The Abundant Beans Podcast

A paid consultation is an exchange of value.This week, everyone's favorite podcast host (our own Jamie O'Kane, CPA) talks about paid consultations. This is something that can be a hotly debated issue in some circles, but it needs to be taken into consideration for your business. Today we're talking about why we do paid consultations, why it is important for Jamie's business model, and why it could be important for your business model as well. Let's get into it!Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Part 2! What tax deductions should you make sure to take on your 2022 tax return? Today we are looking at 5 popular tax deductions and giving a bit more context into how they work. As always, contact your Tax Professional, or visit our website https://www.abundantbeans.com for more information. What tax deductions you ask? 1. Cell phone. Can you just straight deduct this? 2. Meals - some say these are 100% deductible. 3. Vehicles. Don't get me started... 4. Children! 5. Your EQUIPMENT! This is especially important for our veterinarians! Until next time, be abundant!To learn more and to access our ERC Eligibility Estimator, please visit:Employee Tax CreditAre you interested in claiming the ERC? We're happy to help you! To access our Employee Retention Credit Analysis & Filing Services, please visit:ERC Analysis & Filing ServicesThank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Let's ask our favorite CPA!For our newest series, Jamie is going to review some advice on TaxTok (a.k.a. the corners of TikTok where taxes are discussed). Can you/should you take tax advice from strangers on the internet? How much knowledge can people fit into a 60 second video? More importantly, how accurate is the advice that they're giving? Luckily, our favorite CPA is here to clarify and give us some insight. Remember, y'all: you should always consult with a trusted tax professional before you make any tax decisions.To learn more and to access our ERC Eligibility Estimator, please visit:Employee Tax CreditAre you interested in claiming the ERC? We're happy to help you! To access our Employee Retention Credit Analysis & Filing Services, please visit:ERC Analysis & Filing ServicesThank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Stop wasting your time and your money.It happens to all of us from time to time. We get stuck in a rut, running through our processes the same way we've always done them. It works, but does it work well? This is why we've got to stop and ask ourselves: is this the highest and best use of our time and resources?Today's guest, Rachel Lemcke, is here to talk about improving the efficiency of veterinary practices, starting with the laboratory. Rachel is the owner of Amwell Data Services, a full service independent veterinary laboratory consulting agency. She formed Amwell Data Services to help give veterinarians and their teams more margin with the larger goal of helping make careers in veterinary medicine more sustainable.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

The first step is to decide to do something.Veronica Sagastume is a business strategist, CFO consultant, and the owner of BizFit Coaching, Inc. Veronica is an all-around powerhouse with a passion for helping Corporate Accounting Professionals start, run, and grow their own profitable consulting businesses. She encourages people to take inventory of their skills, experience, knowledge, and passions to decide what kind of consultant they could be. She truly loves coaching people through the whole process of getting themselves set up for success, including figuring out their personal branding, content marketing, Veronica knows that you already have everything you need to be a dynamic, prosperous consultant — all you need is someone to guide you and she is here to help you every step of the way!Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Let's get you to where you want to be!As we start wrapping up 2022, we begin focusing more on 2023. Have you started setting goals for the next year? If you have or haven't, here is a short list some of our favorite clips of things to inspire you to think a little bit deeper and set bigger goals.1: Think about increasing your prices. Do your research! Ask your team of experts what is possible for you!2: Be honest about who you are, what you can do, and what you aspire to be. 3. Treat your people well and focus more on the work culture you're building in your business. You can train people to do what you need them to do, but you can't change their personality. 4. Know your purpose and know your limiting beliefs. Identify what matters the most and as much of that as possible!5. When it comes to marketing, put the focus on the things that YOU own: your website, your email list, and your brand. Social media is fantastic for getting your name out there, but it is ultimately not something that you have any control over.We hope this small list gives you some frame of reference for what you can do to grow in 2023. We believe in you!Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!To learn more and to access our ERC Eligibility Estimator, please visit: Employee Tax CreditAre you interested in claiming the ERC? We're happy to help you! To access our Employee Retention Credit Analysis & Filing Services, please visit: ERC Analysis & Filing ServicesHave a question for us? Visit the website https://www.abundantbeans.com to contact us!

