TTPP117: Become a Better Tax Professional With My Lessons From Having a Side Hustle
04/27/25 • 44 min
This episode is mainly a slice of my story – from childhood, to tax, to side hustle – and I thought you might find this insight interesting, learn a few tips along the way, particularly around winning tax work, business development (BD) and hear what I’ve learnt from the podcast that has helped me with my tax career and may help you with yours too. The episode is from me being interviewed by Craig McKeller, for The Professional Speaks podcast, and he kindly agreed for me to share it on my podcast, too!
Show notes: thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/TTPP117
Masterclasses for tax professionals: thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/masterclasses
Subscribe: thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/subscribe
Take control of your career progression free course: https://documents.thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/freecourse
You’ll Learn
- A bit about me (Jack) and my background
- (11:45) How did I get into the tax world?
- (15:30) My approach to winning tax work
- (22:30) How did I monetise the podcast?
- (28:45 & 41:00) What I’ve learnt from running a podcast and a training business that’s helped me as a tax director
- (34:00) A bit about me winning Tolley’s Taxation’s Rising Star
- (36:45) My goals for the next 12 months
Resources
Masterclasses designed for tax professionals to help you master vital career skills:
- Tax Research Masterclass – teaching you how to find the answer to even the most complex tax queries, with the least pain possible.
- Tax Advice Masterclass – teaching you how to provide high-quality tax advice that your clients appreciate and value.
Register for a free 1-month trial for Croner-I’s tax guidance/resources
This episode is mainly a slice of my story – from childhood, to tax, to side hustle – and I thought you might find this insight interesting, learn a few tips along the way, particularly around winning tax work, business development (BD) and hear what I’ve learnt from the podcast that has helped me with my tax career and may help you with yours too. The episode is from me being interviewed by Craig McKeller, for The Professional Speaks podcast, and he kindly agreed for me to share it on my podcast, too!
Show notes: thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/TTPP117
Masterclasses for tax professionals: thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/masterclasses
Subscribe: thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/subscribe
Take control of your career progression free course: https://documents.thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/freecourse
You’ll Learn
- A bit about me (Jack) and my background
- (11:45) How did I get into the tax world?
- (15:30) My approach to winning tax work
- (22:30) How did I monetise the podcast?
- (28:45 & 41:00) What I’ve learnt from running a podcast and a training business that’s helped me as a tax director
- (34:00) A bit about me winning Tolley’s Taxation’s Rising Star
- (36:45) My goals for the next 12 months
Resources
Masterclasses designed for tax professionals to help you master vital career skills:
- Tax Research Masterclass – teaching you how to find the answer to even the most complex tax queries, with the least pain possible.
- Tax Advice Masterclass – teaching you how to provide high-quality tax advice that your clients appreciate and value.
Register for a free 1-month trial for Croner-I’s tax guidance/resources
Previous Episode
TTPP118: How She Reinvented Herself, Her Tax Career and Created Amazing Team Culture with Sehjal Gupta [Tax Career Success Secrets Series]
Sehjal’s divorce supercharged her tax career, going from tax consultant to director in three years. Hear her story, how she did it, how she’s created a team with a culture where people don’t leave, and her advice if you want to be successful in your own tax career.
Show notes: thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/TTPP118
Subscribe: thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/subscribe
Take control of your career progression free course: https://documents.thetaxprofessionalspodcast.com/freecourse
You’ll Learn
- Overview of Sehjal’s career
- (9:00) Sehjal’s quick progression after her divorce, including the shift in mindset
- (20:30) Confidence as a woman working in tax
- (23:30) How Sehjal went from tax consultant to tax directly in three years – what’s her secret?
- (26:30) Sehjal’s strengths which she’s taken advantage of in her career
- (29:30) How Sehjal created a team culture where people don’t leave
- (39:15) Difficulties in Sehjal’s career (overlooked for promotions, bullying, depression, etc)
- (45:00) Promotions and “fitting in the box” for it
- (48:15) Career advice Sehjal would give to her younger self, knowing what she knows now
- (50:30) Sehjal’s number 1 tip if you want success in your tax career
Resources
Masterclasses for tax professionals:
- Tax Research Masterclass – finding the answer to tax questions, using tax legislation and guidance
- Tax Advice Masterclass – how to provide high-quality tax advice that clients value
Register for a free 1-month trial for Croner-I’s tax guidance/resources
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