The Tax Advisor Who Prays, Hunts, and Took a Bullet — Katie Cox’s Story

🎙️ From Accidentally Shot to Faith-Based Accounting: Katie Cox's Journey Building Dublin's Most Compassionate Tax FirmIn this deeply inspiring episode, Katie Cox, owner and enrolled agent at Katie Cox & Company, shares her remarkable journey from childhood dreams of FBI special agent inspired by Miami Vice to leaving a 25-year partnership during COVID to build a faith-based boutique tax firm in Dublin, Ohio. Through candid stories about praying for clients when she started the firm with no customers, receiving 30 corporate clients within weeks through seemingly miraculous circumstances, getting accidentally shot by her father with a Glock 45 hollow point that shattered her tibia, battling spiritual warfare in the hospital while fighting to breathe, and using vision boards with prayers of gratitude before events happen, Katie reveals how her connection to God transformed her practice from transactional tax preparation into compassionate advisory services where she holds clients' hands through six-hour business planning sessions complete with bourbon and prayer.✨ Key Insights You'll Learn:Career inspiration from Miami Vice at age 11 sparked FBI dreams leading to accounting degree pathwayPassed FBI entrance exam and prepared for Quantico but chose partnership offer over special agent career25-year tenure at same firm learning what type of leader and environment to create before leavingStarted firm during COVID in expensive Bridge Park location investing entire retirement savings without penaltyPrayer breakthrough moment: asked God for help then met clients at Pince Mechanicals receiving 30 corporate accounts within weeksSix-hour business advisory sessions: educating owners on entities, deductions, financial statements, and customized tax strategiesIncome shifting strategy that most business owners implement incorrectly costing significant money annuallyChanged C Corp client's entity status saving $22,000 first year plus $18,000 through tax planning implementationAccidental shooting by father with hollow point bullet shattered tibia requiring rod and screws in legSpiritual warfare in hospital: devil's voice saying "stop breathing" versus angel saying "take deep breath"🌟 Katie's Key Mentors:Husband During Recovery: Got in her face saying "you will not be defeated" when wheelchair-bound creating daily mantra Terry Saval-Foy (Author): Taught vision board principles and five successful morning habits rooted in scriptures FBI Civilian Academy Instructors: Provided weapons training, SWAT experience, and charity partnership opportunities connecting victims with resources Glenn Harper (Former Firm Owner): 25-year mentorship showing both what leadership to emulate and what environment to avoid God Through Prayer: Direct connection providing clients, healing, clarity, and direction for business decisions daily👉 Don't miss this powerful conversation about surviving physical trauma through faith, building businesses on prayer rather than traditional marketing, and why compassionate accounting means holding hands and praying with crying clients.🔗 Connect with Katie Cox:Website: boutique-tax.com LinkedIn: Katie Cox Company: Katie Cox & Company 📄 Transcript Available: The Tax Advisor Who Prays, Hunts, and Took a Bullet — Katie Cox’s Story📺 Watch on YouTube: Inspired Stories Podcast🌐 Our Website: The Inspired Stories Podcast📄 Special Thanks to Anthony Codispoti & AddBack Benefits Agency: AddBack Benefits Agency - Providing innovative employee benefits solutions that improve employee well-being while optimizing your bottom line Website: addbackbenefits.com