In this enlightening episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline explores "Fearless Finance" with Martin Kamenski, CEO and founder of Revel CPA. Together, they delve into Martin's unique journey bridging the worlds of theater and finance, and his powerful mission to break down barriers to generational wealth for underrepresented communities.
Key themes include:
- Martin's unconventional career path, spanning performing arts and the financial sector.
- His dedicated mission to build generational wealth, particularly for underrepresented communities.
- The critical importance of aligning core behaviors and values to forge a robust company culture.
- How authenticity in leadership leads to sustained success for both entrepreneurs and their teams.
- Insights into financial empowerment and the evolving landscape of the accounting industry.
00:00 Introduction to Finding Fearless
00:39 Exploring Fearless Finance with Martin Kamenski
03:04 Martin's Unique Journey: From Theater to Finance
05:18 The Intersection of Creativity and Business
09:51 Rebranding and Niche Focus
16:13 Core Behaviors and Company Culture
23:24 Mission of Financial Empowerment
31:00 Challenges Faced by Underrepresented Founders
33:18 Barriers in the Accounting Industry
36:18 Creating Inclusive Work Environments
41:06 The Importance of Authenticity in Business
46:43 Martin's Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs
50:23 Conclusion and Resources
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If you're a modern firm owner aiming to grow your impact, streamline services, or connect with peers, you can't miss this! Join us in Seattle, LA, Chicago, Austin, Atlanta, or Boston. Tickets are just $99.
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Connect with Martin:
Follow him on LinkedIn
Check out his firm revelcpa.com and @revelCPA.
Martin also created a business value assessment that helps you understand how your company stacks up in the key areas that drive business value.
You can take it for free here.
Connect with Fearless Foundry:
Finding Fearless is an exploration of human-centric leadership and a celebration of ambition, releasing every other week on Wednesdays, 6AM PST. If you liked the show, please rate, review, and share! You can also visit our website to learn more about how to become a sponsor of Finding Fearless!
Finding Fearless is produced by Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on advancing ambitious humans from around the globe to amplify their impact through branding, marketing, and business development. You can contact us at hello@fearlessfoundry.com if you are interested in our services and can follow us on all social media @fearlessfoundry.
Season 4 music is by Premium Beats. All audio is recorded and owned by Fearless Foundry.
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