E43: Can Accountants Become Entrepreneurs? We chat w/ Phil Diasinos!

Ask an Accountant if they can run a business. Nahhh...too risky!

In this episode, we sit down with local business owner (and friend of the pod) Phil Diasinos — a serial entrepreneur who's done it all. From running a business and biz coaching company, to leading an agricultural nature retreat, to launching men’s health initiatives and hosting his own podcast The Critical Mass — Phil brings a wealth of experience and insight.

We dive into:

- His journey (education, biz ventures, current projects)

- The mindset shift needed to run a business

- What finance pros can learn from stepping outside the spreadsheetWhether you're toying with the idea of starting something of your own or just love a good entrepreneurial story, this one’s for you.

------------------------------------------------------Welcome to the Ash, Hubert & Kevin Pod (The Account-Dads). We share finance stories, lessons, and mistakes to help business owners and finance pros understand sometimes complex concepts.Our aim is for you to leave each episode thinking, "Ah, k. I get it now."The hosts are Chartered Accountants, and here is a little bit about them:Ash (Finance Data & Reporting Leader): Husband, dad, and strategic finance leader with more qualifications than letters in the alphabet.Hubert (Technical & ‘0 to 1’ Accounting leader): Husband, dad, and the technical finance leader with a passion for anything with engines.Kevin (Finance operations leader): Husband, dad, and champion of Aussie businesses, with expertise across finance and commercial disciplines.