Keep What You Earn

Updated: 12 Feb 2025 • 740 episodes
www.keepwhatyouearn.com

Keep What You Earn is a podcast for entrepreneurs of all levels to use their financial information as a source of inspiration rather than intimidation. Your host, Shannon Weinstein, is a CFO, CPA and business mentor with a knack for simplifying the complex concepts of money into everyday examples and analogies you can actually understand. Join Shannon and her guests as we unlock new growth strategies, tax tips and mindset shifts so you can scale your business with confidence. [Disclaimer: Any opinions, recommendations, and tips offered on this podcast or other social media forums do not constitute individual tax or accounting advice. This content is designed to provide education and awareness about financial topics and responsibility for the benefit of the general public. Please consult a professional before implementing any of the suggestions made by Shannon or Keep What You Earn Co.]

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We dive into my journey from a childhood influenced by my father, who was a CPA to becoming a successful business owner and financial educator. I share invaluable insights on how entrepreneurs can better manage their finances, the importance of tax planning, and the common mistakes to avoid. We also touch on the import

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We all struggle with, and often avoid the topic of losing clients, but the truth is, it happens to everyone. I reflect on why we lost a key client, the mistakes I made, and how confidence without competence can be damaging in business. Discover the importance of self-awareness, honesty with clients, and collaborative c

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In this episode, we dive into the power of good data in business decision-making. You’ll learn how better data can validate your intuition, remove emotional biases, and help you make strategic decisions that drive growth and profitability. Discover the importance of focusing on key performance indicators without gettin

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In this episode, I share my passion for understanding my clients' goals beyond just the numbers. Inspired by a podcast from Mike King, I dive into the five drivers of behavior: goals, dreams, aspirations, fears, and uncertainties. Join me as I explain how these drivers influence business decisions and why it's essentia

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Let's address a common pitfall many entrepreneurs face—sunk cost bias. I discuss how this bias can lead you to continue investing time, money, and energy into projects or paths that are no longer beneficial, simply because you've already invested so much in them. I'll explain how you can identify this bias, why it's im

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In this episode, I dive into the topic of industry niches, sharing why I chose not to limit myself to a specific industry and how focusing on core values instead has driven the growth and success of my business. Learn about the importance of identifying who you want to serve, not just by their industry, but by their at

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