Military Precision Meets Accounting

On this episode of Empowering Entrepreneurs, Glenn and Julie are joined by special guest Alan "Blake" Blakeborough, co-founder of Tax Titans. Tax Titans is a company that specializes in helping small businesses and individuals with tax filings, and it is staffed by veterans or spouses of veterans.

During the episode, Blake discusses the lack of networking opportunities for solo practitioners and small firms in the accounting industry, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and camaraderie. Drawing from their military experience, Blake compares the sense of teamwork and support in the military to the need for entrepreneurs to persevere and rely on others to achieve their goals.

Blake reflects on his upbringing, including their father's entrepreneurial journey and the lessons they learned about adaptability and handling setbacks. They also touch on the importance of finding like-minded individuals who share the same vision when assembling a team.

Additionally, Blake shares his motivation for creating Tax Titans, which stemmed from a need for a platform that allows accountants to connect and work together without the fear of losing clients. They discuss the company's focus on providing a succession plan for solo practitioners and developing a secure platform for accountants to collaborate.

Throughout the episode, Glenn and Julie delve into various topics with Blake, including his military background, his experience with Drake Software, and the impact of his work with military spouses and veterans. Blake shares his perspective on the value of not quitting and the importance of creating opportunities for underemployed and underappreciated individuals.

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Empowering Moments

05:26 High school law presentation inspired FBI career.

08:58 Fencing demonstration sparked passion for entrepreneurial pursuit.

10:15 Vietnam vet became entrepreneur despite job rejection.

14:27 Challenges faced in innovating sports training methods.

19:41 Accountant paralyzed by indecision, leadership origins questioned.

21:39 Solo practitioners lack professional support network, hindering collaboration.

24:09 Fintech allows sharing work while maintaining relationships.

29:25 Accountants lack succession plans, platform offers solution.

31:44 Accountants build strong client relationships even in retirement.

37:43 Military upbringing shaped attitude and work ethic.

38:47 Private equity firm buys company, offers retirement.

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