John Garrett’s research involves talking with professionals who realize that who you are is so much more than what you do. Accountants, consultants, lawyers, engineers, and other professionals everywhere are doing hobbies and passions after they leave the office. We discuss why these outside-of-work interests matter and how they've impacted their career.
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Gaming and Then Some is a weekly black podcast were we discuss the game, tech and general nerd news. Our goal is to inform you with the news of the week in an easily understandable way and for you to be well versed in any conversations we discuss that week by the time the podcast ends.
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629: Sherri Collins is a Non-profit Executive & Performing Arts Fan [podcast]
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Sherri Collins, the Chief Diversity and Engagement Officer at Make-A-Wish Michigan, talks with John Garrett about her passion for the performing arts. Inspired by her mother, Sherri's love for musicals, orchestras, and dance performances began at a young age when she first saw Annie. She discusses how these experiences foster human connection, tran…
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627: Josh Sterling is a Wealth Strategist & Soccer Coach [podcast]
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Josh Sterling, a wealth strategist at Camus Advice in California, shares his unique journey from soccer player and coach to his current career. He emphasizes the importance of teamwork, family, and goal-setting, drawn from his extensive experience coaching high school and youth soccer teams. Josh advises listeners to identify their strengths and le…
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625: Sugey PIedra is an Enrolled Agent & Cigar Enthusiast & Traveler [podcast]
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This week's guest is Sugey Piedra, an enrolled agent at Prominence Business and Wealth Management and host of the Tax Talk with Hey Hey podcast. Sugey shares her passion for smoking cigars while traveling, revealing how it has allowed her to meet fascinating people worldwide. She talks about her childhood restrictions that ignited her love for trav…
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623: Chris Fuller-Wigg is a Sales Executive & Animal Rescue Founder [podcast]
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Chris Fuller-Wigg, Vice President of Sales at Motiv and advocate for rescuing farmed animals, shares his passion for creating the Austin Farm Sanctuary. He reflects on rescuing two goats and a pig that sparked the sanctuary's growth from a half-acre property in 2016 to 95 acres housing over 215 animals by 2021. Chris emphasizes the importance of be…
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621: Rory Henry is a Holistic Financial Planner & Improv Comedy Performer & UCLA / Rams Football Fan [podcast]
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Rory Henry, director at Arrowroot Family Office and host of the AFO Wealth Management Forward podcast, shares how he's seen the What's Your "And"? message resonate with so many people in a short amount of time. He emphasizes the importance of saying "Yes, and" to opportunities, which can lead to serendipitous moments in life. Rory also touches on h…
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619: Lindsey Kane Leaverton is a Wealth Manager & Writer & Musician [podcast]
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Wealth Management Director and Author Lindsey Kane Leaverton joins host John Garrett to discuss the intersection of her financial expertise and her passion for creativity. Lindsey shares insights from her book "Not Another Self-Help Book," reflecting on the role of songwriting and writing in her personal healing journey. She delves into the unexpec…
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617: Zane Stevens is a Chartered Accountant & Soccer Fan [podcast]
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Zane Stevens joins host John Garrett to share insights on his nontraditional approach to accountancy firm structure, prioritizing employee happiness for increased productivity. He delves into his personal passions, including his significant involvement in coaching soccer and managing a youth soccer league. Zane credits the skills he's developed thr…
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615: Clint Padgett is a CEO & Vegan Foodie & Scuba Diver [podcast]
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Clint Padgett dives into his passion for scuba diving, recounting night dives with bioluminescent plankton and close encounters with marine wildlife, such as barracudas and hammerhead sharks. He shares the exhilaration of drift diving in destinations like Cozumel and relives a particularly nerve-wracking experience with an air supply issue in Curac…
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613: Alice Grey Harrison is a Communications Consultant & Needlepointer [podcast]
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Alice Grey Harrison shares her passion for needlepoint, which she discovered during a sailing trip in the British Virgin Islands. She expresses the meditative benefits of needlepoint and defends integrating hobbies like this into the workplace, arguing that they enhance energy and spark creativity. She advocates for integrating personal passions in…
