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In this episode of Poised for Exit, Andy Schwandt of True North Mergers & Acquisitions offers a preview of the 2026 M&A Summit, an annual event bringing together business owners and advisors for a day focused on preparing, positioning, and planning for successful business transitions.The conversation explores what attendees can expect from this year's Summit, including discussions around owner readiness, mitigating risk, and understanding what can go wrong during a transaction. Andy also shares why preparing a business well before an exit is on the immediate horizon matters, from reducing owner dependency and customer concentration to building the right team of advisors.Andy also previews several highlights from the 2026 M&A Summit, including keynote speaker Walter Bond, an economic update from Goldman Sachs, the Grow or Go panel, lessons from owner exit readiness, and the live QuietAuction™ experience, where private equity firms evaluate the same business and submit competing offers.Connect with Andy Schwandt hereLearn more about True North Mergers & Acquisitions hereLearn more and register for the 2026 M&A Summit here
Could your tax return trigger a closer look from the IRS?In this episode of the Know Your Numbers REI Podcast, Chris McCormack breaks down 5 IRS audit red flags that business owners, entrepreneurs, and real estate investors should understand.The goal isn't to scare you—it's to equip you with knowledge so you can better understand what the IRS looks for, properly document your deductions, and make sure your tax strategy is both legal and defensible.Chris explains how today's technology allows the IRS to compare information across tax returns and third-party reports, making accurate reporting and proper documentation more important than ever.Chris also explains why proper bookkeeping, documentation, tax planning, and working with a knowledgeable CPA can give you greater confidence if the IRS ever asks questions about your return.If you found this episode valuable, like, follow, leave a review, and share it with another business owner or real estate investor.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••➤➤➤ To become a client, schedule a call with our team➤➤ https://www.betterbooksaccounting.co/booking-calendar/better-books-consultation••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Better Books on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterbooksaccounting.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterbooksaccounting.co→ → → SUBSCRIBE TO BETTER BOOKS' YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ← ← ← https://www.youtube.com/@betterbooksaccountingThe Know Your Numbers REI podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.
Most people ask how to start a systems integrator. Rich Kuechenmeister has effectively built one five times, and the lesson is that the parent business decides what you become.Rich is owner and partner at Fishbone Technical Services. Before that he built automation groups inside a semiconductor equipment OEM, an automation components manufacturer, a products distributor, and a custom machine builder where he stood up a UL 508A panel shop from nothing. Each of those businesses sold something different, and that changed the engineering. At a machine builder the machine is the dog and the controls are the tail. At a distributor you build toolkits so somebody else can build the solution, handcuffed to the lines you carry. Rich argues that constraint is what made him good, because a single vendor solution is easy while four component areas from four vendors is where real integration lives.His definition of a control systems integrator stays traditional. SCADA and below, field instrumentation through PLC and HMI, bridging a little into MES. Fishbone works line control, process control on boilers, pumps and valves, and material handling where suppliers ship a motor and a few sensors and nothing more.The business advice is specific. He would rather have one $100,000 project than ten $10,000 projects, because that is one project management cycle instead of ten. He cautions against mixing maintenance work and capital projects without a plan, since context switching between a vision system callout and a pump control program burns budget on both. Dave adds the pattern he keeps seeing: come in at the bottom and you get saved in the phone as the maintenance guy, never the capital project guy. Rich hires on desire, attitude and aptitude, and admits he was once the bottleneck himself.Looking ahead, he expects acquisitions to keep rolling up integrators and leaving a void underneath, since a twenty person firm will not get out of bed for the projects a five person firm lived on. On AI he is practical. He turned three day estimates into eight estimates in a single day, but insists code writing is a subset of the job. He is also still doing a PLC-5 conversion and a DeviceNet upgrade.About Rich KuechenmeisterRich Kuechenmeister is owner and partner at Fishbone Technical Services, a nationwide remote technical services company he co-founded in 2021 with business partner Robert Summers. Fishbone is based in Texas and covers plant engineering and control systems integration from field instrumentation through PLC, HMI and SCADA, with some MES. Rich began his career in the United States Navy working on radars, servos and guidance systems, then spent three decades in industrial automation building engineering groups before starting Fishbone.https://fishbonetechnical.comTimestamps0:00 Introduction2:20 Inside Fishbone Technical Services5:20 From the Navy to OEMs, distributors and machine builders9:00 Becoming unafraid and starting a company15:40 What a control systems integrator actually is20:40 How the parent business shapes the work31:40 Filling the sales hopper and qualifying projects36:40 Maintenance work versus capital projects43:00 Hiring for desire, attitude and aptitude48:20 Letting go of the client relationship56:20 Distributors, acquisitions and the void they leave1:04:40 AI, estimating and reverse engineering PLC codeReferencesPrOTect IT All by Aaron Crow: https://www.amazon.com/PrOTect-All-Plain-Spoken-Cybersecurity-Protecting/dp/B0HBM3F4XSISA/IEC 62443 Series of Standards: https://www.isa.org/standards-and-publications/isa-standards/isa-iec-62443-series-of-standardsAbout Your HostsVladimir Romanov is a co-host of The Manufacturing Hub Podcast and the founder of Joltek, an independent manufacturing and industrial automation consulting firm specializing in modernization strategy, digital transformation, and workforce development. Joltek works with manufacturers and investors to de-risk modernization and build the internal capability to sustain results.Connect with Vlad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vladromanov/Want to go deeper? Vlad and the team at Joltek have covered related topics here:System Integrators: https://www.joltek.com/blog/system-integratorsEngineer to Entrepreneur in Manufacturing Technology: https://www.joltek.com/blog/engineer-entrepreneur-technology-business-manufacturingDave Griffith is a co-host of The Manufacturing Hub Podcast and founder of Capelin Solutions, an industrial automation firm helping manufacturers adopt smart manufacturing technology. He brings 15 years of experience in industrial automation and digital transformation.Connect with Dave: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davegriffith23/Subscribe to Manufacturing Hub: https://www.manufacturinghub.liveLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-hub-networkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ManufacturingHub
Send us Fan MailArtificial intelligence has transformed the way businesses create content, but has it also made marketing less human?In this episode of Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations, Joey sits down with marketing strategist Jiun Liao, founder of Lobo Media Marketing and host of the Anti-Viral Podcast, to explore why authentic relationships still outperform algorithms, automation, and endless content creation.Jiun shares his philosophy of Human Marketing—the belief that businesses grow through trust, meaningful conversations, and genuine connection rather than manipulation, advertising tricks, or chasing viral moments. From growing up in Ecuador before the internet to building businesses in Canada, he explains why slowing down, telling better stories, and focusing on people creates lasting success.The conversation also explores AI's role in marketing, the surprising lessons learned from publishing a print magazine in 2026, why businesses abandon relationships when they start marketing, and how discipline allows entrepreneurs to stay true to their values in a rapidly changing digital world.
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Your tax bill is not decided when you file in April. Many of your best opportunities for tax savings happen before the year ends. In this episode, Tiffany Phillips, CPA and Tax Strategist, shares five Q4 tax planning moves business owners should review now. You'll learn why a tax projection comes first, how retirement planning can create more options, when timing income and business purchases may help, and why Accountable Plan reimbursements deserve a year-end review. Tiffany also explains estimated tax payments, safe harbor rules, Section 179, charitable bunching, and tax-loss harvesting. These are practical tax strategies designed to help you make smarter decisions before your options disappear. You still have time to take action, but the clock is running. Listen now and find out what should be on your year-end tax checklist. Next Steps:
Fan Mail: Tell Wendy how you're saying yes to yourself!What if your next chapter could be born in a beautiful city… while you gave yourself permission to dream? Space to Dream Global Workshops: wendy-harrop.com/experiences-cart/p/space-to-dream-globalSonya Weisshappel calls herself the Chaos Whisperer, and her business card should probably read more like a dictionary than a title — she helps people move through major life transitions by starting with what's actually around them, whether that's a friend circle that no longer fits or a lifetime of inherited belongings nobody's touched since a loved one died. In this episode, Sonya and Wendy explore:Why it's okay to let go of relationships that used to be a match and no longer are, and how to trust that shift without needing to explain itThe disconnect Sonya sees constantly between what someone says they want and what their actual physical surroundings are set up to supportHow organizing a closet, a junk drawer, or a lifetime of inherited belongings is rarely just about the stuff, and why the physical work often opens a side door into grief that talk therapy alone doesn't always reachSonya's approach isn't about decluttering, or networking, for their own sake. It's about recognizing that your surroundings — people included — should actually reflect what you want now, not just what you've always had.Connect with Sonya:seriatim.netConfessions of a Chaos Whisperer: My Life as an Organizing Guru, Business Owner, and Mom https://www.amazon.com/Confessions-Chaos-Whisperer-Sonya-Weisshappel/dp/B0CTGD5HZD?tag=syty-20Referenced in this Episode:The One Question that Shifts Everything | Aransas Savas buzzsprout.com/1872382/episodes/18652692The Numerology of Endings and Renewal | Dina Berrin buzzsprout.com/1872382/episodes/18106144________________________________________________________________________________________Connect with Wendy:LinkedinInstagram: @wendy.harropFacebook: Phineas Wright HouseWebsite: Phineas Wright House PWH Farm StaysPWH Curated Experience and TravelInterested in being a guest on the show? Send your pitch to podcast@phineaswrighthouse.comPodcast Production By Shannon Warner of Resonant Collective Want to start your own podcast? Let's chat!If this episode resonated, follow Say YES to Yourself! and leave a 5-star review. It helps more women in midlife discover the tools, stories, and community that make saying YES not only possible, but powerful.
