Our firm had a humble beginning, starting with four partners and a team of just 18 employees. We had a vision for a better way to serve the clients we hopefully would secure, and we wanted to be a “New Kind of CPA firm.” Our enthusiasm lit the way in the shadow of the Great Recession, which was definitely a risky time to give birth to a new business. (Many were doubtful of our potential for success). As we celebrate our 10th Anniversary, Sponsel CPA Group stands as a testament to the power of perseverance, working as an unselfish team, the drive of an entrepreneurial spirit and withstanding the risk of failure!
The Sponsel Team is now 36 strong, with a reputation as one of the Best Places to Work in Indiana. We’re also proud to be listed in the Indianapolis Business Journal’s Book of Lists as one of the top 25 CPA firms in Indianapolis.
This growth and recognition is encouraging, as it means we’ve lived up to our vision of bringing a personal touch that keeps clients and team members happy. These relationships are of the utmost importance to us. Strong bonds form the bedrock of an effective business.
We’ve learned many lessons while traveling down this long road to success. First, trust is key: trust in your vision, your team and your gut. Don’t let the speedbumps along your path discourage you from pushing forward. Stay patient for the long-term results. Don’t be distracted by the temptations of short term windfalls, but keep your focus on the long term success that carries much greater rewards.
This recalls what social reformer Jacob Riis famously said: “When nothing seems to help, I go and look at a stonecutter hammering away at his rock, perhaps a hundred times without as much as a crack showing in it. Yet at the hundred and first blow it will split in two, and I know it was not that blow that did it but all that had gone before.”
Don’t QUIT, as SUCCESS may be just around the corner.
We’ve certainly spent a long time — with great effort, much humility and great people — to build a great team and a great business.
We thank everyone, past and present, for helping us construct a firm we’re proud to call our own.
We look forward to building on the foundation of our first 10 years in the decade ahead!