Leaders & Legacies 235 - Why “Scared Money Doesn’t Make Money” - Sonny Grappone’s Leadership Mindset
Sonny Grappone didn’t follow a straight path to success. Raised by a single mother from Guyana and a hardworking Italian-American stepfather, Sonny grew up in Queens, New York, sharing a bed with his mom and sister. That early scarcity drove his work ethic—bagging groceries at 12, building computers in high school, and running an auto detailing business in college.
At 25, he pivoted. He went back to school, discovered a knack for accounting, and never looked back. After years in the corporate grind, Sonny bet on himself and launched Precision Accounting & Consulting. His leadership mindset is clear: invest in yourself, know your value, and make bold decisions—even when they seem risky.
He now advises law firms, construction companies, and business owners on how to treat accounting as an investment, not an expense. Sonny doesn’t just run numbers—he helps clients fund growth, make strategic hires, and unlock hidden savings with federal tax programs.
His leadership mantra? “Scared money doesn’t make money.”
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https://precisionaccountingconsulting.com
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonny-grappone-24536312a
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