Meet David Bazile

Today we’d like to introduce you to David Bazile.

David, before we jump into specific questions about your work, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
Born and raised in a Christian household in Brooklyn, NY from two immigrant parents from Haiti. My mother and father came to the United States in the 80’s to secure a better life and to create a better future for their kids. Being immigrants in a brand-new country surrounded by new customs, traditions, cultures, etc. my parents didn’t have the resources to secure a better financial life for themselves, however, they were willing to work hard in order to live a comfortable life in this country. Just as it is in many Caribbean households, my parents, specifically my mother, stressed the importance and value of “getting an education, securing a great career, so we don’t struggle as she did. She would always remind us that her education was limited, and that she didn’t get past high school, and that she didn’t want the same for us.”

I’m blessed to have a mother who wanted the best for her children and will do everything she can in her power, but I feel her advice may be limited and maybe not enough for the life I want and visualize. A life where I could “break the cycle of generational poverty and create a financial legacy.” A life with a purpose and assignment that is bigger than me! To make matters worse, I experienced my father leaving our family in my mid-teens which was a very traumatic and emotional experience for us all. I watched my mother work very long hours, work jobs she didn’t like but knew she needed to and sacrificed her time and health to ensure the needs of the family were met. Experiencing my father abandoning his family along with other life experiences, made me even more determined to make a financial success and aim to help others along my journey to do the same.

I graduated from the College of Technology with an associate degree in 2013 in accounting information technology. Then later transferred to pursue my bachelor’s degree at CUNY Brooklyn College where I doubled majored in accounting, finance & business management. Throughout my college career, I participated in business clubs and took on leadership roles as Secretary & VP, which helped strengthened my ability to lead people and sparked my interest in entrepreneurship and in building a career in accountancy. In addition, I managed to land several internships at CPA firms, small businesses, non-profits, and also a freelancing gig, which exposed me to the corporate environment and working in different capacities within the field of accounting and finance. This further matured my passion for striving to educate others on the importance of financial literacy so they can make smart financial decisions and achieve financial freedom.

After working in corporate for almost six years and also growing freelancing clients on the side, I took the leap of faith and founded my own accounting firm: David W Bazile Accounting, located in Brooklyn, NY.

Additionally, I host financial seminars throughout the Tri-state, NJ, and PA, that teach the power of money to youth and millennials which officially began in 2015, after being invited to a career day event at a public school in NJ and everything else is history.

To date, I have already spoken at places like Columbia University, Lehigh University, and others.

So, the question now is how I did become a public speaker.

After my first speaking engagement in 2015, I decided to look for more unique opportunities where I could build strategic partnerships with different organizations and host financial literacy seminars on their behalf, as I knew I wanted to continue with this path. I partnered up with organizations like Junior Achievement, Operation Hope, and a few others. As my speaking experience and expertise grew, I felt it was time to venture off and do my own thing, leading to where I am today.

Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Honestly, I feel that really depends on one’s perspective, but I will say both LOL! Being an entrepreneur, a young CEO, an accountant, and a public speaker, there are moments when it may feel like it is hard work-literally! You know, “no one is telling you what to do or how to do it. You don’t have a clear certainty of everything.” There are sleepless nights, stressful moments, long hours of preparation for client meetings and speaking engagements, managing your time between your personal and professional life, etc. Entrepreneurship itself requires you to have a different mindset.

However, despite the obstacles you might go through, you learn to develop grit, passion, and a love for your craft, and you build perseverance to push through the hard moments.

Please tell us more about your work. What do you guys do? What do you specialize in? What sets you apart from competition?
David W Bazile Accounting is a full-service accounting firm devoted to serving the needs of the NYC metropolitan community and beyond by providing bookkeeping, tax preparation, and consulting services for individuals, small & medium-sized businesses, and non-profits. Our mission is to be one of the top-leading accounting firms in the Tri-state area providing trusted accounting services so our clients can have a peace of mind and run their business.

Although we are a relatively new company (founded earlier this year) our expertise has already been featured in Melanin People Media Magazine & Industry High, LLC Podcast Interview. I am most proud that we are doing incredible work in the community and have worked with close to 30 clients assisting them with personal and business finances, helping them change the narrative of generative wealth. In addition, we are filling in the gap in the Black community by taking ownership and leading! This past summer, we launched our very first initiative/networking event: Elevation Business Pitch Competition, for black businesses and entrepreneurs with a pitch idea which was a huge success!

As a new company, we pride ourselves on providing personable and individual client attention and make ourselves available 24/7 for questions and concerns.

Our Specialties include Individual Tax Preparation, Small Business Tax Preparation, Non-Profit Tax Preparation, Bookkeeping, Personal Financial Consulting, Business Consulting.

What is “success” or “successful” for you?
This is one of the most fundamental questions individuals based their lives on.

Personally, I believe success is a wholly relative term. For some that might mean living a comfortable life, gaining access to the American Dream, or being a good father, but that may change with age and maturity. I believe success is directly correlated to your mission and purpose in this life as an individual and with the two generating true fulfillment and happiness that should last a lifetime. I believe success is about serving those around you, sharing the blueprint so others can be successful as well. I believe success is about overcoming the circumstances you are surrounded by and choosing not to fold. It’s about living out a mission and purpose bigger than yourself, and less about the fame. Contributing to humanity, creating legacy, achieving financial freedom, finding emotional peace, maintaining relationships, and having comfort in your life.

Contact Info:

• Address: 240 Kent Ave.
  Brooklyn, NY 11249
• Website: DavidBazile.com
• Email: Davidwbazile@gmail.com
• Instagram: @david_Bazile, @davidwbazileaccounting

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