In this episode, Stefanie discusses the key players you need to have on your advising team to set you up for business success, the difference between an enrolled agent versus an actual CPA, how God truly turns all the hardships and challenges you face in life for good, finding balance between being a wife and an entrepreneur, aligning your business decisions and priorities with your life and family goals, building your husband up to how God intended him to be, why she doesn't strive for perfection, and stepping forward by faith.
Stefanie Martinez is the founder and director of this HTX CPA in the Clear Lake Area. She began her career as a financial auditor for a larger CPA firm in Houston, where she held subsequent positions in corporate accounting and tax. Prior to this, she worked for a small tax firm in Clear Lake while she earned her Bachelors of Accounting and Finance, and Masters of Accounting from University of Houston-Clear Lake. As a business owner, Stefanie has a passion for encouraging other business owners and sharing lessons learned to help achieve their goals and grow their business. She loves a challenge, problem solving, and listening to her clients needs. Her dedication to her clients creates lasting professional relationships based on trust, communication, and ethical values.
In addition to being a CPA, Stefanie volunteers as the treasurer for Impact Resource Group, a non-profit organization for helping children find their strengths and passions. She also volunteers for the Houston Zoo to support animal care, education and wildlife conservation. Her passion for life gives her strength and keeps her driven to help others.
You may contact Stefanie at smartinez@htxcpa.com.
