BOSS Advisors

BOSS Advisors is a team of accountants, lawyers, and business consultants focused on arming Business Owners with the Systems & Strategies needed to succeed from startup to growth to sale.

Founder & CEO

Payne Law, PLC

Transactional law firm focusing on business, tax, and nonprofit matters in the beautiful valley of Phoenix, AZ

Member

Tax consulting, compliance, and planning related to protecting tax-exempt status, IRS audit defense strategies, tax provision reviews, and other federal and state tax matters for nonprofit corporations and tax-exempt organizations. 

In addition to serving my clients as a tax practitioner, I enjoy preparing national tax alerts for our practice and clients, giving presentations to and mentoring students interested in tax law, and staying involved in local and national recruiting efforts.

Tax Manager

Jennings, Strouss & Salmon, PLC

Transactional attorney specializing in:
  Tax Law
  Nonprofit Corporations & Tax-Exempt Organizations
  Corporate & Business Law
  Mergers & Acquisitions
  Trusts & Estates

Associate Attorney

Ernst & Young

Exempt Organizations
Private Foundations
State & Local Tax
Federal Income Tax
Advisory & Compliance - 990, 990-PF, 990-T
Tax Provision Review of Non-Profit Audits
Alternative Investments & Foreign Filings - 926, 8865, 5471, 8886

Tax Staff

Roger T. Bollard, PLLC

Income Tax Services - 1040, 1065, 1120S, 1120
Financial Statement Compilations & Reviews
Payroll Tax Services

Certified Public Accountant

Holm Wright Hyde & Hays

Drafted research memoranda regarding issues related to Arizona law including insurance subrogation, policy interpretation, products liability, personal injury, rules of evidence and procedure, and school law.

Law Clerk

Arizona Supreme Court, Staff Attorneys' Office

Drafted research memoranda regarding issues related to Arizona law and procedure.
Assisted staff attorneys with drafting of comprehensive summaries of relevant legal precedent for review by the Justices, and made recommendations for cases to be granted or denied appeal.

Extern

KPMG

Audit Intern

Accounting services including billing, budgeting, and internal financial statement production & analysis

Accounting Clerk

Legal & tax strategy for professionals & nonprofits | M&A deals | Legal structuring | Tax planning | Nonprofit Tax Exemption

I founded BOSS Advisors: a central hub of business lawyers, accountants, and business consultants, licensed to practice law in Arizona as an Alternative Business Structure. 🌵

We’re hyper-focused on helping business owners and nonprofit executives grow by implementing modern, scalable business practices. ☑️

Call me for BOSS Coaching: a subscription-based hybrid legal and business coaching method geared to help business owners: 👨🏾‍💼👩🏻‍🔧

- Stop worrying about the unknown
- Intentionally structure your business 
- Take measured, calculated risks
- Chase best practices
- Protect what you’ve built
- Create market value
- Take your life back 

Our onboarding process will help us understand your current business model, your goals, and your current pain points. 🧘🏽‍♂️

We'll prioritize the business functions that you decide are the most important, and assess the current health of each. 📝

We'll meet with you regularly and track your progress on an interactive dashboard.🚦

We don’t try to do everything. We surround ourselves with a deep network of trusted advisors. 🤝 

Call me when you’re ready to grow!

www.bossadv.com

Mike Payne, JD - CPA

8 years ago this month I gave EY notice that I was leaving to start my own firm. In retrospect, I applaud my naive energy, but I must admit I had no idea what I was doing. 😕 

That all changed when I came across David Cristello's Growing Your Firm podcast. For the first time in my short yet lonely entrepreneurial journey, I had found my people. I related deeply to firm owners with the same struggles as my own, and was inspired with their stories of success. 🚀

Now the journey has come full circle, as I'll be honored to speak at the 2025 Growing Your Firm Summit among some of my most respected peers:

🔥 Michael Ly
Dr. Jackie Meyer, CPA, CCTA 🦄
Randy Crabtree, CPA
Brandon Hall, CPA
Tal Ben Bassat (CPA, Esq.)
🐻 Dan Luthi
Keila Hill-Trawick, CPA, MBA
Darren Root
Jennifer Wilson

Come join the party 🎉 on Dec 4!

https://lnkd.in/gQvBep54

Legal & tax strategy for $1m+ Business | Real Estate | Nonprofit

Freight Goalz

CEO & Co-Founder Of Freight Goalz

Unishippers

Sales Consultant

BJ's Restaurants, Inc.

BJ's Restaurant Server

Super Soccer Stars

Worked with children ages 2-13 and teaching and instructing the fundamentals of soccer. Required knowledge of Los Angeles area with various classes taking place at parks throughout the county. Developed superb patience and persistence skills. Effectively instructed parents while also promoting and marketing the company to various potential customers throughout Santa Monica and Beverley hills area.

Accomplishments: Promoted within first two months

Assistant Coach

UCLA

Majored in International Development Studies and Minored in Geography/Environmental Studies. Also a member of the UCLA Men's Soccer team from 2008-2012. Won 3 PAC-12 Championships, a Final Four appearance in 2012. Built relationships and developed great teamwork skills. Studied various classes consisting of Economics, Communication Studies, Political Science, Geography, History, and various Sciences.

UCLA Student Athlete- UCLA Men's Soccer 08'-12'

UCLA Summer Soccer Camps

Courteously greeted parents and children and efficiently checked them in during busy and early morning hours. Worked both indoor and outdoor environments, required to work long hours with little to no breaks. Worked with children from ages 6-16 and interacting with parents of all ages. Held responsible for obtaining signatures at check-in and checkout. 
Accomplishments:
Commended by supervisors for flexibility in changing work hours when asked and filling in during scheduled off-days for absent employees.

Camp Counselor

Experienced executive with a proven track record in the Freight industry. My journey has been defined by a passion for small business representation, coaching, sales, and effective business management. As an entrepreneur at heart, I thrive on driving innovation and fostering growth.

🚀 Driving Business Excellence
With a history of accomplishments in the freight industry, I've honed my skills in navigating complex challenges and seizing opportunities. I'm committed to ensuring businesses not only survive but thrive in the ever-evolving marketplace.

🤝 Empowering Small Business Success
I believe in the power of small businesses to drive economic growth and innovation. Through effective coaching and representation, I've helped numerous enterprises achieve their goals, transforming their aspirations into impactful results.

💼 Balancing Strategy and Execution
Combining strategic insight with hands-on execution, I bring a holistic approach to business management. From charting growth trajectories to optimizing sales operations, I'm dedicated to achieving sustainable and scalable success.

🎓 Foundation in International Development
My educational background, including a BA focused on International Development Studies from UCLA, has enriched my perspective on global dynamics and diverse cultures. This foundation enhances my ability to navigate and lead in an interconnected world.

Let's connect and explore how my experience and passion align with your business goalz!

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