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My guest on today’s podcast is Aakash Shah. He is the founder of Wyndly, an at home allergy testing and treatment company, designed to provide personalized immunotherapy treatment plans from real doctors delivered to your door. In this episode Aakash shares his journey which is truly remarkable. He shares about his struggle with allergies and realizing that much of the current healthcare system is not available to many people struggling with allergies, because it is hard to get into see an allergist. He and his cousin discovered a way to provide this treatment, and after fixing his own allergies realized that there is a huge need to be solved and began solving it. Aakash and his cousin used the application for Y Combinator, a startup accelerator that has worked with companies like facebook and google, as a way to think about their business, but then also got accepted and went through the process with Y Combinator. He shares about that experience and how being surrounded by other founders growing their businesses at instance rates created a rising tide that challenged him to rise with the tide and grow his business well too. Aakash has big dreams to cure allergies in America and then all across the world which is inspiring to hear. This episode is filled with incredible nuggets of wisdom for all entrepreneurs. So with that introduction, I hope you enjoy this episode of the Self-Employment Success Podcast with Aakash Shah.
wyndly.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mraakashshah/
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In this episode of What Works Wednesday, Leland discusses how elections historically impact the stock market. Without diving into party politics, he explains the unpredictability of markets and shares insights on making informed investment decisions during election years, while emphasizing that no one can predict the future.
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My guest on today’s podcast is Briar Baughman. Briar is the owner and founder of Off-Load Moving, a moving company based out of Hampton Roads, Virginia. What’s unique about Briar is the level of success he has achieved in such a short time, being only 24 at the time of this recording. In this episode Briar shares his story. He details how his family moved 19 times in the first 18 years of his life and how that deeply shaped him. He had developed a dread for moving and realized that this is typically a transition in one’s life that can be exciting but also very stressful. He explains how amidst growing his family, attending college, and being in the army national guard, he and his wife at the age of 19 decided to start Off Load Moving. In this episode we talk about the progression of business, from the early days of getting off the ground, to beginning to scale your business and how that can sometimes mean that as the business owner you have to take on less hats to prevent bottlenecking the business, which can in turn take you away from parts of the business you may have enjoyed or grown accustomed to. Briar is a family man, who loves investing in kids, and has a wisdom beyond his years. In this episode he talks about “being present where your feet are” when your life is filled with many hats, like being a husband, father, business owner, friend, and coach. He also talks about setting goals for the business that are bigger than yourself and are big enough to encompass the goals and lives of your team as well. And finally Briar shared his definition of success as not being money or achievements, but what you kids say about you when you are not in the room. So with that introduction, I hope you enjoy this episode of the Self-Employment Success Podcast with Briar Baughman.
https://offloadmoving.com/
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Welcome back to What Works Wednesday! I’m Leland Gross, and today we're covering an often overlooked but crucial investing strategy: tax location. While asset allocation (diversifying investments) is well-known, tax location ensures you're maximizing after-tax returns by placing investments in the right accounts. It’s not just about what you make, but what you keep. So make sure your portfolio is optimized for both asset allocation and tax location to grow and keep more of your wealth!
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My guest on today’s podcast is Melissa Broughton. Melissa is the founder of Busy Bee Advisors, a bookkeeping, accounting, and tax advisory firm for busy entrepreneurs and small businesses. What I love about Melissa is her own story of entrepreneurship. In this episode she shares about how she knew from a young age that she wanted to be an accountant and as an adult had a great career in accounting, but how eventually the long weeks and the requirement to ask for time off grew to be too much, so one day, while on vacation, she decided to quit her current job. She then shares a wild story, that I won’t ruin now, about how she was forced to take time to really dream about and build out what she wanted next and that was to launch her own business. Melissa and her husband now run a team of bookkeepers, accountants, and tax advisors and have found ways to save on average 30-40% in taxes for their clients. This episode is filled with great nuggets of wisdom for all entrepreneurs as well as practical bookkeeping tips. So with that introduction I hope you enjoy this episode of the Self-Employment Success Podcast with Melissa Broughton.