"Don't be afraid to start over. Don't be afraid to take a step back and reflect even if that is in terms of professional title, if it's in terms of pay, if you can afford to do that. But don't be afraid to take one step back if it means that you're going to take two steps forward in five years." This week's "At her Career Crossroads" insight comes from Lindsey Busfield. Here are 3 reasons why you should listen to this episode: You're successful, but you know where you are isn't where you want to stay. Lindsey shares what it was like to leave a successful position, start over as a temp, and build a new skill set that eventually led her to work that was a much better fit. You're trying to figure out what your next career move could actually be. You'll hear a practical way to look at what you've loved—and haven't loved—about your work over the past 10–15 years and use those clues to consider what could come next. Taking a step backward in title or salary feels difficult when you've worked hard to get where you are. This conversation offers another way to think about starting over and why a temporary step back could help you move toward work that feels more meaningful and fulfilling. Lindsey Busfield is a leading expert in legal SEO and content marketing and the Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Partner at Optimize My Firm. Her career has taken her from studying philosophy and teaching English to managing agricultural compliance with Amish farmers before eventually finding her place in legal SEO. Connect with Lindsey at: Website: https://optimizemyfirm.com/ Email: lindsay@optimizemyfirm.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsey-busfield/ Podcast: Personal Injury Marketing Minute https://optimizemyfirm.com/podcasts/ Find Lindsey's book on Amazon here: How Personal Injury Lawyers Get Leads: What Works, What Doesn't, and Why Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@leadershippurposepodcast Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon! This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager for Business Owners at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz
Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call hereAre you contributing the right amount to your RRSP—or could trying to maximize it actually be costing you more in tax?RRSP decisions can get especially complicated when you own a corporation and have control over how much salary you pay yourself. Taking more income just to create additional RRSP room may sound smart, but it can also trigger higher personal taxes and create trade-offs that are easy to miss. This episode breaks down why the best strategy often isn't “max it out” or “avoid it altogether,” but finding the right balance for your income, lifestyle, corporation, and retirement plan.You'll learn:Why creating extra RRSP room by increasing your salary may not always produce the tax savings you expect.How to think about investing inside your corporation versus moving money into an RRSP for retirement.How your spending needs, tax brackets, passive corporate income, and available contribution room can help determine the right middle-ground strategy.Press play now to learn how to make more intentional RRSP decisions without sacrificing tax efficiency along the way.Discover which phase of wealth creation you are in. Take our quick assessment and you'll receive a custom wealth-building pathway that matches your phase and learn our CRA compliant tax optimized strategies. Take that assessment here.Canadian Wealth Secrets Show Notes Page:Consider reaching out to Kyle if you've been……taking a salary with a goal of stuffing RRSPs;…investing inside your corporation without a passive income tax minimization strategy;…letting a large sum of liquid assets sit in low interest earning savings accounts;…investing corporate dollars into GICs, dividend stocks/funds, or other investments attracting corporate passive income taxes at greater than 50%; or,…wondering whether your current corporate wealth management strategy is optimal for your specific situation.For Canadian business owners, building a strong Canadian wealth plan requires more than simply maxing out an RRSP or increasing salary to create additional contribution room. Effective retirement planning and tax planning involve understanding how RRSP optimization, CPP, passive income, salary vs dividends Canada, and personal vs corporate tax planning work together within a broader tax strategy. A thoughtful approach to corporate wealth planning can help entrepreneurs balance corporation investment strategies, tax-efficient investing, business owner tax savings, and optimizing RRSP room while building the right financial buckets for today, retirement, and future goals. For those pursuing financial freedom Canada, financial independence Canada, or an early retirement strategy, factors such as a modest lifestyle wealth approach, investment bucket strategy, passive income planning, capital gains strategy, and corporate structure optimization can all influence how wealth is accumulated and eventually withdrawn. As part of a broader Canadian entrepreneur finance strategy, business owners may also consider financial diversification Canada, real estate investing Canada, real estate vs renting, estate planning Canada, legacy planning Canada, and other retirement planning tools when setting their financial vision. Ultimately, the episode highlights that wealth building strategies Canada, Canadian tax strategies, financial systems for entrepreneurs, and building long-term wealth Canada rarely come down to an all-or-nothing decision—the goal is to find the right balance between personal income, corporate investing, registered accounts, lifestyle needs, and long-term financial objectives.Ready to connect? Text us your comment including your phone number for a response!If you listen to podcasts like The Rational Reminder with Ben Felix & Cameron Passmore, The Canadian Investor, The Canadian Real Estate Investor, Build Wealth Canada with Kornel Szrejber, ChooseFI with Jonathan Mendonsa & Brad Barrett, Afford Anything with Paula Pant, The Ramsey Show with Dave Ramsey, BiggerPockets Money, The Money Guy Show with Brian Preston & Bo Hanson, Invest Like the Best with Patrick O'Shaughnessy, Masters in Business with Barry Ritholtz, The Wealthy Barber Podcast with David Chilton, Financial Audit with Caleb Hammer, In the Money with Amber Kanwar, The Loonie Hour with Steve Saretsky, or More Money Podcast with Jessica Moorhouse — we're confident you'll enjoy Canadian Wealth Secrets too.Canadian Wealth Secrets is an informative podcast that digs into the intricacies of building a robust portfolio, maximizing dividend returns, the nuances of real estate investment, and the complexities of business finance, while offering expert advice on wealth management, navigating capital gains tax, and understanding the role of financial institutions in personal finance.
She spent 20 years spinning basketballs at NBA halftime shows. Then her body said stop, and she had to figure out what came next.Sandy Spin Slade, author of "Basketball to Business," joins Jennifer Dawn to talk about following passion through reinvention, building Skillastics into a national brand, nearly losing everything in 2020, and why her biggest breakthrough came while she was flat on her back recovering from emergency surgery.Chapters:00:00 The moment she knew everything could fall apart00:55 Welcome to the Happy Productive Podcast02:56 If you'd have told me this would be my life...04:33 Take us back to little Sandy08:23 From 16-year-old to NBA halftime shows17:58 From a bedsheet prototype to 25,000 schools18:31 When COVID shut down every school she was in22:38 The pivot that made 2020 her best financial year ever27:05 The book behind the back surgery35:03 Final thoughts: pivot, flexibility, and just keep going37:01 The "receive door" most business owners keep closedLinks:Basketball to Business by Sandy Spin Slade:Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Basketball-Business-Entrepreneurs-Reinvention-Resilience/dp/0984024859Skillastics website: https://www.skillastics.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/skillastics/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandyslade/X (Twitter): https://x.com/SandySpinSladeJennifer Dawn Coaching:Website: jenniferdawncoaching.comEmail: podcast@jenniferdawncoaching.comSocials:https://www.facebook.com/JenniferDawn8https://www.instagram.com/jenniferdawn.coaching/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferdawn#HappyProductivePodcast #BasketballToBusiness #SandySlade #WomenEntrepreneurs #BusinessResilience #EntrepreneurMindset #JenniferDawn #BusinessPivot
When should founders start thinking about tax strategy — before revenue, before fundraising, or only once the business becomes profitable? In this episode of the Grownlearn Capital Podcast, Zorina Dimitrova speaks with Boris Musheyev, CPA, Certified Tax Strategist and founder of BORISMTAX, about how proactive tax planning can support business growth, investor readiness and long-term value creation. Boris explains how entity structure — including LLCs, S Corporations and C Corporations — can influence taxation, fundraising, investor expectations and eventual exit planning. The conversation also covers Section 1202 and QSBS, and why founders preparing to raise capital should consider tax structure much earlier than many do. For established and profitable companies, Boris discusses when traditional tax preparation is no longer enough and how businesses can move toward a more strategic approach to tax planning, cash flow, wealth preservation and estate planning. Zorina and Boris also explore the growing role of AI in accounting and tax advisory, including how automation is changing routine tax work while increasing the importance of higher-value strategic advice. In this episode: Startup tax strategy before fundraising LLC vs. S Corp vs. C Corp Entity structuring and investor readiness Section 1202 / QSBS and exit planning Tax planning for profitable businesses S Corporations, PTET and qualified business income Tax preparer vs. strategic tax advisor Wealth and estate planning for entrepreneurs AI in accounting and tax advisory Aligning tax strategy with the long-term business plan About Boris Musheyev Boris Musheyev is a CPA, Certified Tax Strategist and founder of BORISMTAX, a tax planning and advisory firm serving business owners across the United States. He is also host of the Tax Reduction Podcast and author of S-Corporation Tax Secrets. BORISMTAX: https://borismtax.com/ S-Corporation Tax Secrets: https://scorptaxbook.com/ About the host Zorina Dimitrova is a Strategic Growth & Capital Advisor and host of the Grownlearn Capital Podcast. Through Grownlearn, she works with scaling ventures on growth strategy, investment readiness, capital structuring, investor alignment, governance and M&A / exit preparation. https://grownlearn.org/
George Wright III explains that entrepreneurs often mistake growth for working harder, but hustle can't scale and founders become the bottleneck when the business depends on their energy, decisions, and involvement. He suggests freedom comes from building systems—especially an “authority engine” that produces content and visibility even when you're not working—using a progression of do it, document it, delegate it, automate it, then optimize it. A system makes success repeatable by turning repeated tasks and questions into processes, then using people, technology, and AI as leverage (not as the system itself). He recommends identifying what stops when you stop, focusing on one repetitive founder-dependent activity this week, documenting and delegating it, then automating what makes sense to create compounding leverage across the business.00:00 Hustle Becomes Bottleneck00:48 From Hustle to Engine01:46 Do Document Delegate03:13 Systems Make Success Repeatable04:02 Build an Authority Engine05:41 People Process Tech AI06:27 Find What Stops Without You07:25 One System This Week08:14 Systems Create FreedomThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.
