Author: Angel Tuccy

Miami, FL — Tax strategist and bestselling author Albert Corey is marking 41 years in business as his firm, Corey & Associates Inc., expands its financial services footprint to serve entrepreneurs across all 50 states. Built on a philosophy of asking better questions to eliminate financial stress, the company has completed over 75,000 returns and built 15,000 corporations without a single client audit in its 41-year history.

Alongside its nationwide expansion, Corey is introducing the Quiet Books™ Financial Dashboard and CFO In-A-Box—an eight-week program co-developed with consultant Kathryn Dager, M.A.—designed to provide business owners with real-time cash flow management, tax readiness, and operational control.

“Small businesses have to help themselves, and most entrepreneurs are driving blind when it comes to cash flow,” says Corey. “We are relentless at helping business owners get full financial visibility so they can make confident decisions without fearing an unexpected tax bill.”

From tax preparation and IRS problem resolution to strategic business coaching, Corey & Associates delivers a full-service financial operating system for growing companies year-round. By focusing on long-term cash runway indicators rather than just historical accounting reports, the firm’s framework helps entrepreneurs identify hidden profit leaks and prevent seasonal cash pinches before they threaten payroll.

In addition to leading Corey & Associates, Corey is the author of From Zero to Millionaire and Increase Your Cash Flow While Drinking Coffee. He hosts the weekly “Ask Albert Anything Show” on Zoom, offering live financial strategies to entrepreneurs nationwide, and regularly speaks at business summits across North America.

About Albert Corey: Albert Corey has worked with small businesses all his life. Corey has owned a small business since 1985, which has helped him develop a deeper connection to and understanding of the clients he serves. Corey is the owner of Corey & Associates Inc. and says the company has prepared personal, business, and corporate returns since 1985 by asking better questions to deliver the best results in accounting and tax returns. 

To learn more about Corey & Associates Inc., visit them online at http://1040w2.com. You can reserve a free tax return consultation by calling 305-823-9228. Corey also gives away free copies of The Art of Perception when you text the word TAXMAN to 26-786.

Miami, FL — Author, investor, and social impact leader Christian D. Evans today announced the official release of his latest book, Forge for Greatness: A Man’s Path to Winning, Power & Greatness, now available nationwide in paperback. The book delivers a direct, disciplined framework designed to help men confront personal limitations, build unshakeable character, and lead with purpose in their business, family, and public lives.

Built around seven core pillars—humility, identity, trust, integrity, love, wisdom, standing, and power—Forged for Greatness challenges readers to move past passive intentions and adopt repeated choices grounded in accountability and conviction. Evans draws from his background in private capital and conservative leadership to offer a structured guide for carrying influence and power 

“You do not become a better man by accident; you become one by repeated choices, discipline, and staying in the fire long enough for it to do its work,” said Evans. “This book was written to challenge the way men think, confront the lies they tell themselves, and equip them to carry respect, trust, and power without destroying them.”

In addition to his authorial work, Evans serves as CEO of Pax Fortis Family Office, a private investment platform focused on long-term value creation, and Chairman of the Board of LFG America, a social impact organization dedicated to economic freedom, anti-human trafficking efforts, and community advocacy. Through his writing and leadership initiatives, Evans continues to advise founders, mentor leaders, and advance strategies that strengthen American enterprise and civic life.

Forge for Greatness: A Man’s Path to Winning, Power & Greatness is available in paperback and can be ordered online via Amazon and major online booksellers.

About Christian D. Evans:
Christian D. Evans is an author, investor, and social impact leader driven by conviction, discipline, and legacy-driven leadership. He serves as CEO of Pax Fortis Family Office, directing private equity deals and strategic investments, and serves as Chairman of the Board for LFG America. To learn more about his initiatives and philanthropic work, visit lfgamerica.co.

October 10 event will bring together approximately 200 youth and 50 parents for leadership, mentorship and family engagement

CHICAGO, IL — September 2026 — Life Wave Inc. has been named the Title Titanium Sponsor of the Royal Legacy Youth Summit, a community event scheduled for Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Third Baptist Church of Chicago.

