#55 | Losing Everything, Starting Over & Building America's First Bookkeeping Franchise with Max Emma

After losing his business, home, and nearly everything during the 2008 financial crisis, Max Emma was forced to start over with a growing family and no clear path forward.Instead of giving up, he rebuilt everything, eventually creating Booxkeeping, America's first bookkeeping franchise, while helping entrepreneurs across the country improve their financial management and grow stronger businesses.In this episode of The Boardroom Podcast, Max joins Jabez Roberts to discuss:• Recovering after bankruptcy• Lessons from the 2008 financial crisis• Transitioning from corporate life into entrepreneurship• Why bookkeeping is critical for every business• Growing a company from 3 employees to nearly 100• Building a national franchise• The habits of successful entrepreneurs• Leadership, systems, and work-life balance• Preparing financially before starting a businessWhether you're an entrepreneur, business owner, franchise enthusiast, or someone rebuilding after failure, this conversation offers practical advice and timeless business lessons.Support the podcast: https://patreon.com/JabezRoberts