Meet Mark Corum! The entrepreneur who became a bookkeeper then became an app developer. In this episode of Protea Conversations,

Zane Stevens interviews Mark Corum, a visionary who seamlessly blended the world of bookkeeping and technology to create solutions that transform the accounting industry. Mark shares his journey from bookkeeper to tech innovation, entrepreneurial mindset, and experience starting an outsourced accounting company.

He also discusses his transition into programming and the similarities between accounting and programming. Mark talks about collaborating with Hector Garcia and his favorite features of Right Tool.

The conversation provides insights into Mark's career and the future of accounting. In this conversation, Mark Corum discusses his ideal work environment, the challenges he faced in his career, the importance of personal connections, and his love for board games. He emphasizes the value of flexibility and an output-based work culture. Mark also shares his short-term goals and offers advice for career success.

Takeaways

- Mark's journey from bookkeeper to tech innovation

- The importance of having an entrepreneurial mindset

- The similarities between accounting and programming

- The impact of collaboration and creating user-centric software Creating an ideal work environment involves finding a balance between personal satisfaction and professional growth.

- Challenges and setbacks can lead to unexpected opportunities and career changes.

- Maintaining personal connections and scheduling time for loved ones is essential for happiness and fulfillment.

- Flexibility and output-based work cultures can lead to increased productivity and employee satisfaction.

- Short-term goals should align with personal interests and provide opportunities for growth and learning.

- Persistence and effort are key to achieving success in any career.

- Engaging in hobbies and personal interests outside of work can contribute to overall happiness and well-being.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Proteo Conversations

00:56 Mark's Journey from Bookkeeper to Tech Innovation

03:26 Mark's Entrepreneurial Mindset

06:30 The Pooper Scooper Business

18:11 Starting an Outsourced Accounting Company

19:23 Getting into Programming

34:59 Collaborating with Hector Garcia

39:09 Favorite Features of Right Tool

40:41 Day-to-Day Life as a Bookkeeping Programmer

40:50 Ideal Work Environment

43:03 Challenges and Decision to Go into Programming

46:31 Flexibility and Output-Based Work

48:30 Short-Term Goals

49:35 Advice for Career Success

52:29 Importance of Personal Connections

53:45 Board Games and Personal Life

55:15 Rapid Fire Questions

58:18 Closing Remarks

Connect with Mark:

Website - https://righttool.app/

LinkedIn personal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markcorum/

Facebook business - https://www.facebook.com/groups/righttoolpro

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zane-stevens/

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