Business Succession

What Are Your Calluses Worth?

You’ve worked hard to build a legacy and be successful. Will your family remain successful after you’re gone? 90% of businesses fail by the third generation. The calluses are long gone and there is no foundation for these businesses to fall back on.

Attention S-Corp Owners

S-Corp = Limitations. S-Corps are great for the mom-and-pop shop with little to no assets, but not so great for giving you flexibility as you grow.

10 Questions You Need to Be Asking Your Financial Advisor

Complexity can lead to confusion. Confusion can lead to inaction. Inaction can lead to lost dollars. Don’t let complexity cost you. Use these ten questions to help you find an individual you can trust to guide you in turning complexity into opportunity.

Too Much Information

As of January 2021 there are over 1.83 billion websites on the internet. There is no doubt that the instant availability of information has been life changing. However - if we aren’t careful - it could be our demise.

Do You Cut and Paste Your Decisions About Money?

Think of your 3 favorite restaurants. Now imagine the head chef from each made his/her very best dish for you. Sounds splendid, right? Now imagine if you took a big bowl and mixed these three dishes together with a wire whisk. How does that sound? Not so good, right? So why do we do that with our money? We cut and paste every strategy that sounds good and mix it all together. No matter how superb each strategy may be, when you mix the 3 they may not mesh well together at all.

How Do You Successfully Transition the Family Business?

Are you a business owner? How do you successfully transition the family business? Off the cuff conversations and verbal handshakes are a recipe for disaster. Remember to treat your business like a business.

Ranch Entities

Are you a farmer, rancher, or business owner? Then you don't want to miss this week's episode of Life Planning 101. The Working Ranch Radio Show interviewed us recently and a listener asked a question: What type of legal ownershipshould you have for your ranch and property?

My Farm & Ranch - Transitioning and Retirement Planning

Are you a farmer, rancher, or even a business owner? Have you thought about how you're going to transition into retirement? Don't miss this week's episode! If you haven’t thought about your own legacy, here are some important things to consider. We call it the “Who, What, When, How, Sam and Plan Approach.”

No Way Around It

Why is it human nature to do nothing until the pain is bad enough? Why do we not take preventative measures for our health, our business, and future?

What is Life Planning?

Over 35 years of working in various fields of Life Planning has shown me that most people don’t plan to fail –they just fail to plan. And one reason behind this procrastination is that they are overwhelmed by the complexity of the task and don’t know where to start. I feel it is very important for every family to seek help and take the time to focus on the questions that need to be addressed. I encourage you to be proactive as opposed to reactive and live your life on Purpose!

The Fast Track for 2019

What resolutions can you make for 2019 that will help you keep your eyes on the future while still cleaning up the messes you have in the meantime Here are the top five in regards to your financial plan.

Seeking Your Purpose

God put us here with purpose. It is our responsibility to seek it and be it. Find your direction and focus your efforts and courage to make 2019 the best year ever!