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26: Time to Start Your Tax School? Not

Weekly Happy Tax Strategy Session - October 05, 2015 16:00 - 5 minutes - Video
Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz answers a question from "Brandon" from Nashville about starting his tax school to recruit new preparers. "Brandon" owns another tax franchise at another national brand.

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25: Time to Start Your Tax School? Not

Weekly Happy Tax Industry Strategy Session featuring CEO Mario Costanz - October 05, 2015 16:00 - 5 minutes
Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz answers a question from "Brandon" from Nashville about starting his tax school to recruit new preparers. "Brandon" owns another tax franchise at another national brand.

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24: Cross Marketing of Insurance and Tax Prep

Weekly Happy Tax Industry Strategy Session featuring CEO Mario Costanz - September 28, 2015 16:00 - 4 minutes
Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz answers a question from Dan from Miami about growing his insurance client base by adding a tax business to cross market clients to. 

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25: Cross Marketing of Insurance and Tax Prep

Weekly Happy Tax Strategy Session - September 28, 2015 16:00 - 4 minutes
The Weekly Happy Tax Industry Strategy Session offers free advice and expertise for people wanting to get into the tax business as well as those already in it. With 13 years of experience in the tax industry where he operated 99 tax offices across the country, Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz provides...

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24: Cross Marketing of Insurance and Tax Prep

Weekly Happy Tax Strategy Session - September 28, 2015 16:00 - 4 minutes - Video
The Weekly Happy Tax Industry Strategy Session offers free advice and expertise for people wanting to get into the tax business as well as those already in it. With 13 years of experience in the tax industry where he operated 99 tax offices across the country, Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz provides...

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23: In Response to Dylan Matthew’s Attack on the Tax Industry

Weekly Happy Tax Strategy Session - September 15, 2015 16:00 - 5 minutes - Video
Happy Tax® CEO Mario Costanz addresses an article published by Dylan Matthews on news website Vox earlier this month attacking H&R Block and its position as a Tax Prep Company.

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23: In Response To Dylan Matthew’s Attack on the Tax Industry

Weekly Happy Tax Industry Strategy Session featuring CEO Mario Costanz - September 15, 2015 16:00 - 5 minutes
Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz addresses an article published by Dylan Matthews on news website Vox earlier this month attacking H&R Block and its position as a Tax Prep Company.

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22: How to Scale Your Tax Business

Weekly Happy Tax Industry Strategy Session featuring CEO Mario Costanz - September 08, 2015 16:00 - 3 minutes
Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz answers a question from a soon to be Happy Tax franchisee about how to scale a taxbBusiness.

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22: How to Scale Your Tax Business

Weekly Happy Tax Strategy Session - September 08, 2015 16:00 - 3 minutes - Video
Happy Tax® CEO Mario Costanz answers a question from a soon to be Happy Tax franchisee about how to Scale a Tax Business.

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21: Common Tax Industry Misconceptions

Weekly Happy Tax Strategy Session - September 01, 2015 16:00 - 5 minutes - Video
Happy Tax® CEO Mario Costanz talks about common misconceptions about the tax preparation industry including working from home and objections from friends about filing.

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21: Common Tax Industry Misconceptions

Weekly Happy Tax Industry Strategy Session featuring CEO Mario Costanz - September 01, 2015 16:00 - 5 minutes
Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz talks about common misconceptions about the tax preparation industry including working from home and objections from friends about filing.

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20: Why it Sucks to be a Tax Preparer

Weekly Happy Tax Industry Strategy Session featuring CEO Mario Costanz - August 25, 2015 16:00 - 4 minutes
Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz talks about why it sucks to be a tax preparer and gives some alternatives that are more exciting and profitable.

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20: Why It Sucks to be a Tax Preparer

Weekly Happy Tax Strategy Session - August 25, 2015 16:00 - 4 minutes - Video
Happy Tax® CEO Mario Costanz talks about why it sucks to be a tax preparer and gives some alternatives that are more exciting and profitable.

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19: Branding is Useless

Weekly Happy Tax Strategy Session - August 18, 2015 16:00 - 4 minutes - Video
Happy Tax® CEO Mario Costanz talks about branding and why it is useless for most small companies. Instead, he recommends, small businesses should focus on direct response marketing that can be tracked for return on investment. Finally, he goes on to make a very special announcement

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19: Branding Is Useless

Weekly Happy Tax Industry Strategy Session featuring CEO Mario Costanz - August 18, 2015 16:00 - 4 minutes
Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz talks about branding and why it is useless for most small companies. Instead, he recommends, small businesses should focus on direct response marketing that can be tracked for return on investment. Finally, he goes on to make a very special announcement.

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18: Happy Tax vs Uber

Weekly Happy Tax Industry Strategy Session featuring CEO Mario Costanz - August 13, 2015 16:00 - 3 minutes
Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz talks about the sharing economy and how industries are being disputed by companies like Uber, Airbnb, Facebook and Happy Tax. He makes a direct comparison of what it is like to be an Uber driver vs a Happy Tax franchisee. 

