What separates a mastermind that disappoints from one that delivers real results?

In this episode of Life-Changing Money, Barbara Schreihans sits down with repeat guest and CMO of Your Tax Coach, Whitney Abraham, to pull back the curtain on The Council Mastermind, the year-long business coaching experience designed for multi–six-figure entrepreneurs ready to scale to seven.

They discuss what it actually takes to build a mastermind that delivers real ROI, why women business owners need proximity and community, and how strategic marketing, mindset, and confidence work together to create unstoppable growth.

If you’ve ever felt burned by masterminds that overpromised and underdelivered, this conversation will show you exactly what makes The Council different and why it’s the most transformative room you can be in.

Tune in to hear:

• How Barbara turned disappointing mastermind experiences into the blueprint for The Council
• Why community and collaboration often lead to breakthroughs that private coaching can’t deliver
• The behind-the-scenes look at The Council’s retreats (including one in Greece!) and what happens at each one
• How Whitney helps members master marketing strategy, launch planning, and building confidence online
• The truth about why most business owners struggle to show up and sell—and how to overcome it
• Why “success loves speed” and what it looks like to take fast, aligned action
• How mindset, energetics, and business strategy intersect to create exponential results
• Why curation of the right people in the room matters more than anything else
• What it really means to invest in proximity and how it changes your business (and life)
• The exact application process and what kind of entrepreneur The Council is designed for
  
   

Ready to scale to seven figures with five expert coaches, in-person retreats, and a powerhouse community of women entrepreneurs?

While the 2026 Council Mastermind is currently closed, you can join the waitlist for 2027 here.

 

Or comment “Council” on Barbara’s latest post at @yourtaxcoach to get the link sent directly to you.

In the meantime, if you’d like to join one of our upcoming retreats, head here for details.

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When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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The biggest difference between wealthy business owners and everyone else isn’t how much they make, it’s how they structure their spending.

In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara breaks down how strategic spending, not last-minute scrambling, is what actually creates massive tax savings and long-term wealth. From writing off luxury vehicles like G-Wagons to turning girls’ trips into legitimate business deductions, this episode pulls back the curtain on the strategies high earners use all year long (not just in April).

You’ll also learn how business owners legally write off domestic and international trips including retreats, girls’ weekends, wine trips, wellness getaways, masterminds, and even milestone birthday trips. Barbara explains the 50% rule for domestic travel, the 75% rule for international trips, and how travel days, meetings, photoshoots, content creation, and board meetings all count.

If you want 2026 to be the year you stop overpaying in taxes and start playing the game the wealthy already understand, this episode is a must-listen.

Tune in to hear:

• Why income level has nothing to do with who builds real wealth
• How wealthy business owners plan tax strategies all year — not in April
• Why online business owners absolutely qualify for business vehicles
• The truth about mileage vs. actual vehicle expenses
• How bonus depreciation works for vehicles over 6,000 pounds
• Why G-Wagons, Escalades, trucks, and luxury SUVs are popular tax tools
• The five-year rule that lets you move a business car to personal use tax-free
• How financing a vehicle doesn’t stop you from writing off 100% of it
• How to legally write off domestic trips using the 50% rule
• How international trips qualify with the 75% business-use rule
• Why travel days automatically count as business days
• How photoshoots, meetings, and content days turn trips into deductions
• How girls’ trips, wine weekends, and wellness retreats can be written off
• Why wealthy entrepreneurs see spending as strategy — not splurging
• How to stop relying on your CPA and start proactively saving on taxes

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Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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What separates entrepreneurs who profit from AI from those who just experiment with it?

In this episode, Barbara sits down with Phil Stringer, an AI educator, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur who scaled his business to seven figures in a single year (without ads) by teaching practical, no-nonsense AI strategies that actually save time and make money.

This conversation goes far beyond surface-level AI trends. Phil explains how he personally uses tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and NotebookLM to streamline business operations, create smarter marketing, plan travel, manage nutrition, and even simplify everyday decision-making. If it doesn’t save time or make money, Phil isn’t interested and that mindset is exactly what makes this episode so powerful.

Tune in to hear:

• Why AI is the biggest technological opportunity since the internet
• How Phil scaled to seven figures in one year through speaking and word of mouth
• How to use AI to save time, increase revenue, and simplify business decisions
• Practical ways entrepreneurs can use ChatGPT beyond basic content creation
• How AI tools can support personal life tasks like travel planning, nutrition, and daily decisions
• The biggest financial and hiring mistakes Phil made while scaling quickly
• Why embracing AI now can help you stay competitive instead of falling behind

Connect with Phil:

• Instagram: @philstringer
• Website: philstringer.com

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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What if one of the biggest expenses in your family budget could also become one of your most powerful tax strategies?

