Today on the Maverick CPA show, we talk with Chris Stankovsky, President of WoodMark LLC, an architectural woodworking company specializing in bespoke commercial, residential and healthcare interiors. Chris started out working with his hands within the organization and soon rose through the ranks, leveraging his experience and working on his skills and abilities, eventually becoming President. In this episode, he shares his approach to success and the wisdom of leveraging experience and adding value to yourself and the organization by developing your practice. This is a great show, with many insights for someone with ambitions to better themselves and create a career to be proud of. LINKSShow Notes About Baker Tilly About WoodMark GUEST Chris StankovskyAbout Chris Special Guest: Chris Stankovsky.

Today on the Maverick CPA Podcast, we're joined by founder and CEO of AltruVista, author, entrepreneur and race car driver, Ali Nasser. Ali is extremely passionate about helping successful business owners navigate the intersection of wealth and life planning; and his new book, "The Business Owner's Dilemma", helping business owners take control of the mental chatter, clarify their Ideal future, and enjoy the success they've earned is the perfect example of his desire to help. In this episode we have a great conversation about the value of clarifying goals and creating plans that lead to gratification in the end. Ali's valuable wisdom is on full display in this episode and it is definitely worth a listen. LINKSShow Notes About Baker Tilly Order the Book The Business Owner's Dilemma GUEST Ali NasserAbout Ali Special Guest: Ali Nasser.

Today on the Maverick CPA Podcast, I'm talking with Matthew Miller, co-founder and CEO of Awaken Wealth Partners, a wealth management firm in Houston. I've known Matt for many years, we've had a number of client meetings together, and I've always enjoyed his holistic approach to planning. This is a great episode to learn more about the approach Awaken takes Matt's journey and how they combine fiduciary responsibilities and a 'suitability' perspective. LINKSShow Notes About Baker Tilly About Awaken Wealth Partners GUEST Matthew MillerAbout Matthew Special Guest: Matthew Miller.

Today on the Maverick CPA Podcast, I'm talking with Alan Rudolph, owner of SpeedSportz Racing Park, a one-of-a-kind kart racing track in New Caney. Many of you will know that racing is one of my main hobbies and it's the reason I know Alan. We've known each other for many years, so I wanted to get him on the show to share some of his experience as a racer, and a team owner. This is a great episode, with insights from a business that's unfamiliar to many people. LINKSShow Notes About Baker Tilly About SpeedSportz Racing Park GUEST Alan RudolphAbout Alan Special Guest: Alan Rudolph.

Today on the Maverick CPA Podcast, we're talking with Ronak Shah, Founder and President of metal recycling firm Levitated Metals. Ronak has a fascinating business, taking what many would consider a waste product from disused vehicles and applying innovative thinking to extract value. Not only is this a great recycling story, it's also an example of finding opportunities in unexpected places. LINKSShow Notes About Baker Tilly About Levitated Metals GUEST Ronak ShahAbout Ronak Special Guest: Ronak Shah.

Today on the Maverick CPA Podcast, I'm talking with Keith Wagner, a highly respected Farmers Insurance agent in The Woodlands. I've worked closely with Keith in my financial advisor program for a long time, and he's been an agent with Farmers for even longer. He has many fun and unique stories to share today, particularly in the commercial insurance sector. His long experience means there are not many situations or clients he hasn't had to deal with. This is a fun episode. LINKSShow Notes About Baker Tilly About Wagner Insurance GUEST Keith WagnerAbout Keith Special Guest: Keith Wagner.

Today on the Maverick CPA Podcast, I'm talking with Brian Sak, Partner with Granite Harbor Advisors. Brian has a wealth of experience in financial planning, life insurance, and asset management. He's also someone I work closely with as a member of my financial advisor program. Brian has a very interesting story I can't wait to share with you, and he gives some great insights into how they get results. LINKSShow Notes About Baker Tilly About Granite Harbor Advisors GUEST Brian SakAbout Brian GHA is a registered investment adviser. The opinions expressed in this program are for general informational purposes only and are not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or on any specific security. It is only intended to provide education about the financial industry. To determine which investments may be appropriate for you, consult your financial advisor prior to investing.Special Guest: Brian Sak.

Today on the Maverick CPA Podcast, I'm talking with my good friend, John McDonough, Senior Managing Director at Cool Springs Financial. John is a specialist in Financed Insurance. A subject many people may see as a commodity, but John's approach is anything but. His unique approach is an essential listen to anyone working with ultra-high net worth families, closely-held businesses, or companies looking to improve c-suite retention. LINKSShow Notes About Baker Tilly About Cool Springs Financial GUEST John McDonoughAbout John Special Guest: John McDonough.

Today I want to introduce the Maverick CPA Podcast with an episode I recorded with Dave Spray, talking about the ideas behind this very show. This is a great opportunity for me to share what I want the show to be, who it's intended for and the value we plan to share. I'm looking forward to bringing you some fantastic guests, and this episode is the perfect way to set the scene. LINKSShow Notes About Baker Tilly About YourPodcast.team GUEST Dave SprayAbout Dave Special Guest: Dave Spray.