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18: Happy Tax vs Uber

Weekly Happy Tax Strategy Session - August 13, 2015 16:00 - 3 minutes - Video
Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz talks about the sharing economy and how industries are being disputed by companies like Uber, Airbnb, Facebook and Happy Tax. He makes a direct comparison of what it is like to be an Uber driver vs a Happy Tax franchisee.

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17: How Obamacare makes the tax preparation industry more profitable​

Weekly Happy Tax Strategy Session - August 03, 2015 16:00 - 3 minutes - Video
In this Weekly Strategy Session, Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz talks about the Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare and how it affects the tax preparation industry. Find out how this policy can make your tax preparation business more profitable.

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17: How Obamacare makes the tax preparation industry more profitable​

Weekly Happy Tax Industry Strategy Session featuring CEO Mario Costanz - August 03, 2015 16:00 - 3 minutes
  In this Weekly Strategy Session, Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz talks about the Affordable Care Act also known as Obamacare and how it affects the tax preparation industry. Find out how this policy can make your tax preparation business more profitable.

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16: Everything You Need To Know About True Wealth

Weekly Happy Tax Industry Strategy Session featuring CEO Mario Costanz - July 27, 2015 16:00 - 4 minutes
In this Weekly Strategy Session, Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz talks about what true wealth is and how to achieve it by giving up some things in your life. Instead of wasting your time watching television or surfing the net, you should focus on revenue generating activities like running a side bus...

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16: Everything You Need To Know About True Wealth

Weekly Happy Tax Strategy Session - July 27, 2015 16:00 - 4 minutes - Video
  In this Weekly Strategy Session, Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz talks about what true wealth is and how to achieve it by giving up some things in your life. Instead of wasting your time watching television or surfing the net, you should focus on revenue generating activities like running a side ...

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15: Tax Business Exit Strategies You Need To Know

Weekly Happy Tax Strategy Session - July 20, 2015 16:00 - 3 minutes - Video
If you’re planning to settle down in your tax business, this episode is for you. In this Weekly Strategy Session, Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz gives you 3 exit strategies you can consider. He explains the pros and cons of each one as it’s important to choose the right strategy.

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15: Tax Business Exit Strategies You Need To Know

Weekly Happy Tax Industry Strategy Session featuring CEO Mario Costanz - July 20, 2015 16:00 - 3 minutes
If you’re planning to settle down in your tax business, this episode is for you. In this Weekly Strategy Session, Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz gives you 3 exit strategies you can consider. He explains the pros and cons of each one as it’s important to choose the right strategy.

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14: How Get Funding For Your Small Business or Franchise

Weekly Happy Tax Industry Strategy Session featuring CEO Mario Costanz - July 13, 2015 16:00 - 3 minutes
In this Weekly Strategy Session, Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz answers a viewer’s question about the different ways to finance a franchising business. In starting any business, it’s important to leverage different financial funding options as well as to make use of your own resources. Mario shares...

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14: How Get Funding For Your Small Business or Franchise

Weekly Happy Tax Strategy Session - July 13, 2015 16:00 - 3 minutes - Video
  In this Weekly Strategy Session, Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz answers a viewer’s question about the different ways to finance a franchising business. In starting any business, it’s important to leverage different financial funding options as well as to make use of your own resources. Mario sha...

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13: Why The Flat Tax Won’t Work

Weekly Happy Tax Strategy Session - July 06, 2015 16:00 - 3 minutes - Video
  In this Weekly Strategy Session, Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz explains why the flat tax won’t work and its implications if it’s implemented. He also offers a recommendation on how to increase the government’s revenue. If you’re looking to learn more about the flat tax from an authority in the ...

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13: Why The Flat Tax Won’t Work

Weekly Happy Tax Industry Strategy Session featuring CEO Mario Costanz - July 06, 2015 16:00 - 3 minutes
  In this Weekly Strategy Session, Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz explains why the flat tax won’t work and its implications if it’s implemented. He also offers a recommendation on how to increase the government’s revenue. If you’re looking to learn more about the flat tax from an authority in the ...

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12: Know What It Takes To Expand Your Clientele In Your Tax Business

Weekly Happy Tax Industry Strategy Session featuring CEO Mario Costanz - June 29, 2015 16:00 - 4 minutes
  In this Weekly Strategy Session, Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz answers a question of a viewer on how to expand his clientele with a tight advertising budget. Mario shares why you can get ahead in your tax business in the long term by increasing your prices and offering excellent quality service...

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12: Know What It Takes To Expand Your Clientele In Your Tax Business

Weekly Happy Tax Strategy Session - June 29, 2015 16:00 - 4 minutes - Video
  In this Weekly Strategy Session, Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz answers a question of a viewer on how to expand his clientele with a tight advertising budget. Mario shares why you can get ahead in your tax business in the long term by increasing your prices and offering excellent quality service...

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11: What You Need To Do Start Your Tax Preparation Business

Weekly Happy Tax Strategy Session - June 22, 2015 16:00 - 3 minutes - Video
  If you’re thinking of starting a tax preparation business, this episode is for you. In this Weekly Strategy Session, Happy Tax CEO Mario Costanz provides you the first steps you need to take and the costs and effort involved in setting up a traditional tax preparation business. More important...