Mario Albaniel, Florida City, FL (2026)

04/10/2025

We’re honored to be named to the Financial Times’ 2025 list of The Americas’ Fastest-Growing Companies—coming in at #33 out of thousands across North and South America.

In just a few short years, Phoenix Energy has grown to 6 offices nationwide and a team of 150+ employees—all while navigating one of the most unpredictable economic periods in recent memory. This recognition reflects the incredible dedication of our team and the trust of our 4,500+ bondholders.

CEO Adam Ferrari said it best:
“We stayed focused on execution—and the results speak for themselves.”

We’re proud of what we’ve built—and even more excited for what’s next.

Read more: https://Phoenixenergy.pro

03/28/2024

"I’m working myself into an early grave."⁠
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"I think about how I might die of a heart attack."⁠
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These are the phrases I hear all the time when speaking to firm owners, especially after a deadline or during tax season.⁠
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These thoughts come from the ‘old way’ of thinking:⁠
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>> Work with everyone and anyone with a pulse.⁠
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>> Crank out as many returns as possible every tax season.⁠
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>> Deal with too many clients on extension.⁠
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>> Charge the same hourly rate as your competitors, offer discounts, negotiate and wing it.⁠
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>> Rack up A/R and waste tons of time trying to collect payments.⁠
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This old way of thinking is a fast track to burnout, being underpaid, dealing with clients you dread and resenting your work.⁠
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And it leaves you wondering why you got into this business and started your firm in the first place, asking yourself how much longer you can keep going like this.⁠
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But there’s a MUCH better way.⁠
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See, what most firm owners do is meet with a client, do the work for a really low price, and then send the client a bill.⁠
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This is silly because when you do this, you're doing the work up-front, you're charging less than you deserve, and then you're crossing your fingers and hoping you get paid.⁠
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Think about how much money you have in accounts receivable right now...what would your cash flow look like if all that money was in your bank account where it belongs instead?⁠

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We show you exactly what to do before you even meet with the client, so that you know all the ways you can add value to them and all the ways you can help them win.⁠
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And then you enroll the client at a premium price (at least 2-3x more than whatever you're charging now) because you were able to give them an irresistible offer that NOBODY else would be able to give them.⁠
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Well...nobody except the firm owners that we've worked with.⁠
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And even more importantly - you collect a payment from the client BEFORE you even start the work.⁠
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It's time to stop working like a dog.

10/31/2023

When it comes to the reason behind the someone saying no to your offer, the variables are many... ⁠
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Maybe you need to hone your craft a little bit more. ⁠
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Maybe you weren’t quite in the right mind space. ⁠
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Maybe it really wasn’t the right time for the client (and they weren’t just trying to blow you off).⁠
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You can’t control what someone else says or does. You only have control over your own actions. ⁠
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Rejection isn’t easy for anyone, but when a client passes on your offer, it’s an opportunity to figure out the parts of the process that you can influence. It’s a way to see where you might shore up your ship and become even better at what you do.⁠
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Every rejection is a learning experience. They’re all opportunities to grow, expand, and improve. ⁠
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My friend .jones says it best: “You have to earn your ‘yeses’ by going through your ‘nos’.”⁠
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If you look at it that way, getting a “no” might almost seem like a gift!⁠
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What are some of the possible reasons that the client would tell you “no” that you can actually do something about? You can use these not only to improve your sales conversations, but also to know your prospects better.

10/07/2023

Krejagbolten, the Stone of Love, Norway 🇳🇴
I would never be in love to trust that stone 🤣🤣

06/17/2023

Let me know if this scenario sounds familiar...

You have a prospect that you’re really excited about. You seem to vibe perfectly with them, and you KNOW you could help them. It’s a great fit, and getting a YES from them to work with you should be a piece of cake.

But once your meeting starts, things take a turn for the worse. Instead of hearing a YES, your dream client seems unsure...so you try to fill all the awkward silences by giving them more information or reasons why they need you.

