Keep What You Earn
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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As you scale your business past the $3-5 million revenue mark, there are complexities that arise, including increased overhead, team expansion, and the temptation to offer more products or services. Shannon emphasizes the importance of simplicity in scaling, advising business owners to standardize their offerings and
High School Hobby to Vegas Merch Enterprise - How Austin Boyd Approached Business as a Young Entrepreneur
Shannon chats with Austin Boyd, the founder of Alive Print Shop. Austin shares his incredible journey from starting a custom t-shirt business in his parents' garage to growing it into a multi-million dollar enterprise over the past 17 years. They discuss the importance of humility, continuous learning, and seeking know
Shannon discusses the importance of understanding key financial metrics, such as offer profit and operating profit, and their impact on overall business health. She introduces her five-step 'Profitable Scaling Playbook' and shares practical tips for managing cash flow and optimizing customer value. Whether you're a s
Shannon addresses common misconceptions about financial management, emphasizing the importance of focusing on macro-level decisions rather than micro-level cost-cutting. Shannon advocates for prioritizing impactful activities that drive significant business growth and encourages entrepreneurs to delegate tasks to maint
Asset protection is invaluable, especially for business owners. Shannon is joined by Blake Harris, an expert attorney specializing in offshore trusts. Dive deep into the intricacies of asset protection trusts, understand the benefits of offshore trusts in places like the Cook Islands, and why this strategy is not just
The most expensive habit for business owners is distraction. Shannon explains how distraction not only wastes valuable time but also has a compounding negative effect on your business's growth. From shiny object syndrome to direct distractions like social media, learn how to identify and manage distractions, maintain f