And that number keeps going up!You read that correctly. We're still working with clients to help them claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit! Is it hard? Meh, not really. It is worth it? That's a resounding YES!Today's episode is the final installment of our ERC success story miniseries. For one final time, we're taking a look at another business that we've helped qualify and apply for the ERC. We'll start by covering some basics about this client's businesses, how we qualified them, and how much they were able to claim. Last but certainly not least, we'll go over what it takes to qualify and how you can go about figuring out what you could potentially claim.The Abundant Beans Team hopes that you've enjoyed this miniseries. We also hope we have helped you learn a bit more about the ERC in general. Additionally, we hope that we've been able to showcase what our firm does. Y'all, we're so much more than just tax returns! We are committed to helping people grow their businesses, meet their goals, and live their very best lives.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!To learn more and to access our ERC Eligibility Estimator, please visit: Employee Tax CreditAre you interested in claiming the ERC? We're happy to help you! To access our Employee Retention Credit Analysis & Filing Services, please visit: ERC Analysis & Filing ServicesHave a question for us? Visit the website https://www.abundantbeans.com to contact us!

Could YOU use $275,000 in Tax Credits?I mean... it wouldn't hurt, right?? Imagine what you could do with several thousand to several HUNDRED thousand dollars to invest back into your business, your people, and yourself. The pandemic knocked the wind out of all of our collective sails and now's the time to start building back up. Let's go!Today is our third installment of our ERC Success Story series. We're looking at another business that we've helped qualify and apply for the ERC. Let's go over some basics about this client's businesses, how we qualified them, and how much they were able to claim. Last but certainly not least, we'll go over what it takes to qualify and how you can go about figuring out what you could potentially claim!Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!To learn more and to access our ERC Eligibility Estimator, please visit: Employee Tax Credit - https://abundantbeans.com/erc/ Are you interested in claiming the ERC? We're happy to help you! To access our Employee Retention Credit Analysis & Filing Services, please visit: ERC Analysis & Filing Services - https://abundantbeans.com/erc-analysis-filings/Have a question for us? Visit the website https://www.abundantbeans.com to contact us!

"Ehhh, all that ERC filing hassle won't be worth it for my small business!" Boy howdy, you could not be more wrong! I don't know your threshold for measuring "worth it" but I would wager that several thousand dollars or several HUNDRED thousand dollars would absolutely be worth the hassle.In our second episode in our ERC miniseries, we're going to be taking a closer look at a couple small businesses that we have helped claim the Employee Retention Tax Credit. We also cover what it takes to qualify and how you can go about figuring out what you could potentially claim!Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!To learn more and to access our ERC Eligibility Estimator, please visit: Employee Tax Credit - https://abundantbeans.com/erc/ Are you interested in claiming the ERC? We're happy to help you! To access our Employee Retention Credit Analysis & Filing Services, please visit: ERC Analysis & Filing Services - https://abundantbeans.com/erc-analysis-filings/Have a question for us? Visit the website https://www.abundantbeans.com to contact us!

Not convinced that it's worth it? Let's take a look!You might be thinking, "What?! Another ERC episode? Are you serious, Jamie??" YES! I am so serious. In fact, today's episode is the first of a short series that will highlight some of our clients' success stories with the Employee Retention Tax Credit. We've been talking about this quite a bit lately, but for good reason! Several thousand to several HUNDRED thousand dollars could be waiting for you to claim. Imagine what a difference that much money would make for your business, your employees, and yourself! Today, we'll be talking about one of our clients' experience with the ERC and the result. We'll talk about every step we took in our research, how the client qualified for the ERC, and the amount they were able to claim (spoiler: it's a lot).Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!To learn more and to access our ERC Eligibility Estimator, please visit: Employee Tax Credit - https://abundantbeans.com/erc/ Are you interested in claiming the ERC? We're happy to help you! To access our Employee Retention Credit Analysis & Filing Services, please visit: ERC Analysis & Filing Services - https://abundantbeans.com/erc-analysis-filings/Have a question for us? Visit the website https://www.abundantbeans.com to contact us!

