Turning Life Experience Into Subject Matter Expertise
In this episode of The Art of Succession podcast, host Barrett Young interviews Manasa Nadig, a cross-border tax expert and owner of MN Tax and Business Solutions. Listeners will gain valuable insights into transitioning from employee to specialized practice owner while navigating the complexities of succession planning and niche development.
Selling Off Your Way To A Niche
After moving from India to the US, Manasa discovered her passion for tax preparation while helping friends with their returns. She partnered with mentor Kay Harris in 2016, managing both a traditional tax practice (Harris Nadig LLC) and her specialized cross-border tax firm (MN Tax). By 2021, the overwhelming volume of work led her to realize she needed to restructure her practice to maintain quality and focus on her international tax specialty.
Becoming The Subject Matter Expert
Manasa built her expertise through strategic content creation, launching the "Buzz About Taxes" blog in 2013 and co-hosting the "International Money Cafe" podcast. She carefully structured the sale of her traditional tax practice, including formal agreements and non-compete clauses. Her focus on cross-border taxation, particularly with India, UK, and Germany, allowed her to develop deep expertise while building strong referral relationships with other professionals. The implementation of FATCA regulations created increased demand for her specialized services.
It's Yours, Now What?
The journey revealed important lessons about control, professional growth, and the value of specialization. Manasa learned that while specialization offers distinct advantages, it requires careful planning and the wisdom to know when to take on clients versus referring them to other specialists. She emphasizes that success comes not from trying to do everything yourself, but from building efficient systems and delegating effectively.
Listeners can learn more about Manasa Nadig by connecting with her on LinkedIn or find out more about the International Money Cafe.
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Disclaimer: This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.
Selling Off Your Way To A Niche
After moving from India to the US, Manasa discovered her passion for tax preparation while helping friends with their returns. She partnered with mentor Kay Harris in 2016, managing both a traditional tax practice (Harris Nadig LLC) and her specialized cross-border tax firm (MN Tax). By 2021, the overwhelming volume of work led her to realize she needed to restructure her practice to maintain quality and focus on her international tax specialty.
Becoming The Subject Matter Expert
Manasa built her expertise through strategic content creation, launching the "Buzz About Taxes" blog in 2013 and co-hosting the "International Money Cafe" podcast. She carefully structured the sale of her traditional tax practice, including formal agreements and non-compete clauses. Her focus on cross-border taxation, particularly with India, UK, and Germany, allowed her to develop deep expertise while building strong referral relationships with other professionals. The implementation of FATCA regulations created increased demand for her specialized services.
It's Yours, Now What?
The journey revealed important lessons about control, professional growth, and the value of specialization. Manasa learned that while specialization offers distinct advantages, it requires careful planning and the wisdom to know when to take on clients versus referring them to other specialists. She emphasizes that success comes not from trying to do everything yourself, but from building efficient systems and delegating effectively.
Listeners can learn more about Manasa Nadig by connecting with her on LinkedIn or find out more about the International Money Cafe.
___________________
The Art of Succession Podcast is brought to you by GWCPA. Twice a month on https://www.youtube.com/@gwcpas, host Barrett Young will bring you interviews sharing the successes and challenges from business owners with their own succession stories. If you've enjoyed this episode, please share it with others.
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📡 Also distributed on
Transistor.fm https://artofsuccession.transistor.fm/
Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/7uhogBxFKWAAetAbD8TVQR
Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-art-of-succession/id1742796896
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🖥️ Find out more about the show at https://gwcpas.com/podcast
Disclaimer: This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal, and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.