The Summit expects to welcome approximately 200 Chicago-area youth, ages 7–17, and 50 parents for a day of interactive learning and connection. The program will introduce young people to leadership, personal development, health and wellness, communication, entrepreneurship, technology, teamwork and positive decision-making.

“The Royal Legacy Youth Summit is about more than creating a great day for our young people,” said H.E. Baron Dr. James Dentley III. “It is an opportunity to help them see possibilities beyond their present circumstances. We are grateful to welcome Life Wave as a sponsor in this investment in young people and their families.”

The Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen and Already, Always, Amazing, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, are among the Summit’s Platinum Sponsors. Their support will help bring youth, parents, mentors and community leaders together for an experience designed to encourage confidence and create lasting connections.

“We call it the Royal Legacy Youth Summit because legacy is what we build into the lives of others,” Dentley said. “When we invest in a child today, we have the opportunity to influence a family, strengthen a community and impact a generation.”

Event details

• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
• Location: Third Baptist Church of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
• Expected participants: Approximately 200 youth, ages 7–17, and 50 parents

About the Royal Legacy Youth Summit

The Royal Legacy Youth Summit is a community initiative dedicated to inspiring and empowering young people while strengthening families. Through education, mentorship and interactive experiences, the Summit encourages youth to discover their potential, develop practical skills and envision new possibilities for their future.

Community Partners

Life Wave — Title Sponsors

Already, Always, Amazing — 501(c)(3)

The Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen

October 10 event at Third Baptist Church of Chicago expects approximately 200 young people and 50 parents

CHICAGO, IL — September 2026 — The Royal Legacy Youth Summit will bring together approximately 200 Chicago-area youth, ages 7–17, and 50 parents for a day focused on leadership, wellness, mentorship, and family engagement. The event will take place Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Third Baptist Church of Chicago.

Through age-appropriate activities and interactive experiences, participants will explore personal development, communication, entrepreneurship, technology, teamwork, creativity, and positive decision-making. Parents will also be invited to participate, reflecting the Summit’s commitment to supporting young people and the families who encourage them.

“This is why we call it the Royal Legacy Youth Summit,” said H.E. Baron Dr. James Dentley III. “Legacy is not simply what we leave behind. Legacy is what we build into the lives of others. When we invest in a child today, we have the opportunity to influence a family, strengthen a community, and ultimately impact a generation.”

The Summit aims to connect young people with community leaders, educators, entrepreneurs, and mentors while helping them see opportunities beyond their current circumstances. Organizers hope participants leave with practical knowledge, new relationships and greater confidence in their ability to shape their futures.

Event details

• Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
• Location: Third Baptist Church of Chicago, Chicago, Illinois
• Expected participants: Approximately 200 youth, ages 7–17, and 50 parents

Sponsors and partners

• Title Titanium Sponsor: Life Wave Inc. and David Schmidt
• Platinum Sponsors: The Royal Order of Constantine the Great and Saint Helen; H.G. Duke Gerhart Walsh and H.G. Dr. Duchess Nancy Atmospera Walsh; Already, Always, Amazing, a 501(c)(3) organization associated with H.E. Baron Dr. James Dentley III
• Gold Sponsor: One Overflow (H.E. Baron Dr. John Sachtouras)
• Silver Sponsors: VIP Ignite (Sir Michael Fomkin and Deneen White); Larry Steinhouse
• Bronze Community Sponsors: Money & You (Dame Doria Cordova); Sir Tim Johnson; Insurance X Change (Thomas Crosley); Sir Craig Bruce; Praxis Inc. (Domingo Silva)
• Food and Supply Sponsor: Catering by David (David Mitchell)
• Media Sponsors: Percy Scott (360 Global); Sir Josh Beechraft (Media Entertainment)

About the Royal Legacy Youth Summit

The Royal Legacy Youth Summit is a community initiative dedicated to inspiring and empowering young people while strengthening families. Through education, mentorship, and interactive experiences, the Summit encourages youth to develop their skills, recognize their potential, and envision new possibilities for their future.