Let's talk about the Employee Retention Tax Credit! Our completely informal polling of tax professionals indicates that small businesses are overlooking this pandemic payroll tax credit that could give them on average $50,000-$75,000 in cash to move towards their goals. I know it sounds like a gimmick, but y'all know we don't roll like that. One of Jamie's very favorite things is helping business owners grow and thrive.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!To learn more and to access our ERC Eligibility Estimator, please visit: Employee Tax Credit - https://abundantbeans.com/erc/ Are you interested in claiming the ERC? We're happy to help you! To access our Employee Retention Credit Analysis & Filing Services, please visit: ERC Analysis & Filing Services - https://abundantbeans.com/erc-analysis-filings/Have a question for us? Visit the website https://www.abundantbeans.com to contact us!

Don't overlook the importance of IT! Did you know that cyber-attacks on VetMed practices are among the fastest-growing cyber crimes? Don't be the unprepared practice owner that has their business held hostage from them. From virtual check-ups to data protection to just outright protecting your business and livelihood, IT matters now more than ever, and it isn't going away. C.J. Latham is an expert at setting VetMed practices up for success in the realm of proper IT setup. Think of it as a framework that makes life easier for you, your employees, and most importantly, the pet parents you serve.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!To learn more and to access our ERC Eligibility Estimator, please visit: Employee Tax Credit - https://abundantbeans.com/erc/ Are you interested in claiming the ERC? We're happy to help you! To access our Employee Retention Credit Analysis & Filing Services, please visit: ERC Analysis & Filing Services - https://abundantbeans.com/erc-analysis-filings/Have a question for us? Visit the website https://www.abundantbeans.com to contact us!

Constantly adapting can be tiring! Here is how to do it! Times are changing, industries are changing, and the way we work is changing. Are you putting in the time needed to make sure your VetMed practice is moving in the right direction? Jamie explores how to say "yes" to opportunities, and what opportunities currently exist for a practice owner in the VetMed space.To learn more and to access our ERC Eligibility Estimator, please visit:Employee Tax Credit Are you interested in claiming the ERC? We're happy to help you! To access our Employee Retention Credit Analysis & Filing Services, please visit:ERC Analysis & Filing ServicesThank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Stoke that fire!The veterinary industry is anticipated to grow rapidly in the next ten years. As many young DVMs enter into their careers, it's good for them to weigh their options. Do they have the entrepreneurial spirit it takes to run their own practice? Have they done the work to figure out their mission and their values? Do they know how to align all of that with their practice? Today, we have some “food for thought” clips that we think will help young vets explore these questions. To learn more and to access our ERC Eligibility Estimator, please visit:Employee Tax Credit Are you interested in claiming the ERC? We're happy to help you! To access our Employee Retention Credit Analysis & Filing Services, please visit:ERC Analysis & Filing ServicesThank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Profits and prosperityWhen was the last time you did a deep dive into what makes your work profitable? Are you looking at profitability through a pre-pandemic lens? Hey, have you evaluated your prices lately? What about your budget? This week, we're highlighting some clips that we think will encourage and inspire you to check in on your profitability. Now's a great time to do it!To learn more and to access our ERC Eligibility Estimator, please visit:Employee Tax Credit Are you interested in claiming the ERC? We're happy to help you! To access our Employee Retention Credit Analysis & Filing Services, please visit:ERC Analysis & Filing ServicesThank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

