Stacey Feldman, partner COO at FullSend Finance, shares her journey in the accounting world and the lessons she learned along the way.

From majoring in accounting to working at startups like PopSockets, Stacey's career has been defined by her adventurous and ambitious spirit. She emphasizes the importance of being open to opportunities, taking initiative, and being comfortable asking questions. Stacey also discusses the challenges and rewards of working in the startup environment, building a strong company culture, and balancing work and personal life.

Stacey and Zane discuss the importance of work-life balance and how to prioritize different areas of life based on their needs. They also talk about the significance of leading by example as a leader or entrepreneur and how it contributes to building a strong culture. Stacey shares her personal challenges and how she overcame self-doubt. They emphasize the power of community and the importance of leveraging support networks.

Takeaways

- Be open to opportunities and take initiative to pursue them

- Don't be afraid to ask questions and seek guidance

- Working in a startup environment requires adaptability and a willingness to take on various roles

- Building a strong company culture is essential for success

- Finding a balance between work and personal life is crucial for long-term happiness and productivity

- Leading by example as a leader or entrepreneur is crucial in building a strong culture and showing your team that it's okay to prioritize other aspects of life.

- Challenges and self-doubt are common in entrepreneurship, and it's important to leverage your network and seek support to overcome them.

- Being part of a supportive community and leveraging the knowledge and experiences of others is essential for personal and professional growth.

Sound Bites

"We recognize that everyone is human and we have the power now in our positions to bring that humanness into business."

"I wanted to be an entrepreneur. I wanted to build something and I want to own it and kind of grow with it."

"I've never really been much intimidated by certain people of different stature or different roles. We all are people and there's always a way to connect."

"Different parts of your life are going to need different amounts of your time at different periods in time."

"As long as you keep focused on all those things that are important for you, you will feel satisfied."

"The optics of being a leader or being an entrepreneur is sometimes understated in certain cultures of how important it is to lead by example."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

03:15 Recognizing the Importance of Humanness in Business

08:13 Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur

19:12 Embracing Opportunities and Building Connections

24:12 Building a Strong Company Culture

35:30 Finding Work-Life Balance and Productivity

38:21 Leading by Example

41:48 Data Intelligence for Small Businesses

46:04 Overcoming Challenges and Self-Doubt

49:07 The Power of Community

LinkedIn personal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/staceyfeldmancpa/

LinkedIn business - https://www.linkedin.com/company/gofullsend/