Jun 17, 2021
Parker Stevenson is a managing partner and the Chief Business Officer at Evolved Finance, a bookkeeping firm that specializes in helping online entrepreneurs to build more profitable and financially stable online businesses.
For over 6 years, Parker has been advising some of the top coaches, course creators, influencers, and thought leaders on how to make more sound business decisions using their financial data. Before joining Evolved Finance, Parker spent five years at Adidas America where he became the US product manager for a $50-million dollar-a-year product category.
During this episode, Parker opens up about the decision to leave his well-paying corporate position to join the ranks of entrepreneurship.
Key Highlights from Our Episode
- Parker, Canadian-born, explains how he moved to San Diego as a child with his family. He recalls how from a young age he observed his dad and other relatives pursuing entrepreneurship.
- Parker tells listeners about his days of pursuing music and his aspirations of becoming a professional recording artist in LA.
- He reminisces about his time with his former band members and how hard they worked to get noticed. He tells listeners that he was simply exhausted from working full-time and pursuing the music business with equal vigor.
- He discusses the moment that he decided it was time to switch gears - leaving behind everything.
- Parker debunks the myth that successful people become successful alone. He advocates that it is in our best interest to reach out to others in times of need for support and guidance.
- He explores the complexity of running a small business, balancing the role of being a good leader for his team while simultaneously being compassionate and supportive of those who work for him.
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