Behind Their Success: Advice For Entrepreneurs
You are not alone, building a business is hard. This is a podcast to hear from those who have done it before you so you can become the healthy, wealthy and wise entrepreneur you want to be.
My name is Paden Squires, and I started out of college working in finance at a Fortune 500 company and hated it- I was bored out of my mind. So I wanted to change my life. I started studying for the CPA exam, listening to podcasts six hours a day; and I took four exams in eight months. I even started my business in my living room with zero public accounting experiences and taxes. At this point, I had never done a tax return before, but I didn’t let that stop me.
In 2014, I launched my business Squires CPA, and opened up an office in 2016. My business has grown ever since through trials, lessons, networking, and planting the right seeds. Since then I have had a lot of success in other business ventures including real estate, and property management and more. Now I want to help inspire you to achieve your potential and dreams in business and break from the corporate mold.
So let’s learn from the stories and hard lessons of successful entrepreneurs so you can become wealthier and wiser today.
Behind Their Success: Advice For Entrepreneurs
60: Why High Achieving Entrepreneurs Feel Like Frauds (Even When They’re Winning)
Today we chat with Katie Rossler, a relationship strategist and therapist with over 15 years of experience. Katie shares her journey of moving from the U.S. to Germany, navigating imposter syndrome, and building a thriving international business while balancing family life. She offers insights on overcoming challenges, redefining success, and maintaining relationships as a high achiever.
Key Takeaways
- Embracing Change: Katie discusses the pivotal decision to move to Germany, which stretched her comfort zone and transformed her personal and professional life.
- Imposter Syndrome: Both Katie and Paden reflect on their experiences with self-doubt and how stepping into discomfort leads to growth.
- Entrepreneurs & Relationships: Katie emphasizes how high achievers, including entrepreneurs, can better balance personal relationships with their career ambitions.
- Pausing for Growth: Taking a three-year break from couples counseling allowed Katie to reflect, recharge, and return stronger.
- Answering the Call: Katie highlights the importance of responding to opportunities, even when they feel daunting, as a key to long-term success.
Episode Highlights
- [00:02:00] Katie shares how chance encounters shaped her career path in Germany.
- [00:06:00] The impact of burnout on entrepreneurs and how Katie helps high achievers avoid it.
- [00:11:00] The interplay between career success and relationship health.
- [00:20:00] How stepping outside of comfort zones fosters resilience and confidence.
- [00:29:00] The importance of building networks and learning from mentors to grow your business.
Connect with Katie Ressler
- Website: www.katierossler.com
- Instagram: @katierossler
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"Don't be your own mountain—don't get in your own way." – Katie Rossler
"Imposter syndrome hits us at every step, but stepping into discomfort is where the growth happens." – Katie Rossler
"You can’t feel successful in life if things at home don’t feel good. Relationship health is part of the foundation for everything else." – Katie Rossler
"As soon as you're a butterfly, you're back in the caterpillar stage—life is a continuous cycle of growth." – Katie Rossler
"Entrepreneurs are wired to chase the next thing, but sometimes we need to learn how to live in the maintenance phase." – Katie Rossler
"Changing your environment is one of the most powerful ways to change your habits and mindset." – Paden Squires
"Answer the call. When opportunities come your way, say yes and figure it out as you go." – Katie Rossler
"There’s so much value in reviewing your journey and integrating the lessons you’ve learned. Don’t just hit the goal and jump to the next one." – Katie Rossler
"Most of us weren’t taught how to run a business. It’s a constant journey of learning, making mistakes, and growing." – Kati
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