James Pollack is a CPA, but this episode isn't about crunching numbers. It's about finding the confidence and motivation to start your own business. James began his own Charlotte, NC accounting firm after the tax returns he was doing for his friends turned into referrals, and those referrals turned into lucrative clients. Soon after, the money he was earning from his side-hustle was surpassing his 9-5 corporate job salary. That's when he buckled down and focused solely on building his own business. James chats with Matt about some of the obstacles he faced along the way, and offers advice to those who are thinking about branching out on their own entrepreneurial journey. He also talks about playing in ESPN's World Series of Poker - sharing the table with some big name players and coming close to walking away with the big prize. Still have some hoilday shopping to do? Don’t leave the house - have you seen the traffic? Here are Amazon’s most wished-for items. Done and done. So many amazing items on this list, you’re sure to find something for your father-in-law, 14 year old nephew, kid’s teacher, that nice lady at the DMV… Buying from this link also helps support the podcast. So, thank you!Need an accountant in the Charlotte area? JLPollack CPAMusic in this episode by Verified Picasso, Konrad OldMoney, and South London HiFiPodcast produced by Harrington Communications Consultants