#39: Never Say Never with Matt Tait

Matt Tait is the CEO and co-founder of Decimal, a tech-enabled accounting firm revolutionizing financial operations for small and mid-sized businesses. A former attorney turned serial entrepreneur, Matt has led multiple ventures, including a successful startup acquisition. At Decimal, Matt combines modern technology with a people-first approach to simplify accounting for industries like home services, dental practices, and professional services. He also hosts the podcast After the First Million, where he shares insights on leadership and growth.Matt dives into how he's revolutionizing accounting for small businesses with a tech-enabled, people-first approach. Drawing on a background steeped in entrepreneurship, Matt breaks down how curiosity and resilience have shaped his path, from brick-hauling job sites to founding multiple ventures. He discusses why being outside the accounting industry gave him a critical edge and how viewing finance as an operational issue helps Decimal deliver real value to clients. Matt also opens up about navigating the “messy middle” of growth, the dangers of scaling too fast, and why understanding your own limits is just as important as understanding those of your business. He shares candid insights on failure, building a values-driven team, and why saying “never” in business is a losing game. Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA, SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PAS is a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. RISE is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. This podcast is for informational purposes only. Guest speakers and their firms are not affiliated with or endorsed by PAS, Guardian, or RISE and opinions stated are their own. Guardian, its subsidiaries, agents and employees do not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice. Consult your tax, legal, or accounting professional regarding your individual situation. 8090771.1 Exp: 6/27What’s Inside:How Matt’s disrupting the accounting field through DecimalThe dangers of scaling a business to quicklyWhy you should never say “never” as an entrepreneurMentioned in this episode:Matt Tait on LinkedInDecimal.com