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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 40 MIN

Leaving the Ladder to Build His Own Firm | The Story of Miguel Alexander Centeno and Tax Hack

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From Big Four to founder. From burnout to building something better. In this episode, we sit down with Miguel Alexander Centeno, a Latino entrepreneur, parent, and the founder of TaxHack Accounting Group, to unpack what it really takes to build a scalable service business from scratch. We talk about:Quitting Big Four with a toddler at homeBuilding the first version of his professional services firmSaying no to the wrong clients and defining your ideal customer profile (ICP)The mindset shift from “employee” to “entrepreneur”Choosing systems and delegation over hustleRedefining work-life balance as a parent-founderHonoring the immigrant grit that made it all possibleThis is a candid look at what it really takes to walk away from stability, bet on yourself, and build a business that aligns with the life you want. Stay connected with #behindthebusiness : 📱 Instagram: https://instagram.com/behindthebiz_pod📱 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/behind-the-business-podcast/

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