Julien and Kiersten celebrate the beginning of financial literacy month (and tax season) by diving into tax jargon. There are so many things to complain about regarding taxes, but they do pay for community essentials like roads, schools, defense, social services, and more. The existing tax system was set up to incentivize charitable giving and homeownership. However, in the 1950s, governing bodies introduced tax write-offs for businesses to reduce their tax liability, and it’s only gotten more complicated.

Kiersten asks, “Is the juice worth the squeeze?” when it comes to learning tax codes to save money and lands on “yes,” - but with exceptions. Learning taxes is the key to unlocking wealth. You don’t want to leave deductions on the table just because you don’t know how to identify them. As Julien wryly observes, “Rich people, if there’s one thing they know, it’s taxes.” Pull back the veil of secrecy around taxes with Julien and Kiersten this week so you can get the most out of your yearly donation to the public coffers.

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**SUCCESS Enterprises and its affiliates and guests do not provide tax, legal or accounting advice. This material has been prepared for informational purposes only, and is not intended to provide, and should not be relied on for, tax, legal or accounting advice. You should consult your own tax, legal and accounting advisors before engaging in any transaction.

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“Our ego is our unconscious brain that is usually motivated by old past beliefs, mindsets and things that—habits that—we aren't even aware we're doing,” says Christie Garcia.

Understanding this unconscious reactivity is important. The increased reactivity of today’s world, according to Garcia, is fueled by social media and news headlines meant to emotionally manipulate. 

We all perceive situations and comments differently, but when we’re unconsciously being driven by our egos, a neutral statement can be taken personally and blown out of proportion. In order to consciously control our egos, we have to want to become better than the unconscious actions our egos provoke. Even if that means doing just 1% more every day, as Garcia suggests, we have to take ownership of our own actions and inspire others to do the same.

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Christie Garcia is a leadership coach and the founder of Mindful Choice Leadership Academy. Visit her website at mindfulchoiceacademy.com, and find a worksheet to improve your leadership with 1% more effort every day at mindfulchoiceacademy.com/success. You can follow Garcia on LinkedIn at Christie Garcia or Mindful Choice Leadership Academy, and on Instagram @mindfulchoice_.

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After a catastrophic back injury he incurred on a snowboarding trip in 2008, Charles Clay felt hopeless. Time and time again, doctors told him that he would need to undergo surgery or he may never move the same again. Despite this daunting health outlook, Charles healed himself naturally - without surgery - using several therapies informed by modern medicine and ancient healing methods.

Charles Clay, inner peace coach, dynamic speaker, published author, and the founder of Freedom From Pain Coaching, stops by the In the Details podcast this week to discuss all things healing. In the years since his shocking recovery, Charles has helped hundreds of people understand and heal their aches and pains naturally. With the right tools and by listening to your intuition, Charles reveals to listeners that “you don’t have to perpetuate suffering.” 

Follow Charles Clay on Facebook and Instagram, and check out his Freedom From Pain coaching services on his website.

**Opinions and claims made by a podcast guest are strictly those of the guest and do not represent the opinions or claims of SUCCESS Enterprises. No guest statements are a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen.

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Divorce is rising across all generations and has nearly doubled since 1990. The numbers are no small potatoes: 50% of couples today file for divorce. Divorce is expensive - you can lose significant wealth between lawyer fees, alimony, and the general splitting of assets. 

Julien and Kiersten delve into the controversial topic of prenuptial agreements in this episode. Prenuptial agreements, or “prenups,” can dictate how assets are allocated, debts will be paid, and children will be raised. Kiersten wryly observes that without a prenup, it’s a bit like building an IKEA chest without directions. Prenups are about planning for the unexpected, almost like marriage insurance. However, as vital as they are, there is a stigma around them. Follow along as the Saunders explore the ins and outs of prenups and how they ultimately might be, and Kiersten says, “the most romantic thing.”

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“Do less to make more” is Amy Porterfield’s mantra, and for good reason: Her success has been gained through her focus on doing just a few things really well, and sharing that knowledge with others. But entrepreneurship hasn’t always come so easily to her. The Orange County, California,-born author and digital marketer began her journey 14 years ago, after leaving her job as content director for Tony Robbins. During a focus group which she was attending as a note-taker, she heard the assembled business owners talking about the freedom they felt in their jobs, and realized that she had never felt the same. A year later, she left the company, intent on building her own business.

The journey wasn’t without its trials. She had never had to build a business before, let alone worry about the necessary minutia. Her book, Two Weeks Notice, was born from this struggle. A step-by-step guide to solving and overcoming every challenge she faced, it is the book Porterfield wishes she’d had when her entrepreneurial journey began, written with the intention to help others struggling on or unaware of the same path traverse its many trials.

Now, Porterfield and Brilliant Thoughts host Tristan Ahumada discuss the necessity of putting out weekly content, how to build an email list and Porterfield’s tips for developing digital courses.

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Amy Porterfield is a marketing strategist helping entrepreneurs build their business online. She's also a New York Times bestselling author with her new book, Two Weeks Notice. Find her on Instagram @amyporterfield and access bonus content at twoweeksnoticebook.com.