In this episode, Barbara breaks down a little-known (and often misunderstood) tax strategy that can completely change how business owners pay for health, wellness, and family medical care: the Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP).

Most business owners are already spending tens of thousands of dollars each year on things like therapy, orthodontics, hormone testing, supplements, gym memberships, and medical care for their children, but they’re paying for all of it with after-tax dollars. This episode explains how, when structured correctly, a MERP allows your business to reimburse you tax-free for qualifying medical expenses, dramatically reducing your tax bill year after year.

You’ll learn why most CPAs have never heard of MERPs, why many business owners who think they have one are using it incorrectly, and how the tax code actually allows these reimbursements when the plan is properly set up and administered.

Tune in to hear:

• Why health and wellness is the second largest expense in most family budgets
• How MERPs convert personal medical spending into tax-free reimbursements
• The difference between itemized medical deductions and business reimbursements
• Entity-specific rules for S-corps, C-corps, and family management companies
• Why letters of medical necessity are critical for many expenses
• How to avoid common compliance mistakes that trigger IRS scrutiny
• How MERPs support long-term financial planning for families and children

Download the free Write Off Your Wellness Guide: https://taxedacademy.com/writeoffyourwellness

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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What does it really take to stand out in a crowded industry, build a magnetic personal brand, and break through the visibility and money blocks keeping you small?

In today’s episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with branding strategist, real estate leader, and international speaker Natalie Davison. Natalie shares her journey from agency work to real estate leadership, how she built a standout personal brand in one of the most competitive industries, and why her cell-phone video pitch landed her on a major speaking stage next to some of the biggest names in the world.

You’ll also hear a powerful conversation about worthiness, visibility wounds, money identity, and how childhood beliefs shape the way we show up, build wealth, and chase bigger rooms. From social media shifts to AI to investing in growth (and buying buildings!), this episode is filled with insights every ambitious woman needs to hear.

Tune in to hear:

• Why clients hire you and not your brokerage, banner, or company
• The branding mistake most real estate agents and entrepreneurs make
• How Natalie uses daily content to attract the right clients and repel the wrong ones
• Her “8-video” strategy that filtered out unaligned leads and skyrocketed conversions
• How AI is shifting consumer behavior and content creation
• The cell-phone video that got Natalie selected for a prestigious speaking event
• How to stand out even when you feel “not qualified enough”
• The #1 money mistake that held her back for years
• The cultural and childhood messages that shaped her beliefs about wealth and worthiness
• Why the fear always returns-just on a bigger stage
• What she invests her profits in (and why proximity is power)

Connect with Natalie:

https://www.instagram.com/natalie_i_davison/

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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Are you making great money in your business but still unsure how to actually build wealth?

In this episode, Barbara sits down with Hannah and Ali of The Wealth Collaborative, two powerhouse advisors reshaping what wealth looks like for female founders. They share how their unlikely long-distance partnership formed, why traditional wealth management fails most business owners, and how women can turn “new money” into lasting generational wealth.

You’ll hear a transparent discussion on partnership dynamics, building business credit, financial shame, customized wealth plans, trust-fund-level strategies, hiring decisions, and what the wealthy actually do behind the scenes to protect and grow their money. If you’re a woman earning well but unsure how to optimize it, this episode is your roadmap.

Tune in to hear:

• Why traditional wealth management excludes most business owners
• The “new money movement” and how women are changing generational wealth
• What founders should really know before hiring a financial advisor
• Why money shame keeps so many women from seeking financial help
• How Hannah & Ali customize strategy to each client
• The trust-fund strategy wealthy families use to avoid estate tax
• How they identify when a client needs a tax strategist
• Partnership boundary-setting, communication tools & conflict-resolution
• How they’re preparing their business for new hires and big life changes
• Barbara’s advice on hiring your first employee and scaling sustainably
• What their 2026 business investments look like
• Where to find their popular Wealth Building Checklist

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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Ever wonder what it really takes to pull off a 220-person luxury wealth-building event at a five-star hotel?

In this behind-the-scenes episode, Barbara hands the mic to her fractional CMO and Minted Wealth Live emcee, Whitney Abraham, for a raw, hilarious, and deeply honest conversation about the biggest event of her career.

They unpack the magic of Minted Wealth Live 2026, the moments that took her breath away, and the chaos that happened behind the scenes. Think speaker cancellations, vendor mishaps, QR code nightmares, and all the divine timing that made the event unforgettable.

If you’re curious about event hosting, scaling wealth-focused experiences, building community, or just want to hear the real story behind a seven-figure event… this episode is packed with inspiration, strategy, and so many laugh-out-loud moments.

