Mike Libbey
Son of Ross Libbey and longtime first employee-turned-owner at YBL who led operational, tech, and modern-practice changes and ultimately purchased the firm; speaks about succession, pricing, and running a modern accounting practice.
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Feb 19, 2026 • 40min
583 He Sold His Accounting Firm To His Son (And It Actually Worked)
Mike Libbey, longtime employee turned owner who led tech and operational modernization and bought the firm. Ross Libbey, experienced CPA who founded YBL and transitioned leadership to his son. They recount a smooth father-to-son succession, setting work/family boundaries, structuring the buyout, navigating pricing and tech choices, and building a modern firm while winding down involvement.