They end the meeting by telling you they need to think about it, or have to talk to their spouse or partner before they make a decision, or the timing isn’t right...and you never hear from them again.

So what happened?! Was it something you did or said?

Well…YES!

I know it may sound counterintuitive, but talking too much or over-selling is a very common problem in the world of sales.

It’s important to recognize that when you are quiet, you give the other person the opportunity to give you useful information.

If you are just talking and talking, you are not giving yourself the leverage to hear what the prospect’s needs are. You’re not giving them the opportunity to tell you what it is they are looking for (so that you can offer it to them!)

When you simply listen, you give them the opportunity to share the information you need to successfully turn this person into a paying client.

If you’re struggling with enrolling the right people and feel like you’re losing potential clients by talking too much, here's a super simple tip I use to talk less during sales conversations:

Before you say anything, count to ten in your head.

It may sound too simple or even silly, but it is so effective!

This short pause allows your potential client a moment to think, or a chance to ask a question, or even tell you they are ready to start working with you.

So, during your next meeting or phone call with a potential client, try my tip for talking less. You might be surprised by what happens.

And if you want our help to become more confident in your sales conversations with clients so that you never have to wing it again, schedule a call with us here.

05/10/2023

As a firm owner, you’re constantly making decisions.⁠
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But how do you know if you’re making the right ones?⁠
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I personally don’t think that there is such a thing as a "wrong" or "bad" decision, but some decisions are definitely smarter than others.⁠
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And that’s because of something called decision fatigue — the psychological phenomenon where a person's ability to make good decisions becomes more difficult after a long period of decision-making.⁠
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This is why Steve Jobs wore the same black turtleneck and jeans every day.⁠
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It’s why deciding NOT to buy junk food at the grocery store is easier than having to decide 100 times a day not to eat the junk food calling you from the pantry.⁠
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And it’s why deciding to implement a rock-solid sales system in your firm will help you avoid thousands of time- and energy-wasting decisions in your future.⁠
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So instead of constantly making decisions about:⁠
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➡️ Who you should/shouldn’t work with⁠
➡️ What services you offer and how much you should charge⁠
➡️ What happens when you get a new lead or referral⁠
➡️ What you’re going to say to a potential client⁠
➡️ What you’re going to do about those unpaid invoices and who owes you how much⁠
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You could have a simple step-by-step sales system that makes all those decisions for you and saves you time, energy, mistakes, and headaches…⁠
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All while making you MORE money, and allowing you to work LESS.⁠
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And giving you the confidence to charge what you’re worth, get paid up front, and feel completely in control of your firm and your future.⁠
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So one smart decision you can make now is to speak with me and my team.⁠
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We'll get on the phone for about 45 minutes, and you can tell me everything about your firm - what you're charging, how much you're working, and we will come up with a step-by-step plan to eliminate decision fatigue in your firm and make more in your firm while working far less.⁠
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And if you want my help to execute that plan, we can talk about how to make that happen. If not, that's okay too.

04/28/2023

Aegina island by giorgos_petakos

02/08/2023

Getting EXCITED about getting UNCOMFORTABLE is the way to get to the next level, and get there fast. ⁠
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If you want to grow your firm, you’re going to have to learn to love getting uncomfortable. ⁠
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Firm owners that are fine and OK where they're at >> get fine and OK results. ⁠
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So, when was the last time you got uncomfortable?⁣⁠
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If you don't remember, then it's time to GET UNCOMFORTABLE!! No more fooling around.⁣⁠
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Get out there and embrace discomfort and start seeing results!

02/07/2023

I have a question. Why is your Christmas tree still up on February 6th??? Lol !!!!

02/01/2023

This photographer was lucky enough to capture a remarkably symmetrical reflection of this beautiful Bald Eagle at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy 🦅

01/23/2023

PLEASE!
It’s cold outside and they want to be warm. Bang the hood, kick the tires and sound the horn a couple of times. Just take a minute. You could save a LIFE !

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