Podcasts about financial sense

May 23, 2025 – Financial Sense interviews Merdith Whitney who warns that ‘over 52% of American households already went through a recession' and that the real economy is far more fragile than headline numbers suggest. She warns that unemployment...

May 19, 2025 – Curious about career paths beyond college? Jim Puplava and Doug Crawford discuss the growing appeal and advantages of trade schools versus traditional college. As college costs soar and skilled trades like electricians, plumbers...

Tom welcomes back Chris Vermeulen, the founder of The Technical Traders, to discuss the highly volatile year of 2025 so far. He notes that volatility has been extreme across various asset classes, driven by factors like geopolitical tensions, AI advancements, and fears of an impending recession. Vermeulen emphasized that while day traders thrive in such environments due to significant intraday swings, swing traders face increased risks with massive price gaps. Long-term investors should prioritize capital preservation by moving to cash until market clarity emerges, as he believes a bear market has already begun. He warned against the "buy the dip" mentality, especially for those nearing retirement, cautioning that this approach could lead to significant losses in a prolonged bear market. Vermeulen points out key indicators of an impending financial reset, including economic data showing hiring declines and rising unemployment, as well as housing market corrections with inventories soaring. Gold was discussed as a safe haven asset, though Vermeulen cautioned about potential pullbacks. He suggested that gold miners could offer better opportunities once the market stabilizes. Seasonality plays a role in his analysis, noting that stock markets typically struggle post-May, aligning with his bearish outlook. Real estate was also addressed, with Vermeulen predicting price drops of 15-20% and warning about the broader economic impact as housing values decline. He highlighted the psychological effect on investors when their largest asset depreciates, potentially leading to panic selling across markets. The U.S. dollar's potential strength was discussed, with Vermeulen suggesting it could rally in a risk-off environment. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:52 - Market Volatility & Trading4:58 - Markets in Topping Stage8:30 - Cliff Phase Indicators15:22 - Downside Targets Gold18:50 - Expectations for Miners?23:18 - Seasonality in 2025?26:00 - Silver Markets & Risk?28:57 - Bitcoin Decoupling31:45 - Real Estate & Nest Eggs34:30 - Google Search Trends42:08 - Dollar Thoughts48:49 - Mkt Resets & Wrap Up Guest Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTechTradersWebsite: https://www.thetechnicaltraders.com/ Chris Vermeulen is the Founder of Technical Traders Ltd. Chris has been involved in the markets since 1997. He is an internationally recognized technical analyst, trader, and author. Years of research, trading, and helping individual traders worldwide have taught him that many traders have great trading ideas, but they lack one thing. They struggle to execute trades systematically for consistent results. Chris helps educate traders, and his mission is to help his clients boost their trading performance while reducing market exposure and portfolio volatility. He has also been on the cover of AmalgaTrader Magazine and featured in Futures Magazine, Gold-Eagle, Safe Haven, The Street, Kitco, Financial Sense, Dick Davis Investment Digest, and dozens of other financial websites.

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Apr 30, 2025 – Curious about where the global trade war is headed—and who the winners and losers might be? In this timely interview, Variant Perception's macro strategist Jonathan Petersen joins Financial Sense to break down the real...

Dreaming of owning a holiday home? Today we break down the true costs, hidden traps, and emotional pull of buying a weekender and why the numbers often don't stack up. We explore smarter alternatives for lifestyle and wealth building, and share real strategies to enjoy more holidays without the financial stress.On this episode, we discuss:(00:00) Intro(00:35) Why buying a holiday home might not make sense in 2025(01:55) The emotional appeal vs. the financial reality(04:30) Life is busier now — who really uses their holiday house?(09:17) Tax headaches and ATO audit risks for holiday homes(11:10) New government levies and regulations targeting short-term rentals(12:59) Holiday Home Numbers Breakdown(16:38) When buying a holiday home actually makes sense(17:52) The hidden costs of Airbnb management(19:14) Simplifying wealth strategies and lifestyle choices(22:31) Changing work habits and where we choose to live(23:38) Why consolidating your assets might be the real freedom moveCheck out the free resources from Inovayt here.Send us an email: hello@thenumbersgamepodcast.com.auThe Numbers Game is brought to you by Future Advisory & Inovayt.Hosts:Nick ReillyJason RobinsonMartin VidakovicThis podcast is produced by VIDPOD.

