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Becomingasuccessfulbusinessleaderisacomplexandmultifacetedprocessthatrequiresacombination ofpersonaltraits,skills,knowledge,andexperience.Atitscore,leadershipisaboutinfluencingpeopleand organizationstowardsacommongoalorvision,anditrequirestheabilitytomaketoughdecisions,inspire andmotivateothers,andadapttochangingcircumstances.
Oneofthekeytraitsofsuccessfulbusinessleadersisaclearandcompellingvisionofwheretheywant theirorganizationtogoandhowtheyplantogetthere.Thisrequiresnotonlyadeepunderstandingofthe industryandmarkettrendsbutalsotheabilitytothinkcreativelyandtakecalculatedrisks.
FeaturingforTheEnterpriseWorld’sthisissueofTheMostInspiringBusinessLeadersin2023arethe storiesofsuchleaderswhoareinspiringothers.
Forthecoverstoryreadabout-
“As the founder of Susan Semmelmann Interiors, I wear many hats.”
Apartfromlookingovertheday-to-dayoperationsandmakingsuretheshipissailingstraight,Susan Semmelmannalsooverseestheclientdeliveryandsatisfaction,manageslogisticsoftheteam,andsets goalsandvisionsforthecompany’scontinuedgrowthanddevelopment.
Beinganentrepreneur,itisimportanttohaveabird’seyeviewofthecompanylogistics,butforSusanlike tomixitup.BeingatthegroundlevelwiththeclientsandtheteamissomethingthatgivesSusan Semmelmanntheinspirationandthemotivationtokeepmovingforward.
“IfI’matwork,thatmeansIamonthemovefromprojecttoproject,makingsuremyclientsarehappy andjobsarerunningsmoothly–theonlywaytodothatiseye-to-eyeandshoulder-to-shoulder.Ilovewhat Ido,anditbringsmegreatjoytoknowthatwhilewemakeourclients’homedreamscometrue,weare alsomakingawaytosupportorganizationsinourcommunitythatmakedreamscometrueforothers.” saysSusanSemmelmann.
Oneofthestandoutleadersintheaccountingandaccountingservicesindustryis founder JulioGonzalez, andCEOofEngineeredTaxServices,aprofessionallylicensedengineeringfirmthatprovidesbest-in-class specialtytaxservices.Withseveraldecadesofexperienceinthefield,Juliohasestablishedhimselfasa leadingexpertintaxcredits,incentives,andgrantsservicesandisoftencalled,“TheMostInterestingMan inTax.”Histeamofseasonedprofessionals,includingtaxattorneys,engineers,scientists,andCPAshas helpedcountlessaccountingfirmsacrossthecountryprovidetheirclientswithvaluableresourcesand expertise.
KarenSimonisadecoratedwomanleaderintherealestateindustrywhothinksoffeminismfromabroad perspectiveandhasadynamiceducationalbackground,whichwasquiterareinhertime.Shecompleted hercollegegraduationattheageof20andstartedteachingatahigh schoolinFortWorth,Texas.Shesoonfinishedhermaster’sdegreeandstartedteachingatTarrantCounty CommunityCollegeontheNortheastcampus. Shalmali
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Forthecoverstoryreadabout-
“As the founder of Susan Semmelmann Interiors, I wear many hats.”
Apartfromlookingovertheday-to-dayoperationsandmakingsuretheship issailingstraight, alsooverseestheclientdeliveryand SusanSemmelmann satisfaction,manageslogisticsoftheteam,andsetsgoalsandvisionsforthe company’scontinuedgrowthanddevelopment.
Beinganentrepreneur,itisimportanttohaveabird’seyeviewofthe companylogistics,butforSusanliketomixitup.Beingatthegroundlevel withtheclientsandtheteamissomethingthatgivesSusanSemmelmannthe inspirationandthemotivationtokeepmovingforward.
“IfI’matwork,thatmeansIamonthemovefromprojecttoproject,making suremyclientsarehappyandjobsarerunningsmoothly–theonlywaytodo thatiseye-to-eyeandshoulder-to-shoulder.IlovewhatIdo,anditbringsme greatjoytoknowthatwhilewemakeourclients’homedreamscometrue, wearealsomakingawaytosupportorganizationsinourcommunitythat makedreamscometrueforothers.”saysSusanSemmelmann.
Oneofthestandoutleadersintheaccountingandaccountingservices industryis ,founderandCEOofEngineeredTaxServices,a JulioGonzalez professionallylicensedengineeringfirmthatprovidesbest-in-classspecialty taxservices.Withseveraldecadesofexperienceinthefield,Juliohas establishedhimselfasaleadingexpertintaxcredits,incentives,andgrants servicesandisoftencalled,“TheMostInterestingManinTax.”Histeamof seasonedprofessionals,includingtaxattorneys,engineers,scientists,and CPAshashelpedcountlessaccountingfirmsacrossthecountryprovidetheir clientswithvaluableresourcesandexpertise.
KarenSimonisadecoratedwomanleaderintherealestateindustrywho thinksoffeminismfromabroadperspectiveandhasadynamiceducational background,whichwasquiterareinhertime.Shecompletedhercollege graduationattheageof20andstartedteachingatahighschoolinFort Worth,Texas.Shesoonfinishedhermaster’sdegreeandstartedteachingat TarrantCountyCommunityCollegeontheNortheastcampus.
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Theinteriordesignindustryis ontherise,withmoreand morepeopleturningto professionaldesignerstocreate beautifulhomesandoffices.Interior designistheartandscienceofcreating functionalandaestheticallypleasing environments.Visionarieswithadeep understandingofbothstyleand functionarerare,andaretheones wantedthemost.
FeaturingforTheEnterpriseWorld’s thisspecialeditionofTheMost SuccessfulBusinessLeadertoWatch Outisonesuchcreativevisionary, SusanSemmelmann,whoishelping bringdreamstorealitywithher exceptionaldesigns.
TheJourneyofanEntrepreneur“As the founder of Susan Semmelmann Interiors, I wear many hats.”
Apartfromlookingovertheday-todayoperationsandmakingsurethe shipissailingstraight,Susanalso overseestheclientdeliveryand satisfaction,manageslogisticsofthe team,andsetsgoalsandvisionsforthe company’scontinuedgrowthand development.
