What if your company’s biggest growth opportunity isn’t in the numbers—but in your people?
Brian Payne shares how leadership, culture, and mindset are transforming the future of tax strategy.

Guest Information
Name: Brian Payne
Email: [email protected]

Website: https://engineeredtaxservices.com/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-payne-b0576720

Summary

In this episode of the Slash Tax Podcast, host Heidi Henderson speaks with Brian Payne, the President and CFO of Engineered Tax Services. They discuss the importance of integrating human elements into finance and tax strategies, the challenges of navigating change in established companies, and the significance of company culture and values. Brian shares his journey, insights on leadership, and the necessity of understanding people in a remote work environment. The conversation emphasizes the mindset shift from viewing problems as obstacles to seeing them as opportunities for growth and innovation.

Takeaways

• Brian Payne emphasizes the importance of integrating human elements into finance.
• Company culture and values are critical for navigating change in established organizations.
• Leadership plays a vital role in guiding teams through transformation.
• Understanding people in a remote work environment enhances collaboration and productivity.
• Inspiration is a key differentiator in a technology-driven world.
• Breaking down silos within organizations can lead to exponential growth.
• Empowering staff fosters a culture of stewardship and accountability.
• Tax strategies should be viewed as tools for business growth and innovation.
• A mindset shift from problems to opportunities is essential for success.
• Creating a flourishing work environment leads to happier, more productive teams.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction

01:32 Tax Strategies and Wealth Optimization

04:38 Navigating Change in Established Organizations

07:26 The Importance of People in Business

10:25 Creating a Culture of Growth and Innovation

13:35 The Role of Leadership in Transformation

16:37 Inspiration as a Business Differentiator

21:42 Breaking Down Silos for Collective Growth

29:24 Empowering Staff in a Remote Environment

34:19 Integrating Strategy with People-Centric Approaches

37:33 The Power of Perspective in Business

43:41 Creating a Culture of Joy and Fulfillment