Smurf It Up

In this episode Ox and Vin Armani talk perspectives on cryptocurrency: » Cryptocurrencies are just.......math » Who "owns" crypto & who has the "right" to regulate them » Satoshi Nakamoto & the Bitcoin Whitepaper » Peer-to-Peer electronic cash » "There's no liberty without economic liberty"

(business pearls)  In this episode Mr. Brian Norton of CBD Specialty Coffee stopped by to share an AWESOME business story: * Little Caesars hot-and-ready marketing idea * Management By Walking Around (MBWA)  

In this episode Ox and guest Pat Watson discuss : * How he turned hobby, military, and law enforcement experience into a valuable service * Curricula is based on patterns he saw & necessary mindset * Who's his ideal client * Locks...and the illusion of security * Layered approach to security * 90% of you can do this easy, fast, & inexpensive security upgrade today! * 7 ways to monetize a unique skillset  

In this episode Ox improv talks about being selfish in the context of early morning getting in the zone

Tune in as Ox and enrolled agent Shawn Forrest discuss strategies the rich use to pay for their kid's college: ** Using a C-corporation to qualify for the Pell Grant ** Setting your child up as an employee of a C-corporation ** The incredibly important "covered opinion letter"

In this episode Ox and Vin Armani discuss The Human Social Cycle (in the context of a entrepreneurship): * This draws from Vin's outstanding work on YouTube entitled, The Ascendant Project * The 4 Varnas (mindsets) * Shudra - Commoner * Kshatriya - Warrior * Vipra - Thinker * Vaeshya - Merchant

In this episode Ox and Vin Armani discuss entrepreneur mindset: » What does being an entrepreneur mean? » Elon Musk as an entreprenur example, and his end game » What likely motivates Jeff Bezos nowadays? » Money keeps wolves away from the door » Vin's childhood & college businesses, and his first business plan » On one of his mentors, Jay Rifkin, and the movie, Waiting » What's more important -- the people, business, or product? And which does venture capital prioritize? » product market fit, and the story of Twitch » pivoting in business (Friendster, Pabst Beer) » Vin's process to address his value hierarchy, and finding internal guidance

Huter Trego shares his perspective on  listener questions about medical practice startup & development Q:  1) As a PA owner do you recommend getting a medical lawyer? 2) It’s very expensive but is it worth the money? I think I have an understanding of what I have to do legally to own a practice... but since it’s a loop hole/grey area here in Colorado I can’t help but be nervous. 3) Also, best way to get patients in the door Q:  1) What are legal must haves for starting a medical practice? 2) Must you be a medical professional/have a license to own the practice? 3) Must haves/who must be hired to manage the practice or can a provider to it on their own? 4) Are there types of state medical licenses that are just for telemedicine? 5) Which states are easiest to get licensed in? 6) Can I own a medical practice in let’s say Arizona but live in another state? Q:  Best suited location for medical and or cosmetic practices Q:  I’m a PA who has been asked to join a growing one MD FM cash practice (literally—no other support staff currently). I’ve got 7 years intense Internal Medicine/Primary Care experience and I’m working on IFMs AFMCP and SAFM etc but have limited experience with FM in practice (worked at VA and FQHC). If you were in my position what would you ask for? Percentage of patient payment to increase over time as I develop my panel? Percentage of overall profits? Partnership? Obviously he should cover malpractice? He’s open to anything—we both are newbies at business development. What do you think compensation for a practice development should look like? For instance, I could just be an employee and not develop the business (just see patients and nothing more). Or if I’m part of developing and implementing ideas like Group Visits (my big interest) how would the pay structure differ?

In this episode Ox talks about his morning process of "Thanks...giving" which is one things that helps him get in the zone early in the day. Partner > www.Uplifting.Gifts

In this episode Ox sets a course for a new podcast thread entitled, Mental Fitness.  He briefly touches on one tool in his toolbox that he deploys first thing in the morning to get hyped, juiced, in the zone before leaving home.