Beinganentrepreneur,itisimportant tohaveabird’seyeviewofthe companylogistics,butforSusanlike tomixitup.Beingatthegroundlevel withtheclientsandtheteamis somethingthatgivesSusanthe inspirationandthemotivationtokeep movingforward.
“IfI'matwork,thatmeansIamonthe movefromprojecttoproject,making suremyclientsarehappyandjobsare runningsmoothly–theonlywaytodo thatiseye-to-eyeandshoulder-toshoulder.IlovewhatIdo,anditbrings megreatjoytoknowthatwhilewe makeourclients'homedreamscome true,wearealsomakingawayto supportorganizationsinour
communitythatmakedreamscome trueforothers.”saysSusan.
SusanSemmelmann-Leadingthe Way-
Susanhasbeenintheconstructionand designindustriesforover25years. Susanownedaconstructioncompany withherhusband,whichhelpedshape herwaytoseeallaspectsofdesign.
“This line of work has always been a natural fit for me.”
Susangainedyearsofexperience integratingdesignelementsintothe foundationstagesofahomeduringthe constructiondetailingprocess. Creatingsomethingbeautifulfromthe
groundup,fromtheframeworktothe finishingtouches,ispuremagic.
“It'stherealizationofadreamformy clientsandIamgratefultobepartof thatprocess.Givingbacktothose aroundmeisthecommonthreadthat flowsthrougheverythingIdoand everythingmycompanystandsfor–it’sourcornerstone.”,addsSusan.
“My work, and the work of my team, speaks for itself through awards acknowledging our professional and philanthropic pursuits.”
Susanhasbeenarecipientofseveral awardsincluding-
Ÿ PhilanthropistoftheYear
Ÿ BestofDesign
Ÿ BestofHouzz
Ÿ BestLuxuryInteriorDesignFirm inTexas
Ÿ MostInfluentialPeopleinFort Worth
Ÿ EntrepreneurofExcellenceAward
Ÿ MostInnovativeInteriorDesign Firm
Ÿ 10MostPowerfulLeaders RevampingtheFuture
SusanSemmelmannInteriorshas recentlywon7awardsattheFort
WorthMagazineASIDsAwards, andalsohavethehonorofbeinga five-timeFortWorthDream Homedesigner
SusanSemmelmannInteriorsisa full-servicedesignfirm–startto finish.Thefirmhaseveryaspect ofconstructionanddesign covered,fromrenovatingan existinghometowalkingclients throughanewbuildfromthe groundupwiththeconstruction detailingservices.
Thecompanyalsohasitsown manufacturingfacilityforthe SusanSemmelmannInteriors Collectionoffurnishings, bedding,anddraperysothe clientscanhaveafullycustom designexperienceiftheyprefer. Theexpertsatthecompanycan takeadesignvisionfromCADto realityinnotimeatall!
Theteamgoesdirectlytothe millstosourcetheirluxury fabrics;theoptionsfor customizationareendless.They alsocarryhundredsoffabulous vendorlinestofilltheneedfor anytasteorstyle.
“Our Fort Worth Design Studio and online store will open to the public so we can share our resources and expertise with the public and other designers as well!”
“OnethingIknowabout challengesistoalwaysexpect them;theyareapartoflife,and theresponsewechoose determinesourtrajectorymoving forward.”
Thelearningcurveissteepwhen startingsomethingnewandexciting, andtoseeeverycurveballasan opportunitytolearn,growanddevelop expertiseasonegoesalongisthetrue callingofanentrepreneur.
“Onemajorlifeexperiencesetthetone forhowIdealwithadversity–just overtenyearsago,myhusband developedaveryrare,life-threatening formofbonecancer.Duringthattime, everydaythatIwokeupandhewas stillherewasagift.Thankfully,hebeat alloddsandisstillbymysidetoday
Thisseasondevelopedmygritand determination,myheartofpure
gratitudeforthesupportive communitythatralliedaroundus, andmymissiontogiveback.It plantedtheseedsandlaidthe foundationforeverythingmy businessstandsfortoday.”,says Susan.
SusanSemmelmannInteriors’ SuiteofProductsandServices-
“I think our edge is more about a mindset than anything else.”
SusanSemmelmannInteriorsexists asadesignfirmtobeablessing,to haveapositiveimpact,tobe intentionalwithitsclientstodeliver topnotchserviceandresults,andto
payforwarditssuccessestohelp others.Theheartofgivingisthe backboneofwhattheteamdoes.
Professionallyandpractically speaking,SusanSemmelmann Interiorsisaturn-keydesignfirmthat focusesondeliveringexcellence.The teamhastheabilitytowalktheir clientsfromconstructionthrough completion—starttofinish.
“We provide many levels of custom consultation and design options, as well as hundreds of top-quality vendor lines offering art, décor, and furnishings.”
Withaneyeonsupply-chainissues, thefirmisfocusedondiversifying productaccessandavailabilityto covertheclients'needs,including openingtheirownfurniture manufacturingfacility!Thefirmalso customdesignsandmanufacturesits ownlinesofbeddinganddrapery.
InnovatingtoStayAhead-
“Innovationisthecornerstoneof cutting-edgedesign!Wearealways thinkingforwardwhilewestay rootedinwhatweknowtobetrue aboutthefoundationsandstructures ofqualitydesign.Weopenedour manufacturingfacilitywith innovationinmind.Onapractical note,withaneyeonsupplychain issues,weknewthatopeningthe facilitywouldprovideabetter guaranteethatourclientswouldhave accesstopiecestheywantinatimely manner
Onamuchmoreartisticandcreative note,bringingourclients'dreamsand visionstolifefromCADtorealityis somuchfun!Westoodinaclient's kitchenandsketchedagorgeous copperrangehoodonanapkin.It wentfromnapkinsketchtoCAD systemtomanufacturing,andvoila!A stunning,one-of-a-kindrangehood
“Our firm carries hundreds of luxury vendor lines to suit any taste or style. In addition, we offer an in-house line of fully customizable furnishings, bedding, and drapery. If our clients can dream it, we can do it!”
wasborn!Howfunisthat?Ifour clientscandreamit,wecandoit.”, saysSusan.
