Imelda Ledesma & Andy Frye, EA | Pronto Tax School
Tax Pro Nation
Tax Pro Nation is the show for independent tax professionals. Whether you're thinking about getting into the tax business to make extra money part-time or you're a seasoned tax entrepreneur dreaming of creating the next nationwide tax franchise — or like most of our listeners, you're somewhere in between — welcome home.
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Imelda Ledesma & Andy Frye, EA | Pronto Tax School
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Oct 1, 2025
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Episodes
Schedule C Tax Prep Process Part 1: Pricing Last Minute Schedule Cs 17.05.2024 21:52
Andy Frye EA and Andrea MacDonald CPA start off the first episode of Schedule C Prep Process. How to price last minute Schedule Cs when you're closer to the deadline. Should you be aggressive with your prep fees? and what is an aggressive prep fees? For more information about the episode visit us at prontotaxschool.com or email us to support@prontotaxschool.com
Step-by-Step S Corp Tax Prep Process Part 7 25.04.2024 22:53
Andy Frye EA and Daren Gress EA start off the seventh and last episode of Step-by Step S Corp Tax Prep Process with an open discussion on accountable plans and the value that clients get from the service you are provding. For more information about the episode visit us at prontotaxschool.com or email us to support@prontotaxschool.com
Step-by-Step S Corp Tax Prep Process Part 6 12.04.2024 21:15
Andy Frye EA and Andrea MacDonald CPA start off the sixth episode of Step-by Step S Corp Tax Prep Process reviewing the issues with business clients taht do not have their accounting complete. What do you do? Do you do their accounting or do you refer tehm to someon else. The harsh reality of cleaning up accounting for your clients. For more information about the episode visit us at prontotaxs...
Step-by-Step S Corp Tax Prep Process Part 5 29.03.2024 21:49
Andy Frye EA and Glen Wielandt Tax Business Coach start off the fifth episode of Step-by Step S Corp Tax Prep Process with an open discussion on balancing a Balance Sheet for S Corp returns. The difficutlies of a Sch L when all the information is not provided. For more information about the episode visit us at prontotaxschool.com or email us to support@prontotaxschool.com
Step-by-Step S Corp Tax Prep Process Part 4 14.03.2024 19:12
Andy Frye EA and Daren Gress EA start off the fourth episode of Step-by Step S Corp Tax Prep Process with an open discussion the importance of keeping a paper trail and breaking down total expenses in S Corp returns. Its a handy practice if your client ever needs to expalin where the totals originated from. For more information about the episode visit us at prontotaxschool.com or email us to su...
Step-by-Step S Corp Tax Prep Process Part 3 29.02.2024 22:09
Andy Frye EA and Glen Wielandt Tax Business Coach start off the third episode of Step-by Step S Corp Tax Prep Process with an open discussion with the members how they have helped each other. Sean will share is experience with business clients and what he has learned For more information about the episode visit us at prontotaxschool.com or email us to support@prontotaxschool.com
Step-by-Step S Corp Tax Prep Process Part 2 15.02.2024 18:26
Andy Frye EA and Daren Gress EA start off the second episode of Step-by Step S Corp Tax Prep Process reviewing BOIR, Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting. Since some of our members have reached out that one or two questions are a bit confusing and they are unsure if they should charge for it. For more information about the episode visit us at prontotaxschool.com or email us to support@pro...