Orlando, FL — September 24, 2026 — Need A Guest, the rapidly growing community connecting podcast hosts, guests, speakers, authors, and media professionals, has surpassed 52,000 members, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the podcast and media visibility industry.

Need A Guest is part of the Media Firestorm brand, owned by entrepreneur, author, broadcaster, and visibility strategist Angel Tuccy.

The community was created to solve a simple but persistent problem in the podcasting and media world: helping hosts find great guests and helping qualified experts become great guests.

With more than 52,000 members, Need A Guest has grown into a powerful networking ecosystem where podcast hosts and industry professionals can connect with potential guests, discover opportunities, promote their shows, and build relationships.

“This milestone is about so much more than a number,” said Angel Tuccy, owner of Media Firestorm and founder of Need A Guest. “It represents 52,000 people who understand the power of relationships, conversations, and visibility. I built Need A Guest because I saw how difficult it could be for great hosts to find great guests—and for great experts to get discovered. We wanted to create a place where those connections could happen.”

From Facebook Group to Media Ecosystem

Need A Guest began as a community designed to make it easier for podcast hosts to find guests and for experts to find podcast opportunities. Its continued growth reflects the increasing demand for podcast appearances as a visibility, credibility, and relationship-building strategy.

The community is now part of the broader Media Firestorm ecosystem, which helps experts, authors, coaches, speakers, and entrepreneurs increase their visibility through podcasting and media.

Through Media Firestorm, Tuccy has developed a range of resources and programs designed to help experts move beyond simply creating content and toward strategically getting their message in front of established audiences.

“Visibility doesn’t happen by accident,” Tuccy said. “You have to put yourself in the rooms—and today, many of those rooms are podcasts.”

Building Connections Between Hosts and Experts

Need A Guest brings together two sides of the media equation:

• Podcast hosts looking for knowledgeable and engaging guests
• Experts and authors looking for podcast interview opportunities
• Speakers and entrepreneurs seeking new audiences
• Media professionals looking to expand their networks
• Creators and influencers looking for collaboration opportunities

The community’s growth also reflects the broader expansion of podcasting as a platform for thought leadership, personal branding, and business development.

For Tuccy, the 52,000-member milestone is another chapter in a career built around connecting people with opportunities to share their stories.

Tuccy has hosted more than 2,500 broadcast interviews and episodes and interviewed more than 5,000 guests throughout her broadcasting career. She has also authored 15 books and built businesses around publishing, publicity, podcasting, and visibility.

What’s Next for Need A Guest

With the community now exceeding 52,000 members, Tuccy says the next phase is focused on creating even more meaningful connections between podcast hosts and qualified guests while continuing to expand the Media Firestorm ecosystem.

“Fifty-two thousand members is a milestone, but it’s not the destination,” said Tuccy. “We’re building an ecosystem where hosts can find the people they need, experts can find the audiences they want to serve, and everyone has an opportunity to create meaningful relationships through the power of media.”

For more information about Need A Guest and the Media Firestorm ecosystem, visit NeedAGuest.com and MediaFirestormLLC.com.

About Angel Tuccy

Angel Tuccy is an entrepreneur, author, broadcaster, and visibility strategist who helps experts, authors, speakers, and entrepreneurs become more visible through publishing, podcasting, and media. She owns Media Firestorm and created Need A Guest. Throughout her broadcasting career, Tuccy has hosted more than 2,500 interviews and interviewed more than 5,000 guests. She is also the author of 15 books and is passionate about helping people use their voice, story, and expertise to build credibility and visibility. http://www.MediaFirestormLLC.com

International anthology gives 25 entrepreneurs a year-long publicity campaign to share their message, build their authority, and leave a lasting legacy.