In this episode, Jodi breaks down five tools you're probably already using in your business — Google Docs, your calendar, dictation, transcription, and your content library — and shows you exactly how to put them to work so you get your book written sooner. Time Stamps: 00:00 – Welcome and episode intro 01:30 – Why "it all counts," even 15 minutes a day 02:30 – Tool #1: Google Docs vs. Microsoft Word vs. Scrivener 04:30 – Tool #2: Your calendar (and why writing retreats don't always work) 08:00 – Coffee + Commas newsletter mention 08:45 – Tool #3: Dictation and your notes app 10:00 – Tool #4: Transcription tools (Otter, Rev, Zoom, Google Meet) 12:30 – Tool #5: Your content library 15:30 – Recap and closing thoughts Keywords: book writing tools, business book writing, write a book faster, book marketing asset, book planning intensive, Google Docs for authors, Scrivener vs Google Docs, writing schedule for business owners, calendar for writers, writing retreat alternatives, dictation for writers, notes app writing, transcription for book writing, Otter.ai, Rev transcription, content repurposing for authors, content library, nonfiction book writing, business owner author, book manuscript first draft, table of contents planning, book production timeline, writing without AI, book publishing strategist, entrepreneur book writing, manuscript editing tips Resources Mentioned: Coffee + Commas signup: https://bit.ly/coffeeandcommassignup Write Publish Market Episode 152: The Role of Capacity for Business Owners Writing Books LINK TO FULL EPISODE (RAW) TRANSCRIPT: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1As4RrQOLirCBWmyTQq3M0wFuDSRRKxX6M0LPJkd1_u8/edit?usp=sharing
This episode was sponsored by Cardiff & selfpublishing.com LightSpeed VT: https://www.lightspeedvt.com/ Dropping Bombs Podcast: https://www.droppingbombs.com/ Today's Dropping Bombs episode delivers a no-BS masterclass on books as business assets with Chandler Bolt, the college dropout who ran a six-figure painting business before founding selfpublishing.com. The company has helped over 10,000 authors publish their books, hit $80 million in revenue, and landed on the INC 5000 four consecutive years running as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America — all while chasing a mission to help 100,000 people self-publish by 2035. Chandler breaks down why a book is the best 200-page sales letter you'll ever write, the "dirty secret" of the publishing industry that keeps authors broke, and how HVAC guys, landscapers, and CEOs alike can reverse-engineer a book into six or seven figures in new customers. If you've got a business and no book, you're leaving money on the table — this episode hands you the blueprint to fix that. SOCIAL HANDLES Instagram: @selfpublishing.com | YouTube: @selfpublishing | TikTok: @selfpublishing | Facebook: @selfpublishing | Website: selfpublishing.com | Book: publishedbook.com | Podcast: 7 Figure Principles
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George Wright III interviews AI architect and Chief of AI CEO Adrian Rosebrock about moving beyond AI hype to measurable ROI and durable competitive advantage. Rosebrock shares his background building and selling PyImageSearch, then explains three waves of AI adoption: early access/adoption, the coming focus on economics and governance (including token-cost volatility and “tokenomics”), and a future differentiation phase centered on proprietary data and custom models. He uses Bridgewater's internally trained model as an example of higher accuracy, lower token costs, and defensible advantage. They discuss when to buy, modify, or build AI using a risk-vs-differentiation grid, why AI should optimize back-office work rather than replace human-facing relationships, and common mistakes around governance, compliance, and preventing employees from uploading sensitive data.00:00 AI Beyond Workflows01:59 PyImageSearch Origin Story03:34 Why Chief of AI05:27 Three Waves of AI08:11 Bridgewater Moat Example11:32 Build Versus Buy Framework14:45 ROI and Human Touch20:10 Founder Employee Mindset Gap23:10 Governance and Compliance Risks25:12 Three Step Policy Playbook29:08 How Leaders Will AdaptThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About GuestAdrian Rosebrock — CEO, Chief of AI. PhD in computer science and artificial intelligence. Founder of PyImageSearch, the world's largest computer vision education platform (acquired 2021). He now leads a fractional Chief of AI team that helps organizations get a real return on their AI investment.LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-rosebrock/
Send us Fan Mail150 Episodes. 6 Years. Countless Business Lessons—discover the Strategies that helped Business Owners and Executives Lead Smarter, Grow Stronger, and Build more Profitable Companies. This podcast series brings you hands-on, knowledgeable experience, and actionable insights from Industry Experts. Episode Benefits: Implement strategies that will help you improve your business and personal well-being. Including tactics that will make your company exceptional. This Podcast series is targeted to Business Owners and C-Suite Executives. It reflects my 34 years as a Business Owner and subsequent years as a Business Mentor and Consultant. It focuses on the various subjects and topics to help you run a successful profitable business. They are approximately 15-minutes long so you can listen while commuting. Listen now to gain actionable strategies for improving your business.The Business of Business, topics are divided into 5 Categories: Management, Sales, Financial, Operations, and Personal. Support the showHelping You Run a Successful Profitable Business !For Business Mentoring, Consulting, Schedule a Speaking Engagement, Help you with a Podcast, or to be a Podcast Guest - Contact me at: www.bcforg.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/
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George Wright III urges listeners to stop waiting to feel ready, arguing that confidence doesn't come before action but is created by action. He describes the “confidence trap,” where preparation becomes procrastination driven by fear of failure, judgment, or loss, and explains that courage—moving forward despite fear—must come first. Wright outlines a sequence: courage creates action, action creates experience, and experience creates evidence that builds confidence and self-trust. He reframes fear as a possible signal of growth and emphasizes that leadership and entrepreneurship require acting amid uncertainty, launching, hiring, investing, and having hard conversations without guarantees. He advises taking one next courageous step to generate feedback, momentum, and clarity, and challenges listeners to choose progress over perfection.00:00 Stop Waiting to Feel Ready00:55 Confidence Comes From Action01:25 Courage Before Confidence01:48 The Confidence Trap03:15 Fear as a Growth Signal04:13 Leadership in Uncertainty05:12 Evidence Builds Real Confidence05:51 Momentum Beats Certainty06:39 Who Do You Need to Become07:22 One Courageous Next StepThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.
