Darren Root

Darren Root, CPA, CITP, CGMA, is the Founder of Rootworks and serves as Chief Strategist for Rightworks. Having managed his own CPA firm for more than 30 years, Darren’s vast accounting experience is rivaled only by his passion for helping firm owners modernize and transform their practices into thriving, sustainable enterprises.  

Darren has earned numerous awards and continues to contribute to the profession with books, articles, podcasts and shows. His many accolades and accomplishments include:  

  • Top 100 Most Influential People award (10 consecutive years and counting)  

  • CPA Practice Advisor’s Top 25 Thought Leader award  

  • Author of The Intentional Accountant  

  • Co-author of The E-Myth Accountant    

  • Creator of What’s Next & When show  

John Mitchell

For over 25 years John Mitchell has been motivating and inspiring corporate and non-profit audiences with a unique blend of creative story-telling and practical, down-to-earth conversation. With experience as a business owner, a creative director, a lead-pastor, and a government contractor, John’s diverse professional career has given him perspective on many industries including healthcare, accounting, marketing, and non-profit. Over the course of his career, John has overseen branding, video production, web design, marketing content, and a long list of other creative initiatives. John’s podcasts have attracted a large national audience and have given him an opportunity to influence the lives and work of many listeners. He is a seasoned communicator who has been integral in developing content and inspiring company cultures for over two decades.

John lives with his wife Risha and children London and Reece in Bloomington Indiana.