And how can you keep things going smoothly?Today's episode is all about the health and wellbeing of your work and your business! Organizational culture was a hot topic at the start of the pandemic, but the conversation has died down as we began to slowly emerge from the pandemic. That means that now is the perfect time to do a quick check-up on the organizational culture that you worked so hard to create — not as many people are putting in that work right now and that gives you the advantage. What is work going to look like post-pandemic? How can you ensure that you've created a sustainable culture of work/life balance for yourself and your employees? How are you and your employees going to stay motivated? When is the last time you evaluated your prices? It's time to check the pulse of your ecosystem!To learn more and to access our ERC Eligibility Estimator, please visit:Employee Tax Credit Are you interested in claiming the ERC? We're happy to help you! To access our Employee Retention Credit Analysis & Filing Services, please visit:ERC Analysis & Filing ServicesThank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Are you speaking to the reality that your employees live in?Inflation is skyrocketing, student loans are a drag, and people are jumping ship to find MASSIVE raises and a more convenient way of working. It's a mess! What can you do to make life easier for the people you employ and ensure that your business survives this rough patch?Many of our guests have had incredibly insightful thoughts on this topic, and today, we'd like to present you with a few of them, as well as a nice blooper at the end for a nice laugh.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Growing your brand and supporting UkrainiansToday's episode is a bit of a throwback! Rytis Lauris was our guest in 2020. Rytis is the CEO and co-founder of Omnisend, a powerful marketing automation platform that is focused on moving eCommerce marketers beyond the generic email marketing tools. Omnisend is designed for small to mid-size eCommerce businesses to communicate with their customers through their most preferred channels. It enables businesses to run successful, profitable marketing while ensuring that customers have a seamless, unified experience. Omnisend has grown quite a bit since this interview and now has employees based in several different countries: Lithuania, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Ukraine. Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Omnisend has put out several calls to action for people to donate what they can to international relief efforts for the Ukrainian people. The Abundant Beans team would like to echo Omnisend's sentiments and boost the signal. If you are able, please donate to your local charities or to any of the international organizations that have been providing much-needed aide to Ukrainians during this crisis.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Some reminders!How do you set prices? How do you spend most of your time every day, and does it add value to your overall work? Are you spending time building connections with your clients? Where do YOU place the quality and value in your work?We don't have to tell you how much goes into business ownership! There are so many questions you have to ask yourself. The problem is these are not one-and-done questions! You've got to keep checking back in and answering them. Add those questions to your yearly maintenance process! This week, we've got a compilation of clips that we think are fantastic reminders for all business owners, but especially those in veterinary medicine.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

What sets you apart?To a layperson, marketing seems to be akin to fishing with a cast net: chuck the net out and see what gets pulled back. That kind of thinking is an oversimplification of both. Just as cast net fishing requires smooth motions and a targeted area to aim for, so too does marketing.You might be asking, “What's all this about fishing? And how do I know where to aim my marketing??” First, it's a fun analogy and we're all about having fun around here. To answer your second question, you create a target for yourself by deciding what problems you're good at solving. Finding your niche helps you zero-in on those pain points that you enjoy resolving AND it helps you find the right kind of clients for your business. Today's episode is filled with snippets of excellent advice on niching down and figuring out what sets you apart from the crowd.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Veterinarians should be PROUD of their roles in their communities!Our guest today is Dr. Brian Crauer, an Associate Clinical Professor of Shelter Medicine and the director of the Shelter Medicine Program at Kansas State University. Dr. Crauer joined the faculty at K-State in 2015 to develop their Shelter Medicine Program. Dr. Crauer has over 20 years' experience in veterinary medicine education, private practice, emergency, and shelter facilities. We cover a lot of ground today — from Dr. Crauer's incredible experiences in veterinary medicine to animal welfare to community outreach to the role our pets play in our lives. Let's get into it!Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Invest in your people!Whether you're working with clients, employees, or simply having a quick mental chat with yourself, you've got to treat people well. What does that look like, though? How does treating people well affect you and your business? Today we're going over some of our favorite clips about interacting with others: the importance of clear and open communication, the value of truly connecting with people, how to show appreciation, and how to be compassionate to those around you.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Your message matters.Today, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes with Anthony Hayes. Anthony is the founder of The Hayes Initiative, a boutique, certified LGBTQ-owned and operated public affairs and strategic communications firm in New York City. He has spent more than 18 years in communications, crisis and issue management and political and legislative campaigns. In this episode, we cover leadership, communication in a crisis, the pandemic, and how our encouraging friends helped guide us to the path we're on today.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

What's holding you back from achieving bigger and better goals?Today, we're revisiting one of our favorite episodes with Robert Clinkenbeard. We discussed setting proper goals, writing down those goals, Robert's Ironman Mindset for Entrepreneurs, and surrounding yourself with the right people: those who want to work towards their own goals and yours as well. Let's get into it!Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