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When I was growing up, my grandfather used to tell me, "Theresa, you ask too many questions." I was always curious—about his life, his experiences, how things worked, and why people did things the way they did. What I didn't realize then was that all those questions were helping me develop one of the most valuable skills I've carried into business. Curiosity became especially important when I started working in the scientific world. I had failed every science class I'd ever taken, yet suddenly I was talking to cancer researchers about highly technical equipment and experiments. I didn't know everything—but I knew how to ask questions. I got curious about how things worked, why they mattered, and what impact they could have. That curiosity eventually helped me move into leadership, build my first business, build my consulting business, and help hundreds of founders understand how their businesses actually work. In this episode, I'm breaking down why curiosity is such an underrated business skill and the three questions I want every business owner to keep asking: How does this work? How can I make it better? And what impact do I ultimately want to make? Because whether your business is growing like crazy or you're facing hurdle after hurdle, curiosity gives you a way forward. Instead of assuming you know the answer, you start asking better questions—and that's where growth begins. Stay curious. It may be one of the most valuable things you bring to your business. Key Takeaways: • Curiosity is an incredibly powerful—and often overlooked—skill for business owners. • You don't have to know everything before you can figure something out. • Asking better questions can help you quickly build knowledge in unfamiliar industries. • Understanding how something works gives you the foundation for improving it. • When something isn't working, curiosity helps you investigate instead of immediately giving up. • Don't blindly copy competitors' pricing, processes, or decisions without understanding the thinking behind them. • Business numbers tell a story, but you have to be curious enough to understand what that story actually means. • Look beyond vanity metrics like likes, clicks, impressions, and top-line revenue. • Stay curious about how you can make the business better for yourself, your team, and your customers. • Most importantly, stay curious about the impact you want your business to make. Timestamps / Chapter Markers: 00:00 The underrated business skill we're forgetting 01:19 Why my grandfather always said I asked too many questions 02:23 Curiosity, business plans, and driving my dad crazy 03:45 How I went from failing science to working with cancer researchers 04:40 The power of asking better questions 07:04 How curiosity helped me build expertise and move into leadership 09:32 Using curiosity to build my first business 11:54 What founders can learn by getting curious about how their business works 14:06 The three things every business owner should stay curious about 16:19 How curiosity helps you navigate failure and hard seasons 18:41 Stop chasing vanity metrics and start understanding the story 20:00 How curiosity creates growth from the inside out 21:00 Be curious about the impact you want to make READY TO UNCOVER THE BLIND SPOT HURTING YOUR SMALL BUSINESS?
What happens when years of friendship, raising kids together, and a shared creative spirit turn into a business?This week on the Brews & Cruise Podcast, Katie Pehler LeGere and Brenda Jacobs join us to share the story behind Little House Crafts & Gifts in Winona, Minnesota.We go back to the beginning of Katie and Brenda's friendship, talk about raising their families alongside one another, and hear how their journey eventually led them into business together. They also share the history of the unique building that Little House Crafts & Gifts calls home and how the shop came to be.From friendship and family to creativity, entrepreneurship, and supporting local, this episode is a great look at the people and story behind a Winona small business.Grab a brew and come cruise with us!
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Why Most Business Owners Fail (And How a Spiritual Reset Fixes It)! Spiritual Reset: Refresh And Recommit. Supersize Your Business Annual Challenge Day 242! Pop in here every day for a dose of different business building perspective! https://facebook.com/supersizebusiness Supersize Your Business (free) Skool link: https://www.skool.com/supersize-your-business-1654/about #supersizeyourbusiness #supersizeyourbusinessannualchallenge #vision #scareyou #dreambig #notbigenough #domore #bemore #supersize #supersizeyourbusinessannualchallenge #scale #grow #build #community #spirit #communityspirit #businessspirit #spiritofyourbusiness #SUPER #spiritualgoal #environment #sacredspace #spiritualfilter #attention #positivefilter #gratitude #advancedpractice #lessonslearned #legacy #spirituallegacy #4daychallenge #execute #proandcon #deepermeditation #silentmeditation #action #faith #reset #recommit Define your core values to build a more intentional company. Today I explain why these foundational principles matter for long-term success. Many entrepreneurs overlook the importance of setting a firm ethical and operational foundation. On day 242 of the Supersize Your Business Annual Challenge, we focus on identifying the principles that drive your daily choices. This discussion is designed for any business owner who feels stuck or disconnected from their original mission and needs a way to realign their operations. By practicing conscious decision making, you ensure that every action your company takes aligns with its true purpose. When you clearly establish your core values, it becomes significantly easier to lead your team and attract the right clients. This process is essential for sustainable business growth, helping you move from reactive habits to proactive leadership. Subscribe for daily business strategy insights, and let me know in the comments: what is the single most important principle guiding your company today? 0:00 The Power of Spiritual Foundations in Business 1:13 Committing to One Daily Practice 3:05 The Nine Foundational Areas of Success 5:31 Strategies for Maintaining New Habits
Message me your 'Takeaways'.When your first baby is coming, two fears sit side by side.If I step back from the business... will it suffer?If I don't step back... what will I miss at home?Six months into fatherhood, I can tell you: you don't have to choose. But you do have to prepare.In this episode I share the 3 things I did before Freddie arrived that let me take a month off, stay present at home, and keep the business growing — and what I'd do even better next time.You'll learn:- Why the story you tell yourself about coming home changes everything about how you show up- The difference between autopilot dad and privilege dad, and how to switch- How one of my clients went from sleeping in separate beds to being a present husband and father- The "if it matters, give it a place" system, how to protect time for business, family, and yourself- How to build a shared calendar that your partner is actually on board with- How to make your business fit your life, not the other way around- The delegate, systemise, delete framework for stepping away without things falling apartThis one's for the business owner who wants to be an incredible dad, and isn't willing to sacrifice the business to do it.Ready to design the life your business was supposed to create? Apply to join the 1 on 1 coaching with Lachlan Stuart - https://www.lachlanstuart.com.au/coachingSupport the showTake the "Life Performance" Scorecard: HEREFollow Lachlan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lachlanstuart/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LachlanJStuartLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lachlan-stuartmtc/Website: https://www.lachlanstuart.com.au/Newsletter: https://lachlan-stuart-tmtcp.ck.page/profileDo Something Today To Be Better For Tomorrow
What is the real reason your first accounting hire is drowning? When should a business owner stop DIY'ing their numbers and bring in real help? What is the messy truth about the first 12 months as a CFO? Why do strong finance hires fail in the wrong setup? On this week's episode of the Crushing Debt Podcast, Shawn & George talk to Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA, the Chief Financial Officer of Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs (ACE), a leading Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) based in Georgia. She brings more than 15 years of experience across manufacturing, technology, pharmaceuticals, and the nonprofit sector, with leadership roles in accounting and FP&A. Named the 2025 CFO of the Year by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and a two-time CPA Practice Advisor 40 Under 40 honoree, Wassia is a keynote speaker and guest faculty member for the Wharton Online FP&A Certificate Program. Her insights on finance leadership and governance have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Accounting Today, Fast Company, and Strategic Finance. She is the host of The Diary of a CFO podcast, where she interviews finance leaders about team leadership and the realities of the modern CFO role in growing organizations. She serves on the AICPA Women's Initiatives Executive Committee and the AICPA Future of Finance Leadership Advisory Group. Please visit Wassia's websites at www.wassiakamon.com and www.TheDiaryOfACFO.com Let us know if you enjoy this episode and, if so, please share it with your friends! Or, you can support the show by visiting our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/crushingDebt To contact George Curbelo, you can email him at GCFinancialCoach21@gmail.com or follow his Tiktok channel - https://www.tiktok.com/@curbelofinancialcoach To contact Shawn Yesner, you can email him at Shawn@Yesnerlaw.com or visit www.YesnerLaw.com.