San Francisco, CA  — Genius Unlocked has officially launched its newest collaborative anthology, bringing together 29 entrepreneurs, coaches, speakers, and business leaders from across the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Singapore to share powerful stories of transformation, resilience, and refusing to play small. The anthology was created in partnership with Jenn Noble-Beninger, founder of Genius Unlocked, who intentionally invited only members of the Genius Unlocked community to participate.

“I wanted every person in this book to already share the same values, heart, and commitment to growth,” said Noble-Beninger. “These aren’t strangers brought together for a project. They’re people who have invested in becoming the next version of themselves, and now they’re sharing those journeys to inspire others.”

The contributors sharing their stories are Jenn Noble-Beninger, Tina Weller, Sue Krenselewski, Jo Brown, Leona Douglass, Jane Cooke, Katie Else, Lynn Else, Elizabeth Edwards, Samantha Potter, Ellen Mosti, Karen Rigamonti, Sherri Combs, Jade Baranski, Catherine Hall, Rachel Becquer, Ana Valezzi, Rowena Cotin, Jen Reimund, Nika Redding, Glenda Tan, Tracy Huff, Lis Doggett, Fiona Tan, Stacia Hobson, Sean Allen, Isabella Hagan, Jessica Lehnes, Trena Abbott, and Nick Elliott.

The anthology centers on a simple yet powerful theme: stepping out of self-imposed limitations and embracing a broader vision. Each chapter shares a unique story of personal transformation while offering readers practical inspiration to pursue their own next chapter.

Led by bestselling author, publisher, and media strategist Angel Tuccy, the program guides participants through every stage of becoming visible, from developing their chapter and achieving bestseller status to media training, podcast tours, press releases, speaking opportunities, and ongoing marketing support.

“Our goal isn’t simply to publish a book,” said Angel Tuccy during the kickoff event. “By this time next year, our authors won’t just have published their stories; they’ll have built authority, expanded their visibility, and created new opportunities to grow their businesses.”

The kickoff event brought together authors from multiple countries, industries, and life experiences, united by a shared belief that stories can create meaningful change.

As the project moves toward publication over the coming months, readers can expect a collection of authentic, heartfelt stories that demonstrate what becomes possible when entrepreneurs choose courage over comfort and purpose over playing small.

The anthology is scheduled for publication later this year, followed by an international bestseller campaign, media tour, and virtual author events.

About Genius Unlocked

Genius Unlocked is a personal and professional development community founded by best-selling author Jenn Noble-Beninger, that helps entrepreneurs uncover their unique strengths, expand their influence, and create businesses aligned with their purpose. Through coaching, education, and transformational experiences, Genius Unlocked empowers individuals to step fully into their potential and make a greater impact. www.GeniusUnlocked.coach

The visibility strategist has strengthened Media Firestorm’s podcast-booking infrastructure, expanded its team and introduced new opportunities for authors, speakers and entrepreneurs to grow their authority through media.

ORLANDO, Fla. — September 15, 2026 — Angel Tuccy, an award-winning broadcaster, bestselling author and visibility strategist, is marking her first 100 days as the sole owner and CEO of Media Firestorm LLC, a podcast-booking and media-visibility company serving authors, speakers, coaches, consultants and business leaders. Tuccy became the company’s sole owner on May 15, 2026, beginning a new chapter focused on delivering a more streamlined, personalized, and results-driven client experience.

During her first 100 days, Tuccy has strengthened the company’s internal infrastructure, expanded its support team, and refined the systems used to connect clients with podcast hosts and media opportunities.

“When I stepped into full ownership of Media Firestorm, I knew this was an opportunity to look at every part of the client journey and ask how we could make it more personal, more effective and more supportive,” said Tuccy. “These first 100 days have been about building a stronger foundation—not simply for booking interviews, but for helping our clients turn those interviews into lasting visibility, credibility and business growth.”

