Every morning, I open Ryan Holiday's Daily Dad newsletter. His Stoic wisdom has become my compass, the reminder that in our chaotic entrepreneurial lives, our most significant legacy isn't what we build, but who we become for those we love. Today, I'm channeling some Holiday wisdom to share what truly matters. This past Mother's Day weekend taught me something no … [Read more...] about The Greatest Investment You’ll Ever Make: Time With Those You Love
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New Book Reveals How to Escape the CaliClaw Before It’s Too Late
If you think the IRS is the worst when it comes to collections, you’re dead wrong. The real monster hiding under your bed? The California Franchise Tax Board. Or as I call it – the CaliClaw. The FTB sends notices when you owe, and they come fast. Suppose you’ve moved and haven’t updated your address. Too bad. They go to the last known address, and it's too late by the … [Read more...] about New Book Reveals How to Escape the CaliClaw Before It’s Too Late
IRS Fires One-Third of Its Auditors, Guess Who’s Getting Targeted Now?
You know how Trump loved to say, "You're fired!" Well, guess who just got the boot? 31% of IRS auditors — that's 3,600 auditors gone since January. And who's behind the pink slips? Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). They're calling it "deferred resignation," but let's call it what it really is: a mass firing. Now, for those rich fat cats dodging taxes, … [Read more...] about IRS Fires One-Third of Its Auditors, Guess Who’s Getting Targeted Now?
We Were Surrounded by Teenagers Yesterday. Today, Just Silence, and a Business Truth I Didn’t Expect.
We’re in Palm Springs this weekend. At a peaceful little spot called Oasis Dune. Just last night, this place was buzzing, full of teenage laughter, volleyball bags, and enough snacks to feed a small army. We hosted Bella’s friends to celebrate her 18th birthday. Now, it’s Sunday.And it’s just me and my wife and BellaQuiet.Still. The girls are gone.Prom is around the … [Read more...] about We Were Surrounded by Teenagers Yesterday. Today, Just Silence, and a Business Truth I Didn’t Expect.
The Follow-Up Formula: How Self-Employed Entrepreneurs Can Crush Sales When Everyone Else Is Panicking
While everyone's battening down the hatches, smart operators are turning economic uncertainty into a strategic goldmine. 🎯 BY THE NUMBERS 💥 THE BRUTAL TRUTH Most businesses are playing marketing roulette: YOU ARE NOT MOST BUSINESSES. 🚀 THE FOLLOW-UP BATTLE PLAN 3 Non-Negotiable Strategies: 📊 QUICK CASE STUDYConsulting Lead Conversion: 🚨 WARNING … [Read more...] about The Follow-Up Formula: How Self-Employed Entrepreneurs Can Crush Sales When Everyone Else Is Panicking