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Apr 24, 2025 – Renowned forecaster Martin Armstrong joins Financial Sense for a wide-ranging discussion on the U.S.-China trade war, the real drivers behind America's economic dominance, and why re-industrialization faces steep political and...

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Mar 13, 2025 – Cris Sheridan of Financial Sense sits down with Reva Goujon, Director at the Rhodium Group, to unpack a seismic shift in the AI landscape that's sending shockwaves through markets and rewriting the rules of global tech dominance...

March 13, 2025 – Cris Sheridan of Financial Sense sits down with Reva Goujon, Director at the Rhodium Group , to unpack a seismic shift in the AI landscape that's sending shockwaves through markets and rewriting the rules of global tech dominance. Picture this: January 13, 2025—the Biden administration drops its bold AI Diffusion Framework, a sweeping regulatory gambit dripping with hubris, aimed...

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Mar 7, 2025 – In a riveting discussion on Financial Sense, host Jim Puplava and Professor Richard Sylla, co-author of A History of Interest Rates, unpack today's fiscal landscape—$37 trillion in debt, soaring deficits, and rising rates. Sylla predicts...

Febr 28, 2025 – The post-election market buzz has crashed, and Cris Sheridan and Chris Puplava unpack the chaos on Financial Sense's Smart Macro. From Trump's tariff flip-flops sparking CEO paralysis to a shocking 0.5% drop in consumer spending...

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Our guest this week is Louis-Vincent Gave. Louis is founding partner and CEO of Gavekal Group, a research and financial services firm based in Hong Kong. After graduating from Duke University and studying Mandarin at Nanjing University, Louis joined the French Army, then went on to become a financial analyst at Paribas, first in Paris, then in Hong Kong. In 1999, he launched Gavekal with his father, Charles, and Anatole Kaletsky. Louis is the author of seven books, the latest being, Avoiding the Punch: Investing in Uncertain Times.BackgroundBioAvoiding the Punch: Investing in Uncertain TimesClash of Empires: Currencies and Power in a Multipolar WorldToo Different For ComfortA Roadmap For Troubling TimesThe End Is Not NighOur Brave New WorldSimple Economic Concepts For Financial MarketsChinaGavekal Dragonomics“China Enters the AI Chat (With Louis-Vincent Gave)” by Liz Ann Sonders and Kathy Jones, schwab.com, Feb. 14, 2025.“China Has ‘Leapfrogged' the West | Louis Vincent Gave,” Wealthion, youtube.com, Jan. 28, 2025.“China Overtaking the US in Strategic Sectors, Says Louis-Vincent Gave,” Financial Sense, Oct. 22, 2024.“Is DeepSeek China's Sputnik Moment?” by John Cassidy, The New Yorker, Feb. 3, 2025.XPENG“Xiaomi Automobile Super Factory, Producing One SU7 Every 76 Seconds,” Discover China Auto, youtube.com.“The Evergrande Crisis Explained: Should Investors Worry?” by Lewis Jackson, Morningstar.com, Sept. 22, 2021“China & the American Imperial Economy | Louis-Vincent Gave,” Hidden Forces podcast Episode 364, hiddenforces.io, May 14, 2024.“The 3 Warren Buffett Stocks to Buy After Berkshire Hathaway's New 13F Filing,” by Susan Dziubinski, Morningstar, Nov. 14, 2024Tariffs“Are US Tariffs A Tool Or A Goal?” by Louis-Vincent Gave, Evergreen Gavekal, Jan. 9, 2025.Asia and Emerging Markets“Louis-Vincent Gave—Prepare for a Boom in Emerging Markets,” by Robert Huebscher, Vettafi Advisor Perspectives, May, 8, 2023.BRICS Summit 2024Twilight of the Gods: War in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945, by Ian W. Toll, W.W. Norton & Company, 2020.

