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
64: Should You Share Your Business Vision with Others or Keep It Quiet?
Has anyone ever told you to give up on your dream?
Today we talk with Dr. Sandy Breece, an inspiring educator, author, and entrepreneur. Over 33 years ago, Dr. Breece set out to create a school that met the individual needs of her son and other kinesthetic learners. Her journey led to the founding of Telesis Preparatory Academy, which has grown from nine students in a single room to a full-scale educational institution serving preschool through high school students.
Dr. Breece shares the challenges she faced, including skepticism from peers, the need for flexibility, and the importance of community support. Her story is a powerful reminder to all entrepreneurs and small business owners to stay determined and never give up on their dreams.
Key Takeaways:
- Follow Your Passion: Dr. Brees emphasizes the importance of not listening to naysayers and staying true to your dream.
- Flexibility is Key: As the school evolved, Dr. Brees adapted her approach, including changing the school's name and expanding its mission.
- Power of Community: Dr. Brees highlights how community support was instrumental in growing her school and finding innovative solutions, like hiring a science teacher from India.
- Be Determined: Her mantra of "never give up" helped her push through obstacles and build a thriving educational community.
Connect with Dr. Sandy Brees:
- Website: Telesis Preparatory Academy
- Phone: 928-706-8663
Key points: small business, entrepreneurs, business stories, education, school founders, perseverance, community support
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