On The Daily Mastermind, George Wright III welcomes Grammy and five-time Tony Award-winning producer Sue Gilad for a look at what Broadway can teach entrepreneurs about turning ideas into reality. Gilad explains how growing up as a theater kid led her to producing, why strong partners should cover the skills you lack, and why a pitch only works when the project is truly in your heart and soul. She shares how out-of-town tryouts and candid audience reactions guide creative decisions, why live theater may be an antidote to AI, and how 399 rejections can lead to one yes. Gilad also breaks down the business side of art, the long-term potential of a show, and the daily question that helps her delegate: What can only we do? The conversation closes on choosing experiences over possessions and using stories to create empathy.00:00 — Broadway Failure00:35 — Meet Sue Gilad02:50 — Becoming a Broadway Producer05:35 — Cast Your Weaknesses09:05 — Pitch With Conviction09:55 — Theater's Human Advantage13:10 — Reframing Rejection15:50 — When Art Meets Commerce18:20 — Focus on Your Best Work20:55 — Experiences Over ThingsThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.Guest BioSue Gilad is a Broadway producer whose shows have earned 84 Tony Award nominations, 30 Tony Awards, and a Grammy Award. Her producing credits include Tony Award-winning productions The Outsiders, Merrily We Roll Along, Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Buena Vista Social Club, Company, and Angels in America, as well as Funny Girl and Jagged Little Pill. The upcoming Broadway musical Purple Rain is set to open in spring 2027. Sue is an Angel and former Leadership Council Co-Chair for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. She also leads theatre-based leadership and communication programs and speaks internationally about the power of Broadway in business, education, and community. Learn more at InFineCompany.com.LinksWebsite www.infinecompany.comLinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/suegilad/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/suegilad/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/suegilad
Welcome back to a hot rich summer school, and today - we are looking at the art of borrowed fame, the power of proximity and why, who you are seen shoulder to shoulder with, either fills your fame cup, OR puts you in the negative balance. ALSO this was my first time colour grading. thanks I hated it lol!!! Hence why this felt a tiny bit off (especially the thumbnails!). I shan't attempt that again! Normal service next week
Chloe, the heart and hands behind Massage Artz at the Oasis, joins Kendall Scudder to share the personal story behind building her massage therapy business. Inspired by her entrepreneur parents and driven by a passion for helping others, Chloe talks about the difficult period that forced her to rethink work and family life, how HUD housing provided stability when she needed it, and how she eventually turned her experience into her own growing practice. She and Kendall also get into the everyday costs facing working Texans, parenting, toll roads, business ownership, and, somehow, Chloe's fear of E.T. Pod Bless Texas: www.podblesstexas.com Follow Kendall Scudder: @kendallscudder
Struggling with self-control, emotional eating, lack of discipline, or breaking unhealthy habits? In this episode of Conquer the Day, Lindsey Pickowicz explains how to build self-control, improve follow-through, and create lasting behavior change without relying on willpower alone. You'll learn... ✅ Why burnout makes it harder to resist cravings and emotional reactions ✅ How to recondition your habits in the moment ✅ How to strengthen the connection between self-discipline, self-respect, and keeping promises to yourself. Whether you're trying to stop overeating, reduce alcohol, manage stress, control emotional reactions, or become more consistent with your health and fitness goals, this simple framework will help you break destructive patterns and build habits that support the fit, healthy leader you want to become. HIGHLIGHTS:
George Wright III interviews US Marine Corps veteran and serial entrepreneur Anthony Suppa about applying Marine Corps discipline to restaurant leadership, managing people differently, and using failure as a learning tool rather than a stopping point. Suppa explains that motivation should come from accomplishing goals, not the temporary “high” of speakers, and that entrepreneurs must embrace grind, rejection, and persistence. He shares how years of a Toys for Tots toy drive grew into Slice of Charity after partnering with Oheka Castle and hosting events that drew 1,500 people, fueling a mission to help veterans, military families, and children in need. Suppa emphasizes running the charity with volunteers and minimal admin costs, incorporating work into daily life, delegating to grow, and launching Veteran Ally for Commerce to generate profits that fund the charity without relying on donations or grants.00:00 Dream Big Mindset02:02 Marine Corps Lessons in Business03:40 Resilience and Redefining Failure04:49 Motivation vs Discipline Wins06:39 Entrepreneur vs Self Employed Grind07:31 Origin of Slice of Charity10:17 Scaling the Charity with Integrity11:08 Making Time and Work Life Balance12:31 Veteran Ally for Commerce Model13:57 Vision Multitasking and DelegationThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.Guest BioAnthony Suppa is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, entrepreneur, and nonprofit leader. He is the Founder and Executive Director of Slice of Charity, a Long Island–based 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to supporting veterans, military families, and children in need, and the founder of Veteran Ally for Commerce, the company behind Aluvia, a mission-driven health and wellness brand. Through Aluvia, Anthony is building a socially conscious business model that connects commerce with community impact, with a portion of sales supporting Slice of Charity's charitable programs. A graduate of the Institute of Culinary Education with nearly two decades of business and hospitality leadership experience, Anthony's work brings together entrepreneurship, philanthropy, veteran advocacy, and community service.LinksLInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-suppaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sliceofcharity
Are you waiting until tax season to start thinking about taxes? That could be costing your business money.In this episode of the Know Your Numbers Podcast, Chris McCormack breaks down the quarterly tax planning system used at Better Books to help business owners, real estate investors, and high-income earners take a more proactive approach to taxes.Tax planning isn't something that should only happen in February, March, or April. By then, many of the opportunities to make strategic decisions may already be gone.Instead, effective tax planning starts with accurate bookkeeping and follows a consistent rhythm throughout the year. Chris explains what business owners should be reviewing in Q1, Q2, Q3, and Q4 and how each quarter plays a different role in preparing for and potentially reducing your tax liability.From reviewing your prior-year financials and entity structure to forecasting income, evaluating retirement contributions, considering real estate strategies, accelerating deductions, and deferring income, this episode provides a practical framework for making tax planning a year-round system instead of a last-minute scramble.The tax code isn't just a burden. When you plan ahead, it can become a blueprint for making smarter financial decisions and building long-term wealth.If you found this episode valuable, like, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another business owner who needs to hear this.••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••➤➤➤ To become a client, schedule a call with our team➤➤ https://www.betterbooksaccounting.co/booking-calendar/better-books-consultation••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••Connect with Better Books on Social MediaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/betterbooksaccounting.coInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/betterbooksaccounting.co→ → → SUBSCRIBE TO BETTER BOOKS' YOUTUBE CHANNEL NOW ← ← ← https://www.youtube.com/@betterbooksaccountingThe Know Your Numbers REI podcast is for general information purposes only and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal, or accounting advice. Information on the podcast may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No reader, user, or listener of this podcast should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this podcast without first seeking legal and tax advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction. Only your individual attorney and tax advisor can provide assurances that the information contained herein – and your interpretation of it – is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation. Use of, and access to, this podcast or any of the links or resources contained or mentioned within the podcast show and show notes do not create a relationship between the reader, user, or listener and podcast hosts, contributors, or guests.
In real estate, moving faster doesn't always mean getting ahead. Sometimes, the smartest thing you can do is slow down. In this episode, Gino Barbaro breaks down the idea of “slowing down to speed up” in real estate investing — a strategy built around creating clarity, making better decisions, and avoiding costly mistakes before they happen. From buying deals to operating properties and scaling a portfolio, Gino explains why rushing into opportunities can lead to years of problems — and why taking a few extra days to analyze the numbers, verify assumptions, and understand the market can save you years of pain. One of the key principles: No deal is better than a bad deal. When evaluating a property, don't simply trust the projections. Slow down and verify the rents, expenses, occupancy, market conditions, CapEx, and the actual condition of the property. A deal only becomes an opportunity when the numbers work at a realistic price. Gino also explains how this principle applies to operating multifamily properties. Before trying to fix a problem, slow down and diagnose what's actually causing it. He uses the Four Ps — People, Price, Product, and Promotion — as a framework for identifying what's really happening inside a property. And when it comes to scaling, the same principle applies. Adding more units isn't necessarily progress if your infrastructure can't support the growth. Before scaling, ask: • Do we have the right people? • Do we have clear processes? • Are we tracking the right KPIs? • Does everyone know what they're accountable for? • Can the business operate without everything going through the entrepreneur? If the answer is no, it may be time to slow down and build the infrastructure before adding more units. Gino also shares the “Stop Audit” — an exercise designed to help real estate investors identify the areas where they're constantly putting out fires and determine what can be systemized, delegated, or eliminated. The goal isn't to hesitate. It's to create clarity first, then move fast. Slow down. Analyze the numbers. Remove the emotion. Make the decision rationally. And once you know the deal works, that's when you speed up and execute. Because in real estate, moving fast on the wrong decision can cost you years. If you're a real estate investor, multifamily operator, or entrepreneur looking to make better decisions and build a scalable business, this episode is for you.
In this episode, Catrina M. Craft shares expert insights on tax strategies, entity structures, and deductions for entrepreneurs, emphasizing proactive planning and the importance of working with a strategist to optimize wealth building."Start planning now before it's too late."Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Proactive Tax Planning02:05 Introduction of Catrina M. Craft and Episode Context04:06 Using an Accountability Plan for Reimbursements06:26 Starting Tax Strategies Before Making Six Figures09:02 Risks of Not Having an Accountability Plan12:11 The Complexity of the Tax Code15:13 Difference Between Bookkeepers, Accountants, and CPAs16:21 The Value of Working with a Tax Strategist17:18 Upcoming Topics on Charitable Donations18:33 Encouragement to Follow and Learn MoreMore Key Takeaways:*Tax strategy importance for entrepreneurs*Entity structures and their impact on taxes*How to properly reimburse business expenses*Timing for tax season"It's just like a doctor, you have specialists."EPISODE #1/10: Unlocking Tax Strategies for Entrepreneurs: January 26, 2026: https://thatentrepreneurshow.buzzsprout.com/737252/episodes/18570362-unlocking-tax-strategies-for-entrepreneursEPISODE #2/10: Unlocking Home Office Deductions February 9, 2026: https://thatentrepreneurshow.buzzsprout.com/737252/episodes/18646020-unlocking-home-office-deductionsEPISODE #3/10: Hidden Tax Strategies Revealed: March 9, 2026: https://thatentrepreneurshow.buzzsprout.com/737252/episodes/18814431-hidden-tax-strategies-revealedEPISODE #4/10: Strategic Family Travel & Tax Benefits: June 10, 2026: https://thatentrepreneurshow.buzzsprout.com/737252/episodes/18814431-hidden-tax-strategies-revealedEPISODE #5/10: The Top 3 Tax Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make: July 29, 2026: https://thatentrepreneurshow.buzzsprout.com/737252/episodes/19565414-the-top-3-tax-mistakes-entrepreneurs-makeSend us Fan MailSupport the showRemember to subscribe for the next episode. Show Partner: ComingAlive PodcastProduction.comMusic Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
Kevin Graham is the Owner and President of Suncoast One Title & Closings, a locally owned independent title agency providing title insurance and real estate closing services across Southwest Florida. He leads the company's multi-office team, focusing on customer service, referral relationships, and sustainable growth. Drawing on decades of management experience and a background in insurance, contracts, trusts, and professional training, Kevin brings broad expertise in real estate transactions and business operations. In this episode… Business owners often assume their accountant is already identifying every legitimate opportunity to reduce taxes and protect cash flow. But compliance and proactive strategy are not always the same thing, and overlooked deductions, credits, or cost-saving structures can add up over time. What could change if owners stopped assuming they had already found every available opportunity? For Kevin Graham, an experienced business owner with expertise in real estate transactions, insurance, and business operations, the answer was a significant amount of found money. His cost segregation deduction ultimately proved to be more than 10 times an initial $36,000 estimate, while a redesigned employee health plan reduced costs by roughly 24% and generated about $75,000 in annual savings. Kevin's experience reinforces the value of second opinions, specialized guidance, and questioning expenses or tax assumptions that may have gone unchallenged for years. The larger lesson: even modest-looking opportunities can materially improve cash flow when owners know where to look. In this episode of Owner's Profit Playbook, Pat Mancuso sits down with Kevin Graham, Owner and President of Suncoast One Title & Closings, to discuss how overlooked tax strategies and benefit costs can quietly drain a business. Kevin shares why second opinions matter, how cost segregation improved cash flow, and what business owners should consider before assuming they have already captured every available savings opportunity. He also touches on hiring, referrals, and building a durable company.
