This episode launches the new Abbey Carpet Podcast Business Empowerment Series, hosted by longtime business advisor Brett Nesbit. In this first episode, guest speaker and business owner Scott Gaulden joins Brett and Sharon – CPAs with Rehmann – for a candid conversation about common business pitfalls and challenges, the steps franchisees can take to build more efficient and effective operations and more.
Meet the speakers
Brett Nesbit, CPA, MBA, MSA | Principal
Brett’s primary goal is to provide pro-active, future-focused advice to individuals and closely held businesses in a broad range of industries. By developing an in-depth knowledge of his clients’ operations and thinking strategically from their perspective, Brett delivers fresh, relevant ideas to clients that help them maintain solid business practices while enhancing their profitability. When serving clients, Brett’s approach is simple – be responsive, be available and be proactive.
Sharon Berman, CPA, CGMA | Principal
Sharon provides various levels of accounting and financial reporting services to her clients, in addition to ongoing consulting to help them manage their businesses for growth. She is a member of the firm’s Finance and Accounting Solutions Executive Committee and she leads the Farmington Hills office. In addition, she leads an accounting outsourcing team, focused on providing solutions to clients through the firm’s cloud-based suite of financial and accounting software.
Scott Gaulden, Simmons Floors
Scott Gaulden, who is passionate about seeking ways to leverage technology to improve the customer experience, has held sales management positions with Dale Carnegie Training, GTE Directories, and First Data. Nearly 20 years ago he “broke the chains” of corporate America and bought a business in an industry in which he had zero experience. That company, Simmons Floorcovering and Total Renovations, is now an award-winning home remodeling company. Scott, whose interests include Texas high school football, scuba diving, mountain biking, and attending concerts, is married and has three grown children. He’s active in his church and his community.
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