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Why I'm Patriotic (Proof of Real Progress)
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Why I'm Patriotic (Proof of Real Progress)
For this July 4th episode, I wanted to go over the top reasons that I’m patriotic and talk about some of the great things that are happening in our country that the media doesn’t like to talk about.
Join me in this episode as I go some reasons why you can be patriotic this July 4th and how you can be involved in making a difference in your local politics.
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For this July 4th episode, I wanted to go over the top reasons that I’m patriotic and talk about some of the great things that are happening in our country that the media doesn’t like to talk about.
Join me in this episode as I go some reasons why you can be patriotic this July 4th and how you can be involved in making a difference in your local politics.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Child tax credit 9:41
The Secure 2.0 Act 15:10
Why you should get involved with local politics 17:28
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The One Thing You Must Do in Your Business
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It’s my 50th episode of the Sunlight Podcast and today, I wanted to share with you the one thing I believe you must do in your business to be successful. I’m also sharing why it’s so important to clearly communicate with your clients on what you’ll be delivering and when.
Join me in this special episode, as I give you one of my biggest tips that I’ve learned since starting my business and how you can utilize it to create trust with your clients and audience.
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It’s my 50th episode of the Sunlight Podcast and today, I wanted to share with you the one thing I believe you must do in your business to be successful. I’m also sharing why it’s so important to clearly communicate with your clients on what you’ll be delivering and when.
Join me in this special episode, as I give you one of my biggest tips that I’ve learned since starting my business and how you can utilize it to create trust with your clients and audience.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
My key to running a business that succeeds 2:47
Why communication is so important 8:35
Why under promising and over delivering is best 24:07
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Paul Jarvis:
Podcast, Call Paul
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/call-paul/id1506065541
Book, Company of One
https://www.amazon.com/Company-One-Staying-Small-Business/dp/1328972356
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Medical Expense Deductions: When it's Worth Tracking & How
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Medical Expense Deductions: When it's Worth Tracking & How
Have you ever wondered how medical expense deductions work and if you could potentially qualify?
Today, I’m giving you a deep dive into the medical expense tax deduction, including what it is and who qualifies for it so you can know if you have to prepare to keep track of your medical expenses.
Join me in this episode to learn whether or not you qualify for the medical expense deduction and how you can make sure you take advantage of this important tax deduction if you do qualify.
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Have you ever wondered how medical expense deductions work and if you could potentially qualify?
Today, I’m giving you a deep dive into the medical expense tax deduction, including what it is and who qualifies for it so you can know if you have to prepare to keep track of your medical expenses.
Join me in this episode to learn whether or not you qualify for the medical expense deduction and how you can make sure you take advantage of this important tax deduction if you do qualify.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Standard vs. itemized deductions 5:17
The maximum deduction for medical expenses 18:23
How to know when it’s worth it to track your medical expenses 21:06
What is medically deductible 27:19
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The Business Advantages of Creatives
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The Business Advantages of Creatives
Artists and mission-driven people make natural entrepreneurs.
In today’s episode, I’m going over all the reasons why I think creatives, artists and value-driven people have an advantage over others in the business space and why they do great as entrepreneurs.
Join me as I talk about how you can leverage your creative expertise and grow a thriving business using your strengths.
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Artists and mission-driven people make natural entrepreneurs.
In today’s episode, I’m going over all the reasons why I think creatives, artists and value-driven people have an advantage over others in the business space and why they do great as entrepreneurs.
Join me as I talk about how you can leverage your creative expertise and grow a thriving business using your strengths.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why artists and mission-driven people are so valuable and productive 3:54
Why artists are positioned to be good entrepreneurs 14:11
Having an inherent sense of branding as a creative and why it’s helpful 22:13
Metrics that show your efforts are working in business 41:22
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BTS: How I Structure My Day for Better Focus
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BTS: How I Structure My Day for Better Focus
Have you ever felt like you have more work than time in the day?
Today, I’m sharing some of my biggest tips on how I structure my day for maximum focus and what I’ve learned as an entrepreneur on how you can stop wasting time throughout the day so you can.
Join me today to learn how you can stop endlessly scrolling Instagram and really start spending your day on what you need to focus on.
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Have you ever felt like you have more work than time in the day?
Today, I’m sharing some of my biggest tips on how I structure my day for maximum focus and what I’ve learned as an entrepreneur on how you can stop wasting time throughout the day so you can.
Join me today to learn how you can stop endlessly scrolling Instagram and really start spending your day on what you need to focus on.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The importance of a time study 7:31
Why I only check my email once a day 12:13
Why it’s important to step away from technology throughout the day 26:15
Scheduling your day to get more out of it 35:08
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