We had such a great visit on Monday with Tim Boyce and Laura Voss from Boyce Hund & Associates — and it came at the perfect time. After our class business pitch last Thursday, Tim helped us take a deeper look at what it really takes to keep a business financially healthy.

Tim isn’t new to our class — he’s the treasurer of our CEO Board of Directors, and Boyce Hund & Associates is a proud financial investor in our program. He reminded us that while numbers might not be the flashiest part of a business, they’re what keep a business running strong. He even handed each of us an actual business audit, and he walked us through assets, liabilities, balance sheets, income statements, and why understanding cash flow after taxes is so important. For our more “numbers-minded” students, this part really hit home — and for the rest of us… the detail was eye-opening!

Tim also challenged us to think creatively about revenue sources for our class business — not just the obvious ones, but those that come from partnerships, add-on products, or spotting a need no one else is meeting. And as he shared about life as a CPA, he gave us a real look at self-employment — the freedom and flexibility it offers, balanced with the long grind and pressure of a busy season.

Above all, he reminded us that success starts with trust — offering quality service and building genuine relationships so people know and respect your work.

We’re so thankful to Tim and Laura for sharing their time, insight, and encouragement — and to Boyce Hund & Associates for continuing to invest in our program and our students.