In this episode of Finding Fearless, Madeline converses with Martin Moll, a former corporate executive who transitioned into entrepreneurship late in life. Martin shares his journey from a top-ranking position in finance to co-founding Breakaway Advisors, highlighting the importance of authenticity, mentorship, and scaling in business. They discuss the breakaway model, its focus on flexible and equitable work environments, and its impact on both clients and advisors. The conversation also touches on the evolving accounting industry and how Breakaway Advisors is positioned to become a national brand in client accounting services.

01:03 Guest Introduction: Martin Moll's Journey

01:21 The Entrepreneurial Bug: Martin's Transition

01:45 Conversation with Martin Moll Begins

02:52 Martin's Business Backstory

03:17 From Law to Accounting: Martin's Career Path

05:20 Discovering the Entrepreneurial Spirit

05:46 Challenges and Changes in Entrepreneurship

13:03 Building Breakaway Advisors

16:40 Empowering Advisors and Clients

22:53 The Importance of Branding

25:35 The Importance of Scaling in Business

26:25 Building a Brand Beyond the Founders

28:14 The Role of Mentorship in Business Growth

32:19 Challenges and Evolution in the Accounting Industry

37:17 Leveraging AI for Business Efficiency

45:54 Empowering Women in Business

47:36 What's Next for Breakaway and Final Thoughts

Connect with Martin -

https://www.linkedin.com/in/martindmoll/

https://breakawayba.com/

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