In this episode of Advance Your Wealth, we dive deep into the challenges of scaling a business and how to navigate the common pitfalls entrepreneurs face. Joining us is Joe Shrutz, Chief Operating Officer of the PSBLTY Company, who brings a wealth of experience and actionable insights.

Joe shares his expertise on the biggest mistakes business owners make when attempting to scale, from operational inefficiencies to misaligned growth strategies. Together, we explore how to balance ambitious goals with sustainable practices, the importance of building the right team, and the critical role of clear communication during periods of rapid change.

Whether you’re preparing to scale your business or currently navigating the growth phase, this episode is packed with practical advice to help you avoid costly missteps and achieve long-term success.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

1:41 - Growth vs. Scale

9:07 - Distractions

17:47 - Employees thinking like owners

22:20 - Scaling successfully

26:24 - Complimentary Growth Session

28:04 - Closing remarks

On the latest episode of Advance Your Wealth, we dive into the market’s reaction to the recent election results, exploring whether the response was in line with expectations or presented surprises. We discuss the reduced pre-election volatility, the modest post-election market increases, and what this might signal for future trends.

Our conversation delves into the anticipated economic and policy changes under a Trump administration with a Republican-controlled Congress. Key topics include:

• Extensions to Trump-era tax reforms, including the 199A Qualified Business Income Deduction and corporate tax rates.
• Potential adjustments to estate tax exemptions and their implications for wealth management.
• The future of Opportunity Zones and how they might evolve.
• The administration’s strategy for funding tax cuts, including proposed tariffs and their potential economic impacts.

We close by addressing how to navigate these complex changes. Our guest, Homer, shares strategies for cutting through the noise and helping clients make informed decisions during major transitions.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction

1:53 - The stock market's response

4:11 - Notable tax law changes

9:21 - Estate tax exemptions

11:50 - Trump's plan to pay for tax cuts

15:21 - Dealing with uncertainty

18:00 - How to contact Homer and his team

18:54 - Closing remarks

Many families have plans to pass along some of their wealth to children and grandchildren. But what about passing on financial values, a sense of purpose and possibility, and other family legacy concerns?

On the latest episode of Advance Your Wealth, we’re taking a look at how legacy planning can potentially help both the people transferring their wealth and the people receiving it.

Chapters:

0:00 - Introduction and overview on the topic of the day

1:06 - Estate planning and wealth planning conversations don't go far enough

2:56 - What can we learn from the ultra-wealthy families out there?

4:15 - Addressing the tension created in these moments

5:52 - Steps to instill values before transferring wealth

7:09 - The importance of discussing wealth a lot over time

9:11 - Advice on getting these important conversations started

11:29 - Steps you can take to begin discussing values and living them

14:17 - What if you have a very large family?

17:41 - How to get in touch with Homer's team

18:37 - Closing remarks