TAMPA, FL - July 10, 2025 - “What if every risk you’ve taken was never really a gamble, but the very point of the game?”
In his debut book, Life Is a Big Deal, Larry A. Smith, CPA weaves a semi-fictional, semi-biographical tale of bold moves, hard lessons, and the transformative power of betting on yourself. Released by Breez Events and Consulting, the book explores the life and legacy of Johnny P. (Powell), a man whose journey through business, finance, real estate, and politics leaves a trail of wisdom and impact.
Part fable, part memoir, and part motivational manifesto, Life Is a Big Deal carries readers from humble beginnings to high-stakes boardrooms, capturing the universal truth that every experience—win or lose—shapes the person we become and the deals we make.
“Keep taking the bet—you’re bound to win.”
This advice, passed from Johnny to countless lives he impacted, anchors a story that’s as entertaining as it is enlightening. With a creative structure, compelling storytelling, and practical life takeaways, Smith delivers a work that defies genre and inspires action.
“The quality of one’s actions dictates the quality of one’s outcomes,” Smith writes. And through nearly two dozen vivid vignettes—each touched by both truth and imagination—he challenges readers to embrace uncertainty, reflect deeply, and ultimately step boldly into their next big decision.
Life Is a Big Deal is available now in paperback, hardcover, and eBook formats on Amazon.
About the Author
Larry A. Smith, CPA is the Founder and CEO of Stonemarcc CPA Advisory, based in Tampa, Florida. He has 20 years of experience in accounting and real estate development, as well as over a decade as a speaker and creative thinker with a passion for legacy-building. Life Is a Big Deal is his second published book, inspired by the real-life guidance and grit of his godfather, the late John L. Powell.
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