Episode 56: Start with Why: Steve’s Story

by Financial Design Studio, Inc. / November 27, 2024

In this episode, we interview Steve Smalenberger, the CFO and tax specialist at FDS. Get to know the man behind the scenes as he talks about his experiences caddying, starting his own company, and training new accountants.

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Timestamps

1:28 What’s your role at FDS?

8:53 How did you get into accounting?

15:08 Why is golf so impactful in your story?

21:35 What were your early experiences as an accountant like?

29:27 How did you get into tax planning?

37:07 Why did you decide to start your own business?

43:26 Why do you keep doing what you do?

52:57 Bonus question: what are your favorite golf courses?

Credits for Episode 56

Host: Michelle Smalenberger, CFP®

Guest: Steve Smalenberger, EA

Executive Producer: Anna Lewis

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