An Interview with Rebecca Samuels, Crypto #TaxBae
By: Charles Wu
Tags: Pythagus Llc, Blockchain, Bitcoin, CEO, Taxes

I had the pleasure of interviewing Rebecca Samuels of Pythagus, LLC.

She is a Certified Public Accountant and an Enrolled Agent, an Army Reserve veteran, and a former teen mom who overcame a lot of odds to get to where she is today.

Thank you so much for doing this with us! What is your “backstory”?

LOL- that is a loaded question depending on which area of my life we are coming from. However, to summarize, I am a woman who loves learning. Each endeavor I choose to embark on, I take tons of time to learn about it to become well-versed, so I can make educated decisions. That’s how I ended up serving in the Army, that’s how I became self-employed, and that is also how I ended up in the crypto space.

Can you tell me about the most interesting projects you are working on now?

Well first and for most, launching my own business was a HUGE project that I am working on continuously since its inception 7/28/2017.

As an introvert, I have had to fight through those barriers to get out and network with people that may want to do business with me or that I can do business with, grow and learn from. It was a challenge at first however since then, I have been on a few panels and completed a few interviews to market myself and my business.

Aside from that, I am currently seeking projects to gain more experience within the crypto space. I would love to be on an advisory board or two, help launch a successful project, and just learn more about the technology that will impact us. I am currently in talks with a few different organizations, so we will see which one pans out.

What are the 5 things that most excite you about crypto? Why?

This is like the second coming of the internet. I was about 11 when the internet came out so I didn’t understand any of it and since then, so I missed out on all the fun. Well, now I get the chance to be apart of a second coming sort of speak. The technology is amazing. Blockchain solves a lot of problems (such as the

accounting double entry) and prevents fraud. Things will get much easier when this technology is wide spread implemented. I love the camaraderie among investors, developers, miners, etc. People are truly engaged in this topic and come together at meet ups. Everyone is excited about this! The backstory is interesting. I remember back in 2014, I learned about Bitcoin and Silk Road, the black market and etc. I was taught how to use Torrent, VPNs, etc. I didn’t realize how that was just the start. (I wish I invested in Bitcoin back then lol). I can use my accounting and tax skills/experience to help clients keep their records in check and who want to pay their taxes. This is such a nice bridge from my profession to a topic I am really interested in.

What are the 5 things worry you about crypto? Why?

Not sure if I can come up with anything as of yet. I am more intrigued to see where this is going to go and I am still learning the down sides to this space.

What 3 things would you advise to someone who wanted to emulate your career? Can you share an example for each idea?

Continuing education. The only thing that is constant is change and information changes daily. My field requires a bachelor’s degree, tons of hours of studying and work experience. You will need the education and continuing education to be successful. Find a niche to focus on and network in. Me choosing cryptocurrency as my niche has led me to various networking groups, which has helped grow my business. Stay focused and motivated — there will be days when things aren’t going correctly, and you will face significant challenges. What I have found is things eventually work out if you keep motivated and focused on the task at hand.

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