Michael MacDonald, CPA

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About Me:

  • I’m a CPA with 20+ Years of Ground-Level Business Experience: I’m a recently retired partner from a local CPA firm and have spent over two decades working alongside founders through every stage of ownership. My strong financial background, combined with a deep understanding of the operational hurdles business owners face, serves as the foundation for my advisory and coaching work. I know how to uncover the metrics that matter most, navigate friction, align organizations, and build a strategy that delivers real results. Whether you are launching a new venture or regaining control of an established business, I help you find clear direction—all while keeping your time and freedom intact.

  • I’ve Navigated the High-Stakes Climb: I know what burnout and anxiety actually feel like from the inside out—the weight of carrying a business, making high-stakes decisions, leading a team, and trying to be present for your family. Having navigated and overcome those mental hurdles myself, I help clients build practical systems and mental resilience to stay grounded under pressure.

  • A Balanced, Real-World Perspective: I’m a husband, father of two (and a dog dad), entrepreneur at heart, athlete, hockey coach, and outdoor enthusiast. My philosophy is simple: your business should support your life, not consume it. My goal is to help you reclaim time for what matters most so you can excel at work without sacrificing your life at home.

    How I Can Help

    Whether you need a trusted advisor to launch a bold idea, a guide to regain control and scale sustainably, an expert to align your team, or a mentor to navigate your career—we do it together. Most importantly, I help you achieve high-level success while keeping your personal life fulfilled and intact.

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