MMS #50 | From Zero to Tax Hero: The inspiring journey behind Tax Traders and Taxi

In this episode of Money Made Simple, Liv sits down with Josh Taylor — or JT — co-founder of Tax Traders and Taxi, two innovative businesses making waves in the world of tax. While tax might not sound like a glamorous industry, Josh’s entrepreneurial journey is packed with insight, hard-won lessons, and inspiring moments of resilience.

From getting made redundant to selling the family home to start a business, JT shares what it really takes to build a company from the ground up, and why the best opportunities often come disguised as problems.

This episode covers:

• Why JT never thought he’d work in tax - and how it ended up changing his life
• The early days of Tax Traders and how cashflow challenges inspired their first product
• What tax pooling is (and why it matters for businesses of all sizes)
• How failure, uncertainty and grit shaped their approach to growth
• The origins of Taxi and how Simplicity’s Private Equity Fund got involved
• Top tips for entrepreneurs - including when to trust your gut and when just to let go
• The power of listening to customers and solving real problems
• What’s next for JT and his team, including their new product, ProvCheck

Whether you’re dreaming of starting a business or just love a good story about determination and hard work, this episode is for you.

Websites or resources mentioned in this episode:

• Tax Traders
• Taxi
• Simplicity Private Equity Fund

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