George Wright III welcomes Spencer Carpenter, founder of Outlier Audio, to explain how podcasting helps entrepreneurs build authority, trust, and long-term business value. Drawing on more than 3,500 interviews booked since 2020, Spencer shows why the right audience matters more than the largest audience and how long-form conversations let personality and expertise come through. He breaks down the KAOR framework—keywords, audience, outcomes, and reputable figures—for finding relevant shows and developing topics that connect. The conversation also explores hosting versus guesting, the hidden value of relationships and SEO, and why interviews should be treated as reusable content and personal-brand assets rather than judged only by immediate sales. Spencer's challenge is simple: clarify who you want to reach, what outcome they want, and build podcast opportunities around fit instead of vanity metrics.00:00 — Right Audience Over Reach01:00 — Meet Spencer Carpenter02:00 — From Music to Podcasting05:00 — Entrepreneurs as the Talent08:00 — Hosting Versus Guesting09:00 — Strategy Before Perfection12:00 — Why Guest Interviews Work16:00 — The KAOR Framework21:00 — Value Beyond Direct Sales25:00 — Building Lasting AuthorityThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About GuestSpencer Carpenter is the founder of Outlier Audio, a full-service podcast booking agency that represents talented entrepreneurs, authors, and investors, specializing in real estate investors. Prior to being in the podcasting space, Spencer spent over a decade working in the music industry, taking on various roles including talent management and representation, event and festival organizing, record label head, and more. Spencer's pivot to the podcasting space came when the music industry shut down due to COVID-19 and he saw a need to help entrepreneurs, investors and business professionals get on to the new medium as a way to continue growing their businesses. Since 2020, Spencer has booked over 3,500 interviews that have garnered millions of listens for over 250 talented entrepreneurs, business professionals and investors. His clients range from solopreneurs, to published authors, investment funds with over $1B under management, Inc 500 companies, and Top 10 Keynote Speakers, all using podcasts to grow their businesses. His distinguished clients have been featured on top rated podcasts including Entrepreneurs on Fire, The Subtle Art of Not Giving A F*ck with Mark Manson, Motley Fool Money, The ONE Thing, Founder's Story, Rich Dad Radio Show, BiggerPockets Real Estate Podcast, A Better Life with Brandon Turner, The Smart Passive Income with Pat Flynn, So Money with Farnoosh Torabi, Dropping Bombs with Brad Lea, and The Stacking Benjamins Show, among many others.LinksWebsite: www.outlieraudio.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/spencer-carpenter-49988166/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spencercarpenter/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@outlieraudio7865Get My KAOR Worksheet - outlieraudio.com/worksheetGet booked on podcasts today by joining Podmatch, a platform that will match you with hosts looking for your exact skill sets: https://www.joinpodmatch.com/spencercarpenter
If you're paying yourself whatever is left after your software, contractors, taxes, and business investments are covered, you don't actually have an owner pay strategy. In this episode of The Real Truth About Business podcast, I'm breaking down how to think about paying yourself as a business owner, including how much you should pay yourself, how often you should get paid, and why your payment schedule needs to reflect how money actually flows into your business. After 9 years of experience working with service-based entrepreneurs, I see too many owners generating revenue while treating their own paycheck as optional. Your business strategy should support your life, and that means intentionally planning for owner pay instead of hoping there's money left over. We'll talk about personal income needs, cash flow, payment cadence, owner draws, and how to make investment decisions after accounting for your paycheck. Revenue growth matters, but financial strategy is what turns that revenue into a business that actually pays you.What You'll Learn:How to determine how much your business actually needs to pay youWhy “whatever is left” is not a sustainable owner pay strategyHow your business structure can affect the mechanics of paying yourselfHow to create a payment schedule based on when revenue enters your businessHow percentage-based owner pay and reserve accounts can create consistencyWhy investment decisions should account for your paycheck before you spend the moneyEpisode Highlights:[00:00] Introduction: How much are you actually paying yourself?[02:15] Why owner pay is part of your overall profit strategy[05:00] Why paying yourself last needs to stop[07:15] Owner draws, S Corps, and how business structure affects payment[09:30] Determining how much your personal life needs from the business[11:00] Matching your paycheck cadence to when your revenue comes in[13:30] Using percentages and reserve accounts to pay yourself consistently[16:00] How investments affect your paycheck and cash flow decisions[18:15] The two numbers every business owner needs to know[20:00] Wrap-up: Making owner pay a routine part of your businessKey Takeaways:Stop Paying Yourself Whatever Is LeftHere's what I hear constantly when I ask business owners how much they pay themselves:“I don't know. Whatever is left.”Or:“I take a draw when I need it.”Meanwhile, the business is paying for software, contractors, taxes, programs, marketing, and other investments. Then you look at the bank account and decide whether there's enough remaining to pay yourself.That is not a payment strategy.If we're building businesses that are supposed to support our lives, we cannot consistently treat ourselves as the last person who gets paid. Your business needs to have an intentional plan for paying you.Start With What Your Personal Life Actually RequiresBefore deciding how much to pay yourself, look at your personal expenses.What does your business need to provide for your life?If you need $3,000 per month to cover your personal expenses, that needs to become part of the financial plan. You shouldn't automatically drop your paycheck to $1,500 because you decided to spend another $1,500 somewhere else in the business.Think about it another way.If you were looking for a job tomorrow, what is the minimum salary you would accept?Most of us would never take a job without considering whether the salary could support our lives. Yet we become business owners and suddenly stop applying that same standard to ourselves.Your business may not be able to pay your ideal amount immediately, especially if it's newer. But you should at least know the number you're working toward.How You Pay Yourself Depends on Your Business StructureThe mechanics of paying yourself can depend on your business structure.For many single-member LLCs and sole proprietors, that may mean taking an owner's draw by transferring money from the business to yourself. As I explain in the episode, an owner's draw is not treated as a business expense on your profit and loss statement.An S Corporation works differently and generally involves paying the owner reasonable compensation through payroll.This is where I want to be very clear. I am not a CPA, tax strategist, or lawyer. Work with your own qualified tax professional to determine the appropriate structure and payment method for your specific business.Your Pay Schedule Should Match Your Cash FlowOne of the reasons business owners struggle to pay themselves consistently is that business revenue doesn't always arrive consistently.This is where understanding your cash flow becomes important.Look at how your clients actually pay you.Maybe most of your recurring payments arrive between the 15th and 25th. It may not make sense to take identical weekly paychecks when most of your revenue enters the business later in the month.You could instead take a larger monthly payment after that revenue arrives.If your income is project-based and comes in throughout the month, another option is deciding that a percentage of each payment goes toward owner pay.The goal is to build a cadence around how your business actually makes money.Create a System That Makes Paying Yourself RoutinePaying yourself shouldn't be something you remember to do after everybody else gets paid.It should become routine.One option I use is creating a separate reserve account specifically for owner pay. A predetermined percentage of deposits can automatically move into that account, creating a pool of money specifically designated for your paycheck.Then you're not looking at one big bank balance and mentally treating all of that money as available to spend.You've already identified what's yours.Inside the Focused Visionary Framework, we talk about Pricing, Pipeline, and Sales because those are what help generate the revenue. But financial strategy answers the next question: What happens to that money after it arrives?Make Investment Decisions After Accounting for Your PayPaying yourself first doesn't mean you can never invest in your business.It means you understand what the investment is actually costing you.If you want to invest in a new program, contractor, piece of software, or other opportunity, ask what that decision affects.Does it reduce your paycheck this month?Does it require debt?Could you wait until more revenue comes in?Would a payment plan make more sense?Could you create a cash injection offer to generate the additional money?There isn't one universal right answer. The important shift is making the decision from facts instead of spending the money first and discovering afterward that there isn't enough left to pay yourself.Know Two Things: How Much and How OftenThere are two key decisions I want you to make.First, how much do you need and want to pay yourself?Second, how and when are you going to pay yourself?Maybe that's a percentage of every dollar that comes in. Maybe it's one lump sum each month. Maybe you create a reserve account and pay yourself on a consistent schedule.Your exact system will depend on your revenue model and financial situation.What matters is that you have a system.Revenue Growth Is Only the BeginningBusiness strategy can help you generate more money.Financial strategy helps you decide what to do with it.That's the conversation I want us having more often because generating impressive revenue doesn't mean much if the business still isn't paying the person running it.So start with your numbers.Determine how much you need to pay yourself. Look at when money enters your business. Decide how you're going to create a consistent owner pay cadence.Then make your other financial decisions around that reality.You are the CEO. Your paycheck needs to be part of the plan.Resources MentionedGet your FREE Ceo Income PlanBook a CEO Strategy Call Learn more about The Missing Piece IntensiveLearn more about The Focused Visionary AcceleratorDownload the FREE Lead and Conversion TrackerSubscribe to the Sunday Morning Brew NewsletterAbout the Host:Michelle DeNio is a business strategist based in Sarasota, Florida, specializing in helping service-based entrepreneurs break through revenue plateaus using her Focused Visionary Framework. With over 300 podcast episodes and 9 years running her consulting business, she helps coaches, consultants, and service providers scale sustainably through strategic planning, pricing optimization, and sales process development.Connect with Michelle
