Think the pathway to owning an accounting firm is linear? Think again.
In this episode, Blake has a fascinating conversation with Scott “OKR” Scarano, an accounting firm owner with an unconventional background.
Before becoming a successful firm owner, Scott started dealing drugs, got kicked out of UNC, and ended up with a felony conviction. But with persistence and grit, Scott cleaned up his act, got back on track with his accounting degree, and hustled his way up to leading an accounting practice approaching $2 million in annual revenue.
Scott gives an honest account of his journey—the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned along the way. He talks about the mistakes he made scaling his firm and the tools and systems he implemented to get “out of the work” and create more freedom in his life.
These days Scott is pursuing his creative passions, like rapping as "OKR," while his firm runs smoothly in the background.
His story offers inspiration that firm ownership isn't one-size-fits-all and that with the right mindset and support, unlikely entrepreneurs can thrive in accounting.
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Connect with Our Guest, Scott Scarano
Website: https://www.accountinghigh.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottscarano/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/scottscarano
Learn more about Scott's firm, Padgett NC
Website: https://raleigh.padgettadvisors.com/index.php
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