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In episode 365 of Financially Simple, Justin looks at the preparations for having a mid-year strategic meeting.

The last six months have breezed by, and now it's time to take stock and assess where we are with the strategic business plan that we laid out at the beginning of the year. In this episode, Justin goes over the preparations necessary to allow you and your team to reflect on your business plan in order to effectively stay on track and achieve the goals that you had set out six months ago.

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TIME INDEX:

00:45 - How to Prepare for Your 6 Month Strategic Planning Meeting

05:59 - Create an Agenda

17:28 - Choose an Appropriate Location

19:34 - Have a Facilitator

23:47 - Summary

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Justin A. Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA, is a nationally recognized financial planner, business educator, wealth manager, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has 20+ years of experience teaching small business owners how to start, buy, grow, and sell businesses. He is a multi-year recipient of the Investopedia Top 100 Advisor and 2018 Exit Planning Institute's Exit Planner Leader of the Year.DISCLOSURES:This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as personalized investment or financial planning advice, may not be suitable for everyone, and should not be considered a solicitation to engage in any particular investment or planning strategy. Listeners should conduct their own review and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional financial advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own individual circumstances. All investing involves the risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Investment advisory services offered by WealthSource Partners, LLC. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives provide legal or accounting advice. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast's guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WealthSource Partners, LLC. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives, the podcast's hosts, or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes the use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Advisors who wished to be ranked in Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors list either self-submitted answers to questions compiled by Investopedia or were nominated by peers. Rankings were determined based on the number of followers and engagement on social media, primary contribution to professional industry websites, and their focus on financial literacy. Neither performance nor client experience, however, were considered. No compensation was paid by WealthSource Partners, LLC or Justin Goodbread to secure placement on Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors List.

The Exit Planning Institute's Leader of the Year is awarded to a nominee who is a CEPA credential holder who has made a significant impact or contribution to the exit planning profession or overall community through innovation and influence and is viewed by the Exit Planning Institute as a thought leader, risk-taker and specialist while showing characteristics of collaboration.

This podcast might recommend products or services that offer Financially Simple compensation when you use them. This compensation is used to help offset the cost of creating the content. We will, however, never suggest products/services solely for the compensation we receive.

The last six months have breezed by, and now it’s time to take stock and check where we are with the strategic business plan that we laid out at the beginning of the year. In this episode, Justin goes over the preparations necessary to allow you and your team to reflect on your business plan in order to effectively stay on track and achieve the goals that you had set out six months ago.

In episode 364 of Financially Simple, Justin provides a quick guide to creating a budget for your business.

According to Small Business Genius, half of all small businesses don't have an official, written operating budget to record their expenses. Many times those business owners who begin maintaining a budget, start to see more profit because their business account is no longer a blank check for spending. In this episode, Justin goes over a four-step plan for creating and maintaining a budget for your small business.

Don't forget to subscribe, and let us know how we are doing by leaving a review. Thanks for listening!

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TIME INDEX:

00:43 - Four Easy Steps to Creating a Small Business Budget

03:15 - Some Facts

06:08 - Have Separate Accounting Software

06:57 - Profit and Loss

09:12 - Adjust the Historical to Reflect the Future

11:32 - Program the Budgeting Tool

12:09 - Summary

13:53 - Wrap Up

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BIO:

Justin A. Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA, is a nationally recognized financial planner, business educator, wealth manager, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has 20+ years of experience teaching small business owners how to start, buy, grow, and sell businesses. He is a multi-year recipient of the Investopedia Top 100 Advisor and 2018 Exit Planning Institute's Exit Planner Leader of the Year.DISCLOSURES:This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as personalized investment or financial planning advice, may not be suitable for everyone, and should not be considered a solicitation to engage in any particular investment or planning strategy. Listeners should conduct their own review and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional financial advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own individual circumstances. All investing involves the risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Investment advisory services offered by WealthSource Partners, LLC. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives provide legal or accounting advice. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast's guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WealthSource Partners, LLC. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives, the podcast's hosts, or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes the use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Advisors who wished to be ranked in Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors list either self-submitted answers to questions compiled by Investopedia or were nominated by peers. Rankings were determined based on the number of followers and engagement on social media, primary contribution to professional industry websites, and their focus on financial literacy. Neither performance nor client experience, however, were considered. No compensation was paid by WealthSource Partners, LLC or Justin Goodbread to secure placement on Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors List.

