100 % Hustle Host: Vicki Hamilton
Topic: Tax Season Without the Panic Mini-Series
Guest: Leslea Burnett-Little, Enrolled Agent and Founder of Simply Balanced Accountants
Guest Bio:
Leslea Burnett-Little is an Enrolled Agent and Founder of Simply Balanced Accountants, a Michigan-based Tax Advisory firm focused on clarity, strategy, and concierge-level support. With more than 20 years of experience, Leslea works with entrepreneurs and business owners to clean up confusing financials, replace reactive tax prep with proactive planning, and align business success with long-term personal and family goals. She is known for translating complex tax concepts into practical guidance that helps Michigan businesses grow with confidence.
Blog Summary:
Episode 1
Small Business Tax Advice Without the Panic | What Michigan Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Taxes
Wearing every hat as a small business owner is hard enough. Taxes should not feel like a guessing game.
In this episode of 100% Hustle, host Vicki Hamilton launches a must-know tax series for Michigan entrepreneurs who want clarity instead of confusion. Joined by Leslea Burnett-Little of Simply Balanced Accountants, this conversation cuts through online tax myths, TikTok advice, and misinformation that often leave business owners feeling overwhelmed and unsure.
You will learn why taxes are the area even capable hustlers struggle with most, when “figuring it out as you go” becomes risky, and why the right guidance matters more than being perfect. This episode is designed to help small business owners build confidence, reduce anxiety, and make smarter tax decisions without fear.
If you are a Michigan business owner, freelancer, or entrepreneur trying to stay compliant while growing your business, this episode will help you feel more informed and less alone.
Episode 2
QuickBooks Says You’re Fine, But Your Gut Says You’re Not | Bookkeeping vs Tax Confidence
Your books may be clean, but that does not always mean you are protected.
In this episode of 100% Hustle, host Vicki Hamilton sits down again with Leslea Burnett-Little of Simply Balanced Accountants to explore why so many small business owners feel uneasy even when their bookkeeping software shows all green lights.
This conversation breaks down the difference between bookkeeping accuracy and true tax confidence, common deduction mistakes when personal and business finances overlap, and why unpredictable income makes tax planning more complex for entrepreneurs. You will also learn why relying on software alone can leave business owners exposed and what one key fix can make the biggest difference before year-end.
If you use QuickBooks, run a service-based business, or manage fluctuating income, this episode will help you understand what your numbers are really telling you and what they are not.
Episode 3
Your Business Grew, But Your Tax Strategy Didn’t | Proactive Tax Planning for Growing Businesses
Business growth should bring confidence, not more tax confusion.
In the final episode of the Tax Season Without the Panic series on 100% Hustle, host Vicki Hamilton and tax expert Leslea Burnette Little discuss what happens when a business grows faster than its tax strategy.
This episode addresses common myths about “not paying taxes,” why April tax surprises happen so often, and what proactive, year-round tax planning actually looks like for successful small business owners. You will hear how integrated personal and business tax strategies support long-term financial and family goals, and why planning ahead creates peace of mind instead of stress.
If your revenue is increasing but tax season still feels uncertain, this episode will help you understand how strategic planning turns growth into stability rather than risk.
Contact info: Proactive Strategy. Personalized Planning. Simply Balanced. - business website Facebook [email protected]
Tel: (517) 897-2144