A little bit of something for everything!Today we're taking a look back on some of our favorite snippets from past episodes. We're covering a lot of ground here, from small stuff like pet peeves to the big stuff like overcoming obstacles. The Abundant Beans team would like to thank all of our phenomenal listeners and our stellar guests. From all of us to all of you: have a happy holiday season and joyful abundance in the new year!Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Part Two: How to Find an AccountantTax legislation has gotten really wild over the last year and a half, and many people are shopping for new accountants. In the first episode of this series, Jamie discussed how to be a good client. Today, she's back to talk about how to find an accountant. Accountants are not “one size fits all,” so you've got to know what you're looking for in order to find the very best fit for yourself and your goals. As Jamie says, “Working with an accountant that is a really good fit for you does nothing but add value to your business.” Let's get into it!Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

It doesn't have to be chaos & it doesn't need to be overwhelming!Our guest today is the wonderful Nicole Clausen. Nicole has over 14 years of experience in the veterinary industry, working in many positions from receptionist all the way up to operations manager. Now she is the founder and consultant at Veterinary Care Logistics. Veterinary Care Logistics is an inventory management consulting group, serving veterinary professionals who want to reduce inventory costs, streamline processes, and eliminate overwhelm through a fun, confidence-boosting experience. They are the only consultants that deal exclusively with veterinary inventory. Nicole wants to let people know they're not alone in their feelings towards inventory, and she wants to help people feel more organized and capable of tackling their inventory. Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Part One: How to Be a ClientEveryone's favorite CPA/podcast host, our very own Jamie O'Kane, is here to talk about an issue that is coming down the pipeline for many accountants. With all the changes in tax legislation over the last year and a half, many accountants are tired and looking to switch things up. In the process, they're offloading clients. So what happens if you're one of the clients that your accountant drops? Jamie is here to give you some tips!Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Massive action gets massive results.Alyssa Dillon is an online business coach and profits strategist for online entrepreneurs. Early on in her career, Alyssa became the CFO of a non-profit. She found that she wasn't feeling fulfilled in that role and needed a better work-life balance. To achieve this, she started a bookkeeping business. After a few months, she realized that she could help more people and make a lot more money if she focused on scaling her business. Now Alyssa helps coach other entrepreneurs scale their businesses, focus on their sales, focus on their goals, and create a healthy, satisfying work-life balance for themselves.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!Have a question for us? Visit the website https://www.abundantbeans.com to contact us!

Your people are an invaluable resource.Brad Patton is founder and CEO of Veterinary System Services, a company dedicated to helping veterinary medicine rise to the next level. VSS provides services such as staffing, consulting for inventory and human resources, career coaching, and bookkeeping. Brad sees people as a resource instead of a commodity, and has structured VSS to reflect that value. He recognizes that compassion fatigue, burnout, high turnover, and non-sustainable work schedules are often enormous problems for employees in the veterinary industry. The way he designed VSS addresses all of those issues and more. Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!Have a question for us? Visit the website https://www.abundantbeans.com to contact us!

A paid consultation is an exchange of value.This week, everyone's favorite podcast host (our own Jamie O'Kane, CPA) talks about paid consultations. This is something that can be a hotly debated issue in some circles, but it needs to be taken into consideration for your business. Today we're talking about why we do paid consultations, why it is important for Jamie's business model, and why it could be important for your business model as well. Let's get into it!Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Keep more of what you earn!Our fantastic guest today is Cheryl McKenna, the Director of New Business at Merchant Advocate. Cheryl comes from a family of entrepreneurs and she knows all about the ups and downs that come along with entrepreneurship. Cheryl has combined her family history and her career in merchant services to help business owners retain more of the revenue they generate. Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Invest in the wellbeing of yourself and your team! Our awesome guest this week is Dr. Philip Richmond, DVM. Dr. Phil is a medical director at a small animal hospital, published author, veterinary workplace wellbeing consultant, speaker, and frequent veterinary podcast guest. He holds certifications in Applied Positive Psychology, Positive Psychology Consulting, Resiliency Training, Workplace Wellbeing, and Team Culture. Today we have a lot of fun exploring many, many topics, including sustainable workplace environments in veterinary medicine, how resilience training can help both veterinarians and pet owners, life with ADHD (and all of the ways we adapt and all the rabbit holes we go down), and removing stigma around things like addiction and going to therapy.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Caring for critters and reducing waste Today our guest is Meghan Curtis, the executive director of Project V.E.T.S. — that stands for Veterinary Equipment, Technology, and Supplies. Project V.E.T.S. collects these valuable resources from veterinary hospitals, veterinary colleges, human hospitals, medical equipment and supply manufacturers, other non-profit organizations, and individuals. The Project V.E.T.S. team distributes these donated items to a worldwide network of veterinarians working in non-profit or non-governmental organizations devoted to animal health. This year, Project V.E.T.S. is hosting its annual fundraising benefit (Tales for Tails) on Saturday, September 11 at 6:00 PM MST. The benefit will include a silent and “not-so-silent” auction as well as a virtual “trip” around the world to their animal welfare partners in South Africa, Vietnam, Puerto Rico, and the continental United States. The Abundant Beans team are proud sponsors of this benefit! Tickets are free and you can reserve yours today.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Ace Chat, a leader in live chat operations for business websites, has been connecting prospects on the precipice of buying and real, live humans to help them make the decision to buy. Beth Bogan, the owner, is just like many business owners - she is systematically working through different processes to find what works, and then refining it to what works the best. We all have heard the most often repeated argument against online shopping: "I like to go into the store and get that in-person experience." Beth and her team have been focused on creating that experience by allowing your potential and current customers to chat with a live human from the comfort of their own home. They don't even need to get dressed! I can dress this up with funny analogies and metaphors all day long, but here is the bottom line: live chat works! Studies show that 38% of people say that after having a live chat with a brand, they made a purchase; on top of that that, 42% of people say prefer Live Chat while ONLY 16% say they want these conversations to take place on social media. Beth is a real business leader, elevating her team and clients over any silly ego nonsense, and today, I am proud to have her as a guest on the Abundant Beans Podcast!Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

