your spot by purchasing your ticket and get ready to start your journey.
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Prepare for
THE EXPERIENCE
You’ll receive your event registration via email, be added to the mastermind group, and receive periodic playbook/toolkit support.
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Learn, Connect
AND THRIVE
Attend the live event to learn from experts, grow your skills, and connect with like-minded professionals.
Bonus Offer!
FREE 2024 Event Recording
When you register for Launch Your Firm 2025 Live Event.
Bonus offer ends 01 Mar 2025