625: Sugey PIedra is an Enrolled Agent & Cigar Enthusiast & Traveler [podcast]

What's Your "And"?

This week's guest is Sugey Piedra, an enrolled agent at Prominence Business and Wealth Management and host of the Tax Talk with Hey Hey podcast. Sugey shares her passion for smoking cigars while traveling, revealing how it has allowed her to meet fascinating people worldwide. She talks about her childhood restrictions that ignited her love for travel and her many adventures, including trips to Africa and Puerto Rico. Sugey emphasizes the importance of connecting personally with clients, which has improved her relationships and her business. She also discusses designing her office with personal photos to create a welcoming environment. Lastly, Sugey touches on her evolving perspectives on travel and encourages maintaining the human connection in professional settings.

Episode Highlights

· Sugey emphasizes the importance of connecting on a personal level with clients to build better relationships and trust · She highlights the significance of showcasing one's personal side through things like personal photos in the office to create a welcoming environment for clients · There is a need to change the perception that professionals, such as accountants, are boring and grumpy by showcasing their diverse personalities and interests · Sugey shares her love for traveling, exploring new places, and meeting new people, often through visiting cigar lounges · Focusing on the human connection as much as professional aspects