The Exit Planning Institute's Leader of the Year is awarded to a nominee who is a CEPA credential holder who has made a significant impact or contribution to the exit planning profession or overall community through innovation and influence and is viewed by the Exit Planning Institute as a thought leader, risk-taker and specialist while showing characteristics of collaboration.

This podcast might recommend products or services that offer Financially Simple compensation when you use them. This compensation is used to help offset the cost of creating the content. We will, however, never suggest products/services solely for the compensation we receive.

Half of all Small Businesses don’t have an official budget to record their expenses, and of those that do keep and maintain their budgets over half have seen growth over the past year. In this episode, Justin goes over a four step plan to creating and maintaining a budget for your small business, and explains why it is so useful to do so.

In episode 363 of Financially Simple, Justin provides an overview of Inflation.

Inflation is an economic factor that influences so much of the goings on in our business matters, yet few of us really know what it is and how it affects us and our work. In this episode, Justin gives the run down on Inflation - what it is, how it works, why it matters, and how business owners can respond to changes in the rate of Inflation.

Don't forget to subscribe, and let us know how we are doing by leaving a review. Thanks for listening!

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TIME INDEX:

00:45 - Is Inflation Approaching?

01:46 - What is Inflation

03:43 - Why Measure Inflation

05:19 - Why Does it Matter

06:41 - Indicators of Inflation

11:58 - Responses to Inflation

14:54 - What About Our Businesses

17:19 - Example

20:04 - Wrap Up

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BIO:

Justin A. Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA, is a nationally recognized financial planner, business educator, wealth manager, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has 20+ years of experience teaching small business owners how to start, buy, grow, and sell businesses. He is a multi-year recipient of the Investopedia Top 100 Advisor and 2018 Exit Planning Institute's Exit Planner Leader of the Year.DISCLOSURES:This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as personalized investment or financial planning advice, may not be suitable for everyone, and should not be considered a solicitation to engage in any particular investment or planning strategy. Listeners should conduct their own review and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional financial advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own individual circumstances. All investing involves the risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Investment advisory services offered by WealthSource Partners, LLC. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives provide legal or accounting advice. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast's guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WealthSource Partners, LLC. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives, the podcast's hosts, or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes the use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Advisors who wished to be ranked in Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors list either self-submitted answers to questions compiled by Investopedia or were nominated by peers. Rankings were determined based on the number of followers and engagement on social media, primary contribution to professional industry websites, and their focus on financial literacy. Neither performance nor client experience, however, were considered. No compensation was paid by WealthSource Partners, LLC or Justin Goodbread to secure placement on Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors List.

The Exit Planning Institute's Leader of the Year is awarded to a nominee who is a CEPA credential holder who has made a significant impact or contribution to the exit planning profession or overall community through innovation and influence and is viewed by the Exit Planning Institute as a thought leader, risk-taker and specialist while showing characteristics of collaboration.

This podcast might recommend products or services that offer Financially Simple compensation when you use them. This compensation is used to help offset the cost of creating the content. We will, however, never suggest products/services solely for the compensation we receive.

Inflation is an economic factor that influences so much of the goings on in our business matters, yet few of us really know what it is and how it affects us and our work. In this episode, Justin gives the run down on Inflation - what it is, how it works, why it matters, and how business owners can respond to changes in the rate of Inflation.

In episode 362 of Financially Simple, Justin gets digital, giving an overview of Cryptocurrencies.

In recent years we have seen the rise of digital currencies like BitCoin, but amidst all the noise, as people have rushed to embrace this new technology, few have stopped to understand it and ask whether or not cryptocurrencies are a legitimate investment opportunity. In this episode, Justin explains what cryptocurrencies are, how they work and provides some guidance on whether or not these digital coins are a good investment.

Don't forget to subscribe, and let us know how we are doing by leaving a review. Thanks for listening!

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TIME INDEX:

00:52 - Should Business Owners Go "All In" On Cryptocurrency

02:50 - The Block-Chain

07:53 - Cryptocurrency

11:35 - What's the Fuss All About?

13:23 - Are Cryptocurrencies a Good Investment?

16:02 - If Not Now, When?

