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Kelly Coughlin, CPA, CEO, EverydayCPA
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Strategy, Tax, Accounting and Risk Management. You have entered the world of accounting. The place where business dreams and financial reality collide into things like journal entries, debits, credits and financial statements. . EVERYDAYCPA podcasts, helps you and your business better compete, better succeed and win, baby, win!

  1. 08/16/2025

    What the Tide Brings After the Storm

    What the Tide Brings After the Storm by Kelly Coughlin What the Tide Brings After the Storm is a sweeping family odyssey that begins in the famine-stricken hills of Ireland, winds through the coal mines of Pennsylvania, and settles in the salt air of Galveston, Texas. At its core is a single night in June 1941 when a car plunges off a bridge, leaving one young man alive and three others lost. The story follows Pat and Barney Coughlin—two brothers bound by love, guilt, faith, and resilience—as they chart diverging paths shaped by tragedy. Pat enlists in the Army Air Corps, finding purpose in the complex machinery of the B-29 and in the family he builds in Kansas. Barney, deeply marked by grief and called to serve others, joins the Jesuits and rises to leadership in higher education. Through generations, the Coughlins endure famine, loss, migration, war, and the constant search for meaning in suffering. Yet, alongside hardship, they discover the enduring strength of faith, family, and the possibility that even in the darkest waters, life can carry us toward the light. This is a story about survival, redemption, and the invisible ties that bind families across time and tragedy. It asks: is life simply a ledger of winners and losers—or, with enough time, do we all win in the end?

    1h 34m

  2. 02/21/2025

    Dads, Daughters & Dirtbags: How an Alpha Male Father Protects, Guides, and Empowers His Daughter for Life

    Being a father to a daughter is an honor, a challenge, and sometimes, an outright battlefield. If you're an Alpha Male Dad {"Alpha Dad") —a man who is strong, driven, and determined to lead his family with confidence—you've likely faced the struggle of wanting to protect your daughter while also preparing her for the real world. You want to keep her safe, but you also need her to grow strong. You want to be the fortress that shields her from harm, yet you know she must eventually venture into the unknown and choose a partner, a path, and a life that aligns with her values and ambitions. Being the daughter of an Alpha Dad isn't easy. From her perspective, he's overbearing, controlling, constantly complaining, and frustratingly mistrustful. He feels more like an out-of-touch, primitive caveman than a loving father—one who seems determined to impose unfair rules and unnecessary restrictions on her life. And of course, he just doesn't get it. She already knows about the risks, the dangers, and the so-called "threats" he keeps warning her about. She understands the world way better than he does—at least, that's what she tells herself. But here's the truth: what she sees as oppression is actually protection. What she interprets as mistrust is actually experience. And what she thinks is paranoia is simply a father's unshakable instinct to keep his daughter safe from the dangers she underestimates—and the men he sees right through. This guide is for Alpha Dads who are ready to take an active role in shaping their daughters' futures—not just hoping they'll figure things out but ensuring they are equipped to make the best decisions. It is also for daughters who want to understand their fathers better, see the value in strong masculine guidance, and learn how to identify and select a well-balanced Alpha Male rather than falling for weak, toxic, or manipulative men. And for mothers, this book offers insight into the struggles fathers face when trying to balance strength, leadership, and guidance while raising strong daughters in a society that often discourages masculine influence in parenting. At its core, this book is about balance. Unchecked Alpha energy can be destructive. A father who is all force with no understanding can create a rebellious, defiant daughter who resents his control. But a father who is too passive or detached leaves his daughter vulnerable to weak, aimless, and self-serving men. The key is controlled strength—leading with authority, but also with wisdom and self-awareness.