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Charles Hugh Smith discusses civilization's crumbling status quo and the hydrocarbon industrial age or current world system which some view as superabundant due to technology while others question whether we've used up the easy energy and are facing resource constraints. He comments on cycles, empire, financialization, consumption, true wealth, how the future will go to those who can get the most out of the resources they extract, and why a new mythology and revolution in social and cultural values is needed. We're faced with a Kafkaesque digital neofeudalism or digital gulag, one solution is reducing our dependency on their systems as much as possible. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Charles Hugh Smith: Anti-Progress, Resource Constraints, & Digital Neofeudalism #511 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Blog https://www.oftwominds.com/blog.html Substack https://charleshughsmith.substack.com X https://x.com/chsm1th Books https://www.oftwominds.com/CHS-books.html About Charles Hugh Smith Charles Hugh Smith is the author of the oftwominds.com blog, #7 in CNBC's top alternative financial sites, and 18 books on our economy and society, including "A Radically Beneficial World: Automation, Technology and Creating Jobs for All," "Global Crisis, National Renewal: A (Revolutionary) Grand Strategy for the United States," "Burnout: Reckoning and Renewal" and "Self-Reliance in the 21st Century." His work is published on a number of popular financial websites including Zero Hedge, Financial Sense and Seeking Alpha and has been featured on numerous podcasts. Smith has also written nine novels, including "The Adventures of the Consulting Philosopher" and "The Asian Heroine Who Seduced Me." Sample chapters of his books are available on his sites www.oftwominds.com/blog.html and https://charleshughsmith.blogspot.com *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

Charles Hugh Smith discusses civilization's crumbling status quo and the hydrocarbon industrial age or current world system which some view as superabundant due to technology while others question whether we've used up the easy energy and are facing resource constraints. He comments on cycles, empire, financialization, consumption, true wealth, how the future will go to those who can get the most out of the resources they extract, and why a new mythology and revolution in social and cultural values is needed. We're faced with a Kafkaesque digital neofeudalism or digital gulag, one solution is reducing our dependency on their systems as much as possible. Watch on BitChute / Brighteon / Rokfin / Rumble / Substack Geopolitics & Empire · Charles Hugh Smith: Anti-Progress, Resource Constraints, & Digital Neofeudalism #511 *Support Geopolitics & Empire! Become a Member https://geopoliticsandempire.substack.com Donate https://geopoliticsandempire.com/donations Consult https://geopoliticsandempire.com/consultation **Visit Our Affiliates & Sponsors! Above Phone https://abovephone.com/?above=geopolitics easyDNS (use code GEOPOLITICS for 15% off!) https://easydns.com Escape The Technocracy course (15% discount using link) https://escapethetechnocracy.com/geopolitics PassVult https://passvult.com Sociatates Civis (CitizenHR, CitizenIT, CitizenPL) https://societates-civis.com Wise Wolf Gold https://www.wolfpack.gold/?ref=geopolitics Websites Blog https://www.oftwominds.com/blog.html Substack https://charleshughsmith.substack.com X https://x.com/chsm1th Books https://www.oftwominds.com/CHS-books.html About Charles Hugh Smith Charles Hugh Smith is the author of the oftwominds.com blog, #7 in CNBC's top alternative financial sites, and 18 books on our economy and society, including "A Radically Beneficial World: Automation, Technology and Creating Jobs for All," "Global Crisis, National Renewal: A (Revolutionary) Grand Strategy for the United States," "Burnout: Reckoning and Renewal" and "Self-Reliance in the 21st Century." His work is published on a number of popular financial websites including Zero Hedge, Financial Sense and Seeking Alpha and has been featured on numerous podcasts. Smith has also written nine novels, including "The Adventures of the Consulting Philosopher" and "The Asian Heroine Who Seduced Me." Sample chapters of his books are available on his sites www.oftwominds.com/blog.html and https://charleshughsmith.blogspot.com *Podcast intro music is from the song "The Queens Jig" by "Musicke & Mirth" from their album "Music for Two Lyra Viols": http://musicke-mirth.de/en/recordings.html (available on iTunes or Amazon)