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https://busybeeadvisors.com/
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My guest on today’s podcast is Garrett Delph. Garrett is the founder of Clarity Ops, a company that provides process and performance consulting and implementation for high impact organizations. What is unique about Garrett is his unique ability to help businesses navigate the complexities of expansion, due to his own experience running businesses and having his chairman of the board tell him that he was the issue due to his own micromanagement that was hindering the business’ growth. In this episode we talk in depth about business scaling, the pain points that arise for businesses, and how if your business is not growing it’s dying. And be sure to listen to the end as Garrett shares his own definition of success that doesn’t just cater to his own well being but the success and well being of the people around him. So with that introduction, I hope you enjoy this episode of the self-employment success podcast with Garrett Delph.
https://clarityops.co/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettdelph/
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Welcome to What Works Wednesday! Today, we're highlighting a crucial concept: Information without implementation is useless. It’s not enough to have a solid financial plan or business strategy—what really matters is turning that knowledge into action. Without implementation, even the best advice or plan becomes wasted effort. Let’s focus on taking actionable steps to ensure that information drives real value in our lives.
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My guest on today’s podcast is Kate Moore. Kate is the founder of Melted and Moved, a boutique, luxury travel advisor business that provides travelers with tailor-made travel itineraries that deliver both luxury and a local touch world-wide. In this episode Kate shares her entrepreneurial journey. She shares how building a staffing agency from the ground up gave her 10 years of business experience in a 4 year period, and how when they rolled the staffing agency up under a larger conglomerate, she realized that she doesn’t make for a good employee and needed to be her own boss. From there she decided to merge entrepreneurship with her passion for traveling and hospitality and launched Melted and Moved…. In January 2020. Kate shares how starting a travel advisory business during COVID was both incredibly hard and trial by fire that build knowledge, experience, and relationships that have allowed her to deliver even more value to her clients. In this episode we dive into what it means to deliver value in hard times for your clients, keys to balancing working in your business versus on your business, and the importance of being passionate about what you do, because that will get you through the days when work feels hard. Melted And Moved is the real deal for anyone looking to level up their travel experience and if you are interested, their links are in the show notes. So with that introduction, I hope you enjoy this episode of the Self-Employment Success Podcast, with Kate Moore.
Meltedandmoved.com
Instagram Meltedandmoved
Linkedin Meltedandmoved
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Welcome back to What Works Wednesday! Today, I’m sharing why personal finance is more personal than just numbers. In my work with LLCs and other closely held businesses, I focus on how life’s transitions—like moving homes, starting a family, or managing aging parents—impact financial decisions. These personal moments shape our financial strategies and the freedom entrepreneurship offers. Let’s dive into how connecting with these personal aspects can enhance our financial planning.
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My guest on today’s podcast is Daniel Shear. Daniel and his wife are the founders of Seasons Yield Farm, a Bakery & Farm in the Heart of the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia that offers organic, wood-fired, wild-leavened sourdough breads and pastries, whose mission is to connect their community with nourishing products, wonderful people, and the crafts of talented local artisans. In this episode Daniel shares his journey from being in special operations in the army to making a stark transition and moving to rural America to start a farm with his wife, after making the decision to be more present as a husband and father. Daniel shares how they started Bread Days every other week that now bring hundreds (sometimes a thousand) people together around bread, coffee, wood fired pizza, and community. This community and hospitality piece of their business has been pivotal to their success. And listen to the end as Daniel shares the 5 ways he defines success in the different areas of his life. So with that introduction, I hope you enjoy this episode of the Self-Employment Success Podcast with Daniel Shear.
https://seasonsyieldfarm.com/
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Welcome to this week's What Works Wednesday! Today, we're diving into passive income. Despite the hype, there's a lot to unpack about what it truly means. We'll explore the definitions, pros and cons, and the differences between passive and active income. From real estate rentals to selling courses, we'll clarify misconceptions and highlight the real work involved. Join us to understand how passive income can fit into your financial strategy.
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My guest on today’s podcast is Nic Johnson. Nic is the founder of Listwise, a business designed to help home owners sell their home for the highest price possible, by creating incentive compensation for the real estate agent beyond the typical flat 3% model that has been in place for the last 100 years. They do this by aligning incentives, encouraging competition among agents, and therefore fostering a win win for both parties, because as the agent delivers more value, they make more money. In this episode we talk about value, because all businesses (especially service businesses) should be paid in accordance to the value they deliver. If you deliver massive value, you should be paid accordingly over someone who delivers standard value. What I love about Nic is his vision and thoughtfulness. He is really passionate about doing what is best for the seller, and you can tell that by the way he has created Listwise and how the mechanics of it work to the betterment of the seller and agent before the benefit of Listwise. And be sure to listen to the end as Nic shares his definition of success as the pursuit of gratitude over the pursuit of chasing external things. So with that introduction, I hope you enjoy this episode of the Self-Employment Success Podcast with Nic Johnson.
