CPA-turned-corporate-comedian and host of the "Green Apple Podcast" John Garrett joins host Damien Martin to explore the importance of bringing your outside-of-work passions and interests to work. Tune in to hear how you can use your passions to be more memorable, build genuine relationships and even create stronger client relationships.

Here's a look at what's inside our latest episode:

• About John Garrett [01:49]
• 92 percent of professionals have this outside of work [03:28]
• Why John started the "Green Apple Podcast" [06:20]
• The power of being memorable [10:30]
• Be genuinely interested in who you work with [13:40]
• How to start building genuine relationships [17:10]
• Benefits of creating a workplace that embraces the human side [18:48]
• What happens if you don't focus on your passions and interests outside of work [23:00]
• Ideas on ways to build a great company culture [24:27]
• What works in some places doesn't in others [29:16]
• Why John is so jazzed about the accounting profession [31:44]
• What John loves to do outside of work [33:22]
• Use your passion to build client relationships [37:54]
• How to learn more about John [39:17]
• Don't be afraid! [42:29]

BIO FOR GUEST

John Garrett is a nationally recognized corporate comedian and emcee who draws on his condition as a recovering international firm CPA to deliver messages that hit home with corporate audiences. He's a professional member of the National Speakers Association and is on a mission to strengthen teams. John received his bachelor's degree from University of Notre Dame, where he earned a letterman jacket as a trombone player in the marching band. John currently lives in Denver and really enjoys ice cream and college football—especially at the same time.

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• John's website
• Episodes of the "Green Apple Podcast" mentioned in the episode:
  • Episode 59: Rachel Fisch
  • Episode 114: Damien Martin
• Previous "Simply Tax" guests featured on the "Green Apple Podcast":
  • Episode 138: Tom Wheeland
  • Episode 121: Sean Stein Smith
  • Episode 100: Tony NItti

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