Building a Family Business and a Lasting Legacy | Ep. 181 | Paul Hood

In this episode of The Girl Dad Show, host Young Han sits down with Paul Hood, CPA, Co-Founder and CEO of PaulHood, a regional tax and accounting firm with 13 offices across four states. Paul shares his inspiring journey from a tough childhood with a single mom to building a thriving business, writing books, and leading alongside his sons.

Paul opens up about the challenges he faced early in life, how adversity shaped his perspective on success and leadership, and why family remains at the center of everything he does. He emphasizes the importance of service, selflessness, and creating value—not just wealth—in business and parenting..

Together, they explore:

1. Paul’s journey from adversity to becoming a CPA and financial leader
2. Family plays a central role in both his life and business
3. Adversity can shape resilience, leadership, and values
4. Parenting is about instilling values and preparing the next generation
5. Success is measured by impact, not just financial gain
6. Service, leadership, and humility are at the heart of his philosophy
7. The importance of heritage and identity in shaping purpose
8. Building a family legacy in business with his wife and sons

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