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Bailey Kochis Empyre Tax Pros LLC CEO Bailey Kochis is the Founder and CEO of Empyre Tax Pros LLC, a trusted tax service firm dedicated to helping individuals and business owners navigate their finances with clarity and confidence. With a strong commitment to simplifying the tax process, Bailey built the company on the principles of accuracy, transparency, and client-first service. Driven by a passion for financial empowerment, Bailey specializes in delivering reliable, stress-free tax solutions that help clients maximize their refunds while staying fully compliant. Under Bailey’s leadership, Empyre Tax Pros has become known for its personalized approach—offering tailored tax strategies, expert guidance, and ongoing support beyond tax season. Bailey’s mission is simple: to remove the confusion from taxes and help clients keep more of what they earn. By combining industry knowledge with a relationship-focused approach, Bailey continues to create meaningful financial outcomes for individuals, entrepreneurs, and growing businesses alike. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Gregory Shepard The entrepreneurs; entrepreneur - 12 Exits, 4 PE Awards, Published Author Gregory Shepard is a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and author with a track record of building and selling 12 businesses across BioTech, TransitTech, AdTech, and MarTech. Throughout his career, he has successfully led startups, turnarounds, cleanups, and roll-ups, demonstrating a deep expertise in business growth and transformation. He is the author of The Startup Lifecycle (Penguin Random House), a definitive guide to navigating a startup from idea to exit. Greg’s insights have been featured in leading publications such as Forbes, Fortune, Entrepreneur, The New York Observer, The DEAL, and Thrive Global. A four-time private equity award recipient for transactions ranging from $250M to $1B, Greg has been a guest on TV, radio, and top podcasts. As a TEDx speaker and keynote presenter, he has shared his expertise at leading universities and conferences worldwide, inspiring the next generation of entrepreneurs and business leaders. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.