Episode 314: Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone, with Diane Gardner.
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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
What do you do in the first 60 minutes of your day?
Diane starts her day by planning the rest of her day -- don\'t go into your day without a plan. ONWARD!
Favorite quote or lesson?
"Life begins at the edge of your comfort zone."
How do you define success?
Success is working the hours that I choose to work -- not because I have to work them -- so that I can help people because I want to help them -- not because I have to help them.
What strategy do you use to combat fear?
Diane thinks you just need to change your mindset -- and Diane tells the reasons why here.
What makes as "A player" an "A player"?
An "A player" is someone show shows up with their mind, body, spirit, and soul. \\xa0
Final Round \\u2013 \\u201cBreaking Down the Recipe for Success\\u201d
How can we become better mentors?
- Never ever give up
How can we build an audience?
- Be a giver
How can business owners reach that elusive next level?
- Look at your financials
How best to connect with Diane:
- Website: www.taxcoach4you.com