Episode 189: Time vampires beware, with Diane Gardner.
Diane Gardner is an expert tax coach, Quilly award recipient, and best-selling author whose proactive tax planning approach gives clients a leg up on Uncle Sam and helps them dodge the tax bullet. Diane saves small business clients between $5,000 and $50,000 in taxes in as little as 60 minutes! Her tax coaching prowess has resulted in a combined savings of nearly $500,000 to-date of hard-earned profits small business owners would have given to the government by overpaying taxes. Diane is the co-author of the bestselling books, \u201cStand Apart\u201d and \u201cWhy Didn\u2019t My CPA Tell Me That?\u201d She has also authored four other books including her newest, \u201cStop Overpaying Your Taxes! 11 Ways Entrepreneurs Overpay and How to Stop it Now!\u201d
\nSecret \u2013 timesaving technique\nDiane time blocks her calendar -- if you don't put it on your calendar, it won't happen. ONWARD!
\nDaily habit that contributes to success\nCommunicate well with your team -- Diane and her team send out daily emails that outline their respective days.
\nCould have ruined your business \u2013 but now \u2013 an invaluable learning experience\nDiane bought her building at the top of the market -- and then 2008 happened -- and Diane tells the whole story here.
\nMost critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful\n"If you can be flexible -- you'll always come out stronger in the end."
\nMost influential lesson learned from a mentor\n"If you are willing to be a giver -- you can't help but reap the benefits down the road." \xa0
\nFinal Round \u2013 \u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\u201d\nWhat systems would you go back and put into place sooner?\nI would have documented the systems we use in our office -- don't carry it all in your head.
\nWhat one strategy or \u201crecipe\u201d would compound into big wins for business owners?\nBreak your big goals into smaller steps.
\nHow to exceed expectations and add the most value?\nAn individual would be focused on meeting short-term goals.
\nWhat strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?\n- \n
- You can do anything you set your mind to \n
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- Website: www.taxcoach4you.com \n
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