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Several years ago, from the outside looking in, you would have thought I had the perfect life. I was managing partner of a Top 25 Dallas/Ft. Worth CPA firm, very happily married, 2 young children, private schools, a nanny, a cleaning lady, yard guy, new clothes, new cars and a country club membership. Along with all that “good stuff” came 70 hour work weeks, lots of business stress, demanding and unappreciative corporate clients, tax deadlines people management issues and high bills. Suddenly, from everywhere, I started hearing about how you should “find your passion”. . . “work your passion”. . . “love your life” . . . and I just felt stuck. Passion? . . . for tax? I had worked hard and become quite successful, but I was doing work that just no longer excited me. Simply put, my CPA designation and all that tax work had become an “anti-passion”.
At first I thought I had no passion. But as I thought this through, I realized that I did. My passion was my family, travel, and helping others. On the business side, I liked helping my small and home based business clients become more profitable through the creation of tax strategies, efficient processes and tools. I liked talking to groups about how to keep more of the money they worked so hard to earn. I also knew that small, and especially home based businesses, were and still are an underserved market and that there was and still is much confusion around the topic of taxes. On the one hand, you have the ultra conservative accountants, who believe every home based business is some kind of “Pyramid scheme” and tend to discourage every deduction. They believe that this type of client is not profitable. That was the case at my firm. I wasn’t able to help the people who needed my help the most, because our billing rates were too high. On the other hand, there are the people who have no real background in tax preparation, but have “studied the laws” and written books. I often find these folks to be too aggressive, even suggesting silly things like deducting your cat as pest control.
I thought about what I liked to do I realized I could create the life I wanted. I had found a way that my training and background could make a real difference for real people. I’m so proud of the work I do now. I have created tax tools that help with understanding deductions, a filing system that is fun, yet practical and an online member resource center that provides tax tips and business strategies. I travel to many exciting locations to do tax training and also spend a lot of time on the phone doing group teleclasses and private consultations.
I am now so passionate about my life. It was scary to give up the financial security of the CPA firm, but I am glad I took the chance. Work no longer feels like work. Weekends are no longer an endless “to do” list of chores that must be done. As a family, we laugh more, hug more, and play more. Life really is better when you are able to work with passion and purpose.
I am so honored to be an Expert Blogger for Direct Selling Leaders. Sarah Robinson has put together an outstanding team and an outstanding business. I am looking forward to sharing, learning and growing with you.
Vicky
As my journey in Direct Sales unfolded, I met too many women who don’t have the support of their significant other. My initial response was to connect with the spouses and provide some insights into the opportunity they had. After all, there are mass quantities of education & information available for the Direct Sellers, but precious little for us supporters.
It soon became apparent that the greater opportunity to make a difference was with the Direct Sellers themselves in gaining the support they desire & deserve.
When I discovered the profession of Life Coaching, I knew I had found the ideal means to make a difference and the perfect vocation for me.
This year, I said ‘goodbye’ to my corporate career to join my wife in working from home.
I thank you all for showing me the way.
I look forward to sharing this part of the journey with you and sharing my passion for giving & gaining spouse / partner support.