In this episode of the Fearless Mindset Podcast, Mark Ledlow interviews Julio Gonzalez, CEO of several companies, including one specializing in tax services. Julio discusses various financial and tax-related topics, including the benefits of real estate investments, tax incentives for hiring veterans, grants for veteran-owned businesses, and the importance of tax planning for professional athletes. The conversation also touches on the current economic climate, rising interest rates, and the need for businesses to retain cash during uncertain times.

Overall, the discussion highlights the importance of tax planning, taking advantage of available tax incentives, and the potential benefits of investments like real estate. Julio emphasizes the value of knowledge and expertise in managing finances effectively in various sectors.

Learn about all this and more in this episode of The Fearless Mindset Podcast.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Julio Gonzales, CEO of multiple companies, discusses various financial topics..
• He highlights the benefits of investing in real estate, such as lower interest rates and tax write-offs.
• The 1031 exchange is a valuable tool for deferring profits from property sales by reinvesting in real estate.
• Julio emphasizes the significance of grants available to veteran-owned businesses, encouraging them to apply for these grants.
• Tax credits and incentives are available for hiring veterans, providing additional financial benefits to employers.
• Julio mentions the importance of retaining cash for small businesses during economic uncertainty.
• He questions the wisdom of raising interest rates on small businesses dealing with inflation and higher labor costs.
• Julio advises CFOs of larger companies to prioritize cash retention during uncertain economic periods.

QUOTES

• "We've got to invest in ourselves, and it starts with savings, having savings and having some type of cash balances to get through this inflationary period and get through the presidential cycle and get to the other side of it and hopefully be better from it." - Julio Gonzalez
• "More than ever, you've got to retain cash. It's vital to have cash. We've got to invest in ourselves, and it starts with savings." - Julio Gonzalez
• "Why are we raising interest rates on small business owners that are dealing with inflation, dealing with higher labor rates, wages, and things of that nature?" - Julio Gonzalez
• "It's just that we're trying to make sure that all businesses have these resources." - Julio Gonzalez
• "If we invest in ourselves, we get to write it off. If we put our money in an IRA, we get to write it off. We can use that to buy the property, and because we have it in an IRA, we get to defer the gains, much like we do at 1031." - Julio Gonzalez
• "You're going to do better with the cash than the government. I think it's vital to have cash." - Julio Gonzalez

Get to know more about Julio:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julio-gonzalez-tax/

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