Meet Paul Roy, CPC
Founder & Managing Director
Profitable Practice Pro Consulting
Partner-Level Advisor to Corporations and Boards
Builder of People, Processes, Profits and Peace of Mind
Paul brings four decades as an owner-operator in his own businesses as well as a mentor and executive advisor to business owners and boards across various industries including professional services. He helps serious business owners, partners and boards reduce leadership friction, strengthen governance, and grow enterprise value—especially through succession and partner alignment.
What Makes Paul Different
Been There, Done That
Not just a consultant—Paul has built, scaled, and successfully exited multiple businesses across office products, printing, HR, marina operations, and consulting. He knows what works because he has lived it.
Proven Frameworks
Developer of proprietary People-Process-Profit frameworks used by firms in the $2M-$10M revenue range. These systems have been refined through decades of real-world application and measurable results.
Owner Empathy with Strategic Oversight
Paul pairs strategic oversight with hands-on experience resolving complex partner dynamics and preparing businesses for transition. He brings the practical judgment that only comes from decades of ownership.
Areas of Expertise
Succession & Partner Alignment
Aligns incentives and roles to reduce friction, protect value, and enable smooth leadership transitions. Paul has personally navigated complex partner dynamics and ownership transitions in his own businesses.
Governance with Operator Insight
Brings practical oversight shaped by decades of owning and advising business owners—balancing risk, performance, and culture. Currently serves on national association boards with responsibilities in governance, membership growth, and strategic oversight.
Enterprise Value Creation
Installs People-Process-Profit frameworks that clarify priorities, raise accountability, and position companies for growth or exit. Partnered with firms in the $2M-$10M revenue range to unlock profitability and enterprise value.
Industry Domains
- Accounting Firms
- Legal Practices
- Investment Firms
- Contracting Businesses
- Business Partnerships
Professional Journey
Founder & Chief Strategist — Paul Roy Consulting
2007 – Present
Operating partner-level advisor for accounting, legal, and investment firms. Specializes in realigning leadership, people, and processes to unlock profitability and enterprise value.
Representative Outcomes:
- •Reduced leadership friction and clarified partner roles
- •Sequenced operational priorities to stabilize profits
- •Readied firms for succession and leadership transition
- •Improved governance cadence and accountability
Entrepreneur & Business Owner — Multi-Industry
Four Decades of Ownership Experience
Built and operated businesses across several industries including office products, printing, HR, marina operations, and consulting.
Experienced in ownership transitions, succession, and complex partner dynamics. Led sales and marketing to elevate a regional call center onto the national stage. This hands-on experience informs every recommendation Paul makes to his clients today.
Governance & Facilitated Leadership
Paul contributes mature governance judgment and is known for facilitating candid, constructive peer dialogue. He currently leads executive roundtables and has served on national association boards with responsibilities in governance, membership growth, and strategic oversight.
- Service on national association boards
- Facilitator of executive peer groups (Business Round Table)
- Advisory roles to accounting, investment firm owners and business partnerships
Committee Strengths
Credentials & Thought Leadership
Certified Professional Coach (CPC)
Professional coaching certification with focus on executive leadership
Author — It Happened on Purpose
Published book on intentional business growth and leadership
Contributor to newsletters (8,000+ subscribers)
Regular insights on business growth, succession planning, and leadership
Partnership Advantage Podcast & Guest Expert Roles
Frequent speaker on business growth, partnerships, and succession
Frequent Presenter to CPA Associations
Live conference presentations (most recent: November 2025)
Based in Nova Scotia, Canada — Board-Ready Globally
While Paul is based in Nova Scotia, Canada, he works with clients throughout North America and is available for board and advisory roles globally. All consulting services are delivered remotely with the flexibility to meet clients where they are.
Board biography and professional references available upon request.
Ready to Build Your Profitable Practice?
Book a free 45-minute strategy call with Paul to discuss your business challenges and explore how we can help you scale profitably without working more hours.