(It's all good stuff!)For three years now, the Abundant Beans team has been releasing weekly episodes. Going forward, we will be switching things up and releasing bi-weekly episodes. We're doing this for two major reasons: to create some bandwidth for our team, and to give us more time to create quality, actionable content for you, our wonderful audience. We'll see you in two weeks!Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Have you filed for the ERC yet?This week, we're revisiting the Employee Retention Credit. If you got a PPP loan, this is important to you! Even if you didn't originally qualify, it's worth looking into again. Some of the legislation has changed and you might qualify for the credit now. Our completely informal polling of tax professionals indicates that small businesses are overlooking this pandemic payroll tax credit that could give them on average $50,000-$75,000 in cash to move towards their goals. I know it sounds like a gimmick, but y'all know we don't roll like that. One of Jamie's very favorite things is helping business owners grow and thrive. To learn more and to access our ERC Eligibility Estimator, please visit: Employee Tax Credit - https://abundantbeans.com/erc/ Are you interested in claiming the ERC? We're happy to help you! To access our Employee Retention Credit Analysis & Filing Services, please visit: ERC Analysis & Filing Services - https://abundantbeans.com/erc-analysis-filings/Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Where does your money go?In the last year, we've all had to quickly adapt to the chaos and uncertainty that came along with COVID-19. As the pandemic begins to subside (knock on wood!), we're all re-examining the changes we've made and considering what will continue to be important to us. Do we still need all of these apps we've signed up for in the last year? Have our telecommunication needs changed? How can we find the line between goods and services that are “worth every penny” and those that are “money vampires” for our businesses?Our guest this week is Jim Kiernan, a Strategic Partner at Schooley Mitchell. Schooley Mitchell is a cost reduction consulting business that helps reduce expenses in the areas of telecommunications, shipping, credit card processing, waste collection and e-Signature services. He looks for cost savings opportunities to make sure that when you bring money into your business, you're not sending it straight out the back door to pay for things you don't actually need. Just like all of us here at Abundant Beans, Jim believes you should keep more of what you make and invest in your goals.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

What could a hacker do with the information you've got in your systems?You might be thinking that nobody would want to breach the cyber security of a veterinary clinic, your IT people have you covered, or your clinic is too small to be at risk. Our guest this week is here to disprove all of those misconceptions and talk about the steps you can take to protect yourself and your clients.Clint (C.J.) Latham is the owner of Lucca Veterinary Data Security. This is his second appearance on Abundant Beans Podcast! While working and speaking with veterinary hospitals all across the country, Clint saw a drastic increase in the number cyber attacks to the veterinary industry. He decided to build a solution to keep hospitals protected while simultaneously keeping IT costs under control. Clint's goal is to help veterinarians realize the value of their data and help them take steps to protect it.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

