Our Story

Jake and Joshua first met in college in Rochester, NY, where they developed a strong friendship. Over the years, their professional paths intertwined, with Joshua working alongside Jake as a bookkeeper and tax service provider for more than a decade.

Joshua is the founder and owner of deaftax.com, a thriving financial services company established in 2007 in Bethesda, MD. With over 1,700 clients and several employees today, Joshua has built a reputable business serving the financial needs of his community. Born and raised in Northern California, he later moved to Hawaii for university, where he earned his B.A.in Economics He then pursued and completed his MBA in Entrepreneurship in Rochester, NY on a Professional Fellow scholarship..

Jake, born and raised in Michigan, took a different path after leaving college, traveling across various states and countries. Eventually, he and his wife, Vered, moved to Austin, Texas, drawn by the warm climate and the city’s rapid growth. Seeing an opportunity, Jake transitioned from self-employment to business ownership, managing in-house staff and subcontractors for over fifteen years. His company, Pure Magic Maids, serves a diverse range of clients, including homeowners, construction project managers, real estate agents, business owners, and more.

Joshua’s experience in running Airbnb properties in Hawaii gave him firsthand knowledge of cleaning services, handyman work, and property management. With their combined expertise in finance, operations, and business management, Jake and Joshua decided to reconnect and partner in launching a new venture in the DMV area, expanding their success in the service industry together.