In every other career path, promotions and raises are the status quo. But promotion in business — in your own business — is entirely up to you. The shift from doer to leader is something you have to notice, and then choose, for yourself. In this episode of the HerBusiness podcast, Suzi Dafnis is revealing what she calls the "invisible promotion"… and how to recognise the moment your business has outgrown the version of you that built it, and starts asking for someone new. The signs are easy to miss when you're in the day-to-day. You're working harder than ever, but your impact feels plateaued. Your team waits on you before making any decisions. You can't switch off even when you're not technically working. What you'll discover in Episode 376: The Hardest Promotion in Business Is the One Nobody Gives You as a Business Owner Why founders never get told they've been promoted in business, and how to recognise that you're past due for one The signs your business has quietly outgrown the role you're still playing Why being the person with every answer is a trap you may have set for yourself How to shift from rescuing your team to coaching them (+ three simple questions to use) Why clarity (NOT better people) is usually what an overwhelmed business is really missing A simple two-column exercise that reveals what only you can do versus what you've simply always done Mentioned in this Episode: The Growth Network — the HerBusiness community for women business owners ready to do business by their own rules Full episode summary and resources – Episode 376 Show Notes
Every business is now competing for attention and I believe the fastest-growing businesses are learning to think like media companies.In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, I break down how I use content to build attention, trust, authority, and ultimately more customers. I'll show you how podcasts, videos, newsletters, books, and social media can become business assets that keep working long after you create them.I also share how to build a content flywheel, repurpose one idea across multiple platforms, and use AI to make content creation more efficient.Because the goal isn't simply to create more content. It's to build trust, own attention, and turn that attention into business growth.Subscribe for more strategies on scaling your business, building demand, and creating long-term growth.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Build a Business That Gives You More Time, Money & Life: Get The $100M Playbook: https://go.bradsugars.com/100m-playbook-ebook
In this episode, Catrina M. Craft shares expert insights on tax strategies, entity structures, and deductions for entrepreneurs, emphasizing proactive planning and the importance of working with a strategist to optimize wealth building.Check back for the full episode on August 26 at 4:00 AM ESTSend us Fan MailSupport the showRemember to subscribe for the next episode. Show Partner: ComingAlive PodcastProduction.comMusic Credits: Copyright Free Music from Adventure by MusicbyAden.
Eric is a business finance professional with Solutions Financial Services, where he helps business owners secure customized funding solutions to support growth, acquisitions, equipment purchases, and working capital needs. Through his work, Eric partners with entrepreneurs across a wide range of industries, helping them navigate the lending landscape and access the capital necessary to achieve their goals. With extensive experience in commercial finance and business lending, Eric brings a practical, solutions-oriented approach to helping companies overcome funding challenges. His expertise includes alternative lending, equipment financing, SBA financing, and structuring capital solutions that align with each client's unique business objectives. Eric's perspective would be especially valuable for conversations around business financing strategies, access to capital, alternative lending, and how entrepreneurs can better position themselves for funding in today's market. During the show we discuss: Why getting approved isn't the same as getting the right financing How to build a capital strategy around your business When an unsecured line of credit can make sense How to recognize problematic MCA financing Why stacking MCAs can become a financing trap How banks differ from private lenders Why the best time to establish financing relationships is when business is stable How rapid growth can affect bankability You can explore more about Eric here: Website: https://sfslenders.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sfslenders/
In this episode of Meant to Win, Dr. Stephanie Wigner takes you inside a private AI day ran by her best friend, Callan Faulkner in Nashville with 15 women running seven and eight figure businesses, including a conversation with Jenna Kutcher she can't stop thinking about. Fifteen years into the online game, Jenna told her something that stuck: she had won the game of business and wanted to play the games of life she hadn't explored yet. Stephanie gets honest about bouncing between "I'm doing so much" and "I'm not doing enough," why she's spent the last 60 days clearing everything off her plate that isn't aligned, and the question she wants every business owner sitting with: how much of your revenue actually exists outside of your time? She also announces Full Send, the docu-series she's been filming for the past 12 months. Chapters:- 00:04 Welcome & Introduction- 01:57 Power of Expansive Rooms- 05:38 Realizations from High-Performing Peers- 06:52 Insightful Conversation with Jenna Kutcher- 08:53 Building Beyond Success- 11:01 Aligning Purpose with Action- 12:14 Transitioning from Business Owner to Founder- 14:50 Launching a Legacy: The Docu-SeriesKey Takeaway:Ask yourself the founder question Steph is now building around: how much of your revenue and impact is leveraged outside the hours you put in? A business owner trades time for results. A founder builds assets that keep working when she steps away.Lead Magnet:Want a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to build an eight figure business while navigating motherhood and marriage? Sign up to watch Full Send, the Meant to Win original docu-series, and get exclusive access to episodes as they release: https://go.thewealthypractitioner.com/watch-full-send-page
A company's true value isn't locked in a spreadsheet; it is built or destroyed at the intersection of strategy, leadership, and execution. On this episode of Behind the Numbers, host Dave Bookbinder sits down with Jay Weiser, founder of Jay Weiser Consulting, to unpack what it truly means to build a future fit organization. Together, they examine how hidden structural drag and subtle misalignments between strategy, organizational capability, and operations quietly erode enterprise worth long before the damage hits the balance sheet. Jay shares actionable insights for navigating market disruption, detailing his Five Leadership Superpowers framework: present futurist, experienced learner, accountable collaborator, prepared risk-taker, and strategic executor. He highlights why human capital must be treated as a core business driver, emphasizing the strategic alignment needed between the Board, CEO, and CHRO, while offering private equity investors tools to stress-test assumptions in a non-linear world. Listeners walk away with practical strategies to sense market signals early, make faster decisions under uncertainty, and eliminate executive friction. Jay also outlines three diagnostic questions leaders can use immediately to uncover hidden capability gaps, align team execution with long-term strategy, and safeguard enterprise value. Equip your leadership team with the vision and execution capabilities required to build an organization that thrives through disruption. About Our Guest: Jay R. Weiser is the Chief Catalyst & Navigator of Jay Weiser Consulting and a strategy and leadership advisor with more than 30 years of experience guiding and enabling boards and executive teams improve performance, navigate uncertainty and translate strategic potential into realized enterprise value. His work focuses on what lies behind business results: the capabilities and organizational conditions through which governance, leadership, culture and the external environment strengthen - or erode - adaptability, performance and long-term value. A LinkedIn Top Voice, Jay has advised organizations across multiple industries from financial services to luxury retail and life sciences ranging. They have ranged from Global Fortune 500 to PE-backed companies and midsize family-owned businesses. His articles and insights have appeared in Chief Learning Officer, Corporate Board Member, Reworked, The National CIO Review and CIGRE's Electra. He has spoken to international business, governance, and leadership audiences through organizations including the Good Governance Academy, the Private Directors Association, and the Virtual Advisory Board as well as industry and functional conferences. Jay holds a degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Emory University's Goizueta Business School. Jay is the creator of the Multiplicative Value Model™ and The Five Leadership Superpowers®. His current work examines why organizations with strong strategies, talented people and substantial resources still fail to convert their potential into realized enterprise value—and what capabilities make an organization genuinely future-ready. Connect with Jay at https://linkedin.com/in/jayrweiser. Email him at jay@jayweiser.com Learn more about Jay Weiser Consulting at https://www.jayweiser.com. About the Host: Dave Bookbinder is known as a trusted provider for independent business valuations, corporate asset appraisals, and exit planning advisory and he is the person that business owners and their advisors reach out to when they need to know what their most important assets are worth. Known as a collaborative adviser, Dave has served thousands of client companies of all sizes and industries. Dave is the author of two #1 best-selling books about the impact of human capital (PEOPLE!) on the valuation of a business enterprise called The NEW ROI: Return On Individuals & The NEW ROI: Going Behind The Numbers. He's on a mission to change the conversation about how the accounting world recognizes the value of people's contributions to a business enterprise, and to quantify what every CEO on the planet claims: “Our people are this company's most valuable asset.” Dave's book, A Valuation Toolbox for Business Owners and Their Advisors: Things Every Business Owner Should Know, was recognized as a top new release in Business and Valuation and is designed to provide practical insights and tools to help understand what really drives business value, how to prepare for an exit, and just make better decisions. He's also the host of the highly rated Behind The Numbers With Dave Bookbinder business podcast which is enjoyed in more than 100 countries.
