Building the Premier Accounting Firm Calling vs. Career: Are You Confusing the Two? w/ Scott Maderer
In this episode of "Building the Premier Accounting Firm," Roger Knecht interviews Scott Maderer on aligning personal purpose with business goals. Discover how to identify your calling, manage time and finances effectively, and build a fulfilling career in accounting. Gain actionable strategies for self-reflection and achieving authentic success.
Scott and his wife Carrie started a ministry which evolved into Inspired Stewardship, a business focused on helping Christian men and couples live out their calling. Scott's personal journey through financial struggles and rediscovering his faith informs his coaching approach, emphasizing self-reflection and aligning actions with core values.
Key Takeaways from the episode:
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🤔 Identify the difference between your calling and your assignments for a more purposeful life.
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🗓️ Perform a time audit to understand where your energy is being spent and reclaim wasted time.
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❤️🩹 Reflect on past experiences to identify patterns in what gives you energy versus what drains you.
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🚫 Learn to say "no" to opportunities that don't align with your core values and purpose.
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🙏🏼 Integrate faith and personal values into your business for a more authentic approach.
Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. If you have questions about starting your own journey to entrepreneurship with an accounting business of your own, call 435-344-2060.
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