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How I Got Here: Interview with Kelly Bennett, Brand Strategist

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How I Got Here: Interview with Kelly Bennett, Brand Strategist

This week, I’m sharing an interview I did on the Emerging Brands Podcast with Kelly Bennett. 

Kelly Bennett is a New York City based Brand Strategist who helps brands define their brand strategy and develop brand narratives. 

Join me in this episode as I talk about my business, how and why I started my company and some important parts of accounting you should know as an entrepreneur. 

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This week, I’m sharing an interview I did on the Emerging Brands Podcast with Kelly Bennett. 

Kelly Bennett is a New York City based Brand Strategist who helps brands define their brand strategy and develop brand narratives. 

Join me in this episode as I talk about my business, how and why I started my company and some important parts of accounting you should know as an entrepreneur. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • My background and why I started Sunlight Tax 4:49

  • Do small businesses need an LLC or an S Corp? 23:45

  • Money Bootcamp and how it helps streamline taxes and bookkeeping for small businesses 30:46

  • Financial empowerment and ethical investing 41:51

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 Links:

 Emerging Brands Podcast

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Farnoosh Torabi: When Financial Fear is Good

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Farnoosh Torabi: When Financial Fear is Good

Farnoosh Torabi is an Iranian-American personal finance expert, journalist, author and the host of the So Money podcast.  

Today, Farnoosh joins me to talk about her new book, A Healthy State of Panic, why the idea of fearlessness can sometimes be problematic and how growing up in an immigrant household shaped her relationship with fear. 

Join both Farnoosh and I today to learn more about how you can use your fear constructively to make positive changes in your life. 

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Farnoosh Torabi is an Iranian-American personal finance expert, journalist, author and the host of the So Money podcast.  

Today, Farnoosh joins me to talk about her new book, A Healthy State of Panic, why the idea of fearlessness can sometimes be problematic and how growing up in an immigrant household shaped her relationship with fear. 

Join both Farnoosh and I today to learn more about how you can use your fear constructively to make positive changes in your life. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Fear and decision making when it comes to personal finance 4:19

  • Overcoming investing fears 15:58

  • Fear and upbringing in an immigrant family 24:56

  • How you can use your fear to make positive changes 39:03

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

Links:

 https://ahealthystateofpanic.com/ 

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My top 4 ROIs (Returns on Investment)

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My top 4 ROIs (Returns on Investment)

Today, I’m talking about some of the best things I’ve invested in during my time as a business owner that have brought me a good return on investment. I’m also sharing how you can determine if something will be a good ROI for you in your business.  

Join me today to learn how you can break through any mindset barriers you have when it comes to spending money and make smart investments that will bring you a good return. 

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Today, I’m talking about some of the best things I’ve invested in during my time as a business owner that have brought me a good return on investment. I’m also sharing how you can determine if something will be a good ROI for you in your business.  

Join me today to learn how you can break through any mindset barriers you have when it comes to spending money and make smart investments that will bring you a good return. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • Thinking about money as an artist 2:22

  • Some of the best things I’ve invested in 7:00

  • How can you tell if something is worth your money? 28:26

  • The value of Money Bootcamp 33:04

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

 

Links:

Join the free live class, Understand Your Taxes and Make Money

Book a free 15-minute call with Lisa Zayiha, coach: https://schedulewithlisaz.as.me/consultationcall

Sarah M. Chappell: https://sarahmchappell.com/

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Mistakes People Make When Working with an Accountant

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Mistakes People Make When Working with an Accountant

Have you ever wondered what questions you should ask when you’re hiring a new accountant?

Today, I’m explaining some of the biggest mistakes I see people make when they begin to work with an accountant and clarifying what you don’t get when hiring an accountant. 

Listen to today’s episode to learn how working with an accountant could work for your small business, some of the benefits and how you can make sure you pick the right one for you. 

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Have you ever wondered what questions you should ask when you’re hiring a new accountant?

Today, I’m explaining some of the biggest mistakes I see people make when they begin to work with an accountant and clarifying what you don’t get when hiring an accountant. 

Listen to today’s episode to learn how working with an accountant could work for your small business, some of the benefits and how you can make sure you pick the right one for you. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • The disconnect between art and business 10:19

  • Learning about new tax credits 14:14

  • How to know which questions you should ask your new accountant 20:13

  • Estimated quarterly taxes and why they are so important 24:42

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

 

Links:

Join the free live class, Understand Your Taxes and Make Money

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Your Complete Guide to the New Student Loan Forgiveness

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Your Complete Guide to the New Student Loan Forgiveness

In today’s timely bonus episode, I am sharing some information on student loans, the new SAVE program and how this new program can help lower your payments and still lead to student loan forgiveness. 

Join me as I give you all the nitty-gritty details about your student loans including who qualifies for the SAVE program and how you can make sure you sign up for it to take advantage. 

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In today’s timely bonus episode, I am sharing some information on student loans, the new SAVE program and how this new program can help lower your payments and still lead to student loan forgiveness. 

Join me as I give you all the nitty-gritty details about your student loans including who qualifies for the SAVE program and how you can make sure you sign up for it to take advantage. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • What’s different about the SAVE program and what does it include? 3:33

  • Forgiveness of your loan 8:00

  • Who qualifies for the SAVE program 10:12

  • What is the Fresh Start program? 18:00

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

 

Links:

Federal Student Aid website

Waitlist for Money Bootcamp

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