Joel Sandoval grew up in a small, predominantly Hispanic community in Watsonville, California, before relocating to Bakersfield, California, to be a Certified Public Accountant. Growing up, his parents were his heroes. After finishing high school, Joel intended to follow in his parents’ footsteps by becoming a real estate agent. He started by working with his mom as an escrow assistant for a title company. In the process, he learned more about real estate. However, the period wasn’t a good time to delve into the business, as things weren’t looking good for realtors. There was a huge housing crash, and everyone started to lose their homes in foreclosure around 2007–2008.

Aside from real estate, Joel had always had a knack for numbers. So he decided that accounting was the way to go after an encounter with the CPA of the title company he worked for. The CPA told him she had a stable and secure job even though they were in a recession. After the conversation, he started to carry out some research on accounting and the accounting industry before finally making the decision that it was the career path he wanted to take.

After graduating with honors from California State University, Bakersfield, with a degree in Business and a concentration in Accounting, Joel worked as an accountant for many years. However, he got to his breaking point when he made the big decision to quit and start his own firm from scratch, because why not? He was a hard worker and had a winning mindset, so he went for it. And that was how Sandoval Tax was created. Although Joel never had plans to start his own accounting firm, reading many books on personal development and business opened his eyes to several possibilities, including creating his own accounting firm. 

Although Sandoval Tax began as a small accounting firm, it has grown rapidly since its inception. It is now a seven-figure enterprise with ambitious plans to grow into a CPA firm with annual revenue of $1 billion. There were a few hiccups along the way, however. It was only through a great deal of effort and perseverance that Joel reached this pinnacle of success. He spent several thousand dollars on coaching and mentorship and a lot of time learning about running a business.

Sandoval Tax is an online tax and accounting firm, despite its physical location in Bakersfield, California. The firm has become one of the top CPA firms in California due to its dedication to clients, focus on minor details, and extensive experience. They specialize in advising businesses and corporations on matters of accounting, auditing, and finance. To set itself apart from the competition, Sandoval Tax is a bilingual CTA firm with employees fluent in English and Spanish.

“Success for me means freedom to do what you want and when you want,” Joel said when asked to define success. Therefore, it is fair to say that Joel is a successful individual. It would be reasonable to take things slowly and relax after achieving his level of success. Joel, however, sees things a little differently. He wants to go far beyond being a successful CPA. He wants more; he wants Sandoval Tax, to be one of the top CPA firms in America. 

You will find Joel on Instagram at @joelsandovalcpa, where he shares content about himself, his business, and his family. Follow him to learn more about him.

Joel Sandoval grew up in a small community in Watsonville, California which was predominantly Hispanic. His parents worked in real estate so he saw firsthand what hard work and determination could create. The 2008- 09 recession inspired Joel to propel himself into the field of accounting, as it seemed to be stable. When he grew frustrated and dissatisfied with working for someone else, he realized he could start his own business. He decided he would start his own, predominantly Spanish-speaking, CPA firm, Sandoval Tax.

It hasn’t been an easy path for Joel Sandoval to start his own business from scratch. “I knew nothing about business. I was an accountant and only knew about numbers. I did not know how to market myself, how to price my services, how to grow a team, how to build systems, and how to make a great culture,” Sandoval explained. He immersed himself in education. He learned the most he could. “My advice for those trying to start their own business would be to invest in coaching and mentorship. However, make sure to do your due diligence. If you do your research, the right coach and mentor will pay dividends and multiples that you can’t even imagine,” says Sandoval. 

With determination and grit, Sandoval Tax is now making 7 figures. Joel Sandoval has made it his mission to create a leading CPA firm and he plans to be the biggest Spanish-speaking CPA firm in the United States. It shouldn’t be too difficult, as they are already serving all 50 states with their virtual systems. “We start every new relationship with a personalized tax plan for them and their business so that every business owner gets a return on their investment by working with us,” Sandoval said. 

At Sandoval Tax, the clients are first. They have a whole team dedicated to saving their clients money in taxes. They even offer monthly accounting services for businesses. They’ll provide monthly financial statements which include a balance sheet and a profit and loss sheet. 

Sandoval has successfully established a lucrative firm, and he has more to accomplish. 

Now that Sandoval Tax has flourished, he can focus on other things. He wants to build a personal brand and he plans to be a leading public figure in accounting. He has created a podcast called Believe in The Entrepreneur, so he can support and guide budding entrepreneurs. He’s able to do these things because of the success he has reached and he has his education to thank. Sandoval invested thousands of dollars in mentoring and personal development. 

Now, Joel Sandoval has helped business owners save over 37 million dollars in taxes. To Joel, success means you can do what you want when you want, but having the right mindset is key. He compares the right mindset to his favorite Henry Ford quote: “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, either way, you are right.”