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Episode 243 FACULTY: Nick Boscia, CPA, EA aka The Balanced CPA CLASS: #Shoperations In this episode, join Scotty as he talks with Nick Boscia, aka the Balanced CPA from New Jersey. Nick shares insights from his journey in accounting, taking over his father's firm, and running a family business with his brother. They explore the importance of balance in work and life, the evolution of their firm with technology, and the implementation of fair client pricing. Nick also discusses the challenges they faced and the aspirations for the future, all while maintaining a balanced approach to life and work. This engaging conversation offers a deep dive into the life of a modern CPA striving for balance and growth.

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Jan 10, 2025 – Craig Johnson at Piper Sandler joins Financial Sense Newshour to discuss the current state and future direction of the stock market. Craig and Financial Sense's Jim Puplava look at the current market pullback, the implications of...

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20241219 Financial Sense Originally Broadcasted December 17, 2024, on ACB Media 7   Participants joined Penny Forward for our monthly free financial education workshop. Email: pennyforward@pennyforward.com   To find this month's topic, and to access past recordings:   Sponsored by: Penny Forward     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co

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Solar power has been in the news over the past week with the collapse of the country's best-known brand. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Tom welcomes back Chris Vermeulen, the founder of The Technical Traders, to discuss market trends post-election and the impact of the looming economic debt situation. According to Chris, the small business sector has seen significant growth since Trump's win, as indicated by the Russell 2000's jump. However, he believes that the end of the economic cycle is near and advises investors to consider defensive assets like gold and utilities due to market uncertainty. Chris identifies the current market stage as a potential topping phase, with signs such as resistance levels in gold and energy stocks. Chris highlights the challenges facing the economy, including an expensive housing market, rising unemployment, and struggling business sales in the S&P 500. Delinquencies for credit cards and commercial real estate mortgages are increasing, signaling a potential looming financial reset. The nervousness within the market is evident through strong performances of the U.S. dollar and gold as safe havens, with the New York Stock Exchange experiencing distribution selling and institutions unloading large shares. Despite a bullish stance on equities, Chris suggests investing in bonds, the dollar, or cash during market volatility before transitioning to an inverse ETF during a potential bear market. He is excited about Bitcoin's potential upward movement, predicting price targets using Fibonacci extensions and technical analysis, but remains skeptical of it as a long-term investment due to its volatile nature. Chris expresses his concerns about gold from a cyclical standpoint, acknowledging that it has reached a significant resistance level, which is part of a 15-year cycle pattern. He suggests that the measured move is complete and that gold might consolidate before potentially moving up to around $3000. Chris emphasizes this doesn't mean a downward trend but rather a pause in the uptrend. Chris also believes that the Russell 2000, representing small caps in the US, serves as an indicator of when money might move out of riskier stocks into safe-havens like gold and the dollar. He anticipates gold will resume its defensive role once the stock market starts to show weakness, making it an attractive investment option again. Time Stamp References:0:00 - Introduction0:48 - Elections & Markets3:22 - When the Music Stops10:40 - Nervous Markets13:11 - S&P Order Book15:06 - Trump & Dollar Scenarios19:03 - Rate Cuts & Recessions20:47 - Overall Trends & ETFs22:54 - Bitcoin Chart28:00 - Gold Technicals31:41 - Overbought/Sold & Gold34:46 - Silver Thoughts36:05 - Next Crisis & Capital38:19 - Bubbles & Buy The Dip?42:36 - Market Stages & Strategy44:33 - Oil Market Concerns51:14 - 2025 Expectations52:40 - Wrap Up Talking Points From This Episode Chris Vermeulen anticipates market uncertainty due to economic debt situation; advises defensive assets like gold and utilities. He identifies signs of a potential topping phase, including resistance levels in gold and energy stocks. Despite his bullish stance on equities, he suggests investing in bonds, the dollar, or cash during market volatility. Guest Links:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheTechTradersWebsite: https://www.thetechnicaltraders.com/ Chris Vermeulen is the Founder of Technical Traders Ltd. Chris has been involved in the markets since 1997. He is an internationally recognized technical analyst, trader, and author. Years of research, trading, and helping individual traders worldwide have taught him that many traders have great trading ideas, but they lack one thing. They struggle to execute trades systematically for consistent results. Chris helps educate traders, and his mission is to help his clients boost their trading performance while reducing market exposure and portfolio volatility. He has also been on the cover of AmalgaTrader Magazine and featured in Futures Magazine, Gold-Eagle, Safe Haven, The Street, Kitco, Financial Sense,