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611: Steve Grimes is a Firm Administrator & Mountain Climber [podcast]
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Steve Grimes delves into his passion for mountain climbing, sharing insights from his experiences with altitude sickness and the perseverance required to conquer towering peaks like Kilimanjaro. Steve, the firm administrator at Whipplewood CPAs in Littleton, Colorado, has tackled 34 of the state's 58 "14ers," with mountain climbing providing him no…
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609: Michael Berthold is an Accountant & Musician [podcast]
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In this episode of "What's Your 'And'?", Michael Berthold shares his journey from engineering to embracing his passion for music. Michael recounts how forming the band Clubhouse in college and winning a contest to play at the LC Pavilion gave him tremendous confidence, which he has carried into his accounting career. He discusses the balancing act …
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607: Chris Mossa is a Chief Strategy Officer & Endurance Runner [podcast]
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Chris Mossa, Chief Strategy Officer at Graphite in New York City, shares his passion for endurance running and the impact it has had on his life. He discusses the evolution of running from a competitive pursuit to a mental health practice and now a focus on longevity. Chris emphasizes the importance of finding commonality to make connections in sal…
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605: Arlie Kidd is a Podcast PR Pro & Singer [podcast]
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Arlie Kidd, Head of Talent Relations at Lemonpie, shares the value of singing as a way to unplug and recounts her personal experiences, from being Miss North Carolina to finding joy in telling people's stories through PR and podcasting. She emphasizes the significance of incorporating personal passions into the workplace to create a more well-round…
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603: Will Hill is a Consultant & Hiker [podcast]
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Will Hill, owner at Will Hill Consults, shares his passion for hiking and finding waterfalls with host John Garrett in episode 603 of What's Your "And"? He discusses how outdoor activities like hiking have energized him and provided a valuable perspective that he applies to his work. Will talks about his favorite hikes, including those in the redwo…
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601: Stephen Vono is an Insurance Broker & Vinyl Record Collector [podcast]
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Stephen Vono, Senior Vice President at McGowan Pro, shares his passion for vinyl records and music, which has enhanced his professional career. He talks about how hearing John speak at a conference motivated him to start the Risky Records Podcast which combines his love for music and work, creating a humanizing effect on his professional image. Ste…
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599: Mike Gillis is a CEO & Lake Life Enthusiast [podcast]
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Mike Gillis, CEO of DMJPS, a CPA and advisory firm in North Carolina, joins John Garrett on this episode of What's Your "And"? Mike talks about his passion for lake life and how it's become a huge part of his personal and professional life. His dedication to promoting work-life balance and employee engagement, along with his advocacy for sharing pe…
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597: Michelle Kooi is a Consultant & Outdoorswoman [podcast]
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Michelle Kooi, the founder of Confluence Coaching and Consulting in Durango, Colorado, talks about her passion for outdoor activities, including rock climbing, mountain biking, and skiing. Michelle shares how these activities help her alleviate stress, learn new things, and ultimately improve her work and life. She discusses the importance of authe…
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595: Rafael Casas is a Fintech Executive & Soccer Player & Jiu Jitsu Practitioner [podcast]
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In this episode of What's Your "And"?, host John Garrett sits down with Rafael Casas, the Director of Strategic Alliances and Partnerships at QuickFee. Rafael emphasizes the importance of discipline and work ethic, as he has honed these skills through playing soccer. He values the lifelong friendships he made on the field and highlights the importa…
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593: David G. Ewing is a CEO & Robotics Coach [podcast]
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David G. Ewing, CEO of Motiv, shares his passion for robotics coaching his son's high school team in Austin, Texas. He highlights the importance of building teamwork and structure within robotics programs and talks about the intense but rewarding 12-week competition season. David emphasizes the positive spirit of competition, where teams support ea…
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591: Phil Alves is a CEO & Pilot [podcast]
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Phil Alves, CEO & Founder of DevSquad, talks about his passion for piloting, how he was introduced to it, how it has helped improve his problem-solving skills and much more!
