Paul Marchese had been running his own successful accounting practice for several years when he experienced a major setback. A fire broke out at his office, destroying everything inside. Fortunately, no one was hurt, but Marchese lost all his equipment and client information. It was a humbling experience, but Marchese was determined to rebuild. With the help of his clients, he was able to resume his practice and get back on his feet. Today, Marchese is once again running a successful business. He credits the fire as a major learning experience and says it made him stronger.