Leaders List interview: 60 seconds with Alicea Castellanos, Global Taxes LLC

Citywealth speaks to Alicea Castellanos, member of Citywealth’s Leaders List (click here to view Alicea Castellanos’ Leaders List profile), CEO and Founder of Global Taxes LLC.
Tell Citywealth’s readers about your role.
- Maintain Global Taxes in the sweet path of success.
- Generate an overabundance of business and therefore wealth.
- Energize team members so they love what we do.
- Inspire everyone I cross paths with to do and be better.
What is the biggest challenge you and your firm are currently facing?
None, everything is perfect.
How would your clients describe you?
My clients would describe me as genuinely caring, thorough and pragmatic.
What are the most important skills and personal qualities to succeed in your role?
As a white glove service provider, being detailed oriented, proactive and responsive are important qualities to succeed in my role.
Best and worst parts of your job.
Best: Our clients.
Worst: Tax deadlines.
What is the most valuable piece of advice you have been given?
Not the most valuable but what I will share, some of which I definitely employ are ask for what you want, advocate for yourself and make things happen!
Click here to view Alicea Castellanos’ Leaders List profile
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