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November 24, 2025

Things I Wish I Had Known Sooner – Featuring Brook Skram on Severson Strege

We’re excited to share that our very own Brook Skram, a Client Manager here at Welgaard CPAs & Advisors, was recently invited to join the Severson Strege podcast!

The episode, titled “Things I Wish I Had Known Sooner,” dives into the lessons learned along the way in business, leadership, and life. Brook shares personal experiences from her career and life, and the insights she would have loved to discover earlier on.

This episode is full of valuable takeaways for anyone looking to grow in their professional or personal journeys.

Listen to the episode here: HERE

We’re proud to see Brook representing Welgaard CPAs & Advisors and sharing wisdom that will inspire others in our community. Be sure to check it out!

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