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The lights of the concert hall dim. The audience grows silent in anticipation. Angela Jia-Kim, a talented concert pianist, sits in front of her piano and begins tickling the ivories like usual until hives start to appear all over her body. For a piano virtuoso, your hands are your life, so she began her investigation into what caused the outbreak -  her skincare. Armed with new information and a reignited passion, Angela began making organic Korean-inspired skincare in her home. 

In the following years, this “accidental entrepreneur” developed her own Korean-inspired skincare line Savor Beauty, founded the New York luxury spa chain Savor Beauty + Spa, became a mother to her tween Sienna, and authored the book Radical Radiance (12 Weeks of Self-Love Rituals). Her skincare line and luxury spas have been featured in The New York Times, Vogue, Elle, People, Allure, and Well+Good. The change from musical motions to lotions and potions was not intuitive, but she knew she finally found her passion.

Follow Angela Jia-Kim on LinkedIn and Instagram, and sign up for her newsletter on her website. Follow Savor + Beauty Spa on Instagram and buy Angela’s book Radical Radiance (12 Weeks of Self-Love Rituals).

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As an adult, Bill Murphy did the work that most people would try to avoid—healing from childhood trauma, a difficult upbringing colored by competition and escapism. Bill hit a crossroads: choose to heal or let unresolved pain deteriorate his life. Driven to improve his situation, he began developing biohacking routines and coping mechanisms like meditation and breathwork to help him build a life he loved for himself, not just to prove his father wrong. “Part of building 'toughness' is self-care,” Bill concludes. “If you can take care of yourself, you can take care of things a lot better.”

The lessons Bill learned have radically changed his quality of life and catapulted him to success. He is a nationally recognized mortgage originator who has been a top producer for over 25 years. Since 2017, Bill has served as a business coach for the Fairway Ignite program and helps clients understand how to achieve a mindset primed for thriving, not just surviving.

Follow Bill Murphy on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. He is also the author of "Thriving in the Storm;” listeners can follow the book’s Instagram or Twitter for more updates.

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Do you love to travel? Have you considered investing in a timeshare? The Saunders discuss the value of timeshares versus regular resort rates. Kiersten used to manage the lead funnel of a timeshare directly, and Julien also dealt with timeshares as a portion of his previous work, so the Saunders both have boots-on-the-ground insights to provide.

Timeshares have a complicated, polarizing reputation. Those who love them, love them, and those who hate them, hate them. There are two types to invest in, deeded and right-to-use timeshares. While timeshares might be easier for wealthier people to swing, it’s not impossible for a sensible investor if it meets their needs. Discover the pros and cons of investing in a sold good like timeshares and why salespeople get a reputation for being pushy. Listen in as Kiersten and Julien suggest some strategies to implement for whatever stage of timeshare ownership you’re at - acquiring a timeshare, rescinding an offer, and getting out of your contract.

Learn more at richandregular.com, purchase Cashing Out: Win the Wealth Game by Walking Away by Kiersten and Julien Saunders and follow on Instagram @richandregular. Support Rich & Regular by sharing and rating it five stars on Apple Podcasts.

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Around eight or nine years ago, Jacqui Brassey, Ph.D., experienced a “confidence crisis” which forced her to change how she takes care of herself, and which inspired her to teach others how to do the same. While low-grade anxiety was a constant companion in her life before this point, the combination of a new job and working environment, alongside a lack of self-care, exacerbated her anxiety, putting a roadblock in her ability to reach her potential—a problem which wasn’t helped by her hiding of it. 

Following her “confidence crisis,” Brassey began to study the topic, a journey which not only allowed her to discover the science behind her crisis but, as a learning and development professional, how these issues affect our ability to meet our potential at work and in life.

Brassey is a core researcher and practitioner in the field of Sustainable Human Development and Performance. Read her new book, Deliberate Calm: How to Learn and Lead in a Volatile World, and find her on LinkedIn at Jacqui Brassey.

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Founder and CEO of marketing agency Church+State, Ron Tite drops by to discuss marketing in the wake of the pandemic. Author of the book “Think, Do, Say” and voted one of the Top 10 Creative Canadians by Marketing Magazine, Ron is an author, speaker, advertising writer, host, and executive producer for the podcast The Coup, which brings listeners inside the industries fighting for their futures.

Standing out in a sea of noise on social media has never been more challenging. Ron and Erin seek to answer the question: how do you break through the noise? Ron lands on several things to help businesses stand out: crystalizing their purpose, presenting authentic messaging that aligns with that purpose and their audience, and allowing for honesty and imperfection in their advertising presence to breed trust and create novelty. As Ron emphatically states, “There’s nothing more powerful in marketing than a consumer or a prospect saying ‘Ha! I’ve never seen that before.’”

Follow Ron Tite on Instagram @rontite or check out The Coup on Apple Podcasts. You can also find his company Church+State at https://churchstate.co/ or his book “Think, Do,  Say.”

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