This episode reveals how to stop operating your business with a reactive tax mindset and start thinking like a CFO. Mike Jesowshek walks us through common small business tax traps, what most CPAs aren’t telling you, and how to legally “play the tax game” without fear. If you’re ready to save money and gain confidence, don’t miss this one.

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“Tax is not something you do at the end of the year. It’s something that you plan for.”

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With over 15 years of operational leadership across industries like cannabis and roofing, Mike Pachan shares how to turn disorganized teams into high-performing machines. From redefining company culture to structuring Day 1 for new hires and preparing for investor-readiness, this episode is a masterclass in operational clarity.

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“You don’t show up at the gym one day and arrive. Growth is incremental.”

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Jonathan Stogsdill breaks down why house hacking is the most practical and powerful entry point into real estate. He explains how he got started with limited funds, what made that first deal so impactful, and how one property can unlock years of opportunity. If you’re ready to take action but don’t know where to start, this is your roadmap.

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“One good deal can open doors for the rest of your life. My first one did.”

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Alexis Schomer shares her proven approach to hiring, onboarding, and managing virtual assistants to help founders stay in their zone of genius. You’ll hear actionable strategies for documenting processes, avoiding common VA pitfalls, and overcoming the fear of letting go. Whether you’re a solopreneur or service provider juggling too much, this conversation offers a roadmap for working smarter—not harder.

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“If someone can do it 80% as well as you, it’s time to let go.”

Alexis is offering a free 20-minute VA strategy consult to help you figure out exactly what to delegate and how a virtual assistant could help grow your business and free up more time.

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Lin Yuan-Su shares her journey from healthcare professional to transformational coach and multiple 7-figure entrepreneur. You’ll discover why traditional success models leave many feeling burned out, what “enlightened success” truly means, and how to shift from hustle to harmony—without sacrificing your ambition.

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“We overcomplicate our dreams when we try to force the outcome.”

Explore Lin’s guided meditations and affirmations here:

Website: https://enlightenedsuccess.com

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Debbie Simmons’ journey from grief to growth is a blueprint for anyone looking to lead with purpose and resilience. She introduces the BEST Strategy—Breathe, Evaluate, Step Back, Take Action—as a practical and faith-centered method for navigating chaos and making impact-aligned decisions. Through real stories and honest reflection, Debbie helps you stay grounded in what matters most.

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“The BEST Strategy isn’t complicated: Breathe, Evaluate, Step Back, Take Action. Repeat.”

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Marketing today feels automated, repetitive, and disconnected—and that’s a problem. In this episode, Gee explains why effectiveness beats efficiency, how emotion drives action, and why most small business owners are using tools like AI and automation the wrong way. You’ll walk away with a smarter way to market: one rooted in behavioral science, real customer insight, and authentic connection.

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“Marketing is about bringing the voice of the customer into the business. And most businesses just aren’t listening.”

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Whether you’re in business with your spouse or just trying to keep your relationship strong while building your dream, David Kiwimagi lays out the exact frameworks that helped him and his wife Alexis go from conflict to connection.

You’ll learn how to turn unspoken expectations into practical agreements, separate what’s truly yours to manage, and shift from arguing to aligning. This episode is packed with insight, heart, and humor—and yes, it all starts with lasagna.

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“You and me versus the problem. That shift changed our marriage—and our business.”

Download David and Alexis’s free Love Language Workbook: 5 Easy, Powerful Ways to Touch Your Partner’s Soul—No Prior Knowledge Needed at: https://davidandalexiskiwi.org/

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From micromanagement and “hero” culture to the dangers of misaligned roles, Dan Beard walks through the six most overlooked leadership and operational traps that stall progress. He explains how to shift from startup survival mode into scalable systems using simple frameworks and the power of intrinsic motivation. If you’ve ever felt stuck managing your team or growing beyond yourself, this episode will open your eyes to what’s holding you back—and how to fix it.

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“When you reward fire drills, you build a business that burns out instead of scaling up.”

Listeners can take the Intrinsic Motivation Assessment (IMA) for free at https://workshop.uniteadvisors.com/ima

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Discover how direct mail can be the missing link in your digital marketing stack. Travis Lee explains how to use CRM tools, automation, and personalized mail pieces to re-engage leads, improve trust, and multiply response rates. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to build an omnichannel system that works—fast.

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“Direct mail today isn’t old school—it’s the only touch they can’t turn off or unsubscribe from.”

Grab your free copy of Travis Lee’s book, The Simple 3-Step Process That Ensures Direct Mail Success, at https://travisalee.com

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