AtSusanSemmelmannInteriors,the clientisalwaysinvolvedinthedesign processunlesstheyprefertobehandsoff.Theteambeginsbycastingthebig picture,theoveralllookandfeelofthe home.
Oncethatfoundationisestablished, theystartfillinginthedetailsand narrowingthechoicesofmaterials, furnishings,décor,artworktobestfit thedesiredoutcome.
“Our firm carries hundreds of luxury vendor lines to suit any taste or style. In addition, we offer an in-house line of fully customizable furnishings, bedding, and drapery. If our clients can dream it, we can do it!”
“Whilewebuilddreamsforour clients,wehavealsobuiltsomething excitinginFortWorth!Our10,000 squarefootbuildinghousesourfirm officesaswellasourFortWorth DesignStudio.Thestudiowillsoonto beopentothepublic,alongwithour onlinestoreandcustomin-house manufacturingoptions.Theconceptis toopentheseresourcestothepublic andgiveotherdesignersmoreoptions tooffertheirclients.
I'mpassionateaboutsharingwhatI havetohelpothers…helpothers!By providingtheseoptions,wecanreach beyondourphysicallocationthrough onlineorderingandvirtualdesign consultation–thereisnolimittoour availabilityacrosstheglobe!”,says Susan.
Beantown,aslocalslovinglycall Boston,isacitywithabundanthistory anddiverseculture.Evenifyouarea non-historybuff,aBostontouroffersa varietyofthingsthatwillcatertoyour tasteforafunvisit.
AsoneoftheoldestcitiesintheUSA, Boston'shistorydatesbacktothe17th century,withthecityplayingapivotal roleintheAmericanRevolution. Today,itisahubofintellectualand culturalactivity,withinstitutionslike HarvardUniversityandMassachusetts InstituteofTechnology(MIT)located withinitsborders.
Bostonisalsoknownforitsnumerous museums,galleries,andcultural institutions,aswellasitsthriving sportsculture,withfanspassionately supportingtheirfavoriteteams.The cityishometothefamousBoston Marathon,oneoftheoldestandmost prestigiouslong-distancerunning eventsintheworld.
Finally,withthediverseandvibrant culinaryscene,Bostonisconsidereda foodlover'sparadisebymany,offering everythingfromtraditionalNew Englandseafoodtointernational cuisine.Additionally,youaresureto meetsomewarm,welcomingpeople whowillmakeyougrinwiththeir hospitality
PlanningaBostontour?Inthisblog, we'lldigdeeperintowhatthecityof Bostonhastooffertomakeyour Bostontouraonetoremember
Boston,acityrichinhistory,also providedasignificantculturalvalue.In 1630,PuritanstravelingfromEngland foundedBostonwhiletheywereseeking religiousfreedom.Innotime,thecity becameahubforNewEngland's economic,political,academic, commercial,andfinancialactivity
DuringtheAmericanRevolution,oneof themajorhistoricaleventsoftheUSA, Bostonplayedacentralrole.Thecity witnessedmanyeventsthatultimately ledtothewar Asaresult,considered theBirthplaceoftheAmerican Revolutionbymany
Top5HistoricLandmarksyoucan't missonBostonTour
1.BostonTeaPartyMuseum
ThisfloatingBostonTeaPartymuseum givesyouapeekintoBoston'shistory Youwillgettolivethroughamultifacetedexperienceofliveactors,teathrowingre-enactments,technologically advancedinteractiveexhibits, authenticallyrestoredteaships,andan award-winningfilm.
2.SymphonyHall
Sinceitsfirstconcertin1881,this SymphonyHallcontinuestotreat peoplewithitsconcertperformances eventoday.Inaddition,thehallalso reachesmillionsofpeoplethroughthe Internet,radio,television,educational programs,recordings,andtours.
3.MuseumofAfricanAmerican History
AsthebiggestmuseuminNew England,TheMuseumofAfrican AmericanHistorydoesatremendous joblettingyouinonauthentic representationsofthe18thand19th centuries.Itisatreatforhistorybuffs, asyoulearnaboutAfricanAmericans' contributions.
4.USSConstitutionMuseum
LocatedontheCharlestownNavyYard ofNationalHistoricalPark,the Museumshowcasesinteresting informationabouttheConstitution. Includingitsdesigners,andpeoplewho builtandsailedit.Avisitwillletyou engagewiththehistoryofthe Constitutionthroughcaptivating stories.
5.ThePaulRevereHouse
Originallybuiltin1680,PaulRevere, anAmericansilversmith,boughtthis housein1770.Today,itisoneofthe mostsignificantpiecesoftheAmerican Revolutionandhistoryandamajor touristattractionthatwillmakeyour Bostontourmemorable.
Personalitiesyoudidn'tknowwere Bostonians
ApivotalpersonalityofAmerica, BenjaminFranklinwasoneofthe foundingfathersoftheUnitedStates. Hisvalueswerealwaysaimedtoward makingsocietyabetterplacetolive. Oneofthebestexamplesofhisvalues ishisinventions.Despiteinventing manythings,heneverpatentedthem justformoney,withthebeliefthatthey aretoolstoupliftpeople'sstandardof living.
Ifyou'refamiliarwiththepopular sitcom“TheOffice”(youprobablyare), thenwedon'tneedtotellyouabout Jim,andhispranksonDwight-a popularcharacterfromthesitcom.John Krasinskiwasrecentlynamed“the100 mostinfluentialpeopleintheworld”in 2018,byTimesMagazine.Amanof manytalents,Johnismostlyrecognized forhisactingwork.Althoughhehas alsoworkedasaproducer,and sometimes,directoraswell.
1.BenjaminFranklin 2.JohnKrasinski
3.UmaThurman
Afterheramazingactingperformancein“PulpFiction”,apopulardarkcomedy, UmaThurmanrosetofameforhercharacterportrayalofMiaWallace.In additiontothat,herroleinKillBillhasalsowonnumerousawardsandreceived apositiveresponsefromaroundtheglobe.
4.ChrisEvans
Yes,youhearditright.Ourveryown“CaptainAmerica”isaBostonian.This rolefromtheMarvelCinematicUniverse(MCU)iswhatgainedhimimmense popularityandfansaroundtheworld,helpinghimreachhiscareer'smountaintop. Beforethisrole,heplayedsomeminorrolesinfilmsandalsonumerous supportingroles.
