From Burnout to 90% Satisfaction: The Power of Niche Expertise and Mental Health
Sun Feb 01 2026
In this episode of Growth Amplifiers, we sit down with Randy Crabtree, a nationally recognized thought leader and co-founder of Tri-Merit. Randy shares his incredible journey from a computer programmer to one of Accounting Todayโs most influential people in the profession.
We dive deep into how building specialty partnershipsโlike Tri-Meritโs work with R&D tax creditsโcan help you provide more value to your clients without increasing your workload. Randy also reveals shocking statistics from his annual Satisfaction Survey, highlighting why niche expertise and "de-stigmatizing" the ask for help are the keys to 90% satisfaction levels in the workplace.
In this video, youโll learn
The Art of the Collaboration: Why sharing your unique gift with others creates a "harmonized" impact.
Giving vs. Selling: How educating your peers builds trust and a steady stream of referrals.
*The Satisfaction Secret: Why pay isn't the biggest driver of happiness, and what truly matters to your team.
Leading with Vulnerability: Why professionals have coaches and how to prioritize your own "oxygen mask."
Randy Crabtree is the host of The Unique CPA podcast and the founder of the Bridging the Gap conference. He is a passionate advocate for mental health in the accounting profession and a specialty tax expert.
Connect with Randy:
Website: [https://tri-merit.com] (https://tri-merit.com)
LinkedIn: [Randy Crabtree] (https://www.google.com/search?q=https...)
Podcast: The Unique CPA
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In this episode of Growth Amplifiers, we sit down with Randy Crabtree, a nationally recognized thought leader and co-founder of Tri-Merit. Randy shares his incredible journey from a computer programmer to one of Accounting Todayโs most influential people in the profession. We dive deep into how building specialty partnershipsโlike Tri-Meritโs work with R&D tax creditsโcan help you provide more value to your clients without increasing your workload. Randy also reveals shocking statistics from his annual Satisfaction Survey, highlighting why niche expertise and "de-stigmatizing" the ask for help are the keys to 90% satisfaction levels in the workplace. In this video, youโll learn The Art of the Collaboration: Why sharing your unique gift with others creates a "harmonized" impact. Giving vs. Selling: How educating your peers builds trust and a steady stream of referrals. *The Satisfaction Secret: Why pay isn't the biggest driver of happiness, and what truly matters to your team. Leading with Vulnerability: Why professionals have coaches and how to prioritize your own "oxygen mask." Randy Crabtree is the host of The Unique CPA podcast and the founder of the Bridging the Gap conference. He is a passionate advocate for mental health in the accounting profession and a specialty tax expert. Connect with Randy: Website: [https://tri-merit.com] (https://tri-merit.com) LinkedIn: [Randy Crabtree] (https://www.google.com/search?q=https...) Podcast: The Unique CPA