Episodios

  • The Tax Benefits of Using an S-Corporation for Your Business

    The Tax Benefits of Using an S-Corporation for Your Business
    Jul 11 2025
    Most business owners want to keep more of what they earn—but why do so many leave thousands on the table when it comes to taxes? In this episode of the Business Coach Unplugged Podcast, I’m diving into one of the most overlooked (and misunderstood) tools for saving money, building wealth, and setting up your business for long-term success: the S-Corporation. While it might not sound flashy, the truth is that choosing the right business structure—and using it the right way—can mean the difference between barely getting by and having the financial freedom to grow, invest, and thrive. In this powerful episode, you’ll discover: 💰 How one business owner saved over $15,000 by switching to an S-Corp📉 How to reduce your self-employment tax legally and strategically🏦 The 3 best retirement plans for S-Corp owners—and how to contribute up to $81,000/year tax-deferred🏥 How to deduct your health insurance and business expenses the smart way💡 Why the QBI deduction is a game-changer for high-earning entrepreneurs Whether you're just getting started or your business is finally profitable, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you pay less in taxes—and keep more of your hard-earned money. 🎧 Tune in now and learn how to make your business work for you.Learn more at: www.businesscoachchicago.com
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    21 m
  • The 3 Keys to Self Leadership

    The 3 Keys to Self Leadership
    May 19 2025
    We all want empowered teams—but why do so many managers fall short when it comes to empowering their employees? In this episode of the Business Coach Unplugged Podcast, I'm going to tackle the topic of empowerment. There seems to be a goal or desire in most business environments to create a culture of empowerment, where employees are given the autonomy, resources, and support they need to make decisions, take ownership of their work, and contribute to the company's success. While this seems like a great goal and intention to have, many companies struggle to create this type of environment for multiple reasons. The reality is you can try to empower your people by giving them the autonomy to create their own results, but if they don’t have self-leadership skills, then empowerment just won’t work. In this impactful episode you're going to discover: The 3 essential self-leadership skills every employee needs How to overcome limiting beliefs that quietly sabotage success Why “being proactive” is more than just a buzzword A powerful 5-part framework for tapping into your personal power Whether you lead a team—or want to lead yourself better—this episode is packed with practical insights you can apply today. Learn more about us at: www.businesscoachchicago.com
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    10 m
  • How to Leverage the 4S Model to Propel Yourself to a Whole New Level of Success

    How to Leverage the 4S Model to Propel Yourself to a Whole New Level of Success
    May 12 2025
    Are you stuck in a comfort zone and wondering why you’re not leveling up? In this week's episode of the "The Business Coach Unplugged" podcast, I'll introduce you to a powerful model that I use with my clients that will help you define different levels of success, determine exactly what level you are at right now, and then identify the exact strategy and mindset that you need to propel yourself to the next level. This powerful tool will show you how to move from just “getting by” to truly thriving in business and life. Whether you're trying to grow your income, break free from stagnation, or finally reach your next big goal, this episode gives you the mindset shifts and strategies to make it happen. Learn more about us at: www.businesscoachchicago.com
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    11 m
  • The Top 5 Ways to Grow Your Service Business

    The Top 5 Ways to Grow Your Service Business
    Mar 27 2025
    In this week’s episode of “The Business Coach Unplugged Podcast”, I’m going to take a look back on the past 23 years I’ve been in business. It’s been an interesting journey, and I thought it would be helpful to share with you how I grew my business from nothing to where it is today. One of the areas that I spend a lot of time on with my clients is sales and marketing, so hopefully sharing what I have found to be the best ways to grow my business over the years will help you get some insights and ideas on how you can grow yours. I'll specifically dig into the top 5 ways that I was able to grow my business, and hopefully provide you with some insights into how you can leverage some of the marketing and sales tactics that I have found useful to grow your business and take it to the next level! Whether you are just getting started with a new business or have been in business for a long time today's episode is for you!
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    12 m
  • How to Create an Abundance of Time

    How to Create an Abundance of Time
    Mar 5 2025
    In this week's episode of “The Business Coach Unplugged Podcast”, I’m going to cover a topic that comes up with every single client that I’ve worked with over the last 23 years. This topic is an issue for literally everyone. I always say that no matter who you are, where you live, what you do, or what kind of background you come from, there is one resource that is equal for everyone! That resource is time. Even though we all have the same amount of time in the day, in my experience the majority of people say that they don’t have enough time. In fact, I think it’s safe to say that the lack of time is an epidemic! So, what can you do about it? If you are one of the many people out there that are frustrated because you never seem to have enough time, then today’s episode is for you! I’m going to talk about some key trends that are contributing to the problem of not having enough time, and then I’m going to cover five key things you can do to eliminate the problem of not having enough time and actually create a situation where you have an abundance of time! Learn more about us at: www.businesscoachchicago.com
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    13 m
  • The Simple 3-Step Process to Double Your Sales

    The Simple 3-Step Process to Double Your Sales
    Feb 11 2025
    In this week's episode of “The Business Coach Unplugged Podcast”, I’m going to talk about the simple process that I use with my sales clients to help them generate massive increases in their sales by making minor shifts at each step of the process. You’re going to learn how to optimize your sales process by working smarter, not harder. By the time we’re finished, I’m going to shatter any disempowering beliefs that you may have about growing your sales, and you’ll have some powerful tools that you can start to leverage right away. I’ll cover the 3 simple steps you can take to maximize your sales process, and then I’ll cover 3 additional proven strategies that you can use to increase your revenues. Learn more about us at: www.businesscoachchicago.com
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    14 m
  • How to Deal with a Toxic Boss

    How to Deal with a Toxic Boss
    Jan 28 2025
    In this week's episode of “The Business Coach Unplugged Podcast”, I'm going to talk about how to deal with a toxic boss. I’m going to cover the top reasons why there are so many toxic managers out there, how those issues can be addressed, and what you can do specifically in each case to improve the situation so that it’s at least more palatable, and in the best-case scenario, no longer an issue for you. Learn more about us at: www.businesscoachchicago.com
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    16 m
  • How to Create a Culture of Accountability

    How to Create a Culture of Accountability
    Jan 15 2025
    In this week's episode of “The Business Coach Unplugged Podcast”, I'm going to answer the question, "How do I hold my team accountable?" I’m going to cover the top 5 things that you need to do to build a culture of accountability, so that you no longer have to worry about things not getting done. I’ll talk about the keys to building a high performing team, and how to create a winning environment that creates a high level of trust within the team, so that your team holds themselves accountable for results and raises their standards over time. Once this happens, you’ll be able to trust that your team has your back, and will create the results that you are looking for consistently. Learn more about us at: www.businesscoachchicago.com
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    13 m