5 things to know about the credits businesses are overlooking Our completely informal polling of tax professionals indicates that small businesses are overlooking this pandemic payroll tax credit that could give them on average $50,000-$75,000 in cash to move towards their goals. I know it sounds like a gimmick, but y'all know we don't roll like that. One of Jamie's very favorite things is helping business owners grow and thrive. To learn more and to access our ERC Eligibility Estimator, please visit: Employee Tax Credit - https://abundantbeans.com/erc/ Are you interested in claiming the ERC? We're happy to help you! To access our Employee Retention Credit Analysis & Filing Services, please visit: ERC Analysis & Filing Services - https://abundantbeans.com/erc-analysis-filings/Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

The market never lies!Chala Dincoy is the CEO and Founder of The Repositioning Expert (division of Coachtactics). She's a Marketing Strategist who helps professional service companies change their messaging to attract more decision makers. She is also the author of two books: Gentle Marketing: A Gentle Way To Attract Loads Of Clients, and How To Win Friends the Way Apple Wins Customers.Having been a purchaser of services in her role as a marketing manager for Tier 1 corporations for decades, Chala is able to help professional service providers to break through the competitive landscape and to get through to the corporate decision makers faster and in a more relevant way. This, in turn ensures a consistent and sustainable lead pipeline as well as a marketing plan that enables accelerated growth. Today we talk about the importance of a super niche, what kind of research you need to do to find your super niche, and why we need to listen to the market. On top of all that, Chala helps me polish my elevator pitch!Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Stop wasting your time and your money.It happens to all of us from time to time. We get stuck in a rut, running through our processes the same way we've always done them. It works, but does it work well? This is why we've got to stop and ask ourselves: is this the highest and best use of our time and resources?Today's guest, Rachel Lemcke, is here to talk about improving the efficiency of veterinary practices, starting with the laboratory. Rachel is the owner of Amwell Data Services, a full service independent veterinary laboratory consulting agency. She formed Amwell Data Services to help give veterinarians and their teams more margin with the larger goal of helping make careers in veterinary medicine more sustainable.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Who has your back when things go sideways?When you're building your success support team, you've got to choose people who you trust and look to for guidance. We talk about this all the time here on The Abundant Beans Podcast, and with good reason! Naturally, you're going to be looking for experts to guide you as you grow your business, plan for retirement, or look for new goals to achieve. Generally speaking, when we're making big plans for the future, the assumption is that everything is going to go well.But who has your back when things go sideways?Our guest today, Carl Cease, is here to talk about why it's imperative that you factor insurance into your success support team. Carl is the president of The Covenant Group, an insurance agency based in South Carolina.Carl created The Covenant Group to provide business owners with a “concierge” experience for their insurance needs. He specializes in insurance solutions for veterinary and technology companies.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