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It's that time of year again! In this episode, host and CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., Danielle Hayden, dives into the topic on every business owner's mind toward the end of the year—bonuses—a perfect way to celebrate and reward your team's hard work! With Danielle's easy 4-step framework, she'll walk you through how to structure bonuses thoughtfully, so you can show appreciation while keeping your business financially strong. Get ready to learn practical, step-by-step strategies that will help make rewarding your team a stress-free, financially savvy experience! Key Takeaways: Determine Profitability: Only consider bonuses if your business is profitable, verified by examining the year-to-date net income. Check Cash Reserves: Ensure that sufficient cash is available to avoid cash flow issues. Ideally, set aside funds throughout the year to prepare for bonuses. Allocate a Bonus Pool: Danielle recommends distributing 10% of net income as a guideline, though this depends on your business's performance and goals. Identify Eligible Employees: Assess eligibility by listing all employees and evaluating their tenure, alignment with company values, and overall performance over the year. She suggests categorizing performance levels (exceptional, meets expectations, or below expectations) to ensure fair distribution. Plan the Timing: Choose when to pay bonuses based on tax strategy. Paying before year-end counts toward this year's expenses, while paying afterward counts toward next year. Topics Discussed: Introduction to Team Bonuses and Financial Stability (00:00:00 - 00:00:51) Framework Overview for Bonus Distribution (00:00:51 - 00:01:25) Step 1: Determine Year-to-Date Net Income (00:01:25 - 00:02:45) Step 2: Check Cash Balance (00:02:45 - 00:03:27) Step 3: Decide Bonus Pool Amount (00:03:27 - 00:04:09) Step 4: Identify Eligible Employees (00:04:09 - 00:06:28) Step 5: Importance of Timing for Tax Purposes (00:07:30 - 00:08:47) Summary of Bonus Distribution Framework (00:08:47 - 00:09:55)   Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/book    Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc  

It's that time of year again! In this episode, host and CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., Danielle Hayden, dives into the topic on every business owner's mind toward the end of the year—bonuses—a perfect way to celebrate and reward your team's hard work! With Danielle's easy 4-step framework, she'll walk you through how to structure bonuses thoughtfully, so you can show appreciation while keeping your business financially strong. Get ready to learn practical, step-by-step strategies that will help make rewarding your team a stress-free, financially savvy experience! Key Takeaways: Determine Profitability: Only consider bonuses if your business is profitable, verified by examining the year-to-date net income. Check Cash Reserves: Ensure that sufficient cash is available to avoid cash flow issues. Ideally, set aside funds throughout the year to prepare for bonuses. Allocate a Bonus Pool: Danielle recommends distributing 10% of net income as a guideline, though this depends on your business's performance and goals. Identify Eligible Employees: Assess eligibility by listing all employees and evaluating their tenure, alignment with company values, and overall performance over the year. She suggests categorizing performance levels (exceptional, meets expectations, or below expectations) to ensure fair distribution. Plan the Timing: Choose when to pay bonuses based on tax strategy. Paying before year-end counts toward this year's expenses, while paying afterward counts toward next year. Topics Discussed: Introduction to Team Bonuses and Financial Stability (00:00:00 - 00:00:51) Framework Overview for Bonus Distribution (00:00:51 - 00:01:25) Step 1: Determine Year-to-Date Net Income (00:01:25 - 00:02:45) Step 2: Check Cash Balance (00:02:45 - 00:03:27) Step 3: Decide Bonus Pool Amount (00:03:27 - 00:04:09) Step 4: Identify Eligible Employees (00:04:09 - 00:06:28) Step 5: Importance of Timing for Tax Purposes (00:07:30 - 00:08:47) Summary of Bonus Distribution Framework (00:08:47 - 00:09:55)   Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: https://www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/book    Connect with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks  Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc  