In this episode enrolled agent Shawn Forrest chats with business consultant at Paychex PJ DiGiovanni about payroll benefits: ** 1 key tax saving reason to form an S-corp vs. being a sole proprietor ** A little "payroll 101" ** Benefit of the 2018 Trump tax cut ** Hiring a paycheck company helps with A) compliance issues B) they take liability of ensuring proper filings C) saving you time  ** Paychex is a full service payroll company and what this can cover ** Touching on one bundle service example for Paychex: administering a 401K & payroll. ** An example victory of PJ helping a company save $$$ with the Paychex "professional employee leasing" service   Tweet us! @SmurfItUpShow Text us! 513-817-0952

  Tune in as Ox chats with Joseph Massaro about: ** Family business ** Entrepreneurship ** Discussing the Gary Vee community in which we met ** How he brings appreciation and value to Gary Vee ** Being present in the moment, and actively looking for opportunities NOW ** His perspective on monetizing (or not) his social media presence ** Why he is looking forward to the next financial meltdown ** His success is due to him being HUNGRY.....and how you can stoke that hunger ** What to do when analysis paralysis kicks in ** Being in the flow state ** Collapsitarian (huh?) ** Microgreens

  Join Ox and special guest Jack Spirko to talk about the 6 tenets of self-employed mindset (and their 2020 Presidential election plans!!!): ** TENET 1 - I will begin the process of change with myself ** TENET 2 - I will face the dragon - my work fears ** TENET 3 - I will integrate independence and interdependence ** TENET 4 - I will work with, not work for, my organization and customers  ** TENET 5 - I will commit to continuous learning ** TENET 6 - I will create meaningful work

Join Ox and special guest Jack Spirko to talk about mindset of the entrepreneur. ** Stories of leadership & the secret to leadership ** Spirko definitions of "marketing" "advertising" "viral marketing" "sales" and "branding" ** Addressing the thesis of this episode: "everyone is self-employed" ** Spirko's early life employee beliefs and what catalyzed his shift to self-employed mindset ** The overlying philosophy of any business is fiduciary responsibility -- so how does this relate to a self-employed mindset? ** Your employer sees you more as an independent contractor! ** How integral should you be in your organization? And applying this perspective to a medical billing job example ** Strategic level thinking on how to move up in an organization, or find another job with more responsibility ** Salary negotiation strategies for an employee

Join Ox as he chats with Hunter Trego about the concept of branding in the context of personal, business, and product branding: ** Personal branding ** Business branding ** Product branding ** Drawing Google's attention on Instagram ** Consistency is KEY! ** Setting up expectations ties into personal brand ** Setting expectations is VERY important    

Join Ox and our tax law expert & enrolled agent, Shawn Forrest, for follow up on "captive insurance companies" after their deep dive in episode 1 on the CBD, cannabis, dispensary, and growing industries.  We really drive home the key points about forming a captive insurance company for your dispensary, growing business or investment The captive insurance company really is the skeleton key you didn't know you needed

Join Ox and our tax law expert & enrolled agent, Shawn Forrest, for a deep dive in the CBD, cannabis, dispensary, and growing industries.  Real estate tax considerations State level tax considerations Federal level tax considerations THE best strategy to keep your capital safe from raids (HINT - Captive Insurance Co.)

Join us today during !PA week 2019! for **part 2** as Ox talks with White House Medical Unit (WHMU) PA, COL. Bill Soliz: ** Career advise for fellow PA ** What's the most common chief complaint at WHMU ** Is special operations the secret to youth? ** Pay discrepancy with another profession ** Telemedicine

Join us today during !PA week 2019! as Ox Holloway talks with White House Medical Unit (WHMU) PA, COL. Bill Soliz: ** The "assistant" part of the title ** Stories from didactic and clinical portions of PA school ** How special operations/tactics/forces experience can inform civilian medicine ** The grueling process of applying to WHMU ** How PAs fit in the WHMU team ** His top mantra that's helped him in his 32+ year Army career

Tune in as we have my friend Nate discuss how he CRUSHES IT with arbitrage while working full-time, being a husband, and father to 8 young children: ** How Nate started involving his children in #fliplife arbitrage opportunities ** How his daughter turned a 25 cent item into $100 profit ** Designing a product and using a Chinese supplier ** You gotta sell! ** The 3 ways to scale a business ** What are the different types of arbitrage: eBay to eBay, Craigslist free to Facebook marketplace, thrift store to eBay, poshmark, GOAT app, eBay to Amazon, etc. ** Sourcing via. online auctions

Tune in as Ox, Tim, and Shawnee chat with Triple Crown Hiker Jessica "Dixie" Mills (homemadewanderlust.com) about: ** Hiking THOUSANDS of miles ** How she earns a full-time income from YouTube & Patreon ** YouTube as the starting place and nucleus of the value she provides her tribe ** What NOT to do to a bear in the wild

