093: Steve Goodman CPA – The Importance of Focus in Business

Steve Goodman of Goodman Financial was our guest for this week’s episode of Life In Accounting, a podcast production of www.WhereAccountantsGo.com.

Success through Focus

As with most guest interviews, we spend a substantial amount of time covering Steve’s career progression from starting at EY through building his own investment management business to his vision for the future of the firm. One recurring point throughout the interview though is the importance of focus.  Steve refers to it a few times in the interview, but a large part of the discussion revolves around his own hard-learned lessons involving his own businesses.  Everyone could benefit from hearing Steve recount his experiences regarding learning the importance of focus.  It’s something we all need to be reminded of occasionally.

Involvement

Another important part of this podcast interview is the discussion of Steve’s involvement with the state CPA Society – TSCPA. Steve has been supportive of the society and their local Houston chapter for a very long time, both from a financial support perspective as well as a volunteer/time commitment perspective.  He even served a term as the statewide chairman in the 2008-2009 time period, a position that requires statewide travel and practically a full-time commitment!

Goodman Financial

Obviously we also get into a complete discussion of Goodman Financial’s business model, specialties, and experience navigating the multiple ups-and-downs in the financial markets. If you have any interest in the investments area yourself, this will be a very valuable episode for you.

Be sure to listen in on our conversation with Steve Goodman by clicking on the player below: