Alan Blakeborough | Fencing, Failure, and Finding Success - Lessons in Taking Risks and Creating Opportunities

On this episode of The Last 10%, we sit down with Alan Blakeborough, a multifaceted individual who has excelled in various fields, including fencing, entrepreneurship, and accounting. Alan takes us on a journey through his experiences, from making the US Olympic squad after years of trials to starting his own business in the shipping container industry. Alan's dedication to making a positive impact is truly inspiring. He discusses the importance of separating failure from one's identity and viewing it as a learning opportunity. He draws connections between the task, condition, and standards approach used in fencing and the military, and how it can be applied to business and leadership. Alan also dives into his passion for bringing veterans and military spouses into the accounting profession. He shares the story of how he created his own online marketplace platform to train and connect tax professionals in order to address the talent gap in the industry. Join us as we learn from Alan's experiences and gain valuable insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and achieving success. Don't miss out on Alan Blakeborough's incredible journey on The Last 10%.Tax Titans - https://tax-titans.com/ Mentioned in this episode:1on1 App Informationhttps://www.thinkmovethrive.com/1on1-app/