Tune in as we have Dallas-based private Chef Erik Hernandez pull the curtain back of:      ** Facebook & Instagram ** Hiring a private chef to WOW your Business-2-Business clients ** Initial capital investment of $100 ** His inspiring portfolio of services        

Tune in as Ox and our Tax Law Expert & Enrolled Agent, Mr. Shawnee Forrest, address audience questions from physicians and PAs, while discussing powerful tax saving strategies:

Tune in as Ox and our Tax Law Expert & Enrolled Agent, Mr. Shawnee Forrest, answer some audience questions about minimizing taxes from fellow podcasters:

Tune in as we have Mr. Tim Flood of RuralLandWatch.com tell  Tax Law Expert & Enrolled Agent,  Shawnee Forrest, and Ox about: ** Flipping raw land ** Finding land via. direct mail campaigns ** Connecting with clients through social media ** Why Shawnee suggests that all real estate investors should obtain a real estate license ** Forming a C-corporation for benefits related to real estate ** How to use a C-corporation so all of your child’s college expenses become a corporate benefit to them, and a tax deduction to you ** Land development for cash flow ** Real estate syndications ** Tim's Real Estate Investing Book suggestion: (see picture below) ** Tax sales

Tune in as we have our Tax Law Expert & Enrolled Agent, Mr. Shawnee Forrest, tell Ox about some amazing tax saving strategies & tactics for PAs, NPs, CRNAs, RTs, Podiatrists, Pharmacists, Dentists, Nurses, Optometrists, Chiropractors, etc: ** Why surgeons & physicians are targeted for a killer chunk of their paycheck ** Specific strategies for those who are not considered a "doctor" in the govt. eye ** W2 vs. 1099 vs. Corporate wages

Tune in as we have our Tax Law Expert & Enrolled Agent, Mr. Shawnee Forrest, tell Ox about some amazing tax saving strategies & tactics for real estate investors: ** What's the best business entity to form when you win the lotto? ** What's a conservative perspective to have so you keep and grow your winnings? ** Can you buy your dream house or dream car after winning?

Tune in as we have our Tax Law Expert & Enrolled Agent, Mr. Shawnee Forrest, tell Ox about some amazing tax saving strategies & tactics for physicians & surgeons, and address their questions for the show:

Tune in as we have our Tax Law Expert & Enrolled Agent, Mr. Shawnee Forrest, tell Ox how physicians & surgeons are being targeted specifically by the IRS, and what combination of strategies will help them keep most of the half of their paycheck that disappears each month: ** Forming a "captive insurance" company ** Getting paid as a 1099 or Corporation ** Hiring family members ** Puerto Rico! ** Why are surgeons & physicians being targeted specifically?

Tune in as we have our Tax Law Expert & Enrolled Agent, Mr. Shawnee Forrest, tell Ox and Tim about some amazing tax saving strategies & tactics for real estate investors: ** What area of real estate is most favorable for tax saving purposes ** Stacking strategies to beat the tax mafia **Getting a real estate license (even if you don't plan to be a real estate agent) ** The top secret, "Tax Sales" ** Be like dentists - hire your children! ** Audience Q&A about healthcare locum tenens jobs ** Enrolled Agent vs. CPA

Tune in as we have our Tax Law Expert & Enrolled Agent, Mr. Shawnee Forrest, tell Ox and Tim about a combination of strategies that can save Defense Contractors up to $50,000 per year on taxes: ** Foreign earned income (tax) exclusion ** Forming a "captive insurance" company ** Should I negotiate a higher salary getting paid as 1099 or S-corp? ** Getting paid as a 1099 or an S-corporation ** Hiring family members through your S-corp ** 401K as part of estate planning ** Puerto Rico is THE place for strategic tax saving!

Tune in as we have our Tax Law Expert & enrolled agent, Mr. Shawnee Forrest, tell us why the S-corporation is advantageous from an estate planning (tax saving) perspective for your business: < Why is tax avoidance important? < Business pearls of wisdom, including the 3 ways to scale < The S-corporation < Steps of setting up the S-corporation

  Tune in to hear our take on: > the genesis of this podcast,  > what we plan to touch on,  > and where we are going.    Smurf It Up is a growing community of entrepreneurs, agorists, & cryptosavages. We come from all walks of life, but have the same mission — create more financial freedom for ourselves! Smurf It Up focuses on side hustles & side gigs, which are services or products you sell to earn extra money.   Are you ready to Smurf It Up? Good. Let's go!        A big thank you to our partner:    www.Uplifting.Gifts   CLICK HERE