And do you understand what you're generating in profit?You've got plans for the future and financial goals that you want to meet. It can be incredibly difficult to figure out how to grow a sustainable practice, meet your goals, and also continue to give the very best service to your clients. How can you do all of these things and do them well? Like we often say, bringing in an expert is a great investment into your business. Outside eyes can help you see your successes as well as your opportunities for growth. Our guest today is Steve Castillo, the CEO of Profit Solver. Profit Solver is a program that determines the best future pricing to assure desired profit for veterinary practices. Profit Solver helps practices set the right service fees, improve employee output, and create new profit centers. Instead of using industry benchmarks, Profit Solver takes into account variables that are unique to your practice, like your services, your team, your customers, and your goals.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Focusing on your business is the best use of your time.Isaiah Douglass is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ and fee only advisor. Isaiah left a large national firm to start a solo financial in 2018 to pursue a planning approach that is dedicated to identifying ways to grow the net worth of veterinarians and dentists. In 2020, he merged with a partner and is now co-owner and partner at Vincere Wealth, a financial planning firm. Today we talk about the challenges that veterinarians and dentists face when they want to own their own practice, planning and building wealth for the future, why we both love veterinarians and dentists, and why Isaiah says Bitcoin is better money.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Play a long game.You have to get more business, but you also need to write those internal reports or finish creating the product a client has paid for. There just aren't enough hours in the day!It's like trying to cut lumber with a dull blade, it's slow, taking longer than it should, and harming your productivity. The solution is so obvious that it is painful -- swap the saw blade for a sharp one or sharpen it -- but you can't break your focus from the task at hand. You know things can't continue on like this and you need help. What is your next step?Kenny Harper is the CEO of Growth Amplifiers and a Marketing Growth Advisor. Kenny is an expert in helping businesses hone in on key metrics that truly show the threads of success in the business, and one step further than that, Growth Amplifiers helps that business create an execution plan to triple down on what is working!Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Think outside your comfort zone!It is easy to get bogged down in the little things and get caught up in what's going on here and now. We could waste our whole lives worrying about trivial small stuff. There is so much more to accomplish in life, though! What is driving you forward? What is on your bucket list?Our guest today is Robert Clinkenbeard is the CEO of The Radix Group, LLC which has offices in Greenville, Phoenix, and the UK. He is a serial entrepreneur, an author, and a four time Ironman. After finishing his first Ironman in 2009, Robert thought his approach to training and preparing for that competition could be helpful to entrepreneurs who needed encouragement to think outside of their comfort zones. Having sold his $20M company, he now has several franchises, multiple real estate investments and the largest Peer Group facilitation company in the US, all while raising a large family. Robert is also a senior leader in the Entrepreneur's Organization and therefore understands the challenges of CEO's within growing companies. Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Find out what you're comfortable with and do that!This week we're welcoming back our dear friend, Stephen Andrews. Stephen is the owner of Spotted Dog Media, LLC and our supremely talented producer. This is his second time on the podcast. Today we talk about the future of podcasts, how far our own podcast has come since the beginning, what will change about the way we all work post-pandemic, and the importance of authenticity. It's always a good time when we get to catch up!Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Experts can simplify the process for you.Business owners and entrepreneurs are so driven to do their best and run a successful business, but the pathway to success can be really complex and difficult to understand. Breaking everything down into more manageable, bite-sized pieces is great way to moderate this complexity, especially when it comes to financial planning. Our guest today, Echo Huang, strives to help people understand their finances and to simplify that aspect of running their business and planning for the future. Echo Huang is the founder and President of Echo Wealth Management, the author of Own Your Future, and a “recovering” CPA. Echo left China at age 20 to cross the ocean with nothing but $800 and the hope of achieving the American Dream. Her courage and dedication fueled her journey through the business world over the next twenty years, gaining experience working in financial planning firms of all sizes before venturing off on her own. Today, Echo helps the country's top executives and entrepreneurs take the complexity out of their finances, giving them the confidence to follow their dreams and achieve their goals.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

People are waiting to hear what you have to say!Whether it is in a crisis, and marketing campaign or you are just trying to get your voice out there, what you same, and how closely your actions are aligned to it matter. Our guest, Anthony Hayes, has not only helped to guide a presidential campaign's messaging, but his foundation also focuses on helping all sorts of elected officials, businesses, and others navigate the quagmire that is the media and communications systems of the world.Anthony Hayes has spent more than 18 years in communications, crisis and issue management and political and legislative campaigns. He is the founder of The Hayes Initiative, a boutique, certified LGBTQ-owned and operated public affairs and strategic communications firm in NYC.Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!

Remember that you are human.Daniel Mangena is a best-selling author, entrepreneur, public speaker, life coach, and professional dreamer. After experiencing several life-changing obstacles in life, Dan built a simple, four-step system called the Beyond Intention Paradigm. Initially built as a lifeline grappling with suicidal thoughts, Beyond Intention was born, transforming Daniel's life from misery to celebration. Through his own struggles, Daniel found a path to lasting joy and purpose and he wants nothing more than to share the tools that saved his life. Through his motivational speech, Daniel shares his vision of empowerment and joy. The books he has authored, his “Do it With Dan” podcast series (which is available on all major platforms), regular blogs, published articles, and worldwide workshops have all helped thousands across the globe. Today we talk about the Beyond Intention Paradigm, the importance of having a support system, Daniel's most recent book (The Money Game), and how to create and progress our way to abundance (of course!).Thank you for listening!Please like and subscribe here and on your podcast app of choice. Also, share freely!