5.EdgarAllanPoe
Bornon19thJanuary1809,EdgarAllanPoeisawriter,poet,editor,andliterary criticfromBoston.Edgarisoftenassociatedwiththe'AmericanRomantic Movement',andhistalesofMysteryandMacabre.Furthermore,hispoems“The Raven”and“AnnabelLee”areamongEdgar'smostpopularworks.
3ThingsthatwillmakeyourBostonTourMemorable
HereisalistofthingsthatmakeyourvisittoBostonatreat:
1.TheFood
Traditionally,Bostonisfamousforitsbakedbeans.Butthegoodnewsisthatno matteryourpalette,withadiverserangeofcuisinesandrestaurants,Bostonis suretosatisfyyourtastebuds.
Besidestraditionaldishes,Bostonservesexceptionalseafoodaswell.From deliciousoysterstofreshlobstersandvariousfish,Bostonisheavenforseafood enthusiasts.
Thelistdoesn'tstopthere.Boston'sfoodisinfluencedbynotjustAmerican dishes,butglobalcuisineaswell.Inconclusion,ifyou'reafoodie,thefoodscene inBostonisboundtoleaveyouawestruck.
2.TheCulture
It'snotasurprisethatmanycallBostonaculturalcenter.Thecityholdspeople fromavarietyofethnicandculturalbackgroundsinitsarms.Itisworthnoting thatgreaterNewEnglandhasanenormousinfluenceonmanyculturalaspectsof thecity.Onesuchaspectistherenowned“BostonAccent.”
Additionally,BostonisahubformusicloverswithplacesliketheBoston SymphonyOrchestra,theFineArtsBostonMuseumforliteraturefans,numerous librariesforbookworms,andmore.Asavisitor,youdon'thavetoworryabout gettingbored,asthecityofferssomethingforeveryone.
3.TheNight-Life
Simplysaid,thenightlifeinBostonisLIT Asthesungoesdown,Bostontruly startsexpressingitslivelyvibes.Fromnightclubstonightmuseums,thecityof
Bostonisalwaysreadytomakeyour nightmemorable.Ifyou'reanightowl planningatriptoBoston,thenightlife scenewilltrulyrockyourworld.
Forthemostpart,adowntownBoston tourisabreeze,whichissomewhat relatedtothecity'scompactsize.On theotherhand,drivingdowntownis anothergamealtogether.Why? BecauseBostonhasaveryoldfashionedroadlayoutandinsufficient parkingoptions.
Ontheotherhand,MBTA,Boston's publictransportsystem,isniftyand inexpensivetoexplorethecity You canwitnessCambridge,nearby suburbs,andmanymoreunmissable attractionsonyourBostontour
Interestingly,walkingthroughBoston couldhelpyougetacloserlookatthe city,withoutspendingmuchtime. Walkingforanhourorso,youcould exploreplentyofcharmingplaces.The placesincludeCharlesRiverEsplanade orCambridge,whereyouwillbe treatedtoamesmerizingviewofthe cityskyline.
Ifnoneofthatworksforyou,there's alwaysataxi.Boston'staxisare generallyavailableandeasytoflag down.Thisisanidealoptionifyou're planningtotravelaftertheoperational hoursofMBTA.
Incontrasttoitscompactsize,a Bostontourtakesquiteabigchunkout ofyourpocket.Whileplanningyour Bostonvisit,makesuretotalktocity realtorsforthebestaccommodation dealsaroundthecity.
Allinall,ifbudgetisnotanissuefor you,Boston'squalityoflifewillleave youecstatic.
WhenshouldyouplanaBoston Tour?
Bostonweatherisamixedbag.To makethemostoutofyourvisit,make sureyouplanyourBostontripbetween themonthsofJuneandOctober.Why? Becausethesummerduringthistimeis mild,withtemperaturesanywhere between15to28degreescelsius.If you'resomeonewhoisplanning outdooractivities,thenthisisyour timetoshine.
Thenumberoftouristvisitsdrops significantlybetweenMarchandMay, andrightfullyso.TheBostonclimate duringthesemonthsisverydryand cold.
Rich,Vibrant,yetUnique Bostonisacitywitharichhistory, vibrantculture,anduniquecharacter.
FromitsroleintheAmerican Revolutiontoitsmodern-daystatusas acenterforinnovationandintellectual activity,aBostontourhasmuchto offerforvisitorsandresidentsalike.
Whetheryou'reexploringthecity's numerousmuseumsandcultural institutions,cheeringonthelocal sportsteams,orindulginginthe diverseculinaryscene,youwillnever runoutofthingstodoinBoston.If you'replanningatriptotheUnited States,besuretoputBostontouron yourlist-youwon'tbedisappointed!
Womenhaveprovedtobesuccessfulbusinessleadersduetotheirinherentcapabilitiesofbuildingstrongpublic relationsandtakingbolddecisions.Theyarenotjustclosingthegendergapbutalsoresonatingwitheffective leadershipqualities.Manyofthemarereadytoleavetheircomfortzonesforaccomplishingtheirprofessional commitments.KarenSimon(PresidentandManagingPartnerofEmersonsCommercialRealEstateTarrantCounty Division)isonesuchenthusiasticbusinessleaderwhoiscreatingasignificantimpactinthecorporateworldandleading aheadtobreakthestereotypesintheindustry
Karenisadecoratedwomanleaderintherealestateindustrywhothinksoffeminismfromabroadperspectiveandhasa dynamiceducationalbackground,whichwasquiterareinhertime.Shecompletedhercollege graduationattheageof20 andstartedteachingatahighschoolin FortWorth,Texas.Shesoonfinishedhermaster’sdegreeandstartedteachingat TarrantCountyCommunityCollegeontheNortheastcampus.
In1983,Karenwastheonlywoman toworkasan industrialrealtorinDallasorTarrantCounty.Somewerepartof commercialrealestateasofficeandretailbrokers,however,womenwerelessconsideredamongthosewhoputonhardhats andwalkedintoawarehouseoramanufacturingfacility
Karen was the first woman to get selected as a teacher in the Liberal School of Arts and Science at Tarrant County Community College. Moreover, she was one of the first to work in the Department of Housing and Urban Development as an Executive Assistant to the regional administrator in Region 10 in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arkansas, and Louisiana. She was in charge of intergovernmental relations , and public affairs.