Among the company’s developments during Tuccy’s first 100 days are:

• The addition of two dedicated podcast-booking specialists
• Expanded technology, sales and marketing support
• The introduction of a new podcast-matching system
• A comprehensive cleanup of the company’s podcast directory, including the removal of approximately 300 inactive listings
• A streamlined client classroom and reorganized training resources
• An enhanced onboarding process with greater attention to client goals, messaging, schedules, and success metrics
• Daily coaching opportunities organized around booking, visibility, lead generation and interview conversion
• Monthly metrics check-ins to help clients evaluate progress beyond the number of interviews booked
• A growing library of podcast hosts, masterclasses and media opportunities
• A developing strategic partnership intended to significantly expand Media Firestorm’s podcast network

Media Firestorm has also expanded its client education beyond securing podcast appearances. Clients receive support in preparing for interviews, refining their messaging, creating lead-generating assets and using media appearances to increase searchability, credibility and authority.

“Getting booked is only the beginning,” Tuccy said. “A successful interview should continue working long after the recording ends. It can become searchable content, social proof, a relationship with a host, a source of leads and an asset that opens the door to future opportunities.”

Under Tuccy’s leadership, Media Firestorm has continued developing its 90-Day Podcast Tour, which is designed to help clients clarify their message and pursue consistent podcast exposure over a three-month period. The company has also expanded its live and virtual coaching experiences, media training, and visibility challenges.

Tuccy brings more than a decade of broadcasting experience to her leadership of Media Firestorm. During her radio career, she completed more than 2,500 broadcasts and interviewed more than 5,000 guests. She has since become a bestselling author, publisher, and creator of visibility frameworks including the Trifecta of Visibility™ and the Micro-Famous Authority System.

She is also the founder of Author-licity™ and Pod-licity™ and hosts the Make Your Big Impact podcast.

Tuccy said the first 100 days represent only the beginning of the company’s next stage.

“Our vision is to create an ecosystem where experts are not only introduced to the right audiences but are also equipped to make every conversation count,” she said. “We are building Media Firestorm to be the place where powerful stories find the platforms and the people they are meant to reach.”

About Media Firestorm LLC

Media Firestorm LLC is a podcast-booking and media-visibility company helping authors, speakers, coaches, consultants, and business leaders increase their authority through strategic interviews and ongoing exposure. Through personalized podcast matching, dedicated booking support, visibility coaching, and lead-generation training, Media Firestorm helps clients turn meaningful conversations into greater credibility, stronger relationships, and business opportunities.

For more information about Media Firestorm, visit www.MediaFirestormLLC.com.

Author Amaijaan Ikuru uses the practices of tuna farming as a memorable framework for planning, growing, marketing, and sustaining a successful enterprise

[CITY, STATE] — September 18, 2026 — In his new book, The Flying Tuna: A Winning Formula for Entrepreneurs, author Amaijaan Ikuru presents a practical, step-by-step framework designed to help aspiring and established entrepreneurs move their ideas off the table and into the marketplace. Inspired by the tuna’s speed, agility, and resilience, Ikuru uses tuna farming as a memorable metaphor for entrepreneurship. From selecting the right opportunity and identifying the ideal customer to investing in growth, attracting buyers, and managing profitability, the book guides readers through the full lifecycle of building a business.

“Many entrepreneurs have ideas that could change their lives, but they struggle to get those ideas started,” said Ikuru. “A great idea sitting at home will not turn into money. The tuna will not simply fly into your boat. You have to plan, execute, and take action.”

Entrepreneurs rarely lack ideas. The greater challenge is turning those ideas into action, and then building businesses that generate sustainable revenue and long-term growth.

The Flying Tuna introduces readers to four essential stages of business growth:

• Plan Your Farm: Establish a strong foundation, clarify the vision and identify the resources, people and infrastructure required to succeed.
• Feed Your Tuna: Invest in the systems, innovation and customer relationships that fuel growth and help a business remain competitive.
• Sell Your Tuna: Develop offers that attract the right customers, expand into stronger markets, and convert attention into profitable sales.
• Sustain Your Farm: Manage expenses, maintain regulatory compliance, and create additional opportunities for long-term growth.

