Financial choices are all around us: shopping online, changing jobs, moving, remodeling, 401k accounts, kids and grandkids, insurance, stocks, bonds, gold, bitcoin, and on and on. In this show we tackle these themes and more with the aim of being open minded, curious and practical.
Many business owners consider whether an S-corporation is a good choice for their companies. In the right situations, S-corporations create opportunities for tax savings. However, there are also tradeoffs. In this episode, CPA Joe Pachuca of Dobl Consulting discusses key factors to consider when thinking about the right business entity structure and tax election. Listen for Joe's insights about:
What types of businesses can benefit from S-corp status
When to file for S-corp treatment
Potential tax savings
Why a "reasonable salary" is important
When an S-corp may not be a good choice
How to file for S-corp status
Bookkeeping and tax filing considerations
Guest: Joe Pachuca at joe@thedobl.com
29 Jul 2025
#41: The Acquisition Entrepreneur's Guide to Wealth
Entrepreneurship can be a powerful path to wealth, but it comes with unique challenges. In this episode, Pioneer Capital Advisory founder Matthias Smith joins Derek Ripp and Carlos Cardenas of Austin Wealth Management to walk through the full journey of buying a business and building long-term wealth. Listen for business ownership insights including:
Getting SBA loans without going to banks yourself
What buyers should know about financial organization and underwriting delays
Why business value depends on being replaceable
Retirement plan design and golden handcuff strategies for owners
Managing liquidity vs. overexposure to cash
Understanding risk: death, divorce, disability, distress, disagreement
Preparing for your exit - whether via sale or management buyout
Assembling your dream advisory team early in the game
Guest: Matthias Smith at matthias@pioneercap.com
11 Jul 2025
#40: Money Communication in Marriage
Money can cause lots of stress in marriage. Couples don't have to fight, though - there are healthy ways to talk about financial decisions and get on the same page! Licensed professional counselor Amy Spears provides a helpful framework for how couples can communicate about money. Listen in for Amy's insights about:
The importance of relationships for overall health
How each spouse's unique background informs his or her view of money
Healthy ways to self-regulate when discussing financial topics as a couple
Why articulating your family's core values helps align spending with what is most important to you
How to be proactive with your family's saving, spending and giving
The role of financial communication in pre-marital counseling
Guest: Amy Spears at amy@livewellcounselors.com
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