Weekly unedited updates on what is happening with our business during COVID-19.

If you want to grow your wealth, you have to have systems and processes in place to help you keep track of it in the first place. We talked about this in episode 48, and today we’re hearing from another accounting expert who has some tips to make your bookkeeping simple, easy and consistent.

Meryl is a Chartered Accountant who specializes in cloud accounting software Xero. She founded Bean Ninjas in July 2015 with $1,000 following Dan Norris's 7 Day Startup methodology. Now 4 years later the company operates in the US, UK and Hong Kong and has a distributed team of 15 people.

Meryl and I talk about why it’s so important to keep good records from the beginning of your business - even if you only have one rental property. We also chat about what Bean Ninjas does for clients, how to effectively keep track of your receipts, and what you need to know about how to use your accounting software.

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Weekly update on the impact of COVID-19 on our business and the businesses of past guests.

There’s a good chance that there is a financial recession (or even depression) coming our way as the coronavirus continues to reshape the world. I want to keep providing information that’s relevant to you right now, so this week we have a return guest on the podcast to talk about how to prepare for and overcome the recession.

Chris Miles, the Cash Flow Expert and Anti-Financial Advisor, is a leading authority teaching professionals and entrepreneurs how to quickly free up cash, and increase passive income today. He's an author and podcast host, and has a proven reputation with his company, Money Ripples, getting his clients fast results.

Chris and I run through five tips you can use right now to get your finances ready to face a recession. We talk about the importance of staying calm, why you should make sure you have liquid cash, and how you can use your creativity to solve problems and make some extra income.

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March 28th update on the current situation impact our hotels and resources during this challenging time. 

There’s more that goes into wealth-building than simply making money. To build real wealth and financial freedom in the long run, you have to become a great steward of your money. Today we’re chatting with a guest who has completely overhauled her approach to both personal and business finance. Now, she helps other people do it, too.

Krisstina Wise is a real estate mogul, Millionaire Coach and creator of several multi-million dollar businesses including Goodlife Luxury, The Paperless Agent and most recently, WealthyWellthy. She is also an international speaker and the award-winning author of the Amazon Bestseller Falling for Money, a romance novel for your bank account.

Krisstina and I talk about her money journey and how she learned everything she needed to know about personal finance after some difficult times for her family. We then talk about the two facets of money she teaches as a coach, why we need systems and tools to build our wealth, and how she helps clients organize their money so it is always working toward achieving their goals.

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Short update on the current situation impact our hotels and resources during this challenging time. 

We have an awesome guest returning to the show today to chat with us about franchises: Kenny Rose! Last time, Kenny introduced us to the world of franchising and why it can be such a great way to build wealth. In this episode, he’s telling us about 7 of the hottest franchises for 2020 and what to keep in mind if you’re interested in getting into each industry.

Kenny Rose is one of the world's experts when it comes to franchise investing, having been featured on ABC, in an Amazon Best Seller, and is the top writer on franchising on Quora. His company Semfia is a franchise brokerage educating investors on the franchise industry and matching them up to the fastest growing brands available based on their goals, budget, and long term goals.

In this episode, Kenny and I talk about what’s trending in franchises right now and which industries he’s keeping an eye on. We discuss barbershops, fitness classes, food franchises, and even eyelash extensions.

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We’ve talked to several people on the show about turning their expertise into an online business, but today’s guest has a particularly amazing story. This episode is another example of what we hear over and over from successful entrepreneurs - that when you know and do something really well, other people will be willing to pay you for your help!

Jitendra Chouksey is a founder from India. His company Fittr started as a WhatsApp group 6 years ago where JC helped people get fit for free. When he realized he could make many more people fit, he started Fittr in 2016. Since then, Fittr has transformed the lives of 100,000+ people, provided jobs to 350+ people, and is now a $13m company without any marketing. They are totally bootstrapped and have a community of 800,000+ fitness enthusiasts.

In today’s episode, JC and I talk about the birth and growth of Fittr and the story behind its huge success. He discusses starting the business while working full time in tech, why he never planned to make money from getting people fit, and how Fittr has grown almost entirely from word of mouth.

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We’ve talked to several people on the show who have built businesses around skills and knowledge that would be easy to take for granted. Just because something is easy for you - like building a website, public speaking, or getting a job interview - doesn’t mean it’s easy for everyone else. So why not share your expertise and build a thriving business while you’re at it?

Shey Harms has been a computer programmer in the corporate world for the past 30 years. She’s had 5 different podcasts and created a few dozen websites for herself and clients. She is now focused on helping people who want to change the second half of their lives by teaching them the tech skills they need to start or grow an online business through her podcast and business academy.

In this episode, Shey and I talk about how she got her start in tech and how she’s built an awesome business by helping people. We discuss creating a business that fulfills a need, how she decided to help people learn much-needed tech skills, and what’s next in her business.

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