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589: Meredith Monday Schwarz is a CEO & Podcaster [podcast]
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Meredith Monday Schwartz, CEO of Here Comes the Guide, and co-host of the Currently Reading Podcast, talks about how her passion for reading led her to start a podcast about it, how her podcasting skills have applied to her career as a CEO, supporting employees’ hobbies in the office, and much more!
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587: Jason Staats is a Founder & Content Creator [podcast]
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Jason Staats, founder of Realize LLC., talks about his passion for creating funny content and how it both applies to his career and separates from his job, using AI tools, bringing your whole self into the office, and much more!
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585: Ritu Singh is a Marketing Leader & Dancer [podcast]
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Ritu Singh, Marketing Ops and Martech Leader for PwC, talks about her passion for dancing, how she got back into it after taking a break, how PwC provides a nurturing environment for their employees to do what makes them happy, and much more!
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583: Mark Mirsky is a Tax Partner & Soccer Coach [podcast]
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In this episode, Mark Mirsky from KRD in Chicago shares his experiences in balancing work and his passion for coaching soccer, emphasizing the importance of work-life balance. He also reveals how his love for soccer led to unexpected connections, including a memorable trip to London to watch Manchester United play at Arsenal. Through their conversa…
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581: Megan Gluth-Bohan is a CEO & Outdoorswoman [podcast]
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Megan Gluth-Bohan, CEO and owner of TRI, talks about her passion for the outdoors, why it’s important to balance profitability and well being as a leader, and much more!
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579: Emily Ackerman is a Director of Business Development & Singer [podcast]
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In this episode of "What's Your "And"?", host John Garrett sits down with the vibrant and multi-talented Emily Ackerman, the Director of Business Development at LGT in Dallas, Texas. Emily's journey takes us from her early days in public accounting to her love for music and performing. She shares the importance of embracing our human side and disco…
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577: Rani Puranik is a Global CFO & Singer & Dancer [podcast]
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Rani Puranik, CFO for Worldwide Oil Field Machine Inc., talks about her passion for singing, dancing and how she feels her creativity gets her in touch with herself. She also talks about how her company encourages their employees to embrace their hobbies, be their authentic selves and why that can be crucial both personally and professionally!…
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575: Brian Beckcom is an Attorney & Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Purple Belt [podcast]
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Brian Beckcom, an attorney based out of Houston, Texas, talks about his passion for practicing Jiu-Jitsu, how it has improved his personal and professional life, making connections at the workplace through hobbies, and much more!
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573: Brian Franklin is a CPA & Show Dog Exhibitor & Cannon Operator [podcast]
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Brian Franklin, a shareholder at Weinstein Spira, talks about participating in dog shows, collecting cannons, and running a winery! He also talks about how these interests differentiate him in the office and why it’s so important to have interests outside of the office!
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571: Abhishek Nayak is a CEO & Potter [podcast]
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Abhishek Nayak, CEO & Co-Founder of Appsmith, talks about his passion for pottery, how it has helped him improve his skills as a manager, creating an open work culture in a remote environment, and much more!
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569: Troy Pepper is an Engineer & NBA PA Announcer [podcast]
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Troy Pepper shares his story of how he became the NBA PA announcer for the Indiana Pacers, how it has improved his networking skills in his career, the importance of people skills, and much more!
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567: Jade Glab is a Business Strategist & Miss New Jersey 2019-2020 & Miss New Jersey USA 2023 Finalist [podcast]
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Jade Glab talks about getting into pageantry, winning Miss New Jersey, the discipline needed to compete in pageants, how she applies these skills to her career, and much more!
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565: Matt Banker is a Marketer & Conceptual Artist [podcast]
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Matt Banker talks about his passion for conceptual art, what conceptual art is, how it has applied to his career in marketing, and much more!
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563: Shane Sullivan is a CPA & Film Fanatic [podcast]
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Shane Sullivan, Senior Accountant at Avant Communications, talks about his passion for watching films and how this passion helps him develop relationships in the office, why it’s important to care about other people’s passions, and much more!