    3h 11m

  3. 12/22/2024

    Caesar and Christ: Business Strategy Lessons from the Early Christians and the Roman Army by Kelly Coughlin, CPA

    I've always been fascinated by the story of how the early Christian Church transformed the world. It's a story that begins with a single visionary—Jesus of Nazareth—and a modest management team of twelve apostles. They had no wealth, no armies, no political connections, and no infrastructure. They operated in a Roman Empire that was the epitome of power, wealth, and cultural dominance. Yet, within just a few centuries, the Church overtook and surpassed the Roman Empire, not only in influence but in reshaping its culture and values. This wasn't just a matter of religious belief. It was an unprecedented organizational triumph. The early Church succeeded in creating a movement that spread across regions, languages, and cultures, all while enduring relentless persecution. Christianity became an unstoppable force—not because of political power or military might but because of its ideas, strategies, and the resilience of its followers. While the conversion of Emperor Constantine in 325 AD is often considered the turning point when Christianity became the religion of the state, its acceptance and influence had begun far earlier. By the time Constantine adopted the faith, Christianity had already survived centuries of martyrdom, grown across diverse territories, and built a robust infrastructure of leaders and communities. It had become not just a religion but a movement so compelling that it reshaped the identity of the Roman Empire itself. What intrigued me most was how this was accomplished. How did a small, marginalized group build something so enduring and expansive? What strategies did they use to thrive in a world dominated by powerful systems and institutions? As someone who works with entrepreneurs, small business owners, and visionaries, I began to see parallels between the early Church's growth and the challenges that modern businesses face in building a brand, winning followers, and creating communities. At its core, the story of the early Church is a masterclass in leadership, strategy, and perseverance. It's about starting with a mission and staying true to it, even when the odds seem impossible. It's about using limited resources creatively, leveraging existing systems, and building relationships that turn followers into advocates. It's about creating a product—in this case, spiritual salvation and community—that resonates so deeply with people that they're willing to share it, fight for it, and sometimes even die for it.

    1h 38m

  4. 09/06/2023

    Small business, Self-Employed: 5X Your Revenue. Half science. Half art., Episode 38

    Wednesday we focus on small businesses and the self-employed. The hardest thing about running a small business is not the long hours, the financial struggles, or the marketing challenges. It's the constant need to make tough decisions with incomplete information. We can't guarantee much in this world, but we will guarantee this. The EveryDayCPA show will help get you more complete information so you can make better decisions.

    23 min

  5. 09/02/2023

    Past, Present, Future Tax Reduction: Why a Side Gig is You!, Episode 37

    Tuesday we focus on eliminating tax debt and reducing current and future tax expenses. If you think the only people with unpaid taxes are deadbeats and losers, you are wrong. US individual and business taxpayers pay an average of 50% of their lifetime earnings and wealth on taxes. That includes federal income tax, payroll tax, self-employment tax, property tax, excise tax. So, if by chance life happened to you and you haven't paid or cannot pay your taxes in full, then this is the show for you. We will help you learn the strategies, tips and tactics, to reduce, remove, and resolve past tax debt….and some tips on how to reduce FUTURE tax expense.

    12 min

  6. 09/02/2023

    W2 Employees: Tax Strategy: Start a Side Gig. Some ideas! for you!, Episode 36

    Monday we focus on the Highly Compensated Successful W2 Employee. When you count all the taxes you pay - income, payroll, property, excise, and sales tax - many of you pay nearly 60% of your lifetime earnings and wealth - in taxes. And you get a few tax breaks. In this show, we will show you how you can reduce your taxes, increase your wealth, reduce your risk…and maybe even help you live a more rewarding and fulfilling life.

    18 min

  7. 09/02/2023

    Economics, Politics, Religion: Hot Earth. Free Speech. Let's Talk, Episode 35

    Friday we focus on the three macro forces…economics, politics, and religion…that impact business risks, opportunities, and threats. This is a no-spin, woke-free zone to awaken you to the currents created by these forces to help you determine if they are helping or opposing you and what you can do about it.

    17 min

  8. 09/02/2023

    Entrepreneurs, Startups: Sun Tzu and Michael Porter are Your Best Friends., Episode 34

    Thursday we focus on opportunities, challenges and benefits that confront those of you who want to start a business, incubate a side-gig…leave that job working for the man, so you can work your dream job. This will help ensure that dream job doesn't turn into a nightmare. Things to help you create and grow a great enterprise while preserving your personal wealth, health and relationships.

    12 min
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Strategy, Tax, Accounting and Risk Management. You have entered the world of accounting. The place where business dreams and financial reality collide into things like journal entries, debits, credits and financial statements. . EVERYDAYCPA podcasts, helps you and your business better compete, better succeed and win, baby, win!

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