Ikuru also challenges entrepreneurs to continually evaluate the “bait” they are using to attract customers. When an offer no longer produces the desired results, business owners may need to change their message, strengthen their value proposition, or venture into new markets.

“If you continue using the same bait in the same location, you may never catch the larger tuna you are looking for,” Ikuru explained. “Entrepreneurs must be willing to review what they are offering, understand what their customers truly value, and adjust when necessary.”

The book emphasizes that generating revenue is not the same as creating profit. Entrepreneurs must understand the true cost of operating their businesses, remove unnecessary expenses, and set aside sufficient resources to support future growth.

Ikuru also explores the role of media in modern business development, showing entrepreneurs how greater visibility can help them position their expertise, reach new audiences, and connect with customers beyond their immediate location.

“A tuna that only one person knows about will probably never create a significant sale,” said Ikuru. “In the same way, even an excellent business must be positioned and promoted so the right customers can discover it.”

Written for first-time founders and experienced entrepreneurs preparing to launch or scale their next venture, The Flying Tuna combines practical business principles with a creative framework that makes those principles easier to understand and apply.

The Flying Tuna: A Winning Formula for Entrepreneurs is now available in paperback through Amazon.

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About Amaijaan Ikuru

Amaijaan Ikuru is a bestselling author and business strategist committed to helping entrepreneurs transform promising ideas into profitable, sustainable enterprises. Through practical frameworks and memorable business metaphors, he teaches entrepreneurs how to plan strategically, understand their customers, compete effectively, and build organizations prepared for long-term success.

Empowering Wellness founder and holistic practitioner shares her transformational journey of learning to receive love, support, healing, and abundance without having to earn it.

Jacksonville, FL — Leona Douglass, founder of Empowering Wellness, is stepping onto a larger platform as a contributing author in the upcoming anthology Who the F Told You to Shrink?, created through Genius Unlocked. The anthology brings together powerful voices who are challenging the beliefs, conditioning, and limitations that have kept them—and others—from fully stepping into who they are meant to be. Douglass’s chapter, “Receiving Is Your Birthright,” explores one of the most transformative lessons of her own journey: learning that receiving is not something that must be earned.

A longtime wellness professional and transformational practitioner, Douglass has spent more than two decades helping others reconnect with their bodies, release limiting patterns, and create greater ease, vitality, and alignment in their lives. Her work brings together a unique blend of bodywork, energy healing, coaching, movement, and holistic wellness practices.

Through her chapter, Douglass opens the door to a deeply personal realization—that many of us are taught early in life that love, support, success, or recognition must be earned through what we do, how much we give, or how much we accomplish.

Her own journey challenged that belief in ways she never expected.

Through seasons of physical healing, vulnerability, and learning to allow others to support her, Douglass discovered that receiving can be just as powerful—and transformative—as giving.

“Receiving Is Your Birthright” is an invitation to question the beliefs that tell us we have to do more, prove more, give more, or become more before we are worthy of receiving.

Douglass’s message is simple yet profound:

You don’t have to earn what was always meant to be yours.

As the founder of Empowering Wellness, Douglass is passionate about empowering people to move beyond simply managing pain or surviving life and instead reconnect with their bodies, their energy, their desires, and their innate capacity for healing and expansion.

Her professional background includes being a Licensed Massage Therapist, Reiki Master, Fascial Stretch Practitioner, Certified Personal Trainer, and transformational wellness practitioner, with a degree in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training. Her work integrates numerous holistic modalities to support the whole person—body, mind, energy, and spirit.

Her participation in Who the F Told You to Shrink? represents another step in Douglass’s mission to remind people that they are allowed to take up space, receive support, embrace their desires, and become fully expressed versions of themselves.

“Receiving Is Your Birthright” is more than the title of a chapter. It is a message Douglass hopes readers will carry with them long after they close the book.