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561: David Bergstein is a Chief Innovation Officer & Pickleball Player [podcast]
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David Bergstein, the Chief Innovation Officer of Bergstein CPA, talks about his hobbies of racquet sports, mainly pickleball, how it has helped him establish relationships both personally and professionally, why it’s so important to be yourself in the workplace, and much more!
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559: Heather Winandy is a Client Engagement Manager & Explorer [podcast]
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Heather Winandy, Client Engagement Manager at RSM US LLP, talks about her passion for exploring, trying new hobbies, bringing your full self into the office, and more!
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557: Alex Miles is a Partner Program Manager & Socializer [podcast]
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Alex talks about her love of socializing on social media as well as in person, how it helps with her career, meeting her best friend online, and much more!
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555: Karl Hebenstreit is an Executive Coach & Children's Book Author [podcast]
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Karl Hebenstreit, Principal Consultant for Perform & Function, LLC., talks about his passion for writing business and children’s books. Karl talks about how his writing helps with his career, having support from his co-workers, approaching different work cultures and much more!
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553: Melissa Romo is a Marketer & Writer [podcast]
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Melissa Romo, author, and VP of Global Marketing at Sage, talks about her journey to realizing her passion for writing, taking the leap to pursue it full-time, how it helped her find her current position and much more!
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551: Nicholas Sinclair is a Founder & Snowboarder [podcast]
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Nick Sinclair, Founder of TOA Global, talks about his passion for snowboarding, where he likes to go snowboarding, how it helps in his career, how he is identified by his passion at work and much more!
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549: Orumé Agbeyegbe Hays is an Accountant & Traveler & Runner [podcast]
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Orumé Agbeyegbe Hays, Founder & CEO of Hays CPA, LLC., talks about her passion for running and traveling and how it has helped improve her skills in endurance and networking within her career! She also talks about some of her favorite places she has visited!
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547: Tate Hackert is a Founder & Martial Artist [podcast]
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Tate Hackert, President of ZayZoon, talks about his passion for martial arts, his fighting experience, how it has improved his self-discipline both in and out of the office, and more!
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545: Bill Mandara, Jr. is a CEO & Musician [podcast]
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Bill Mandara Jr., CEO of Mancini Duffy, talks about his passion for playing music, how it helps him with his career as a CEO, how Mancini Duffy encourages its employees to discuss their hobbies, and much more!
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543: Mary McDonald is an Accountant & Macro Photographer [podcast]
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Mary McDonald talks about her hobby of macro-outdoor photography, how it is a conversation starter in the office, how it has improved her relationships both in and out of the office, and much more!
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541: Clint Murphy is a CCFO & Writer/Podcaster [podcast]
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Clint Murphy, CFO of Mosaic Homes, talks about discovering his passion for writing and podcasting, how it has improved his communication skills, why it’s so important to always have an And, and much more!
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539: Jon Ekstrom is a Communications Consultant & Themed Party Host [podcast]
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Jon Ekstrom, a Communications Consultant at Deft Communications, talks about his passion for organizing theme parties, the different themes he has done, why it’s important to have structure when putting together a party and much more!
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537: Angie MacPhee is a Consultant & Colorado Native [podcast]
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Angie MacPhee, a Consultant and Managing Partner for Baker Tilly, shares her passion for being a Colorado native, mainly hiking the mountains of Colorado. She talks about how hiking has helped her with setting goals at work, how Baker Tilly encourages its employees to discuss their hobbies and much more!…
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535: Alex Drost is an Advisor/Consultant & Avid Biker [podcast]
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Alex Drost, Founder of Connection Builders, talks about his passion for biking, creating better client relationships, culture surveys, and more!
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533: Michele Harrison is a Learning and Development Manager & Self Defense Instructor [podcast]
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Michele Harrison, Learning and Development Manager at Janover LLC, talks about her passion for Krav Maga and teaching self-defense, how it has given her discipline and patience in the workplace, and much more!
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531: Zach Gordon is a CPA & Runner [podcast]
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Zach Gordon, VP of Accounting at Propeller Industries, talks about his passion for running and traveling. He discusses how his experience in running marathons has helped him with discipline and goal setting in the workplace, his initial culture shock when he first started at Propeller, and much more!…
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