E176 | How to Grow Your Money Smartly, Safely, & Significantly with Anna Felix
Release Date: 05/14/2024
E288 | How to Get Talked About When You’re Not in the Room with Michael Roderick
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Have you ever wondered how to get people talking about you when you’re not in the room? Do you want your ideas to not only be memorable but also truly referable? Are you curious about how to attract the right clients without resorting to hyped-up marketing tactics? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Roderick to unpack what makes ideas stick, the difference between aspirational and excellence audiences, and how to communicate your value in a way that resonates and gets people genuinely interested. He is the CEO of Small Pond Enterprises, which helps thoughtful givers become thought...
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E287 | Creating Freedom of Choice in Your Business
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E286 | Showing Up as All of You in Your Business (Here's What I'm Changing)
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E285 | How to Create Wealth Beyond Your Business with Amelia Misenheimer
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Are you ready to think bigger than just business revenue? Have you wondered how to turn your profits into lasting wealth? What if your investments could truly align with your values and lifestyle? In this episode, I speak with Amelia Misenheimer, a Wealth Building Strategist who supports entrepreneurs in growing personal wealth beyond their core businesses. We explore how to shift your mindset from focusing purely on profit to building long-term personal wealth. Amelia shares her experience in real estate and investing to share practical strategies tailored to different risk profiles, life...
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E284 | Why Your Business Needs a Visionary Operating System
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Are you ready to finally step into your true role as a visionary founder? Have you wondered how to keep your business running at top quality without everything depending on you? Are you looking for a way to combine human expertise and AI capabilities while staying true to your brand? In this episode, I share the importance of building a visionary operating system for your business, a foundation that helps both people and technology understand exactly how you want things done. I talk about the components that make up this system: your business’s universe, your personal genius, and your...
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E283 | How to Handle Business Identity Evolution
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E282 | Building a Business That Doesn’t Depend on Your Rescue with Emily Sadri
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E281 | The Missing Step Before Letting AI Run Your Business
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Are you ready to trust AI to run parts of your business? Do you wish your AI outputs sounded just like you? Can your team truly deliver at your standards without your constant input? In this episode, I share why shaping AI to work for your business starts with a clear foundation rooted in your unique values, vision, and decision-making style. I walk through the gaps many founders face when AI and team members just can’t capture the essence of how things are done. By exploring how your personal “genius,” your business “universe,” and your “code” combine, I show the transformation...
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E280 | Hidden Reasons Causing You to Lose Revenue and Referrals
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E279 | The Future of Meaningful Client Connections with Beth Nydick
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Are you tired of pitching yourself endlessly and not seeing the results you want? Do you wonder how some entrepreneurs get known while others blend in? Are you ready to grow your visibility in a way that feels true to you and actually works? In this episode, I sit down with media and visibility expert Beth Nydick for an inspiring conversation about what really makes the difference. Beth Nydick shares her journey from TV sets to helping entrepreneurs make meaningful connections that lead to real growth. She explains why building emotional connections matters more than pure exposure, and offers...
info_outline In this episode, I sit down with Anna Felix, a leading money strategist with a background in education and linguistic intelligence. We dive deep into the intricacies of financial planning and tax strategies, especially in the context of retirement and entrepreneurship.
Anna analyzes the benefits of structuring retirement savings to be flexible and tax-efficient, leveraging the stability of growth tied to the S&P 500. She also shares valuable insights on how entrepreneurs can optimize their tax situations through proactive expense tracking and strategic use of Roth IRAs.
Moving to a more personal vibe, Anna shares her journey from becoming a widow to empowering herself and other women in the realm of financial literacy. She emphasizes the importance of financial knowledge, advocating for its inclusion in educational curriculums, and highlights common financial missteps entrepreneurs often make. She empowers her clients to figure out the best way to grow their money using the 3 S's (Smartly, Safely, and Significantly).
In this episode, we explore:
- Understanding your financial health importance
- Spotting common entrepreneurial finance mistakes
- Smart tax planning strategies
- Insights into non-traditional retirement savings
- Learning to grow money tax-free
- How to feel empowered about financial decisions
"When you understand and control your finances, you’re not just planning for tomorrow; you’re securing your ability to make choices for your future."
- Anna Felix
LINKS:
www.annafelix.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/annafelix-smartmoney/
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