Ep #194: Business Blind Spots and How to Handle Them with Charles Read

Charles J Read, CPA, U.S Tax Court Practitioner (USTCP), member of the IRS Advisory Council (IRSAC), decorated US Marine Corps sergeant, founder, and president of three financial service companies: GetPayroll, Custom Payroll Associates Inc, and Payroll On a Budget, providing full-service payroll services, payroll tax services, and other payroll-related services since 1991.Charles is an accomplished senior executive and entrepreneur with more than fifty years of financial leadership experience in a broad range of industries and the author of four books with the most recent one being, “The Payroll Book: A Guide for Small Businesses and Startups.” Listeners can get a free (including shipping) copy with the code Charles shares in the episode! On Story Tuesday, Charles shares lessons he learned about blind spots. He talks about how his customers accidentally cost themselves thousands of dollars due to payroll and tax blind spots and how he helps ensure they are not risking their business while mitigating the consequences of getting hit by a penalty notice from the IRS. Charles also shares hard lessons he learned about his own blind spots as an entrepreneur, how he corrected a big blind spot after 22 years, learning what not to do from a previous corporate job, and shares strengths and challenge-areas as an entrepreneur at this stage in his long, successful tenure at the helm of multiple successful companies.  This episode is brought to you by Adaptability Coaching. Want to learn how to make adaptability your superpower to thrive in business and beyond? Learn psychology and neuroscience-backed frameworks and tools to harness the adaptability of the human brain. Learn to become fast, flexible, and formidable. Learn more at www.DrYishai.com/Coaching Guest Links:Website: https://getpayroll.com/Email: [email protected]: https://www.ThePayrollBook.com  Host Links:Podcast Website:https://thebusinesscouchwithdryishai.buzzsprout.com/Dr. Yishai’s email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dryishaiInstagram: @DrYishai or https://www.instagram.com/dryishai/Disclaimer: The information contained in this publication is for general informational purposes only and shall not be relied on or construed as coaching advice. © 2020 Yishai B LLC. All rights reserved.   ABOUT THE PODCASTYou were built for speed.But right now you feel slower than you look on paper.Most founders try to outwork that slow-down.It only burns them out.Your mind is the only machine your company doesn’t upgrade.So leaders keep pushing against the wrong thing.Hosted by doctor of psychology and executive coach Dr Yishai Barkhordari.DISCLAIMERThis content is for informational purposes only and does not replace medical, psychological, legal, or financial advice. It is not therapy, clinical advice, or coaching guidance. All examples and stories are illustrative. Some examples or stories are composites. Results vary based on personal effort, context, and market conditions.Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions that impact your business, health, or well-being. © 2026 Yishai Barkhordari. All rights reserved.