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A P R I L / M AY 2 0 1 9 M A C O N M A G A Z I N E . C O M 4 3 THE BEST BUSINESS ADVICE I'VE RECEIVED: "Dress for the job you want, not the job you have." I have interpreted this to include not only your attire, but also your confidence, attitude, professionalism and execution of work product. – Daisha Hayes, CPA WHAT IS UNIQUE ABOUT JBBG? In addition to attorneys with advanced degrees in taxation, our estate and tax group includes planning analysts, who are CPAs with experience in a variety of industries. – Pam Flanders, CPA, CFP® ADVICE FOR FUTURE CPAS: CPAs are needed in all industries. I would advise going on several informational interviews to truly discover an area that peaks your interest and involves daily activity that keeps you fulfilled. – Daisha Hayes, CPA THE MOST GRATIFYING PART OF MY JOB: Many of our clients ask us to help them pass their family-owned businesses to the next generation. It is a privilege when a family trusts us to create a succession plan to keep their business running smoothly for years to come. – Pam Flanders, CPA, CFP® THE MISSION OF JBBG: To be recognized by our employees as the best place to work and by our clients as their essential trusted counselors and advocates. Further, to pursue uncompromising quality and prosperity for those we serve: our clients and each other. – Julie Wiley, CPA HOW DO YOU DEFINE SUCCESS? Success is that moment when a win-win opportunity prevails and you know within that you have done your best. Trust me, over the years I have had many successful failures – all of which have taught me to continue to strive for more. – Lisa Lane ADVICE FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS: Never stop reaching beyond your comfort zone and raising your personal bar. Show up, do the work and push forward with everything you are willing to give. – Julie Wiley, CPA THE MOST CHALLENGING PART OF BEING A WOMAN IN BUSINESS: Balance and approach: We constantly work to balance our family life along with our careers, while striving to approach each opportunity with confidence and grace. – Lisa Lane James-Bates- Brannan- Groover-LLP James-Bates- Brannan- Groover-LLP CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS EXECUTIVES PAM FLANDERS AND DAISHA HAYES. PHOTO BY JAVE BJORKMAN. JULIE WILEY AND LISA LANE. PHOTO BY JAVE BJORKMAN.