People: Your Best Asset and Biggest Liability
Episode DescriptionWelcome back to Death, Piles & Taxes with Derek Everitt and Adam Beasley.This week the guys cover everything from tax planning and business growth to questionable potluck food and employees who forget they took the day off.Derek explains why the post-tax-season planning period is one of the most valuable times of the year for business owners and why making good decisions before the fact is almost always better than cleaning up mistakes afterward. The conversation dives into business growth, staffing challenges, AI, and why human intelligence still has a place in an increasingly automated world.Along the way, Adam shares stories from the workforce, including temporary employees, PTO mishaps, company Lagoon Day adventures, and the reality that your greatest business asset can sometimes become your biggest liability.The episode wraps with a discussion about workplace culture, company potlucks, finding joy in everyday life, and why some people know how to celebrate better than the rest of us.As always, there are two things in life you can count on: Death and Taxes.Show NotesIn This EpisodeWhy tax planning beats tax preparationThe value of proactive business adviceAI vs. human intelligence in accountingGrowing from a small business into a larger operationHiring challenges and employee developmentThe pros and cons of temporary workersThe employee who forgot he scheduled PTOWhy people are often your biggest asset—and biggest liabilityCompany culture and workforce managementPotluck food horror storiesWorkplace celebrations and cultural differencesLagoon Day and the hunt for extra ticketsFinding joy in everyday lifeLottery winnings, taxes, and perspectiveWhy winning is still winning, even after taxesMemorable MomentsA phone call from a dead motherThe employee who showed up on his day offPotluck dishes that may or may not have seen refrigerationThe unofficial Lagoon ticket marketplaceWhy accountants secretly love planning seasonThe dangers of workplace cynicismFinding happiness in the little thingsKey TakeawaysPlanning is almost always better than reacting.Growth creates both opportunities and challenges.Human judgment still matters.Great employees are invaluable.Perspective matters more than percentages.Find reasons to enjoy life whenever you can.🤝 Please Support Our Sponsors🌐 Extrem Motus📱 Visible Wireless Use promo code BVWVQ for $20 off your first month📊 Looking for an accountant who understands what you do?🌐 Adam Up Accounting📱 Connect With UsQuestions or comments?@droyeveritt on Instagram and XJoin the Facebook Group:Death, Piles & Taxes🎧 Show CreditsProduced & Edited by Derek Everitt