Furthermore, she was the first woman to head a commercial department while working for Henry S. Miller. Over time, more women have followed Karen’s footsteps in the industrial real estate business. She broadened the scope of her work over her six year tenure and started handling , land, retail, and office responsibilities. as well.
Talkingaboutgoodtimes,Karensaysthereareafew advantagesofbeingawomanastheygetnoticedeasilyinthe workenvironment.IntheMillerorganization,womenwere gettingfilteredintocommercialrealestatefromretail,office andapartments.ItwasquitechallengingforKaren,however, sheenjoyedtheprocess.WhenshejoinedEmersonsin2016, therewerewomen inmanypositionsofauthority
Establishedin2004,Emersonsisanationalcommercialreal estateplatformdesignedtoalignresourcesandmaximize values.BasedinDallas,itcomprisesadedicatedteamof expertswhoarecommittedtofulfillingtheexpectationsof clientsandservingtheminthebestway Thecompanyworks inalmosteverymarketintheUnitedStatesandleaves impactfulfootprintsbehind.Itspropertymanagement, accounting,leasing,andconsultingteamsarepassionateabout theirworkandgoaboveandbeyondtodeliverindustryleadingsolutionsforclients.
Havingarecordofpushingtheceilingonseveraloccasions andbeingproudofit,Karenconfrontedgender-related
barriersintheHenryS.Millercompanywhileworking astheHeadoftheIndustrialDepartment.Shereceived little supportfromhermalecounterpartsthere. She beganimmediatelytakingclassestolearnindustrial realestate,taughtbybrokersattheSocietyof IndustrialandOfficePark(SIOP).
Karenattendedweek-longcoursesfromninetofive whereshewastheonlywomanwith36othermen. Soon,shewentforthesecondcourseinDenverwhere therewerethreewomen(includingher)among43 people.Thiswasagoodachievementinincreasingthe representationofwomen.Herclientsresponded positivelytoherwork,however,itwasnotthesamefor hercolleagues.Shehadtofaceseveralpushbacksfrom afewcolleagues.
Karenisafuturisticleaderandherplanscontinueto growinadditiontothedevelopmentofaportfolioof properties.Sherespondstocustomerdemands proactivelybyreachingouttothepeopleandhaving conversationswiththem.Ithelpsherunderstandthe basicrequirementsofthecommunityandstayupdated withthem.Sheevenstaysintouchwithformerclients inherbusiness,takescareoftheirneeds,andtriesto
providetheservice.Thereisan immensetransformationinthejob andithasbecomemorechallenging whenitcomestocustomerdemands. Someagentsareworkingremotely anditschanging thewhole perspectiveofdoingbusinesswith somecolleagues.
Womenarebecomingapartofall facetsofcommercialrealestate organizationsthesedays.Even thoughtheyaregettingnoticedeasily today,Karenhasalwayshelpedand mentoredotherwomen.Beingthe onlywomaninherfield,shefaced certaindifficultiesatthattimeand hadnoonefromherfieldtohelpher. Sheishelpfultootherwomenaround
herthatincludeswomenattorneys,women doctors,andwomenprofessors.
Work-lifebalanceplaysacrucialpartinthe livesofbusinesswomen.Accordingto Karen,itisdifficulttoachieveaperfect work-lifebalanceasthereisnoperfectway todoit.However,shekeepstrying.She rarely missedanopportunitytowatchher childrens footballgamesoranyother functioninwhichtheywereparticipating. Althoughbeingaworkingwoman;Karen wasthereforchildrenwheneverthey neededher
Beinganinspirationalwomenleaderinthe worldofmale-dominatedindustrieslike
realestate,KarenSimonhas createdagreatexampleforthe upcominggenerations.She continuestolookforwardto beinganexceptional businesswomanwhowantsto getrecognizedbasedonher talentandaccomplishments. Accordingtoher,intoday’s worldwherewomenare playingacrucialroleinthe majorindustries, discriminationbasedongender andpay-outshouldbe eliminated.Theirskillset shouldbethedecidingfactor forsuccessintheircareerand nottheirgender Women shouldbeassessedbasedon theirabilitytoperform.
According to Karen, a real leader possesses empathy, compassion, and mutual understanding along with the ability to lead in life. It is important to be knowledgeable in the respective field. Moreover, to conquer different heights in their career, leaders should keep working hard and be willing to study everything in detail. While leading ahead, Karen used to look up to other women as inspiration and keep reading about them. Women who pursued their dreams in the field of law, business, medicine, politics, etc. were part of her inspiration. She mentions the Prime Ministers of Israel and Great Britain Golden Maier and Eleanor Roosevelt respectively as her role models.
esladidn'tinventtheelectriccar,nordidElonMuskestablishTesla.TButtoday,bothhavebecomesynonymsandrepresenttheEVindustry globally.Whilethatistrue,itisquiteeasytooverlookbehind-the-scenesstuffthatwentintomakingitthegiantoftoday. Toanswerthe“whofoundedthecompanythen?”question—itwastheduoof MartinEberhardandMarcTarpenning,SiliconValleyengineers.In2003,they foundedthecompanyinSanCarlos,California,andnameditafterthefamous physicistNikolaTesla. UntilTeslapopularizeditin2008,nootherautomotivemanufacturertook noticeofelectriccars.Atitsdebut,thecompanytooktheEVindustryby storm,itlaunchedtheRoadster.Soonenough,thesporty-lookingcarbecamea hit,withHollywoodstarslikeGeorgeClooneyamongothersorderingtheir ownRoadster. Attheorigin,thegoalwastomakeElectriccarsthatarebetter,quicker,and morefuntodrivethangasolinecars.Now,sustainableenergyhasbecomethe needofthecentury.Andwithissuessuchasglobalwarmingmakingthings unfavorable,electriccarswiththeirzero-emissioncharacteristicareanideal
Julio Gonzalez
Thebusinessworldisconstantly
evolving,andanewcropof successfulbusinessleaders emergeseachyear Aswemoveinto 2023,itisimportanttokeepaneyeon thosewhohaveachievedgreatsuccess intheirrespectiveindustriesandare poisedtocontinuemakingasignificant impact.Fromtechmogulsto financial innovators,theseindividualshave proventhemselvesgamechangersin theirfields,andtheirinsightsand accomplishmentsareworthfollowing closely
Oneofthestandoutleadersinthe accountingandaccountingservices industryisJulioGonzalez,founder andCEOofEngineeredTax Services,aprofessionallylicensed engineeringfirmthatprovidesbest-inclassspecialtytaxservices.With severaldecadesofexperienceinthe field,Juliohasestablishedhimselfasa leadingexpertintaxcredits, incentives,andgrantsservicesandis oftencalled,“TheMostInteresting ManinTax.”Histeamofseasoned professionals,includingtaxattorneys, engineers,scientists,andCPAshas helpedcountlessaccountingfirms acrossthecountryprovidetheirclients withvaluableresourcesandexpertise. Julio'svisionandleadershiphave propelledETStothetopofitsindustry andcementedhisplaceasoneofthe mostsuccessfulbusinessleadersto watchoutforin2023.
