Build a Business... Not Another Job
Written by Kimberly Fowler

Many people dream of working for themselves—being their own boss and having the freedom to take on only the clients and projects they love.

However, there’s a big difference between building a business and being self-employed. Let me break it down for you:

• Business owners scale their income.

• Self-employed people trade dollars for hours.

• Business owners leverage the skills and talents of others.

• Self-employed people rely solely on their own skills.

Feeling discouraged? Don’t be! Every successful business owner started out self-employed. The key is to make sure you don’t stay stuck there. These tips will help you shift from simply running a job to building a scalable, sustainable business.

1. Don’t Try to Do It All Yourself

Building a successful, sustainable business means you need to leverage others’ talents. At first, it may seem like the most cost-effective option to do everything yourself, e...

Don’t Even Think About Starting Your Tax Business Until You’ve Asked Yourself These 7 Questions

Hey, Future Tax Boss! 🙌

So you're thinking about starting a tax business?
Hold up, superstar—I love that for you, but let’s make sure you’re not just chasing checks. 👀

Yes, we want the coins 💰—but we also want purpose, passion, and a business that actually means something.

Because here’s the truth:
Your story, your “why,” and the problem you solve—that’s the magic sauce that separates you from every other tax preparer out there.

Let’s make sure you’re building something that’s not only profitable but powerful.

Ready? Let’s go.

💥 Don’t Start Your Tax Biz Until You’ve Answered These 7 Questions:

1. Let’s Get Personal

What’s your story?
Did you deal with a tax mess once and figure it out the hard way? Did someone not show up for you the way they should’ve? Tell it! People don’t connect with boring businesses—they connect with people. Real ones.

2. What Have You Already Figured Out T...