Darin Leman
Financial & Business Sherpa | CPA
The kind of financial guide every entrepreneur needs - a CPA who doesn’t just crunch numbers but crafts clear, actionable strategies to help you see what’s ahead. With over 25 years of experience spanning accounting, leadership, and business advising, I merge deep technical expertise with a people-first approach for growth & scalability, leading with empathy especially when the math isn’t mathing.
A Journey of Leadership & Impact
Beginning my career with a degree in Public Accounting, I spent 17 years at State Farm in various leadership roles. As a division manager, my focus centred around key revenue strategies like: what to sell, how to market and where to invest in advertising while optimizing fulfillment,
For the past five years, I’ve channeled my expertise into helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses, while supporting my family of 7 (wife & 5 kids). Whether securing a $2 million line of credit for a seasonal business or creating KPIs to align teams, he’s dedicated to turning numbers into actionable strategies for success.
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Planning for growth year after year. Plan ahead with precision—because knowing what’s next turns guesswork into growth.
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Thinking exit strategy first. Start with the finish line, then reverse-engineer success with a strategy that works.
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Optimize your numbers today to unlock growth opportunities tomorrow.
What We Offer: Uplift Consulting
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3-months
Providing a comprehensive snapshot of your business’s financial health, uncovering bling spots & ensuring all is running smoothly through a one-time assessment.
This 2-hour assessment helps:
Grab a clear picture of where your business stands
Identify areas of improvement & potential risk
Unlock the option to transition to our Under the Cover CFO for continued growth/support
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Get the benefits of an actual CFO without the commitment.
We meet periodically to translate the bigger picture, instead of being stuck in the weeds of the details.
Helping you:
Systemize your financials
Forecasting models for cash flow & profitability
Identifying wasted opportunities
Sales planning & cost management
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Get peace of mind during tax season & have us do the returns for you to:
Ensure compliance
Maximize available tax benefits & deductions
Gain confidence in your financial reporting & tax filings
Tax Returns vs. Tax Planning (making decisions to lower tax burden)
Meet the Team
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Darin Leman
FOUNDER, CPA + ChFC
With over 25 years of experience spanning accounting, leadership, and business advising, I merge deep technical expertise with a people-first approach. I started my career in public accounting and spent 17 years at State Farm in leadership roles, focused on revenue strategy, tax planning, and forecasting for sustainable growth. Over the past five years, I’ve helped entrepreneurs scale smarter, from securing seven-figure credit lines to building KPIs and financial models that guide better decisions. I’m driven by turning complex numbers into clear, actionable strategies, while raising a family of seven at home. -
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Kevin Leman
ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL & FINANCE COMPLIANCE, CPA + MBA
I’ve been immersed in accounting from the start, studying it in high school and at the University of Illinois before beginning my career in Arthur Andersen’s tax practice in Chicago. I later taught accounting at the University of Wisconsin and earned my CPA in 1993. Today, I’m a licensed Illinois CPA with a deep focus on clear, practical tax expertise. -
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Richard Leman
ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL, CPA
I’ve been working in accounting and finance since 2015, with experience across manufacturing and healthcare. I specialize in audit compliance, contract negotiation, and financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and balance sheet management. Most recently, I’ve supported cost accounting and reporting at Abbott Laboratories within their Transfusion Medicine organization. -
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Clark Andrich
ACCOUNTING + ASSET MANAGEMENT, CPA
I’m an accounting professional focused on delivering accurate, compliant financials while improving business performance and processes. I graduated from Auburn University with a specialization in accounting and asset management and spent nine years working in strategic hotels and resorts. I’m known for a thorough, team-oriented approach grounded in integrity and attention to detail.
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Moses Kabuswe
ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONAL, CPA
I support clients by building clear communication, strong working relationships, and consistent follow-through they can rely on. I’m a graduate of Taylor University and bring a disciplined, accountable approach to every engagement. Clients experience me as willing to go the extra mile to get things done right.
