If you own real estate, you've probably received, if not this year, then at some point in the past, a notice that your real estate taxes are increasing. If you are not sure why they are, or what you can do to reduce them, you will want to listen to this podcast. I've asked Sara Sorenson, an attorney in Georgia, USA, who works with her clients to help  them reduce their real estate taxes. If you have questions or would like to learn more about how Sara can help, please contact her at [email protected]

With a remote workforce, it has been a challenge to keep teams focused and productive. Prior to COVID, incentive programs were offered to give additional motivation to employees. Programs like . Now is more important than ever to keep your employees focused on their jobs and incentivizing them is still a great way to help, however, now we have to be much more creative. Cokkie Eaker is in studio to share some new and creative incentives programs that will help keep your employees and teams motivated. If you need more information, please contact Cokkie at [email protected] or (847) 682-7656.

Real estate investment over the past several years has been amazing. However, there may come a time when you are no longer interested in participating in the real estate market and want to cash out. Your options are limited if you want to defer the tax on the gain from the sale of your real estate.

Rob Pecha, famously known as 1031 Rob, joins me in studio to share a strategy that allows real estate investors to defer their gains on the sale of real estate. Rob's groups specializes in the 1031 exchange market and is here to help us understand an alternative that most are not familiar with. If you need more information or would like to learn more, you can contact Rob at [email protected] or (917) 833-5922.

Competition is healthy and fierce! Making sure to always have that edge on your side allows you to stay ahead of your competitors.  No one knows this better than Brian Amann, founder and CEO of CPAEdge. Brian was a founding partner at his former CPA Firm and recognized an opportunity to bring valuable guidance and strategies to other CPA Firms throughout the country.  Brian joins me in studio to share his thought of the CPA landscape and how to best build a stronger practice. For questions or to learn more about CPA Edge, please contact Brian at [email protected]

Have you ever been to the grocery store and get that end of shopping question - "Would you like paper or plastic?"  If you're like me, paper is the preferred bag because I always thought it is environmentally safe. After speaking with Greg Levy, Founder of Point 5 Packaging, I may actually switch my answer. If you have further questions for Greg, please feel free to reach out to him at [email protected] or (847) 678-5016

I chose that title for this podcast, because after interviewing Greg Levy, Founder of Point 5 Packaging, I know it's true. Point 5 Packaging has been around for 10 years and has built a strong position as a leader in Modified Atmosphere Packaging (MAP) systems (this is what keeps the food you buy fresh.) 

Greg shares valuable insight into the shift in the food industry to meet the new demands within the food industry. I will say that if you are going to college in the coming months or know someone who is, Greg shares some refreshing insight into what the Universities are doing and steps they are taking in their approach to this challenge.  

If you have questions or would like to learn more about MAP systems, please contact Greg Levy at [email protected] or (847) 678-5016

I've always felt it was a compliment to receive a call from a recruiter. Early in my career when a recruiter called me I took their call because that meant I have skills that another company wants... it's nice to be wanted. However, over the years, I've learned, that not all recruiters are the same. As it turns out, there are ones that talk a good talk, but they are not considering your best interest when discussing new opportunities.

I've asked Scot Warady, Founder of 360 Technology Staffing Group (and my brother) to join me in studio to give valuable insight and advise when working with a recruiter.  Scot has been in the recruiting business for over 25 years and his experience and knowledge is invaluable. 360 Technology  Staffing Group focuses in helping candidates in the  technology industry leverage their experience to make their next move their best one.  If you have questions or would like to talk to Scot, you can reach him at 312-504-5495 or [email protected]

When your company expands their current facility or is planning to move, did you know there are incentives that may be available to you? Many are unaware of what is really available to them when they to go the county or state to find out if there are funds to motivate them to move into their community. Shelly Carmichael with Maxis Advisors is in studio to give some insight into how to best approach these projects. You may think that  receiving $25,000 to move to a new location is worth it, until you find out, that with the proper due diligence and research, you should be receiving $250,000.  

As we are wrapping up second quarter, many companies are reviewing their financial positions and how to create cash flow for the second half of the year. Brad Gubler, Principal and a Founding Member of Ascendia Advisors joins us in studio to share some unique ideas and strategies that many businesses are not familiar with. If you have additional questions or would like to discuss ideas with Brad directly, please contact him at [email protected] or (678) 427-9787.

A small part of the tax code has delivered great cash flow to businesses that are designing buildings for energy efficiency. Some people are familiar with it, but there is still quite a bit of confusion on the best approach to properly claim the 179D Energy Efficiency Deduction. Imran Syed, Director of Source Advisors 179D team joins me in  studio to give a great explanation on what 179D is and the best approach. He also shares some great case examples of the cash benefits. If you have questions or would like to discuss how you can benefit, please feel free to e-mail me at [email protected] or 312.909.4045.