We were lucky to catch up with Torchà Berryhill recently and have shared our conversation below.
Torchà, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear about the early days of establishing your own firm. What can you share?
Starting my own firm was one of the most exciting and scariest decisions I’ve ever made. I began my tax career in 2013 with Jackson Hewitt, and after transitioning to another company, I realized I could bring more value by creating something of my own. I wanted to help clients and empower other tax professionals, so I stepped out on faith and started my business.
In the beginning, I had no blueprint, just determination and a vision. I focused on learning everything about running a business, from licensing and taxes to marketing and operations. As a single mother, balancing family and work was challenging, but my “why” kept me going: building a legacy and creating opportunities for others. The hardest part was overcoming self doubt and learning to market myself effectively, but those challenges taught me valuable lessons!
If I could do anything differently, I would’ve started sooner and get real mentorship early on. For anyone thinking of starting their own firm, my advice is to know your “why,” stay consistent, and invest in yourself. Don’t wait for perfection take that first step and learn as you go.
Torchà, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I’m a 34 yr old single mother to three boys, and my journey has been rooted in creating a better future for them while helping others improve their financial situations. I’ve been in the tax industry since 2013, starting with Jackson Hewitt, and eventually launched my own company to provide more value to clients and other tax professionals.
I offer tax preparation for individuals and businesses, credit repair, bookkeeping, tax planning, and professional tax software and training. What sets me apart is my ability to connect with clients and professionals on a personal level because I’ve been where many of them are. I understand the challenges of juggling responsibilities and building a better life, and I bring that perspective into everything I do.
My proudest moments are teaching my sons the value of hard work and showing them that you can change your life through determination. For anyone who works with me, whether as a client or trainee, I want them to know my mission is to empower and transform. My work isn’t just about numbers to me it’s about helping people create lasting success.
Any stories or insights that might help us understand how you’ve built such a strong reputation?
I stand firm on my name and brand meaning a lot to me so I make sure to post accurate information and give outstanding service.
Are there any books, videos or other content that you feel have meaningfully impacted your thinking?
I live on the IRS website and purchasing books on tax topics. I know that knowledge is power so I’ll continue to learn as much as I can to help keep a reputable business going!
Contact Info:
- Website: http://idotaxes.org/
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