{"podcast":{"title":"The Big 4 Transparency Podcast","slug":"the-big-4-transparency-podcast-6793437","podcast_index_feed_id":6793437,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/big4transparency/feed.xml","website_url":"https://www.big4transparency.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/big4transparency/20240211_020240_f36d14dc0e1fe50037bb9fa16cca8eb8.jpg","author":"Dominic Piscopo","episode_count":105,"summary":"The Big 4 Transparency podcast is hosted by Dominic Piscopo, CPA. This podcast features a variety of guests, ranging from firm owners to accounting managers from top companies. It covers a broad range of topics related to achieving success in the accounting field, behind-the-scenes discussions with firm leadership, as well as launching and operating your accounting firm. The podcast aligns with Big 4 Transparency's overall mission of bringing transparency to the accounting industry by providing useful information and sharing stories that can help you understand your career options and the economics of firm operations. If you’re an accounting professional looking to get informed on compensation and/or add your salary to the database, check us out here: https://www.big4transparency.com/ If you’re looking for help with your firm’s compensation strategy or need data to stay ahead of the curve when it comes to compensation, contact me at dom@big4transparency.com","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-4-transparency-podcast-6793437"},"episode":{"title":"The Power of Professional Networks with Mike Masymiw","slug":"the-power-of-professional-networks-with-mike-masymiw","published_at":"2025-08-28T11:00:57+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-4-transparency-podcast-6793437/the-power-of-professional-networks-with-mike-masymiw","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-4-transparency-podcast-6793437","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/big4transparency/2165205","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/251954/2165205/big4transparency/2025_08_13_19_58_49_cd98c1ac-0a01-4cb7-87b0-a80eb7e9cdeb.mp3","summary":"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","meta_description":"In Episode 80 of the Big 4 Transparency Podcast, Dominic Piscopo welcomes back Mike Maksymiw, the executive director of the Aprio Firm Alliance. They disc…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2670,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-big-4-transparency-podcast-6793437/episodes/the-power-of-professional-networks-with-mike-masymiw/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-big-4-transparency-podcast-6793437/the-power-of-professional-networks-with-mike-masymiw.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}