Markell K. Blount

CEO @ International Power

[Markell K. Blount @MarkellBlount]

Post-COVID blues got you down? 😴 Turns out, a little self-improvement is the glow-up you never knew you needed. Ready for your own rebirth? ✨ #SelfImprovement #GlowUp #MentalHealth

[Markell K. Blount @MarkellBlount]

Andy Frisella is out here dropping mental toughness bombs with '75 Hard' and 'Power 5'. Ready to level up your daily wins or just wanna scroll? Your move. #MentalToughness #75Hard

[Markell K. Blount @MarkellBlount]

Networking isn't just about climbing the ladder – it's about finding your tribe, sparking joy, and maybe even a little spiritual uplift! Who knew connecting could be this fun? Give it a whirl and see what magic you can create! #Networking #Community #Connections

[Markell K. Blount @MarkellBlount]

Forget just collecting contacts! The real power move in networking? Becoming a 'super connector' by building relationships where everyone wins. Want to level up your connections? 😉 #NetworkingTips #SuperConnector

[Markell K. Blount @MarkellBlount]

Think prosperity is just about cash? 😂 Think again! True wealth is a full spectrum: mind, body, soul, fam, AND biz. Time to balance that scorecard for real fulfillment! #Prosperity #Mindset #LifeBalance

[The Icahnist @TheIcahnist]

Great book about roll-ups

[Nik @NikMilanovic]

🚨 BREAKING: Joshua Kushner's @ThriveCapital is putting $1 billion into buying local accounting firms and rebuilding them around AI.

The acquisition arm is a company called Current.

The pitch to a decades-old CPA firm: sell us a majority stake, keep a meaningful piece for yourselves, and we'll re-engineer the back office with AI.

The ownership model is the part worth a look:

→ Traditional PE buys to sell inside a fixed window
→ Thrive plans to hold for the long run, the way Berkshire Hathaway does
→ Local partners keep real, meaningful stakes
Patient capital, pointed at a fragmented, unglamorous industry.

The proof point so far is Larson Gross – one accountant, one office in Bellingham, WA in 1949, grown into a regional firm with five offices and 200 employees.

In 2025 its partners sold control to Current.

@Forbes reports the in-house models are hitting up to 98% accuracy on data entry.

Worth being precise, though – data entry is the high-volume floor of accounting, not the judgment work clients actually pay for.

The skepticism is fair, too.

AI roll-ups have been hyped for years and mostly underdelivered. The gap between the pitch and the operating reality is still wide.

The bet underneath all of this: that permanent capital plus AI can run a professional-services firm better than the people who spent decades building it.

If it works in accounting, the same template is waiting for law, insurance, and consulting.

A billion-dollar wager on the back office of American business.

[The Icahnist @TheIcahnist]

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[The Icahnist @TheIcahnist]

This guy sold his plumbing company to KKR for $180 million.

He regretted it and launched a new one.

He set up his headquarters right next door to his old business.

[Anthony Pompliano 🌪 @APompliano]

Artificial intelligence can make you wealthier.

The pessimists are wrong and they are trying to stop you from using this technology to improve your financial life.

Don't let them.

I explained to @MariaBartiromo this morning on Fox Business.

[Markell K. Blount @MarkellBlount]

@MyronGainesX Its content like this that’s killing society. We are dumber for it. Let’s do better for fucks sake.

[Markell K. Blount @MarkellBlount]

Coaching the coach? Yes, please! When accountability becomes a two-way street, we start seeing results. Ready to operate in the 'now' and make it happen? Let's go! #Coaching #Accountability #Results

[Markell K. Blount @MarkellBlount]

Turns out, those 'mission critical' moments in your 40s aren't just about hitting new targets – they're about leveraging the wisdom of the past! It's not just what you do, but what you *know* from doing it.#LifeLessons #Motivation #PersonalGrowth

[Markell K. Blount @MarkellBlount]

Turns out, connecting dots and making friends in the oil and gas world is my jam! 🤠 I love diving into conversations, finding out what makes people tick, and figuring out how I can help them shine. Who knew networking could be this much fun? #Networking #OilAndGas #Community

[Markell K. Blount @MarkellBlount]

Ever feel like you're creating a standard where none exists? Turns out, that's how you make a real impact! Sharing your unique value can create a ripple effect, shifting perspectives and leaving a dent in the world. Ready to be that change? #Impact #MakeADifference #Inspiration

[Markell K. Blount @MarkellBlount]

Ever met someone who can read people like a book AND coach the coach? It's all about being centered enough to spot genuine reciprocation. Some folks just wanna talk over you, though! 😉 #PeopleSkills #Communication #SelfAwareness

[Markell K. Blount @MarkellBlount]

Who knew brute force would only get you so far? Turns out, real-life experience and great conversations are the secret sauce for creating awesome content. Ready to raise all ships? Let's learn from each other! #ContentCreation #Learning

[Markell K. Blount @MarkellBlount]

Buying a business? Don't waste time with brokers just yet! Instead, become the ultimate matchmaker for blue-collar businesses in your area. #BusinessGrowth #Acquisitions #Entrepreneur

[The Icahnist @TheIcahnist]

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