18:07 - Have An Investment Philosophy

22:45 - Diversification

24:45 - The 7 Basic Asset Classes

28:31 - So, Should You Invest?

29:24 - Summary

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BIO:

Justin A. Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA, is a nationally recognized financial planner, business educator, wealth manager, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has 20+ years of experience teaching small business owners how to start, buy, grow, and sell businesses. He is a multi-year recipient of the Investopedia Top 100 Advisor and 2018 Exit Planning Institute's Exit Planner Leader of the Year.DISCLOSURES:This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as personalized investment or financial planning advice, may not be suitable for everyone, and should not be considered a solicitation to engage in any particular investment or planning strategy. Listeners should conduct their own review and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional financial advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own individual circumstances. All investing involves the risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Investment advisory services offered by WealthSource Partners, LLC. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives provide legal or accounting advice. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast's guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WealthSource Partners, LLC. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives, the podcast's hosts, or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes the use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Advisors who wished to be ranked in Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors list either self-submitted answers to questions compiled by Investopedia or were nominated by peers. Rankings were determined based on the number of followers and engagement on social media, primary contribution to professional industry websites, and their focus on financial literacy. Neither performance nor client experience, however, were considered. No compensation was paid by WealthSource Partners, LLC or Justin Goodbread to secure placement on Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors List.

The Exit Planning Institute's Leader of the Year is awarded to a nominee who is a CEPA credential holder who has made a significant impact or contribution to the exit planning profession or overall community through innovation and influence and is viewed by the Exit Planning Institute as a thought leader, risk-taker and specialist while showing characteristics of collaboration.

This podcast might recommend products or services that offer Financially Simple compensation when you use them. This compensation is used to help offset the cost of creating the content. We will, however, never suggest products/services solely for the compensation we receive.

In recent years we have seen the rise of digital currencies like BitCoin, but amidst all the noise as people have rushed to embrace this new technology, few have stopped to understand it and ask whether or not crypto currencies are a legitimate investment opportunity. In this episode, Justin explains what crypto currencies are, how they work, and provides some guidance on whether or not these digital coins are a good investment.

In episode 361 of Financially Simple, Justin continues the allegory of his fishing trip in relation to Business Owners setting out and seeking better waters.

If you've had to pivot, or change course and deviate from the business plan you had crafted, you will inevitably have to deal with some negativity and noise from the naysayers. In this episode, Justin shares his experience setting out to find better fishing grounds, and likens it to Business Owners and Entrepreneurs who are charting a new course, giving some guidance on how to succeed.

Don't forget to subscribe, and let us know how we are doing by leaving a review. Thanks for listening!

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TIME INDEX:

00:45 - When You Leave The Shore, Expect To Hear Some Noise

02:30 - The Types of Noise You May Have to Deal With

13:29 - How to Succeed Despite The Noise: Visualize Your Dreams

17:34 - Value Endurance

19:15 - Mental Strength

21:45 - A Word of Caution

23:41 - Summary

USEFUL LINKS:

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The Reality of Change, by Fred Johnson and Paul Metler

Start with Why, Simon Sinek

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Financially Simple's The Ultimate Sale - Selling your Business for Maximum Profit

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BIO:

Justin A. Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA, is a nationally recognized financial planner, business educator, wealth manager, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has 20+ years of experience teaching small business owners how to start, buy, grow, and sell businesses. He is a multi-year recipient of the Investopedia Top 100 Advisor and 2018 Exit Planning Institute's Exit Planner Leader of the Year.DISCLOSURES:This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as personalized investment or financial planning advice, may not be suitable for everyone, and should not be considered a solicitation to engage in any particular investment or planning strategy. Listeners should conduct their own review and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional financial advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own individual circumstances. All investing involves the risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Investment advisory services offered by WealthSource Partners, LLC. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives provide legal or accounting advice. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast's guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WealthSource Partners, LLC. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives, the podcast's hosts, or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes the use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board's initial and ongoing certification requirements.

Advisors who wished to be ranked in Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors list either self-submitted answers to questions compiled by Investopedia or were nominated by peers. Rankings were determined based on the number of followers and engagement on social media, primary contribution to professional industry websites, and their focus on financial literacy. Neither performance nor client experience, however, were considered. No compensation was paid by WealthSource Partners, LLC or Justin Goodbread to secure placement on Investopedia's Top 100 Financial Advisors List.