Oct 18, 2024 – After this week's wrap-up highlighting the strong rally in stocks, precious metals, and commodities, Financial Sense's Jim Puplava sits down with Danielle DiMartino Booth from QI Research for insights on her market and economic outlook, especially regarding

20241017 Financial Sense Originally Broadcasted October 17, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants joined Penny Forward for our monthly free financial education workshop. Email: pennyforward@pennyforward.com To find this month's topic, and to access past recordings.   Sponsored by: Penny Forward     Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

Oct 11, 2024 – After this week's market wrap-up, Financial Sense's Jim Puplava speaks with Doomberg to provide an inside look at America's growing nuclear ambitions. Doomberg discusses the political forces and battling special interests...

Oct 4, 2024 – The accelerating growth of AI, build out of hyperscale data centers, and the ongoing global energy transition are creating a large demand for various commodities: copper, silver, lithium, cobalt, rare earths, and others. Today on Financial Sense...

20240919 Financial Sense – Aira Technologies Originally Broadcasted September 19, 2024, on ACB Media 5   Participants learned about Aira's partnerships (access offers) with banks and other financial institutions. **   Sponsored by: Penny Forward**   Find out more at https://acb-community.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

20240815 Financial Sense – Bouncing Back to Budgeting Originally Broadcasted August 15, 2024, on ACB Media 5   This month Penny Forward went back to school and back to budgeting. To help us get back on the budget wagon we talked about how to bounce back from setbacks.   Sponsored by: Penny Forward

Aug 5, 2024 – The stock market has seen a swift decline with the volatility index spiking to levels typically associated with severe panics. Today, Financial Sense's Jim Puplava and Cris Sheridan discuss why stocks began selling off last week and...

Welcome back to the Conscious Edge podcast! I'm Alecia St. Germain, and today, I had the immense pleasure of diving into a topic that hits home for so many of us—finances. I am thrilled to host Nikki Fraser from NextKey Services. She is joining me to talk money and finances.  Break the Cycle of Financial Avoidance Nikki explained that one of the tendencies of business owners is to avoid dealing with their finances until it's too late. Nikki emphasized the importance of understanding your numbers not just as a compliance exercise but as a strategic tool. The Power of Financial Clarity Nikki shared that having financial clarity brings energy and confidence to business owners. When you know your numbers, you can handle unexpected challenges, make informed decisions, and seize opportunities.  Budgeting as a Tool for Growth We also discussed the misconception that budgets are restrictive. Instead, Nikki views budgeting as a privilege and a tool to allocate resources effectively.  Preparing for Opportunities A significant takeaway from our conversation was the importance of being prepared for opportunities before they arise. Nikki advised having your financials in order and understanding your numbers to move quickly when opportunities present themselves.  Upcoming Workshop and Program Nikki and Dan are hosting a free "Level Up" workshop this summer, where they will teach their process for determining when it's time to make the next hire and how to manage your finances strategically. You can register here. If you've been putting off dealing with your finances, now is the time to take action. Embrace the clarity, energy, and confidence that come with understanding your numbers, and watch your business thrive. Connect with Nikki NextKey Services  Register for the Level Up Workshop: Invest and Thrive Sending you love and be well!   Connect with Us: If you have ideas for topics you'd like us to cover, please email them to hello@consciousedge.com. Follow Alecia on Instagram for Bits of Joyful Inspiration Connect with Alecia on LinkedIn Connect with Jonathan on LinkedIn Check out Jonathan Wellness Advocacy  Disclaimer You can learn more about The Exponential Entrepreneur: my personal development group coaching program for established women entrepreneurs who deeply desire to confidently lead their businesses to increased impact and financial growth without burnout. 

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