Behind Their Success: Advice For Entrepreneurs

You are not alone, building a business is hard. This is a podcast to hear from those who have done it before you so you can become the healthy, wealthy and wise entrepreneur you want to be. My name is Paden Squires, and I started out of college working in finance at a Fortune 500 company and hated it- I was bored out of my mind. So I wanted to change my life. I started studying for the CPA exam, listening to podcasts six hours a day; and I took four exams in eight months. I even started my business in my living room with zero public accounting experiences and taxes. At this point, I had never done a tax return before, but I didn’t let that stop me. In 2014, I launched my business Squires CPA, and opened up an office in 2016. My business has grown ever since through trials, lessons, networking, and planting the right seeds. Since then I have had a lot of success in other business ventures including real estate, and property management and more. Now

Behind Their Success: Advice For Entrepreneurs is a business podcast hosted by Paden Squires, with 117 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Paden Squires hosts Behind Their Success: Advice For Entrepreneurs, a business show with 117 episodes published.

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  116: Smart Marketing for Business Owners: Paid Ads, SEO, and Google Reviews

  Nov 17, 202529 minS0

  If you’ve ever wondered how to escape the referral hamster wheel and actually build a predictable system for attracting clients — this episode is your roadmap. Marketing expert James Donovan, founder of Nine Two Media, joins Paden to break down how accounting firms can use paid ads and Google strategy to scale smarter — not harder. Episode Summary: In this episode, we sit down with James Donovan, the marketing mind behind Nine Two Media — the agency helping accountants, bookkeepers, and CFOs stop relying on word-of-mouth and start using data-driven marketing to drive consistent revenue. James shares how he went from selling ads on a...

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  115: Taxes, Cash Flow, and Profit: The Money Talk Every Business Owner Needs to Hear

  Nov 10, 202539 minS0

  Ever wonder why your business never seems to have enough cash—no matter how profitable it looks on paper? In this episode, we break down why that happens and how to finally fix it. From real stories of resilience to actionable tax and cash flow strategies, this one’s a masterclass for business owners ready to take control of their numbers. Today, I’m joined by Megan Schwan, CEO and Founder of Sidekick Accounting Services — a mom of four, a profit-first expert, and a powerhouse helping entrepreneurs create sustainable, profitable businesses. We dive into her incredible journey — from getting pregnant at 16 to b...

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  114: What Fitness Can Truly Teach You About Scaling Your Business

  Nov 3, 202535 minS0

  What if your biggest barrier to business success isn’t time or money — but your mindset and your fitness? In today’s episode, I sit down with Devan Gonzalez — a personal trainer turned franchise owner who’s built Strive 11 Fitness into a growing national fitness business. From freelancing in gyms to launching his own franchise model, Devan’s story is a masterclass in mindset, systems, and scaling. Devan didn’t start out with a plan to become a fitness mogul. He was just a college student trying to figure out his next move. But once he decided to bet on himself, thing...

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  113: Why Entrepreneurs Can Feel Stuck (and How to Find Your Purpose Again)

  Oct 27, 202535 minS0

  If you’re a high achiever who’s ever thought, “There has to be more than this,” this episode is your wake-up call. Rachel Spekman went from chasing titles and climbing ladders to helping others find purpose and fulfillment in their work. Whether you’re thinking about quitting your job, changing direction, or just craving a career that actually lights you up — this conversation is for you. Today, I sit down with Rachel Spekman — therapist, elite career strategist, and coach for high performers ready to ditch burnout and design soul-aligned work. We talk about what it really takes to move from “high-ach...

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  112: What Losing $147,000 Taught This Entrepreneur About Wealth and Self-Worth

  Oct 20, 202531 minS0

  Imagine losing your entire fortune before you could legally drink… and then rebuilding a multimillion-dollar business by 21. That’s exactly what today’s guest, Andrew McNair, did. From setbacks to success, he’s built an empire grounded in purpose, faith, and financial wisdom. Today we dive deep into how Andrew turned failure into fuel — and how you can do the same. 💡 What You’ll Learn: How Andrew went from broke teenager to multimillionaire by age 21. Why true wealth isn’t about your net worth — it’s about your self-worth. The critical difference between building wealth and keeping wealth through diversification. Why every entrepreneu...

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