# The Power of Professional Networks with Mike Masymiw

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Podcast: [The Big 4 Transparency Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-4-transparency-podcast-6793437)
Published: 2025-08-28T11:00:57+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/big4transparency/2165205
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## Resource

In Episode 80 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, Dominic Piscopo welcomes back Mike Maksymiw, the executive director of the Aprio Firm Alliance. They discuss the recent acquisition of the PS+ Alliance by Aprio and its implications for member firms. The conversation explores the strategic value of the Alliance, employee satisfaction in a private equity-backed firm, and the importance of maintaining company culture during rapid growth. Mike shares insights from his career transitions, emphasizing the significance of a supportive network and the concept of 'Coddiwomple'—a purposeful journey to an unknown destination. The episode concludes with reflections on overcoming fear and embracing change in one's career. Check out Forwardly for a streamlined solution to invoicing and bill payments: https://www.forwardly.com/ Connect with Mike: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikemaksymiwjr/ Get in touch with me: Website: https://www.big4transparency.com/ Newsletter: https://big4transparency.beehiiv.com/ Email: dom@big4transparency.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/B4Transparency LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dopiscopo/ Book A Demo: https://calendly.com/dom-zgw/big-4-transparency-demo-referral

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