The Exit Planning Institute's Leader of the Year is awarded to a nominee who is a CEPA credential holder who has made a significant impact or contribution to the exit planning profession or overall community through innovation and influence and is viewed by the Exit Planning Institute as a thought leader, risk-taker and specialist while showing characteristics of collaboration.

This podcast might recommend products or services that offer Financially Simple compensation when you use them. This compensation is used to help offset the cost of creating the content. We will, however, never suggest products/services solely for the compensation we receive.

In episode 361 of Financially Simple, Justin continues the allegory of his fishing trip in relation to Business Owners setting out and seeking better waters.

If you’ve had to pivot, or change course and deviate from the business plan you had crafted, you will inevitably have to deal with some negativity and noise from the naysayers. In this episode, Justin shares his experience setting out to find better fishing grounds, and likens it to Business Owners and Entrepreneurs who are charting a new course, giving some guidance on how to succeed.

Don’t forget to subscribe, and let us know how we are doing by leaving a review. Thanks for listening!

_________________

 

TIME INDEX:

00:45 - When You Leave The Shore, Expect To Hear Some Noise

02:30 - The Types of Noise You May Have to Deal With

13:29 - How to Succeed Despite The Noise: Visualize Your Dreams

17:34 - Value Endurance

19:15 - Mental Strength

21:45 - A Word of Caution

23:41 - Summary

 

USEFUL LINKS:

Work with Our Team

The Reality of Change, by Fred Johnson and Paul Metler

Start with Why, Simon Sinek 

 

Subscribe to the Financially Simple Newsletter

 

Financially Simple's The Ultimate Sale - Selling your Business for Maximum Profit

_________________

 

BIO:

Justin A. Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA, is a nationally recognized financial planner, business educator, wealth manager, author, speaker, and entrepreneur. He has 20+ years of experience teaching small business owners how to start, buy, grow, and sell businesses. He is a multi-year recipient of the Investopedia Top 100 Advisor and 2018 Exit Planning Institute’s Exit Planner Leader of the Year.DISCLOSURES:This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only. Statements made in the podcast are not to be construed as personalized investment or financial planning advice, may not be suitable for everyone, and should not be considered a solicitation to engage in any particular investment or planning strategy. Listeners should conduct their own review and exercise judgment or consult with their own professional financial advisor to see how the information contained in this podcast may apply to their own individual circumstances. All investing involves the risk of loss, including the possible loss of principal. Past performance does not guarantee future results and nothing in this podcast should be construed as a guarantee of any specific outcome or profit. All market indices discussed are unmanaged, do not incur management fees, costs and expenses, and cannot be invested into directly. Investment advisory services offered by WealthSource Partners, LLC. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives provide legal or accounting advice. The content of this podcast represents the views and opinions of Justin Goodbread and/or the podcast’s guests and do not necessarily represent the views and/or opinions of WealthSource Partners, LLC. Statements made in this podcast are subject to change without notice. Neither WealthSource Partners, LLC nor its representatives, the podcast’s hosts, or its guests have an obligation to provide revised statements in the event of changed circumstances. Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board) owns the CFP® certification mark, the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ certification mark, and the CFP® certification mark (with plaque design) logo in the United States, which it authorizes the use of by individuals who successfully complete CFP Board’s initial and ongoing certification requirements.

 

Advisors who wished to be ranked in Investopedia’s Top 100 Financial Advisors list either self-submitted answers to questions compiled by Investopedia or were nominated by peers.  Rankings were determined based on the number of followers and engagement on social media, primary contribution to professional industry websites, and their focus on financial literacy.  Neither performance nor client experience, however, were considered.  No compensation was paid by WealthSource Partners, LLC or Justin Goodbread to secure placement on Investopedia’s Top 100 Financial Advisors List.

 

The Exit Planning Institute's Leader of the Year is awarded to a nominee who is a CEPA credential holder who has made a significant impact or contribution to the exit planning profession or overall community through innovation and influence and is viewed by the Exit Planning Institute as a thought leader, risk-taker and specialist while showing characteristics of collaboration.

 

This podcast might recommend products or services that offer Financially Simple compensation when you use them. This compensation is used to help offset the cost of creating the content. We will, however, never suggest products/services solely for the compensation we receive.