Darren Root

Co-found Better Everyday
CPA, CITP, CGMA,
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

Co-founder Better Everyday
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, a keynote speaker, a podcaster and a government contractor. John’s diverse professional career has brought him the experience and perspective to inspire small business leaders to create irresistible company cultures and their teams to love their jobs. 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.

The Better Everyday Workshop

Located in Bloomington Indiana, the Better Everyday Workshop is the source of creativity and the pursuit of excellence.