In this episode of the Tax Rep Network Podcast, Eric Green is joined by Roger Knecht, founder of Universal Accounting, for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about sacrifice, overwhelm, clarity, and the realities of entrepreneurial success.

Drawing from decades of experience training accounting and bookkeeping professionals, Roger breaks down why success isn’t about working harder – it’s about having clear goals, making intentional tradeoffs, and staying focused when life inevitably gets in the way. Together, Eric and Roger explore why overwhelm causes so many practitioners to quit, how breaking big goals into small daily actions creates momentum, and why surrounding yourself with the right community can normalize success and accelerate growth.

If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or questioning whether building your own practice is worth the effort, this episode offers both perspective and practical guidance—without the hype.

Contact Roger Knecht here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rogerknecht/

Join us at GrowCon in May 2026 here: https://universalaccountingschool.com/growcon-2026/