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May 23, 2026 52 mins

Welcome to the latest episode of "Building the Premier Accounting Firm" with your host, Roger Knecht. In this episode, Roger talks to Shlomo Freund, a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with 18 years of experience.

Shlomo shares his inspiring journey of entrepreneurship and his experiences running a remote business. He highlights the upsides and downsides of working remotely and provides valuable advice on how to work remotely with family. He also discusses how working remotely with family benefits the kids and provides insights from his personal experiences of working remotely and traveling around the world.

Retirement is an important topic for entrepreneurs, and Roger and Shlomo dive into what retirement means for entrepreneurs and how to deal with it. They also talk about the value a financial planner brings to the table and how accountants can help clients prepare for financial freedom.

And on the subject of attaining financial freedom, they discuss the topic of diversifying your investments as Shlomo opens up about his niche website venture.

If you're an entrepreneur or small business owner looking for advice on running a remote business, preparing for retirement, or diversifying your finances, this episode is a must-listen. Join Roger Knecht and Shlomo Freund as they share their expertise and insights on "Building the Premier Accounting Firm".

Your Host: Roger Knecht, president of Universal Accounting Center

Guest Name: Shlomo Freund

Shlomo is a seasoned entrepreneur with 18 years of experience and a passion for helping others reach their financial goals through niche website investing. He has been an investor since 2006 and has a proven track record of success, starting with stocks and later expanding into international real estate and crowd investing.

Shlomo is also a location independent professional and has built a lifestyle that allows him to work remotely and travel with his family. He is a proud father of three young girls, aged 7, 2 and 2.5 months, and is currently homeschooling them while on their workation adventures.

In addition to his personal experience, Shlomo offers coaching and consulting services to individuals through his company Free Financial Self (www.freefinancialself.com), looking to invest in niche websites, as well as businesses seeking to grow through website acquisition. With his expertise and passion for the industry, he helps clients align their financial goals with their lifestyle aspirations.

You can reach Shlomo directly either on Linkedin or Twitter

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