Partnerships, Plumbing, and the IRS: Hard Lessons with Shaun Afshari

Episode notes

"America is the only place willing to take a risk on a nobody.". Shaun Afshari joins Mario Gonzalez Jr. for a candid look at the high stakes of entrepreneurship.. After 20 years in the restaurant industry, Shaun moved to Idaho to start over, only to face a near nervous breakdown after a plumbing partnership went south.. In this episode, we discuss: The Audit Defense: Why Shaun prefers being on the "defensive side" for his clients rather than performing the audits himself.. Employee Coaching: The "Strong Humanist" approach to taking on the employees nobody else wants.. Trust Fund Policies: A unique take on generational wealth - why Shaun would require a prenup as a condition for accessing family money.. The Power of Small Talk: How simply asking a person's name can open doors in business..

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