Ep. 30 - Pray for the Best, but Prepare for the Worst
When you’re in the Pentagon on 9/11 and you get disconnected on the phone from your wife as a plane hits the building, are you ever fully prepared? Meet decorated, retired Air Force Non-Commissioned Officer Darryck Farmer and his wife/business partner Juanita as they tell us this plus many more stories that will help you and your business be as prepared as possible for future crises. Juanita has over 30 years of accounting and tax experience. Darryck spent 24 illustrious years in the Air Force with top positions in the Pentagon and worked directly with the likes of President Ronald Reagan, Secretary of Defense, William J. Perry and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Colin Powell. After retiring from the Air Force, Darryck joined his wife in her accounting practice to build a full service accounting, tax and financial services company. They help their clients build successful businesses and prepare the owners for any financial crisis. You won’t want to miss this one. Click to listen.
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Key Takeaways:
Darryck’s persistent in pursuit of his wfie
When the plane crashed into the Pentagon on 9/11
Communicating to the children during the crisis moments
Supporting each other during crisis moments
Teaching financial stewardship to build a stronger company and retain employees
Common issues most entrepreneurs are not prepared for
Being proactive is the best way to prepare for future crisis