JuliofoundedETSwiththeaimof beingavaluableresourcetothe accountingcommunity nationwide.He noticedthatmanyaccountingfirms neededmoreresourcesandexpertiseto assistclientswithtaxcredits,grants, andincentives.Thefirm'steam,which includestaxattorneys,engineers, scientists,CPAs,andotherexperts,has
helpedestablishETSasthenation's leadingproviderofspecialtytax services,taxcredits,incentives,and grantsservices.
Juliohasbeen theCEOatETSfor overtwodecades.Hebelieveshiswhole lifehasbeendedicatedtobringingtax incentivesandtaxcreditstoallsmall businessesacrossthecountry,and alwayswillbe.
Julioworks inWashington,D.C.,with theadministration, theHouseand Senatetoadviseontaxreformandis thego-totaxexpertrepresentingmany nationalorganizationsandassociations. Heisaregularpublicspeakerona nationallevelregardingtaxreformand taxsophisticationforwealth preservation.
ETSwasestablishedin2001witha visionofprovidingaccountingfirms withtheexpertisetooffer theirsmallandmid-sizedbusinessclientsthesame taxbreaksenjoyedbygigantic corporations.ETShasofficesnationally, andisheadquarteredinWestPalm Beach,Florida.Thefirm'sslogan,“We MarrytheScienceofEngineeringwith thePrinciplesofTax&Accounting,” stressesthecombinationofengineering andtax/accountingprinciplestooffera comprehensivesolutionencompassing technicalandfinancialexpertise.
Itisthecountry'slargestspecialtytax engineeringfirmspecializingin preservingwealthandUnitedStates'job creationthroughresearchand developmentmanufacturingtaxcredits, grantstudies,energytaxincentives studies,costsegregationdepreciation studiesforbuildings,realestatestate andlocaltaxincentivestudies,and alternativetaxoptimizationstudies.
Julioobservedthatallbusinessescould benefitfromtaxstrategieslikecost segregationandR&Dtaxcredits.Still, suchbenefitswerenotaccessibleto smallerfirmsthatformedthebackbone oftheU.S.economy Asaresult,ETS beganofferingspecializedengineering taxstudiestomainstreamAmerica,a servicepreviouslyonlyavailabletothe Fortune500andpubliccompanies throughthethen-Big8national accountingfirms.
Morethan20yearslater,ETShas becometheleadingspecialtytax practiceintheUnitedStatesby deliveringwinningtaxsolutionstothe Americanmiddleclass,minority businessownersandsmallbusinesses. In2020,thefirmachievedamajor milestonebyacquiringTheGrowth Partnership,aleadingadvisorygroup totheCPAcommunitythatalso producesTheRosenbergSurvey,the benchmarksurveyofU.S.mid-sized accountingfirms.ETSalsoacquired ABLECRM,afirmthatcustomizes CustomerRelationshipManagement systemsforCPAfirmstohelpthem makethebestuseoflimitedtime.In 2021,ETSacquiredINSIDEPublic Accounting,thenation'slargest resourceinaccountingfirmpractice managementandeconomicreporting. In2022,ETSalsoinvestedinapayroll servicefirmtogiveaccountingfirms andtheirclientsaccesstoaffordable andintelligentpayrollsolutions.Inthe sameyear,ETSalsoacquiredagrant writingfirmtogiveallbusinesses accesstomuch-neededfederaland stategrants.Withtheseacquisitions, ETShasestablishedthelargest specialtytaxandconsultativefirmto theCPAcommunitynationwide.
Juliohasfacednumerousobstacles throughouthisjourneywithETS.At times,hehadtowaitforpaymentsto
arriveinthemailtomakepayroll, whichmadethejourneyparticularly challenging.Whenhestartedthe firm,taxcreditsandincentivefirms didnotexist,andheplayedakey roleincreatingtheindustrytoday Despitetheongoingstressinvolved inrunningthebusiness,hestrongly believesinhimselfandthevalueof hisfirm'sservices.
Hefacedthechallengeofbuildinga clientbaseforETS.Thisrequired extensivetraveltovisitaccounting firmsnationwidetoeducatethemon taxcreditsandincentives.
Julioalsofacedtwosignificant challengesinmaintainingand growinghisbusinessduringthe COVID-19pandemicandinthe aftermathof9/11whentravelwas restricted,andtheinternetwasstill new.Headoptedatraditional approachwhen travelwasnotan option–hepickedupthephone.He understandsthatduringtimesof uncertainty,onemustworkeven harderbecausetheoutcomeis unpredictable.Julio'sresilienceand dedicationhaveallowedhimto weathermanystorms,andhis businesscontinuestothrive.