Tune in to Hear:

• The emotional moment Barbara realized she filled a 220-person room
• What actually went wrong behind the scenes that no one noticed
• How a last-minute speaker cancellation turned into something better
• The QR code disaster that could’ve cost a million in mastermind sales
• How vendors did not deliver and how the team fixed it in minutes
• The magic of watching attendees build lifelong business connections
• Why choosing a luxury venue was the smartest event decision
• How they designed a sponsorship experience that converts without feeling salesy
• What Barbara is doing now to recover, reset, and dream up 2026

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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What if you could clone yourself, cut 90% of repetitive questions from your team, and create systems that think exactly like you?

In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with Callan Faulkner, widely known as the #1 AI coach in the world, to unpack how she built a wildly successful AI-driven business, engineered a $2.1M launch, and teaches founders to reclaim their time using “AI Architect” thinking.

Callan shares how she first discovered ChatGPT, how she built an AI twin that now supports her business 24/7, and the game-changing workflows she teaches inside her Automate to Accelerate program. She breaks down the mindset, communication style, and operational skills every entrepreneur needs to fully leverage AI-not just for productivity, but for wealth creation and personal freedom.

Tune in to hear:

• How Callan built an AI “clone” that cut her team’s questions by 90%
• Why every team member must become an “AI Architect” (and what that actually means)
• The surprising prompt formula that instantly improves AI accuracy
• How AI can help you think more critically-not less
• Real examples of AI automations that save hours every week
• The truth about AI’s environmental impact
• Why being “nice” to AI actually hurts accuracy
• Callan’s personal AI systems: meal planning, coaching, spiritual support & more
• Behind the scenes of her $2.1M launch and what she’d do differently
• Her 3-year mission to train 100,000 leaders in AI
• How she reinvests money, hires, and scales sustainably
• The exact mindset shift founders need to build AI-powered businesses

Connect with Callan:

The Uncommon Business: https://theuncommonbusiness.co/

Automate to Accelerate 12-Week Program: Join the waitlist here. https://uncommonbusiness.reioptimize.com/automate-to-accelerate

AI Cheat Code Free Masterclass: https://uncommonbusiness.reioptimize.com/acreplay

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callanfaulkner/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/callan-faulkner/

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

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What does it take to build a thriving real estate business without burning out?

In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with Kathryn McInturff, a realtor, business coach, and real estate investor who turned her MBA into a multimillion-dollar business by focusing on systems, leverage, and sustainability.

Kathryn shares her journey from almost taking a corporate marketing job to running a $30 million real estate business alongside her husband. Together, they’ve learned how to hire smart, invest strategically, and build a business that grows without sacrificing their family life.

Tune in to hear:

• How Kathryn transitioned from MBA grad to high-performing realtor
• The biggest mistake she made when hiring her first employee and how she fixed it
• Why treating your real estate career like a business changes everything
• How she and her husband invest in real estate for tax savings, not just cash flow
• Tips for couples who work together and how to avoid burnout
• The four phases of business growth and how to create true leverage
• Why coaching is worth the investment (and how it fast-tracked her success)
• The mindset shift that helps her view money as energy, not just income

Whether you’re a real estate professional, entrepreneur, or investor, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger about your business and more intentionally about your life.

Connect with Kathryn:
Instagram: @mcinturffandco
Website: mcinturffandco.com

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?

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Are you leaving thousands of dollars on the table before the year ends?

In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara shares her top year-end tax strategies to help business owners keep more of their hard-earned money. From switching to an S-Corporation and prepaying 2026 expenses to leveraging your family and real estate for massive tax savings, this episode is your ultimate guide to lowering your tax bill before December 31.

Barbara breaks down the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make at year-end, explains how to accelerate deductions, defer income, and use the Augusta Rule to pay yourself tax-free. Plus, she shares her favorite retirement and family employment strategies that can save you tens of thousands in taxes all legally and strategically.

If you’re ready to make smart money moves before the year closes out, grab your notebook and tune in.

Tune in to hear:

• Why becoming an S-Corporation could save you $15K–$30K every year
• How to prepay business expenses like rent, travel, and software to save now
• The smart way to use credit card points for personal travel through business spending
• How to legally pay your kids and spouse through your business
• The Augusta Rule explained: how to pay yourself tax-free using your home
• Retirement accounts that actually make sense for entrepreneurs (and which to avoid)
• Why deferring income and accelerating expenses are key for year-end savings
• Real client stories who saved six figures in back taxes

Join Barbara’s free Year-End Tax Savings Masterclass! Comment “year end” on Instagram @yourtaxcoach or @barbaraschreihans to get your link.

Making over $200K a year? Schedule a free strategy call at yourtaxcoachscheduling.com to see how Barbara and her team can help you save big on taxes.

How To Get Involved:

Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.

Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.

When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.

Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!

Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?

Please email it to: [email protected]

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