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In episode 299 of Financially Simple, Justin goes over the Taxes involved when it comes to selling your business and how they can affect your Wealth Gap.

When it comes to selling your business, it's a balancing act between the interests of the Buyer and those of the Seller, and negotiations are necessary to ensure a good outcome for both sides. In this episode, Justin looks at the Taxes involved at the time of sale of a business, and the approaches a Seller can take to minimize the costs.

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:

01:23 - What is the True Value of My Business?

02:30 - Taxes at the Time of Sale

04:54 - Why Does This Matter?

06:40 - What is the After-Tax Value?

07:47 - Two Primary Types of Sale

09:50 - Tax Basis

11:05 - Capital Gains

14:09 - Alternative Routes

15:52 - IRS Rules

19:28 - So, What are You to Do?

22:18 - Summary

RESOURCES:

Financially Simple Educational Website

Financially Simple on YouTube

Subscribe to the Financially Simple Newsletter

Ask Justin a Question

NEW Book: The Ultimate Sale - A Financially Simple Guide to 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 299 of Financially Simple, Justin goes over the Taxes involved when it comes to selling your business and how they can affect your Wealth Gap.

When it comes to selling your business, it’s a balancing act between the interests of the Buyer and those of the Seller, and negotiations are necessary to ensure a good outcome for both sides. In this episode, Justin looks at the Taxes involved at the time of sale of a business, and the approaches a Seller can take to minimize the costs.

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

_________________

 

TIME INDEX:

01:23 - What is the True Value of My Business?

02:30 - Taxes at the Time of Sale

04:54 - Why Does This Matter?

06:40 - What is the After-Tax Value?

07:47 - Two Primary Types of Sale

09:50 - Tax Basis

11:05 - Capital Gains

14:09 - Alternative Routes

15:52 - IRS Rules

19:28 - So, What are You to Do?

22:18 - Summary

 

RESOURCES:

Financially Simple Educational Website

Financially Simple on YouTube

Subscribe to the Financially Simple Newsletter

Ask Justin a Question

NEW Book: The Ultimate Sale - A Financially Simple Guide to 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.

 

In episode 298 of Financially Simple, Justin looks at the effect Taxes have on our Wealth Gap.

With the COVID-19 stimulus of $3.6 Trillion, a lot of money has been created to help keep the economy going, and that means a tax increase as government needs to recoup that money. In this episode, Justin looks at Taxes, with a bit of a history lesson, and explains why and how Taxes affect the Wealth Gap.

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

_________________

TIME INDEX:

01:15 - Do Taxes Matter?

04:22 - The Internal Revenue Code is a Tool for Wealth Creation

05:42 - What Do These Numbers Mean For Us

10:31 - A Brief History of Taxes

12:59 - So What does All This Mean

14:27 - And What Does it Mean for Us

15:52 - Summary

RESOURCES:

Financially Simple Educational Website

Financially Simple on YouTube

Financially Simple podcasts are recorded on a Blue Yeti Microphone & Samsung Notebook 9.

Subscribe to the Financially Simple Newsletter

Ask Justin a Question

NEW Book: The Ultimate Sale - A Financially Simple Guide to Selling Your Business for Maximum Profit

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BIO:

Host Justin Goodbread, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Certified Value Growth Advisor. He is a serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, educator, Investopedia Top 100 advisor, and business strategist with over 20 years of experience. Justin owns Heritage Investors LLC, a registered investment adviser with the State of Tennessee. Heritage Investors only transacts business in states where it is properly registered or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. This material is for general information only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for individuals. To determine what is appropriate for you, please consult a qualified professional. The Financially Simple podcast provides information, guidance, and support to Small Businesses in the United States.

In episode 298 of Financially Simple, Justin looks at the effect Taxes have on our Wealth Gap.

With the COVID-19 stimulus of $3.6 Trillion, a lot of money has been created to help keep the economy going, and that means a tax increase as government needs to recoup that money. In this episode, Justin looks at Taxes, with a bit of a history lesson, and explains why and how Taxes affect the Wealth Gap.

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

_________________

 

TIME INDEX:

01:15 - Do Taxes Matter?

04:22 - The Internal Revenue Code is a Tool for Wealth Creation

05:42 - What Do These Numbers Mean For Us

10:31 - A Brief History of Taxes

12:59 - So What does All This Mean

14:27 - And What Does it Mean for Us

15:52 - Summary

 

RESOURCES:

Financially Simple Educational Website

Financially Simple on YouTube

Financially Simple podcasts are recorded on a Blue Yeti Microphone & Samsung Notebook 9.

