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
82: Why Passion is Not Built But Found
Ever feel stuck between the safe path and the one you really want to pursue? In this episode, we dive into the power of habits, the cost of inaction, and how one man turned his side passion into a thriving business helping entrepreneurs build financial freedom. If you're ready to move from planning to doing—this one's for you.
Today we sit down with David Flores Wilson, a CFA, CFP®, and managing partner at Sincerus Advisory. David's journey—from growing up in Guam and working family businesses to becoming a top-ranked financial advisor and Olympian—is anything but ordinary.
David shares why he left investment banking to pursue his passion, how he built a purpose-driven firm, and the rituals that fuel his success. We talk entrepreneurship, leadership, financial planning, and what it really takes to move from idea to action.
This is a conversation about purpose, discipline, and designing a life you’re proud of.
💡 What You'll Learn:
- Why finding your passion is a myth—and what to do instead
- The role of daily rituals in building long-term success
- How to transition from employee to entrepreneur (without blowing it up)
- David’s biggest regret—and the lesson he shares with every client
- The difference between managing and leading a team
- How financial planning becomes a tool for life design, not just wealth
David is a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Financial Analyst who helps entrepreneurs, tech professionals, and business owners design and execute financial plans aligned with their goals. He’s been featured in CNBC, The New York Times, Investment News, and was named one of Investopedia’s Top 100 Financial Advisors.
Fun fact: He also represented Guam in the 1996 Olympics.
🔗 Connect with David:
- 🌐 Website: https://www.sincerusadvisory.com
- 💼 LinkedIn: David Flores Wilson
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