From Stability to Startup: The Reality of Building an Accountancy Firm

15/11/2021 53 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7

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Episode Synopsis

We're joined by Gordie Smyth, Founder and Director of Flower Accounting, to talk about the highs, lows, and mindset shifts needed to build a business from scratch.After leaving a secure role to set up his own firm in February 2020—just before a global pandemic—Gordie shares what it really takes to go from employee to entrepreneur in the finance world.💡 In this episode, we cover:✅ The pressures & excitement of going solo✅ The financial reality of earning little in Year One after leaving a steady salary✅ Hiring your first employees and building a strong team✅ How to win clients & grow a business from the ground up✅ Gordie’s leadership style and what’s worked best for him✅ His future goals—personally & professionally🎧 If you’re considering starting your own firm, growing a business, or just curious about what it takes to succeed as a finance entrepreneur, this episode is packed with insights!📩 We’d love to hear your thoughts! Drop us a message at [email protected] or connect with us on LinkedIn!

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