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Welcome back to What Works Wednesday with your host, Leland Gross, and today we’re simplifying how investments make money.
Investments typically generate returns in three ways:
Dividends: Companies share profits with shareholders.Interest: Earned from lending money through bonds or savings accounts.Appreciation: Increase in the value of assets over time.Understanding these can help you make smarter investment choices and grow your wealth effectively. Tune in to learn more!
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My guest on today’s podcast is JB Anderson. JB is the founder of Taxus Street Coffee, a local coffee shop and roastery located in Chesapeake Virginia. In this episode JB shares his story of entrepreneurship. Straight out of high school he started working as a personal trainer. After moving to Chesapeake Virginia to start a job with a ministry called Young Life, JB lived with some guys who taught him that “not all coffee is made the same”. It was there that he fell in love with coffee and decided to purchase a coffee roaster and teach himself how to roast coffee out of his garage. JB uses his coffee shop as a platform to care for high school kids in his area- including some who don’t have stable housing situations. In this episode we talk in depth about the power of being able to speak into someone’s life and believe in them. From people who did that in our lives, to how as a leader you can do that in your own spheres. And be sure to listen to the end as JB shares his definition of success, as being humble enough to ask for forgiveness. So with that introduction, I hope you enjoy this episode of the Self-Employment Success Podcast with JB Anderson.
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Welcome back to another episode of "What Works Wednesday" with your host, Leland Gross. This week, we're diving into a crucial topic for many parents: saving and planning for your kids' future. Whether it's college, trade school, or just ensuring they have a solid financial foundation, the options can be overwhelming. Leland breaks down three main methods to set up savings, highlighting the pros and cons of each and touches on tax implications and the importance of maximizing your investments. Tune in for practical tips and strategies to ensure a financially secure future for your children.
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What does financial planning and photography have in common? More than I thought before this episode. Welcome to the Self-Employment Success Podcast. My guest on today’s podcast is William Leaton. William is the founder of William Sumner Photography, a wedding photography business located in Virginia. What’s unique about William is that he is only 3 months into running his business full time. In this episode you can sense the freshness, vibrance, and vitality that William has for his business, along with his honesty in the challenges and what he is learning. William shares how he thinks about wedding photography as more than merely cute pictures for instagram, but as a way to capture this incredibly powerful moment in a couple’s life where they start their life together and how that isn’t a one and done thing. He talks about how they will see these photos for the rest of their lives and even beyond their lives, their kids and grandkids will see them. Photographs are a way to transport us back to our heritage and remind us of what we’re doing in our family and with our spouse. We talk alot about vision and legacy in this episode and how if you can get clear on that, and can communicate the deep value you provide, then what you do is priceless for people. So with that introduction I hope you enjoy this episode of the Self-Employment Success Podcast with William Leaton.
https://williamsumnerphoto.com/
Instagram williamsumnerphoto
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Welcome to What Works Wednesday. Today, we're exploring health savings accounts (HSAs)—what they are, why they're important, how to qualify, and how to maximize their benefits. HSAs are powerful yet underutilized tools that offer triple tax advantages: tax-deductible contributions, tax-deferred growth, and tax-free withdrawals for medical expenses. Let's dive into how to make the most of your HSA.
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My guest on today’s podcast is Hannah Johnson. Hannah is the founder of Delightful Deliveries, a business providing personalized pop-by services to businesses trying to stay top of mind with their clients, prospects, and referral partners. In this episode Hannah shares her journey of Self-Employment. She started by helping her husband create and deliver pop-by’s and in doing so found that other services over charge to just drop off raw supplies that you then had to assemble and deliver yourself. She explains how that inspired her to do it differently and how after doing it well for her husband and his team, it grew and expanded into a full blown success. Hannah shares how impactful this business has been and not just for her own family. She has had the opportunity to retire her mother from a job she hated, helped local businesses thrive by using their products (shout out to Farmer John), and gotten to see the businesses she works with succeed by staying top of mind with their clients through her services. Hannah is a joy to be around and her business truly is catching fire. So with that introduction, I hope you enjoy this episode of the Self-Employment Success Podcast with Hannah Johnson.
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