Subscribe to the Financially Simple Newsletter

Ask Justin a Question

NEW Book: The Ultimate Sale - A Financially Simple Guide to Selling Your Business for Maximum Profit

 

_________________

 

BIO:

Host Justin Goodbread, Certified Financial Planner, Certified Exit Planning Advisor, Certified Value Growth Advisor. He is a serial entrepreneur, author, speaker, educator, Investopedia Top 100 advisor, and business strategist with over 20 years of experience. Justin owns Heritage Investors LLC, a registered investment adviser with the State of Tennessee. Heritage Investors only transacts business in states where it is properly registered or is excluded or exempted from registration requirements. This material is for general information only and is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for individuals. To determine what is appropriate for you, please consult a qualified professional. The Financially Simple podcast provides information, guidance, and support to Small Businesses in the United States.

In episode 297 of Financially Simple, Justin goes over the basics of calculating the Return on Investment of your Business.

As we continue to look at ways of narrowing the Wealth Gap, it's important to consider the Return on Investment that our Business provides and how it impacts the value of the Business. In this episode, Justin looks at ROI, why it's important to know, ways to calculate it, and the intangible aspects of a business's value.

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

_________________

TIME INDEX:

01:33 - Calculating the ROI of Your Business

02:33 - The Basics of ROI

04:52 - The Simplest Method

06:18 - Case Example

10:31 - Intangible Qualities

13:47 - Goodwill

14:50 - Valuing Goodwill

17:30 - Another Approach

19:43 - Why Do All This?

23:57 - Summary

RESOURCES:

Financially Simple Educational Website

Financially Simple on YouTube

Subscribe to the Financially Simple Newsletter

Ask Justin a Question

NEW Book: The Ultimate Sale - A Financially Simple Guide to Selling Your Business for Maximum Profit

Jim Strauder, How to Value Goodwill When Selling a Business

_________________

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 297 of Financially Simple, Justin goes over the basics of calculating the Return on Investment of your Business.

As we continue to look at ways of narrowing the Wealth Gap, it’s important to consider the Return on Investment that our Business provides and how it impacts the value of the Business. In this episode, Justin looks at ROI, why it’s important to know, ways to calculate it, and the intangible aspects of a business’s value.

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

_________________

 

TIME INDEX:

01:33 - Calculating the ROI of Your Business

02:33 - The Basics of ROI

04:52 - The Simplest Method

06:18 - Case Example

10:31 - Intangible Qualities

13:47 - Goodwill

14:50 - Valuing Goodwill

17:30 - Another Approach

19:43 - Why Do All This?

23:57 - Summary

 

RESOURCES:

Financially Simple Educational Website

Financially Simple on YouTube

Subscribe to the Financially Simple Newsletter

Ask Justin a Question

NEW Book: The Ultimate Sale - A Financially Simple Guide to Selling Your Business for Maximum Profit

Jim Strauder, How to Value Goodwill When Selling a Business

_________________

 

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 296 of Financially Simple, Justin looks at Inflation and how it affects Retirement.

Inflation is a complex market force that differs for most commodities and can swing like a pendulum depending on external factors impacting the world at large. In this episode, Justin explains what Inflation is, how COVID-19 and the CARES Act have influenced inflation over recent months, how it will affect your Retirement Plans, and what can be done about it.

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:

00:49 - Could the CARES Act Cause Inflationary Concerns to Our Retirement Wealth Gap?

02:44 - Inflation in the Light of COVID-19

04:17 - The CARES Act

06:07 - What is Inflation?

10:00 - The Power of Inflation

14:26 - How Do We Deal With Inflation And Why is it a Big Deal?

17:32 - Summary

19:30 - One Last Question

RESOURCES:

Financially Simple Educational Website

Financially Simple on YouTube

Subscribe to the Financially Simple Newsletter

Ask Justin a Question

NEW Book: The Ultimate Sale - A Financially Simple Guide to 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.

Inflation is a complex market force that differs for most commodities, and can swing like a pendulum depending on external factors impacting the world at large. In this episode, Justin explains what Inflation is, how COVID-19 and the CARES Act have influenced inflation over recent months, how it will affect your Retirement Plans and what can be done about it.

In episode 295 of Financially Simple, Justin looks at Normalizing your Personal Income as a Small Business Owner.

Normalizing your personal income by adjusting it, based on certain expenses, will help you to plan for retirement by giving a reliable benchmark of what your actual income and expenses are. In this episode, Justin goes over the areas that may require attention as a Small Business Owner, and the types of expenses that qualify.

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:

00:49 - Should I Normalize My Income?

01:49 - What is Normalization?

02:59 - Which Areas Do You Normalize?

05:38 - Normalizing Personal Income

10:38 - Getting to the Point

12:53 - Summary

RESOURCES:

Financially Simple Educational Website

Financially Simple on YouTube

Subscribe to the Financially Simple Newsletter

Ask Justin a Question

NEW Book: The Ultimate Sale - A Financially Simple Guide to 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.

Normalizing your personal income by adjusting it based on certain expenses will help you to plan for retirement by giving a reliable benchmark of what your actual income and expenses are. In this episode, Justin goes over the areas that may require attention as a Small Business Owner, and the types of expenses that qualify.