AccordingtoJulio,nosingle definingmomenthasledtothe successofETS.Instead,itresulted fromhardwork,perseverance,and extensivetravelbyvariousmeans oftransportation.Buildingthefirm fromscratchwithonlyafew thousanddollarsinthebank requiredgreatcourage.Despitethe challenges,thefirmultimately succeeded,butittook22yearsto achievethelevelofsuccessthatit enjoystoday
ETSisaprofessionalservices organizationdedicatedtohelping
clientsachievetheirfinancialgoals. Itsfocusisonprovidinginnovative solutions,educationalresources, andawarenessthatpromotestaxsavingcreditsandincentivesto mainstreamAmerica.ETSoffersa rangeofsophisticatedtax mitigationandwealth-building strategies,includingcost segregation,R&Dtaxcredits,179D energytaxdeductions,45Lenergy taxcredits,WorkerOpportunityTax Credits(WOTC),andWireless InfrastructureTechnology(WIT) services.Asindustryexperts,the firmstaysuptodatewiththelatest regulatorychangestoensurethat clients'taxclaimshavethe maximumchanceofacceptanceby theIRSandothertaxbodies.
Initially,thefirmfocusedoncost segregation,whichallowsclientsto acceleraterealestatedepreciation.It thenexpandedtohelpbusinesses obtainenergytaxcredits,which Congressestablishedin2006to incentivizeenergy-efficient buildings.Thefirmhasalso expandedtooffertaxcreditsfor hiringandresearchand development(R&D).Inadditionto theseservices,ETSmaintainsa teamoflobbyistsinWashington, D.C.,toadvocatefortaxcreditsand incentivesthatbenefitAmerican businessesandtheeconomy With taxlawschangingmorefrequently, itcanbedifficultforaccounting firmstokeepup,makingitallthe moreimportantforthefirmtohave aseatatthetable.Juliohas emphasizedtheimportanceof engaginginongoingdiscussions aroundtaxcreditsandincentives.
Juliobelievesthattheprimary responsibilityofanentrepreneuris tobea greatemployer.Hepays
closeattentiontotheneedsofhis employees,especiallythethree generationalagegroupsthatcomprise hisworkforce,andadaptsaccordingly toensureapositiveworkplaceculture. Hetakesprideinthefactthathisfirm hasgonefromhavingnointernetor work-from-homeoptionstohavinga 99%remotestaff.
ETShasgreatpeopleonboard.The firm'spresident,JeffPawlow,COO TessHonan,andKateShockey, directorofHRandtalentacquisition, areresponsibleforcreatingapositive workenvironmentandensuring employeesatisfaction.Juliorecognizes theimportanceofsupportingand lookingaftertheemployees.He acknowledgesthathisleadershipstyle
hasevolved,andhehaslearnedto prioritizethewell-beingofhisstaff. Julioemphasizestheimportanceof work-lifebalanceandacknowledges thatlongworkhoursdonotworkfor everyone.Theteamisuniqueduetoits passionandexpertise,whichallows themtocreategreatexperiencesforthe staff.
Julioemphasizestheimportanceof helpingclientssaveontaxestokeep theirbusinessesoperational,generate morerevenueintheircommunity,and contributetothenation'sGDP.ETS hashadnumeroussuccessful experienceswithclientswhohave beenabletogrowtheirbusinesses duringtheCOVID-19pandemicdueto taxoptimization.Juliosaysevery clientisequallyimportant,andthefirm isproudtohaveplayedaroleintheir success.
ETShasbeeninvestingcontinuously tosupportitsaccountingfirmclients. Thefirmhasafamilyofcompanies calledEngineeredAdvisory,which includesTheGrowthPartnership consultancy,ABLE,acustomer relationshipmanagement(CRM) system,andINSIDEPublic Accounting,amonthlypractice managementpublication.Thefirm collectsdatafromalmost1,000 accountingfirmsannuallytoproduce twowell-regardedbenchmarking reports.
Recently,itaddedpayrollandgrantwritingservicesandanannual conferencetolinkaccountingfirmsto itscomprehensivesuiteofservices. Thefirmalwayslooksaheadandhas
createdanEngineeredAdvisoryofficeinthe metaverse.Thedecisiontoexpandits products/servicesisbasedonproviding moresupporttoaccountingfirmclientsand anticipatingtheirfutureneeds.
JuliostatesthathisfavoritebookisHowto WinFriendsandInfluencePeoplebyDale Carnegie.Hecreditsthebookforgiving himthemindsettorelatetopeople,connect withthem,andgrowhisbusinessfromzero clientstothousands.Healsoadmires DikembeMutombo,theiconicCongoleseAmericanformerprobasketballplayer. AccordingtoJulio,Mutomboisnotonly knownasoneofthebestdefendersinNBA history,buthe'salsoconsideredtheMother TeresaoftheCongo.Throughhis foundation,Mutombobuilta170-bed hospitalinthecapitalcityofKinshasa, whichhastreatedalmost500,000men, women,andchildren.
JulioandMutombobothgrewupinpoor communities,withJulio'sNorthMiami neighborhoodbeinginfestedwithgangsand drugs.Thecycleofviolenceandpoverty canpersistforgenerationsinsuch communities,andJuliobelievesthat"there's somuchlove,buttherearen'talotofjobs andresources."Hehopesthenewgrant servicesofferedbyhisfirmwillhelpblack andbrowncommunitiesgetanequalchance ofreceivingwell-deservedgrantfunding.
Juliofindsinspirationinvariousbusiness leaders,fromJ.P.MorgantoJeffBezos.He considersthequotebyformerprofessional footballplayerRayLewisthat"overnight successtakesdecades"tobethemost inspiringonehehasread.Accordingto Julio,constantvigilanceisastrategy,and hisfirmtakesaproactiveapproach.When askedhowhecopeswiththeratraceofthe businessworld,Juliorepliedthathefinds energyinthebenefitshisfirmgeneratesfor peopleacrossthecountry.
Engineered Tax Services is the country's largest specialty tax engineering firm which specializes in preserving wealth and United States' job creation through IRS engineeringbased services.
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visitingdifferentplaces,herearethe10warmemorialsin theU.S.thatyoumustvisit.
Historyfascinateseveryone,regardlessofcountry,religion,orage group.Itissomethingthattakesyouonajourneywhereyoucandive intothepast,observewhatwasrightandwherethingswentwrong,and comeoutwisertoconfrontwhatliesahead.Ifyouarealsointohistory, visitinghistoricalplaceslikeforts,monuments,palaces,andwar memorialsmustalwaysbeanoverwhelmingfeeling.
