Justin Umstead

I work in finance and accounting, and I’m currently studying for my CPA. Outside of work, I write and make music. I’ve released six independent hip-hop studio albums and written a book called Workflow Pro, which is all about working smarter and building better systems.

For me, hip-hop and long-form writing are ways of thinking out loud — processing life, work, and relationships in real time. Whether I’m building financial workflows, writing a book, or putting together a record, I’m usually trying to do the same thing: take something messy or complicated and turn it into something clear and meaningful.