Welcome to episode 231 of Love, your Money! In this episode, I’m sitting down with Nikki Rausch to learn how to sell easily and authentically, while eliminating fear around the sales process. Nikki has more than 25 years of sales experience. As the founder and CEO of Sales Maven, she helps small businesses and entrepreneurs sell without giving off that “used car salesman” vibe. Today, you’ll hear Nikki share tips for kicking the “ick” from the sales process, making yourself comfortable while closing the deal, and using neurolinguistic programming to improve your sales success. Here’s what y ..read more

Welcome to episode 230 of Love, your Money! In this episode, we're continuing the conversation on the financial implications of divorce. And today, I'm joined by Certified Divorce Financial Analyst®, Karen Sparks. Karen is a speaker, author, and founder of Divorce Financial Strategists. For over 10 years, she has assisted families (as well as legal and financial professionals) in navigating a divorce, dividing and allocating personal assets, and preparing couples for success in the next chapter of their lives. Having experienced a divorce herself, Karen found her calling and wanted to combin ..read more

Welcome to episode 229 of Love, your Money! In this episode, I’ll be talking about a topic that impacts many people, the financial implications of divorce. This episode will serve as a primer for next week’s interview with an expert in this field, so be sure to check out part 2 next week. I’ve seen how divorce affects people’s lives firsthand after watching my parents each divorce and get remarried more than once before I was old enough to vote. I’ve also seen the impact of a divorce in my professional career with many clients over the years. When a marriage ends, it can be devastating for ma ..read more

Welcome to episode 228 of Love, your Money! In this episode, I’m diving into a hot topic in today’s economy: Navigating the real estate and interest rate markets in 2024. I’ll cover some market trends and insights to help you make better-informed decisions with confidence so that you can do what’s best for you, your family, and your financial situation. You’ll also learn why renting isn’t necessarily a bad thing, how the media reports on inflation can be misleading, and the pros and cons of renting vs buying a home. Let’s face it, buying a home is one of the most important financial decision ..read more

Welcome to episode 227 of Love, your Money! Today, we’re back with a special Money Coaching episode that includes segments from a two-part coaching session with my client. The reality is, many people struggle with charging the rates they deserve. There are tough questions that don’t always have easy answers. Questions like: What should I charge my friends and family? How do I communicate an increase in my rates? How do I know what the market rate that I should be charging is if I’m providing a better service? In today’s episode, you’ll hear how I tackled those questions with one of my client ..read more

Welcome to episode 226 of Love, your Money! In this episode, I’m joined by retirement expert Anne Lester. Anne’s 30-year career in finance is beyond impressive. She was the Head of Retirement Solutions at JP Morgan, where she managed $125 billion in target date assets and traveled around the country to share her expertise. Anne’s mission is to help others prepare for a secure and successful retirement. She’s a regular contributor to Bloomberg TV, CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times and is preparing to release her new book, “Your Best Financial Life.” In today’s episode, you ..read more

Welcome to episode 225 of Love, your Money! This episode is a continuation of the opportunities that exist to save you, the business owner, money and headaches with proper tax planning and preparation. Or, in the words of today’s guest, “No April Surprises.” Tim Thompson is a CPA and Certified Profit First Professional. He enjoyed a 15-year career in manufacturing and operations with Fortune 100 companies and also owned a small family business. Now, he helps his clients understand their goals and creates comprehensive plans that reveal and diffuse income tax landmines before they suddenly app ..read more

Welcome to episode 224 of Love, your Money! In this episode, I’m showing you how to turn taxes from a hassle to an opportunity in just 20 minutes. For decades, I’ve helped clients optimize taxes for both themselves and their businesses. Today’s episode will teach you the legal planning opportunities you can consider utilizing every tax season instead of dreading it. You’ll get tips on determining the right legal structure for your business, how to handle deductions, and planning opportunities for making your life easier for future tax deadlines. Here’s what you’ll find out in this week’s ep ..read more

Welcome to episode 224 of Love, your Money! In this episode, I’m showing you how to turn taxes from a hassle to an opportunity in just 20 minutes. For decades, I’ve helped clients optimize taxes for both themselves and their businesses. Today’s episode will teach you the legal planning opportunities you can consider utilizing every tax season instead of dreading it. You’ll get tips on determining the right legal structure for your business, how to handle deductions, and planning opportunities for making your life easier for future tax deadlines. Here’s what you’ll find out in this week’s ep ..read more

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