About Leona Douglass

Leona Douglass is the founder of Empowering Wellness, a holistic wellness brand dedicated to helping people reconnect with their bodies, release limiting patterns, and create greater ease, vitality, and alignment. With more than 20 years of experience in wellness, movement, bodywork, and transformational practices, Leona combines her background in Sports Medicine and Athletic Training with holistic modalities including massage therapy, fascial stretch, Reiki, energy work, coaching, and other integrative wellness practices.

She is passionate about helping people recognize that healing is not simply about fixing what is wrong—it is about remembering what is already possible.

Through her work, speaking, writing, and community, Leona encourages others to heal, transmute, expand, and rise into a life with more ease, grace, love, and possibility.

About Who the F Told You to Shrink?

Who the F Told You to Shrink? is a collaborative anthology featuring voices who are choosing to challenge the expectations, limitations, and beliefs that have encouraged them to play small. Through personal stories and powerful insights, the book invites readers to stop shrinking and start fully owning who they are, what they desire, and what they are capable of creating.

Founder of OTB Tax turns personal adversity into a multimillion-dollar mission, helping entrepreneurs retain more than $25 million through strategic tax planning.

GREER, S.C. — Entrepreneur, bestselling author, and tax strategist Courtney Epps is sharing her business journey and approach to proactive tax planning in a nationally published Inc. Magazine Custom Studio article. The article traces Epps’ path from significant professional and financial setbacks to the founding of a multimillion-dollar accounting and tax strategy firm serving entrepreneurs across the United States.

The article, titled “This Founder Lost Everything—Then She Freed Up $25 Million for Business Owners,” details a pivotal period in Epps’ career following the loss of a 3,500-client accounting practice, approximately $250,000 in debt, and a five-year noncompete agreement that prevented her from practicing accounting in her home state. (Inc.com)

Epps subsequently rebuilt her business, eventually founding OTB Tax (Outside the Box Business Solutions) and developing the Tax Rebels education platform.

Today, OTB Tax serves more than 3,000 clients annually and focuses on proactive tax planning for entrepreneurs and business owners. According to the company, its tax strategies have helped clients retain more than $25 million through identifying legal opportunities to reduce tax liabilities and better plan for their financial obligations.

“Many entrepreneurs are focused on generating revenue, growing their teams, and serving their customers, but tax planning can easily become something they address only at the end of the year,” said Epps. “My experience taught me the importance of understanding the financial side of a business throughout the year and making informed decisions well before tax deadlines arrive.”

Epps’ approach emphasizes year-round planning rather than limiting the accounting relationship to tax preparation and filing. Through OTB Tax, she works with business owners to evaluate their financial structures, tax obligations, and available planning opportunities as their companies grow.

The Inc. Magazine Custom Studio article also explores the personal side of Epps’ entrepreneurial journey, including the role her family now plays in the company. Several of her children work alongside her, making the business part of a broader family legacy built around entrepreneurship, financial education, and long-term stewardship.

In addition to leading OTB Tax and Tax Rebels, Epps is a keynote speaker and bestselling author who regularly addresses entrepreneurship, tax strategy, financial education, and the lessons she learned while rebuilding her company.

Her experience has also shaped the way she speaks about business setbacks.

“Losing what I had built forced me to rethink how I approached business, money, and opportunity,” Epps said. “Rebuilding gave me a very different perspective on what business owners need to understand in order to make informed financial decisions and create something that lasts.”

The Inc. Magazine Custom Studio article expands the national reach of Epps’ message around entrepreneurship, financial education, and strategic business growth while highlighting the evolution of OTB Tax and the experiences that have shaped her approach to working with business owners.

About Courtney Epps

Courtney Epps is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and tax strategist based in Greer, South Carolina. She is the founder of OTB Tax (Outside the Box Business Solutions), an accounting and tax strategy firm serving more than 3,000 clients annually, and Tax Rebels, an educational platform focused on helping entrepreneurs better understand tax planning and business finances. According to OTB Tax, the company’s strategies have helped clients retain more than $25 million through proactive tax planning.  https://otbtax.com/