BACEO Podcast

BACEO Podcast

The road to becoming a CEO is anything but straight. It’s a grind filled with lonely nights, hard decisions, and moments you can’t post on Instagram. On Becoming a CEO, we pull back the curtain on the real journey—raw wins, brutal losses, and the grit it takes to build something that matters.

  1. Sep 17

    Durgesh Joshi - Why I Bought A Tax Store Franchise; #Franchise PROs and CONs

    Is buying a franchise the ultimate shortcut to business success, or are you better off building from scratch? In this episode of Becoming A CEO, Emmanuel sits down with Durgesh Joshi, an experienced accountant and entrepreneur, for an insightful conversation about entrepreneurship, franchising, scaling a professional practice, and building toward financial independence. Durgesh shares his journey from landing his very first customer to navigating high-pressure tax seasons, building systems and teams, and transitioning from being the person doing the work to becoming the CEO leading the business. They also explore the realities of buying into a tax store franchise, the advantages and challenges of franchising versus starting independently, and how entrepreneurs can prepare for the growing impact of AI and technology on service-based businesses. This episode offers practical lessons, financial insights, and leadership principles for anyone thinking about starting, scaling, or transforming a business. What You’ll Learn: The pros and cons of buying a franchise versus starting an independent business How to land your first paying customer Moving from technician to CEO through delegation, systems, and hiring Navigating AI and technological disruption in service-based businesses Building a business while balancing wealth, health, and family The mindset shifts required for long-term entrepreneurial growth 🎧 Listen to the full episode and join the conversation.

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The road to becoming a CEO is anything but straight. It’s a grind filled with lonely nights, hard decisions, and moments you can’t post on Instagram. On Becoming a CEO, we pull back the curtain on the real journey—raw wins, brutal losses, and the grit it takes to build something that matters.