George Wright III hosts Buck Joffrey, a former neurosurgeon who shifted to plastics, then entrepreneurship, real estate investing, and financial education. Buck explains he left neurosurgery due to lifestyle demands and moved toward a more entrepreneurial path, later starting the Wealth Formula podcast because existing shows didn't address high-income professionals trying to optimize what to do next rather than escape a 9–5. He outlines his “Mathematical Wealth Formula” (mass invested, velocity of return, and leverage), warns that entrepreneurs can be poor investors when they overconcentrate in their own business, and emphasizes treating personal finances as a separate business you actively manage. Buck highlights tax strategy as a major wealth lever, including using vacation rentals, cost segregation, and tax-law benefits to offset W2 income, and discusses macro-driven positioning such as discounted, rate-sensitive real estate and expectations for rates to decline over the next few years.00:00 High Income Wealth Questions01:57 From Neurosurgery to Plastics02:53 Medical Mindset to Business03:46 Mathematical Wealth Formula05:59 Ditch Cookie Cutter Advisors08:21 Tax Strategy With Real Estate11:19 Golden Handcuffs and Fear13:19 Macro Outlook and Rates15:27 Markets on Sale Real Estate17:16 Seven Secrets Overview18:51 Why He Started PodcastingThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.About GuestBuck Joffrey, MD, is a surgeon-turned-entrepreneur, real estate investor, and financial educator. As the host of the Wealth Formula Podcast and author of the international best-selling book 7 Secrets of Eternal Wealth, he helps high-income professionals—including physicians, dentists, attorneys, and business owners—build lasting wealth through entrepreneurship, passive investing, cash-flow strategies, and alternative investments. His mission is to help successful professionals escape the "golden handcuffs" of traditional careers and achieve greater financial freedom.LInksWebsite: wealthformula.comLInkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/buck-joffrey-md/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wealth.formula/
Built for Life Newsletter: https://builtforlife.io Twice-weekly emails for high performers who want to look good, feel great and perform at their best Book a 1-1 strategy session: https://www.rntfitness.co.uk/applynow – Welcome to RNT Fitness Radio. Today I'm joined by Neel Chandarana, who comes on the podcast to share what the first three years of his journey with us have been like. Neel recently celebrated three years with RNT, having lost 30 kg, consolidated it beautifully, built a substantial amount of muscle, and, more than anything, refined the lifestyle solution that's kept him in great shape, right in his sweet spot, for the last two and a half years. I wanted to bring him on to talk about what this actually looks like in the real world, for an entrepreneur, a business owner, a dad of three, someone who loves to travel and has learned to bring health and fitness into his day-to-day life. If you want to know what a successful, long-term investment phase really looks like, this episode is for you. So without further ado, let's dive in. Chapters: 0:05 Cold Open 0:54 Host Introduction 1:52 The Trigger Moments Behind Neel's Journey 4:37 Meal Prep And Family Nutrition 6:23 Building A Sustainable Daily Routine 9:07 The Danger Zone: Managing Afternoon Cravings 12:40 Dinner Routine And Quick Healthy Recipes 16:43 Life After Checkpoint: Finding The Sweet Spot 22:01 Sponsor Break 22:35 Developing Food Intuition Two Years In 25:35 Balancing Business, Family And Training 29:48 Sleep And Recovery Challenges 32:10 From 90kg To New Neel: Lifestyle Transformation 35:32 Blood Markers And Managing Genetic Risk 36:59 Kilimanjaro, Three Peaks And Future Goals 39:14 Why This Time Was Different 41:28 Advice For Someone On Day One 43:22 Closing Thoughts And Final Words – Follow us: Website - https://www.rntfitness.com Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rnt_fitness Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/akashvaghela YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@akash_vaghela
Most business owners complain that nobody cares about the business as much as they do. Well... of course they don't—you own it! But there is a massive difference between a paycheck-collector who checks boxes and an intrapreneur who takes true ownership of outcomes. If your team acts like robots, it's usually because you built a factory instead of an environment that fosters leadership. In this episode of Win Make Give, Bob Stewart and Chad Hyams break down the 6-step playbook to bridge the Ownership Gap. You will learn how to stop assigning to-do lists, implement the "3-Before-Me" problem-solving rule, teach your team the financial scoreboard, and create clear guardrails that empower your people to think, act, and deliver like business owners. ---------- Connect with the hosts: • Ben Kinney: https://www.BenKinney.com/ • Bob Stewart: https://www.linkedin.com/in/activebob • Chad Hyams: https://ChadHyams.com/ • Book one of our co-hosts for your next event: https://WinMakeGive.com/speakers/ More ways to connect: • Join our Facebook group at www.facebook.com/groups/winmakegive • Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://WinMakeGive.com/sign-up • Explore the Win Make Give Podcast Network: https://WinMakeGive.com/ Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network
George Wright III explains why many entrepreneurs don't really have a motivation problem—they have a clarity problem. Founders can become so consumed by customers, cash flow, deadlines, and past setbacks that they stay productive without feeling directed or fulfilled. George contrasts the fear and pressure that push people into action with a compelling vision that pulls them toward a better future. He separates goals, vision, and purpose: goals define what you want to accomplish, vision shows where you're going, and purpose explains why the journey matters. He then offers three practical questions: What do I want my life to look like? Why does that future matter? Who do I need to become to create it? The challenge is to stop using the past as a blueprint and let your future self shape the decisions you make today.00:00 — Who Do You Need to Become?01:00 — Motivation or Missing Clarity?02:00 — Productivity Without Direction03:00 — Your Past Isn't Your Destination04:00 — Let Vision Pull You05:00 — Goals, Vision, and Purpose06:00 — Let Your Future Self Decide07:00 — Three Questions Create Direction08:00 — Write the Next ChapterThanks for listening, and Please Share this Episode with someone. It would really help us to grow our show and share these valuable tips and strategies with others. Have a great day.George Wright III“It's Never Too Late to Start Living the Life You Were Meant to Live”FREE Daily Mastermind Resources:CONNECT with George & Access Tons of ResourcesGet access to Proven Strategies and Time-Test Principles for Success. Plus, download and access tons of FREE resources and online events by joining our Exclusive Community of Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and High Achievers like YOU.Join FREE at DailyMastermind.comFollow me on social media Facebook | Instagram | Linkedin | TikTok | YoutubeGrow Your Authority and Personal Brand with a FREE Interview in a Top Global Magazine HERE.
Are You Doing Random Tactic Marketing?Networking for a few weeks. Then Instagram or TikTok. Then emails. Then referrals. Then something new because things feel slow again.If that sounds familiar, you're not alone. And it's not a talent problem or a budget problem. It's a systems problem.The difference between service business owners who grow consistently and those who stay stuck in feast and famine cycles almost always comes down to one thing: whether or not they have a client acquisition system.In this Maggie's Moment, I'm breaking down exactly what that means — and why it changes everything.What You'll LearnWhy random tactic marketing produces random, unpredictable results — and what to do insteadThe two essential parts of a true client acquisition systemWhy relying on a single lead source is one disruption away from a very stressful monthWhat a documented conversion process does for your close rate — and why most business owners skip itHow a system turns client acquisition into a measurable, repeatable, and scalable part of your businessThis One Is For You If...Some months are great and others are slow — and you're not sure why either happensYou've signed clients but genuinely don't know where they came fromYou're exhausted from trying every new marketing tactic hoping it'll be the one that finally worksYou're ready to build something consistent instead of crossing your fingers every monthBook a complimentary consultation with Maggie to build your client acquisition engine → https://calendly.com/maggie-s2l/discovery-call-1
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Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Charles Cofield. Thanks! The transcript from this episode of Money Making Conversations Masterclass features an inspiring and high-energy interview with CPA and financial educator Carter Cofield, co-founder of Melanin Money. Here's a breakdown of the key highlights and takeaways:
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