Ep. 93 - Making a lot of money is bad without a plan w/ Sarah Jones, CPA
Release Date: 07/12/2022
Ep. 115: One Time Weekend - The Future Looks Bright For Headlining Festivals
The Purpose Chasers
Why is a shreddy, fan-favorite like One Time Weekend still stuck in the mid-day slots? In this punchy sit-down we unpack the “headliner conspiracy,” their DIY booking grind, and the studio marathon fueling their next drop.
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info_outlineEp. 114: From Beats to Business: Managing Music Careers with Produced by Nef
The Purpose Chasers
Host Mark Crandall sits down with hip-hop producer Produced by Nef to trace his journey from late-night bedroom sessions in New Hampshire to collaborating with legends in Brooklyn. Discover how Nef turned his beats into a business—leveraging SEO, digital asset management, and passive-income models—to build a sustainable career in music.
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info_outlineEp. 113 - Hierarchy of Needs of an Entrepreneur
The Purpose Chasers
It's no secret that Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs drives and motivates human behavior. Each stage is the motivating factor behind what you are doing and why you are doing it. When it comes to business, these needs only intensify when it comes to you and your employees.
Suppose you want to create a successful business where the success is mutually beneficial for everyone involved. In that case, you must start w
info_outlineEp. 112 - Hierarchy of Needs of Your Employee
The Purpose Chasers
According to Abraham Maslow, all humans operate inside a Hierarchy of Needs. The Hierarchy of Needs includes Physiological Needs, Safety, Love and Belonging, Esteem, and Self-Actualization. These needs are what drive and motivate human behavior. When it comes to business, creating a vision for your employees to align themselves with is the key to recruiting and maintaining employees.
This week, I'm sharing a quick overview of the 5 Stages of the Hierarchy of
info_outlineEp. 111 - YOU are a Reflection of Your Team
The Purpose Chasers
This week, I'm sharing the lessons learned from terminating two individuals who are near and dear to me. Terminating employees who are like friends and family is one of the most challenging decisions I've ever had to make in business. But one of the most valuable takeaways is the importance of asking how YOU can do better. How can you be a better leader and team leader? What areas can you improve on to future-proof the relationships in and out of your company?
info_outlineEp. 110 - Exiting Partnerships to Ride a Winning Horse w/ Nat Bruno
The Purpose Chasers
If you're an active listener of the show, then you might remember Episode 100, where I chatted with Nathaniel Bruno, Owner of Community Solar Authority, about my entrepreneurial journey and how he helped me get started. It was a fantastic conversation about the two main lessons I learned in entrepreneurship and the incredible insight I gleaned from Nat's own experiences. Well, Purpose Chasers, I decided to bring him back for an all-new episode.
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Ep. 109 - How One $8k Error Made Me More $ Than I Can Count
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If you lead your business with honesty and integrity, you’re setting yourself up for a successful company. While building a scalable company isn’t for the faint of heart, it is doable and it can be done the right way. You just have to nurture your relationships and honor your previous agreements.
But sometimes other people don’t always hold their end of the bargain. One of the key lessons I share this
info_outlineEp. 108 - Pay Yourself First
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If you’re an entrepreneur, business owner, or industry leader, then you’ve more than likely heard the phrase, “cashflow is king” or “cash is king.” Just because you make millions of dollars a year doesn’t mean you pocket millions of dollars. On paper, it may look like you’ve made tons of money per job, but in practice, you may be losing more money than you even realize. But what if I told you there’s a better strategy? One that can ensure you’re getting
info_outlineEp. 107 - Selling 100 cars per month w/ Frank Crinite
The Purpose Chasers
In this episode Frank Crinite shares the journey of branding himself to sell over 100 cars per month on average. With 0 marketing dollars Frank has built his livilihood on the word of mouth of all of his previous customers.
Gain access to resources and/or work with Mark or his marketing team direct visit: www.markcrandall.net
Ep. 106 - $1.5M in 5 Months: How to Launch a New Product or Service
The Purpose Chasers
This week, I’m sharing how my company went from $0 to $1.5 million in solar sold in a five-month span. While many people see this as a wild unicorn, luck of the draw experience, there’s just no such thing. By putting systems and automations in place, doing the work with honesty and integrity, building relationships with our clients, and keeping them in the know at all times, my team and I were able to grow and scale in an authentic way.
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Last week, I shared how a scarcity mindset in business leads to large tax bills. Once I gained clarity on my financial goals, my mindset shifted into how I was going to secure my financial success. By hiring a certified and licensed professional tax planner and bookkeeper, my business began to level up exponentially.
This week, I am talking with my personal Tax Planner & Bookkeeper, Sarah Shannon-Jones, owner of Lenwood Hazel Group. With over 15 years of experience, Sarah holds 3 Masters’ degrees, a Certificate from Cornell University is an Enrolled Agent with the IRS-licensed in all 50 states, and is a Certified Tax Coach-an an exclusive designation available only to an Attorney, CPA, or EA in the United States.
Lenwood Hazel Group is a unique, full-service tax and bookkeeping firm that creates massive value by integrating advanced tax strategies that are custom-built for each client. LHG also specializes in custom-built CFO services to transform our client’s financial cycle and bring in-depth visibility to operations.
Their mission is to help their clients, BUILD their dreams, PROTECT their assets, and GROW their legacy.
Join us this week as we discuss the importance of tax planning and bookkeeping and why they are essential to your business success. We also discuss the difference between thinking small and aligning your business ventures with your core values. By planning for your financial goals now, ensures a successful financial future.
Topics Discussed:
- Why tax planning & booking are the foundation of a successful business
- Focusing on the clarity and core values of your company
- The power of having monthly reports to see the trends of your business
- Why you should be working with qualified professionals
- Aligning your business ventures with a clear vision of your goals
Gain access to resources and/or work with Mark or his marketing team direct visit: www.markcrandall.net
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Quotes:
Mark Crandall
- “The more businesses that I work within Marketing and Consulting, the more that I learn that most people don't learn that tax planning and booking are priorities.”
- “I believe that I am a better steward of my money than the Government is. I believe that I can do more good with my money than the Government can.”
Sarah Jones
- “If you are not doing your own books, if they aren't being done correctly, or if you're just taking in receipts and are very unorganized at the end of the year, you are literally costing yourself thousands of dollars.”
- “My top tip for anybody when it relates to money and growing their business is to get clarity. Go and figure out what your mission is, why you're here, and what you want to give to the world.”
- “I made the most mistakes in my business when I ventured into things that didn't align with what was important to me.
- “You need to have a set of core values of what you’re going to operate on.”
- “If a business opportunity came to our business, it is first filtered through our core values and our mission statement. If it doesn't align, we don't take it on.”
- “When I got clear on my goals, I grew exponentially. Our company is laser-focused on what we're bringing to the market and how we're impacting our clients. We don't deviate from that.”