Meet Paul Johnson*, a self-proclaimed “computer nerd” from Chicago. A few years ago, Paul struck gold when he developed an app and sold it to a large corporation. With the windfall, Paul and his wife, Eve, upgraded from their cozy one-bedroom apartment to a sprawling home in the North Shore suburbs.
At first, they loved their new space, but the honeymoon phase didn’t last long. The sprawling lawn, the pool, and the HVAC system soon began to demand more of their attention than they ever expected. Instead of spending their weekends cycling, a shared passion of theirs, they found themselves tied down by maintenance crews, landscapers, and pool guys. The very home that was supposed to be their dream come true had turned into a never-ending to-do list.
Enter Atlas
After selling the app, Paul needed a new accountant, and a friend recommended Origin CPA Group. The Johnsons loved Origin’s proactive approach and the way they helped navigate their newfound wealth. Around this time, Origin launched Atlas, a service designed to help people like Paul and Eve manage the complexities of their lives.
“Eve and I were having lunch, laughing at ourselves because we were complaining about the landscaper-seriously, when did we become the kind of people who complain about landscapers?” Paul chuckled. “Right then, Eve got an email from Origin about Atlas. She looked up from her phone and said, ‘Our problems are solved!'”
Intrigued, Paul immediately emailed his CPA, Chris Denham, and asked for more details. Within days, Paul and Eve were sitting down with the Atlas team, laying out their frustrations and their desire to get back to the simple life they missed.
The Result
It didn’t take long for Atlas to work their magic. The team quickly understood that while Paul and Eve loved their home, they didn’t want to be burdened by its upkeep. Atlas took over everything-managing the maintenance schedules, dealing with the landscapers and pool guys, even overseeing their mail and paying their bills. They also scheduled bike maintenance and arranged travel for their cycling tours, ensuring that the Johnsons could enjoy their passion without any distractions.
“Our goal was to free up our calendar from house stuff in six months. They did it in three,” Paul recalled with a smile. “Eve was right-they really did solve our problems.”
Today, Atlas continues to support the Johnsons, helping them reclaim the simplicity they thought they’d lost. By working alongside Origin CPA Group, Atlas ensures that Paul and Eve can focus on what they love most-each other and their cycling adventures.
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*This story is based on prior issues and projects Atlas has handled. In order to protect privacy, the details including names have been changed but the services and relief provided are accurate.