Step-by-Step S Corp Tax Prep Process Part 1 01.02.2024 21:45
Andy Frye EA and Andrea MacDonald CPA start off the first episode of Step-by Step S Corp Tax Prep Process reviewing intake and what to expect from your clients to make it easier for you to complete their entity tax return. For more information about the episode visit us at prontotaxschool.com or email us to support@prontotaxschool.com
From Peru to Profitable Tax Pro with Ernesto Delacruz 07.06.2021 36:00
Our guest on this episode is Ernesto Delacruz. Join us as he shares his immigrant story of hard work, grit, and building his American Dream in the tax business after coming from Peru 27 years ago. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://taxpronation.com/30
Confessions of a Bartending Tax Pro with John Piekarski 31.05.2021 48:44
Our guest on this episode is John Piekarski. Join us as he shares his Renaissance -man story of starting as a tax professional in Huntington Beach, CA, 33 years ago. He grew his tax business along with all of his clients' businesses, all while traveling the world, doing amazing things, and enjoying his life. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://taxpronation.com/29
From Tax Franchisee Candidate to Side Hustling Independent Tax Pro with Camea Franklin, EA 24.05.2021 47:59
Our guest on this episode is Camea Franklin, EA. Join us as she shares her story from John Hewitt recruiting her to becoming an independent tax professional, all while juggling single motherhood and a full-time job. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://taxpronation.com/28
From Picnic Table to Professional Tax Preparer with Karensue Matthews 17.05.2021 37:19
Our guest on this episode is Karensue Matthews. Join us as she shares her inspiring story of starting her tax and accounting business at a camping ground picnic table in a new state after a new baby and divorce. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://taxpronation.com/27
Choosing Between Eviction or Tax Preparation with Terre Crisman 10.05.2021 37:37
Our guest on this episode is Terre Crisman. Join us as she shares her amazing story of life change and deciding to be a positive person for her clients. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://taxpronation.com/26
From Financial Services Veteran to Tax Preparer with Joel Harworth 03.05.2021 38:43
Our guest on this episode is Joel Harworth. Join us as he shares his ambitious story of adding on an acquired tax business to his financial services business of 20 years. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://taxpronation.com/25
From Animal Surgeon to Tax Professional with Cynthia Shofer, EA 26.04.2021 34:06
Our guest on this episode is Cynthia Shofer, EA. Join us as she shares her wisdom on the tax industry as a Block Advisor, among her other experiences ranging from air pilot to surgeon. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://taxpronation.com/24
From Hotel Room to Tax Practice with Misty Dragon 19.04.2021 30:03
Our guest on this episode is Misty Dragon. Join us as she shares her story of overcoming her husband's medical bills and having to move cross-country, living out of a hotel to build her tax practice. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://taxpronation.com/23
From Mother of Three to Tax Business Franchisee with Nora Garcia 12.04.2021 29:44
Our guest on this episode is Nora Garcia. Join us as she shares her heart-warming story of motherhood, divorce, and starting her Liberty Tax franchise. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://taxpronation.com/22
From Hollywood to Taxes with Beth Lynn Kelly 05.04.2021 42:32
Our guest on this episode is Beth Lynn Kelly, Tax Chick. Join us as she shares her journey from lawyer to actress to tax professional. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://taxpronation.com/21
Starting Over Again with William Marcus Lopez 29.03.2021 44:55
Our guest on this episode is William Marcus Lopez. Join us as he shares his heart-wrenching story of going from entrepreneur to employee to starting over again in the tax business after his spouse passed away. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://taxpronation.com/20
From Poverty to Professional Tax Preparer with Kevin Huston, EA, USTCP 22.03.2021 26:38
Our guest on this episode is Kevin C. Huston, EA, USTCP. Join us as he shares his moving story of growing up in poverty with his grandmother to finding success as an entrepreneur. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://taxpronation.com/19
From Tax Evader to Tax Problem Solver with Carlos Samaniego, EA 15.03.2021 42:37
Our guest on this episode is Carlos Samaniego, EA, winner of the 2020 My Tax Career Story Contest. Join us as he shares his amazing story of redemption going from a tax evader to self-taught tax pro. He was inspired by a mentor to get into the tax business, and he now acts as a mentor to others as an Enrolled Agent, author, and speaker. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http:/...
StorySelling with Nick Nanton 15.10.2018 44:40
Nick Nanton joins the show to talk about the importance of surrounding yourself with high performers to become one, the traits required to reach the success you want in your career and life, and how your story can be your biggest asset as a tax professional. To learn more, and for the complete show notes, visit: http://taxpronation.com/ 17 In This Conversation We Cover: [01:40] Who is Nick Nan...
Strong Marriage, Strong Tax Career with Kathleen Freiburghouse 20.08.2018 58:26
How do you build a strong marriage while building a strong tax career? Kathleen Freiburghouse brings her wisdom, joy, and humor as she shares timeless lessons that professionals can take to heart in their pursuit of success and happiness. In addition to her other life accomplishments — teaching school for 38 years, obtaining a Master's Degree in Education, being a Catholic nun for 8 years — Kath...
Legitimize Your Hustle with Teowonna Clifton 13.08.2018 32:09
The Schedule C Queen, Teowonna Clifton, of Simply Taxes of South Carolina, LLC, is establishing her independent tax preparation business in the Columbia local market while focusing on helping entrepreneurs legitimize their side hustles. Join us in this episode of Tax Pro Nation as we listen to her stories and challenges as she grows her tax business through the Elevation Step and beyond. To lear...
Salesmanship with Chauncey Hutter, Jr. 06.08.2018 1:05:50
Chauncey Hutter Jr.'s salesmanship is the core skill he leveraged throughout his tax career. In this episode, he shares his insight, advice, and experience on how you can take advantage of the huge opportunity in the tax business today. He began working in the tax industry in 1990 in his father's two room $50,000 per year tax preparation office. In just a few short years, Chauncey took this smal...
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