Amplēo Strengthens Its Offerings with New Acquisition: Peisner Johnson

At Amplēo, our mission is simple yet powerful: to empower businesses with the expertise they need to amplify their growth. Since our beginnings in 1996, we’ve specialized in providing fractional executive services to small and mid-sized businesses. We believe that every organization deserves access to top-tier leadership. Whether it’s navigating financial challenges, scaling operations, or developing go-to-market strategies, we serve as a single, trusted partner for our clients without the burden of full-time employees’ overhead costs.

As we enter 2025, we’re developing new ways to help our clients achieve all of their goals. To that end, we’re excited to share some big news: Amplēo has officially acquired Peisner Johnson, a premier sales tax services firm.

Peisner Johnson: Sales Tax Specialists

As a fractional services company, empowering our CFOs with sales tax resources makes perfect sense. Our clients rely on us to be their partners and advisors, helping them navigate complex business challenges while staying lean and efficient. Taxes, especially sales tax compliance, are one of the most critical areas where companies can’t afford to make mistakes, yet they’re also one of the most challenging to manage.

Founded in 1992, Peisner Johnson has built a trusted reputation as sales tax specialists—helping businesses navigate the tricky waters of state tax compliance. Its experienced team is laser-focused on making sales tax simple with a “client-first” approach. Peisner is a proactive and honest leader in its field, which makes it the perfect partner for our CFOs.

A Shared Mission and Vision

One of the compelling reasons for this acquisition is the cultural fit between Peisner Johnson and Amplēo. We’re focused on the individuals behind the business, helping them achieve business growth smarter and faster, while Peisner aims to help its clients navigate the often confusing landscape of sales tax as seamlessly as possible. For both companies, people are the priority!

Over the years, our fractional CFOs have frequently partnered with Peisner Johnson to help our clients tackle unique tax challenges. Peisner’s dedication to client success—with over 1,000 happy customers—combined with its deep expertise in taxes (30 years of experience), made it an obvious choice for Amplēo.

Barebones Living: A Peisner Johnson Success Story

How do our CFOs successfully partner with Peisner Johnson? Meet Barebones Living, a company selling high-quality, natural products for outdoor sustainable living. As a small, fast-growing company, Barebones was facing the challenge of becoming compliant. With the guidance of Duke Heninger, an Amplēo Partner and fractional CFO, Barebones turned to Peisner Johnson to address its sales tax challenges. Peisner helped Barebones understand its tax responsibilities and liability all while allowing the company to drive the pace of and make final decisions about implementation.

What was the result of this Amplēo/Peisner Johnson partnership? A smooth resolution for Barebones, who could then focus on growing its business without worrying about compliance headaches.

“Peisner is a partner for sure,” said Duke. “They do sales tax faster and better, allowing business leaders to focus on things that are more important for the company.”

This case is just one example of how future Amplēo clients can now benefit from Peisner’s expertise.

Strengthening Our Offerings

As we continue to grow and enhance our services, bringing Peisner Johnson into the Amplēo family is the perfect next step. By integrating tax services into our other comprehensive services, we’re not just adding a new offering—we’re strengthening the value we provide as a one-stop solution for businesses so they can focus on growth.

Looking Ahead

This acquisition is just one step in Amplēo’s expanded vision. Over the years, we’ve continued to grow with enhanced services—always with the goal of meeting the evolving needs of our clients. With Peisner Johnson now part of our team, we’re doubling down on our commitment to being the go-to partner for organizations in need of a strategic partner with the technical expertise needed to get things done.

For us, it’s always been about more than just the numbers. It’s about the people behind the businesses. We’re here to make their lives easier, their decisions smarter, and their futures brighter. Welcome to the next chapter of Amplēo! This is just the beginning of an empowering new approach for the organization.

To learn more about the merger of Peisner Johnson and Amplēo, view the press release.