In this GASB Podcast, host Troy Trewin interviews Olivier Wagner from 1040 Abroad, based in Toronto, Canada. Wagner discusses the growth of his tax preparation business for Americans abroad, emphasizing the value of motivated hires and the significance of a flexible company culture. The conversation delves into challenges, business tools, and reflections on Wagner's 11-year journey. Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here.

Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions:

Olivier shares that the hardest part of Growing a Small Business is overcoming the challenge of finding clients and budget-friendly advertising strategies.
Olivier's favorite Business Book is – "The 4-Hour Workweek" by Tim Ferriss, emphasizing the power of delegation.
Olivier's preferred tools for professional development is, "Typical MBA" to tech blogs, offer valuable Essential Tools for Business Growth.
Olivier suggests an essential tool for business growth is using Ahrefs for SEO optimization, emphasizing its role in analyzing inbound links and targeting effective keywords.
One advice he would give to his younger self on starting out his business is to reflect on his initial advertising strategy, advising a more generous investment for effective business promotion.

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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest:

Success is not just financial; it's about creating a business that allows you the freedom to live life on your terms - Olivier Wagner

Balance is crucial; design a business that offers the freedom to shape your life as you wish - Olivier Wagner

Creating a kickass culture involves giving employees the freedom to make decisions, even if they occasionally disagree - Olivier Wagner

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