What if protecting your health wasn’t just a personal priority but a professional strategy?
In this powerful episode of Deduct This, CPA and podcast host Randy Crabtree opens up about his own health crisis and the wake-up call it delivered to his career, his firm, and his mindset. If you've ever worn burnout like a badge of honor or felt like stepping back wasn’t an option, Randy’s story will hit home.This isn’t just about wellness, it’s about rethinking how we define value in our firms, how we lead with vulnerability, and how we model healthy, sustainable success.
You’ll learn:

• What changed after Randy’s health scare, and how it reshaped his boundaries, leadership, and workload
• Why tracking hours creates invisible pressure and how to start shifting toward an outcome-based culture
• Easy ways to set in-season boundaries that actually stick (and reduce churn)
• How to check in with yourself (and your team) before things spiral
• The real ROI of modeling self-care as a leader in this profession

If you're a firm owner, solo CPA, or team lead navigating the relentless pressure of busy seasons, this episode is for you. You are not alone, and you don’t have to choose between excellence and well-being.
Ready to build a smarter, healthier firm; one that works with you, not against you?
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Connect with the hosts:

Carrie Hammond –linkedin.com/in/cahammond

Lexi Bonicard –linkedin.com/in/lexibonicard
Follow Randy Crabtree:
LinkedIn:linkedin.com/in/randycrabtreecpa
Podcast: The Unique CPA
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