Visitingwarmemorials,inparticular,isanidealwaytopayhomageto thosewholosttheirlivesfightingforthenationandrelivetheirfond memories.Eachwarmemorialrepresentsthecountry'senthrallingand vibranthistoryandremindsusofthesacrificesandvalorofour ancestors.Ifyouareplanningtovisitawarmemorial,letushelpyou withthe10warmemorialsintheU.S.youcannotmiss.
10WarMemorialsintheU.S.you mustVisit
Ÿ Location:NationalMall,Washington D.C.
Ÿ Opened:2004
Ÿ OperatingHours:24hours(park rangersareondutyfrom9:30amto 10pm)
TheWorldWarIIMemorialisbuiltin thehonorof16millionAmericanswho servedintheU.S.armedforcesduring theSecondWorldWar Thenationalwar memorialaestheticallyrepresents America'svictoryinWorldWarII.It has56pillarsthatsymbolizeunity amongtheU.S.statesandterritories.It alsocomprisesacoupleofsmall triumphalarchesforthePacificand Atlantictheatersthatsurrounda fountainandanovalplazaatthecenter
Ÿ Location:NationalMall, WashingtonD.C.
Ÿ Opened:1931
Ÿ OperatingHours:24 hours
BrieflyknownastheDistrict ofColumbiaWarMemorial, theDCWarmemorialisone ofthemust-watchwar memorialsintheU.S. Originallyconstructedasa domedtemple,thememorial underwentrenovationin 2010.Itshowcasesthenames oftroopswholosttheirlives duringthewarinalphabetical order.In2014,theNRHP (NationalRegisterofHistoric Places)listedthememorial.
Ÿ Location:ConstitutionGardens, WashingtonD.C.
Ÿ Opened:1982
Ÿ OperatingHours:24hours(park rangersareondutyfrom9:30amto 10pm)
PeoplealsoknowVietnamWar MemorialasVietnamVeterans Memorial.Thememorialhonorsthe valianteffortsofthosewhoservedin theVietnamWar.Theprimaryattraction ofthismemorialistwogranitewalls engravedwiththenamesof58,318 braveheartswhosacrificedtheirlives forthecountry Allthenamesare engravedinchronologicalorder
Ÿ Location:WestPotomacPark,Washington D.C.
Ÿ Opened:1995
Ÿ OperatingHours:24hours
AlsoknownastheKoreanWarVeterans Memorial,thisisoneoftheiconicwar memorialsintheU.S.commemoratingthe sacrificeofthemilitarypeoplewhodiedinthe KoreanWar.Thememorialcomprises19 statuesalongsideawallofremembrance engravedwiththenamesofmartyrs.
Ÿ Location:PershingPark,WashingtonD.C.
Ÿ Opened:1981
Ÿ OperatingHours:24hours
TheWorldWarIMemorialpaystributetothe servicesofmartyredAmericancitizensintheFirst WorldWar.ItwasoriginallydedicatedinPershing Parkin1981andwasopenedtothepublicin2021. ThememorialfeaturesthestatueofJohnJ.Pershing, thethenGeneraloftheArmies.Thewallsofthe memorialalsoshowcasethesoldiers'journeys.
4.KoreanWarMemorialŸ Location:VermontAvenue,Washington D.C.
Ÿ Opened:2004
Ÿ OperatingHours:24hours
Thiswarmemorialservesasatributetothe UnitedStatesColoredTroops(USCT)who foughtduringtheAmericanCivilWar.It honorsthememoriesofapproximately 209,145USCT.“TheSpiritofFreedom” statueistheprimaryattractionofthiswar memorial.Itisabronzestatueshowcasing threemenfromtheinfantryandasailorwho isdefendingfreedom.
7.AmericanVeteransDisabledforLife Memorial
Ÿ Location:WashingtonD.C.
Ÿ Opened:2014
Ÿ OperatingHours:9amto5pm
AmericanVeteransDisabledforLifeMemorial isoneofthefewwarmemorialsdedicatedto thosedisabledduringthewar Thememorial honorsveteransoftheU.S.Armywhowere permanentlydisabledduringtheirnational service.Thefundraisingforthismemorial startedwaybackin2000,thetargetamount wasreachedin2010,andthememorialwas opentothepublicin2014.
8.NationalMemorialArch
Ÿ Location:ValleyForgeNationalHistoricPark,Pennsylvania
Ÿ Opened:1917
Ÿ OperatingHours:6amto8pm
NationalMemorialArchcelebratesthearrivalofGeorge WashingtonandtheContinentalArmyatValleyForge.During the1777-78continentalwar,theU.S.Armyspentthewhole winterattheValleyForgemilitarycamp.Inspiredbythe“Arch ofTitus”inRome,thearchwasplannedduringthepost-Civil Warerawhenmanywarmemorialsandmonumentswere plannedandbuilt.
6.AfricanAmericanCivilWarMemorialŸ Location:1954
Ÿ Opened:ArlingtonCounty, Virginia
Ÿ OperatingHours:6amto midnight
MarineCorpsWarMemorialisa nationalmemorialthatis dedicatedtoalltheUnitedStates MarineCorps(USMC)wholost theirliveswhileservingthe country.Thememorialhonorsall themartyrssince1775.Itis inspiredbyaniconicphotograph in1945.Thephotograph comprisedsixUSMCraisinga U.S.flagontopofMount SuribachiduringWorldWarII.
Ÿ Location:GrossePointe Farms,Michigan
Ÿ Opened:1910
Ÿ OperatingHours:9amto7 pm
LiketheWorldWarIIMemorial, theGrossePointeWarMemorial isalsobuiltinmemoryofthose wholosttheirlivesinWorldWar II.Thememorialisalsoknownas RussellA.AlgerJr.House. Besidesbeingamongthetopwar memorialsintheU.S.,ithostsa varietyofprograms,including holidaycelebrations,concerts, socialdancesforschoolchildren, obedienceschoolfordogs,etc.
Thisconcludesourlistof10warmemorialsintheU.S.you mustvisit.Wehopethisbloghascoveredeverythingyouneed toknowaboutthesememorials.
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MarineCorpsWar Memorial 10.GrossePointeWar Memorial
