In this episode, Troy interviews Robert Gauvreau, the Founder, and CEO of Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory based in Peterborough, Canada. Robert has set up his own professional accounting firm to provide proactive accounting, advisory, and taxation services to businesses, practicing professionals, and individuals to create a public accounting firm focusing on 3 fundamental principles. From working at a global firm as someone who's gone through a public accounting background, now running a professional accounting firm that provides the highest quality proactive accounting, taxation planning, and client services. Gauvreau was established in 2008 and has been in operation for over 15 years. Became an award-winning licensed public accounting firm with over 10 million dollars in annual revenue and has 84 people that are all across Canada.  Robert mentioned that resilience needs to be something that every business owner can deal with and cope with because it's not easy to handle and it can also affect the workflow of business. So he added, “The reason that so many businesses fail, number one is they run out of cash, 82% of businesses that fail. They run out of cash flow, not because they're not the smartest people, but they don't have the best business plan.”  This Cast Covers: Sharing his journey from working at a global firm to starting his own gig by managing a public accounting firm. Specializes in providing proactive accounting, advisory, and taxation services to businesses, practicing professionals, and individuals. Growing from $200k in revenue in the first year up to cracking the $10 million number this year with 84 people that are all across Canada. Offers a MILLI\coaching program that helps business owners grow and scale and earn their first million dollars a year. States how spending time with business owners in the proactive space and connecting with people regularly can enhance the understanding and unity on making the business succeed. Admitted into fellowship with CPA Canada at the young age of 26. A lifetime achievement award for being a professional. Takes ethics, integrity, and professional competence very seriously. Focusing on making relationships that have a huge network of business coaches, and starting to test value add opportunities to contribute to those markets. With a Net Promoter score of 73.2 in his 100% of commitment. Gives practical pieces of advice on how to make a good partnership works. Links:  Bob’s Linkedin Bob’s Facebook Bob’s Instagram Additional Resources: Gauvreau Accounting Tax Law Advisory  The Wealthy Entrepreneur by Robert Gauvreau The Infinite Game by Simon Sinek     Quotes: “Change is hard for people, then merging two cultures together is tenfold harder.” —Robert Gauvreau “You can actually go to your competitors, and tell them exactly what you're going to do. Share with them your best tactics, and none of them will do it.” —Robert Gauvreau   “If you want to grow as a business owner, you've got to be committed to getting yourself uncomfortable.” —Robert Gauvreau  “If you're looking at a partnership and money gets involved, make sure you outline how the partnership works.” —Robert Gauvreau  “When challenging times happen, find a way that works for you to get yourself back to positive momentum.” —Robert Gauvreau