OUR STORY AND WHY WE GOT STARTED
The name Blu Hat was inspired by Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats framework—specifically, the Blue Hat, which stands for process control, organization, and strategic thinking. That’s the role we play for our clients: helping you zoom out, see the big picture, and move with intention.
We specialize in real estate, eCommerce, SaaS, and the trades that support them, contractors, property managers, and brokers.
Led by managing partners Andrew Strauss, a former Product Manager at Chipotle, and a seasoned CPA, we combine real-world operations experience with financial expertise.
We don’t just manage your books, we help you master them, with proactive tax strategy, clean reporting, and support that actually makes a difference.
Our mission is simple:
📌 Provide dependable, transparent service so you never have to worry about your finances again.
📌 Free up your time so you can grow your business and enjoy your life.
📌 Deliver personalized, tax-savvy support built for real people
Our Values
📌 Transparency
We explain your finances in plain English. You’ll never be left wondering what you’re paying for—or what your numbers really mean.
📌Accuracy
Details matter, especially when it comes to your money. We triple-check the numbers and use smart systems to ensure everything is buttoned up.
📌Support for Small Businesses
We’re obsessed with helping entrepreneurs succeed. Whether you’re a solo real estate investor or running a growing eComm brand, we’ve got your back.
📌Integrity
No cutting corners, no half-baked advice. We do what’s right for your business—always.
The name Blu Hat was inspired by Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats framework—specifically, the Blue Hat, which stands for process control, organization, and strategic thinking. That’s the role we play for our clients: helping you zoom out, see the big picture, and move with intention.
We specialize in real estate, eCommerce, SaaS, and the trades that support them, contractors, property managers, and brokers.
Led by managing partners Andrew Strauss, a former Product Manager at Chipotle, and a seasoned CPA, we combine real-world operations experience with financial expertise.
We don’t just manage your books, we help you master them, with proactive tax strategy, clean reporting, and support that actually makes a difference.
Our mission is simple:
📌 Provide dependable, transparent service so you never have to worry about your finances again.
📌 Free up your time so you can grow your business and enjoy your life.
📌 Deliver personalized, tax-savvy support built for real people.
Our Values
📌 Transparency We explain your finances in plain English. You’ll never be left wondering what you’re paying for—or what your numbers really mean.
📌Accuracy Details matter, especially when it comes to your money. We triple-check the numbers and use smart systems to ensure everything is buttoned up.
📌Support for Small Businesses We’re obsessed with helping entrepreneurs succeed. Whether you’re a solo real estate investor or running a growing eComm brand, we’ve got your back.
📌Integrity No cutting corners, no half-baked advice. We do what’s right for your business—always.
Whether you’ve got a quick question or want to finally hand off your books to someone who gets it, we’d love to connect.
Reach out anytime or schedule a free discovery call.
Whether you’ve got a quick question or want to finally hand off your books to someone who gets it, we’d love to connect.
Reach out anytime or schedule a free discovery call.
Our philosophy is simple — build a team of passionate pros who love helping small businesses take control of their bookkeeping and taxes with confidence.
The human face of Blu Hat. Andrew connects with our clients to make sure every business gets the support it actually needs (not a cookie-cutter solution). With a background in operations and a passion for small business, he’s your first call and biggest advocate.