Michael Doan

Back in 2008 I decided that I would one day start my own CPA firm. By the end of September 2009, I had that opportunity. So, it seems ironic, that after only three short months of running my own firm, I am announcing that I’ve joined McKennon, Wilson & Morgan LLP as their audit partner.

I was recently asked, “why the change in direction?” My response: “it isn’t”. I’ll be responsible for re-establishing the MWM’s audit practice, much like I was doing with Doan + Associates (except that at D+A, I was starting one for the first time). One added advantage I do have now is that I don’t have to build my own infrastructure because there is one already in place, but the existing infrastructure is a minor convenience. The real value here is walking into a firm that has a great tax practice with professionals who care about their clients and a firm that has a well-deserved and well-established reputation for providing excellent client service.

I am on the same trip as before, but now with an upgraded vehicle.

I just finished reading Crush It! by Gary Vaynerchuk. It was a quick read. If you’ve been following Vaynerchuk’s career then you know his mantra and you’ll soon realize that the book doesn’t offer anything new. But, that’s okay. Vaynerchuk has a good story to tell and valid points about building a brand and its worth having all of his tips and tricks consolidated in one place. Sure, you can find everything Vaynerchuk discusses in the book for free on his website, but as Vaynerchuk points out, we are in the “thank you” economy and buying his book is a way of saying “thank you” for all the years of free, but valuable, content he has pushed out.

I’m going to have a Mexican Pizza from Taco Bell tomorrow to honor this man. Its the best Mexican Pizza (seriously).

Glen W. Bell Jr., whose idea in 1951 to sell crispy-shell tacos from the window of his hamburger stand became the foundation of Taco Bell, the restaurant chain that turned Mexican fare into fast food for millions of Americans, died at his home in Rancho Santa Fe, Calif. He was 86.

via Glen W. Bell Jr., 86, Taco Bell Founder, Dies – Obituary (Obit) – NYTimes.com.