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Howdy Reader!

Let's talk about everyone's favorite topic... TAXES!

(Please don't throw anything at your screen; monitors are EXPENSIVE!)

Listen, I get it. Most of us became creators because we love making content, not because we dream about spreadsheets and quarterly estimated payments. But here's the thing - managing your money properly can be the difference between doing this as a hobby and making it your full-time gig.

That's why I'm super excited to bring you today's guest, Ralph Estep Jr., a CPA who actually understands what we do as creators. (And bonus - he raises Black Angus cattle when he's not crunching numbers. How cool is that?)

On today's show, we're diving deep into:

  • Tax secrets every creator needs to know (including deductions you're probably missing!)
  • When it's time to level up from sole proprietor to LLC or S-Corp
  • How to build your emergency fund without eating ramen for dinner
  • Practical ways to align your finances with your faith and values
  • The exact percentage you should be saving vs. reinvesting in your business

Ralph has over 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs master their finances, and he's bringing all that wisdom to help YOU get your creator business on track.

See ya there!

-Jeff

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Jeff Sieh

Jeff is an international speaker and visual marketing consultant. He hosts the Social Media News Live show and podcast and is also the editor for Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Podcast. He is also "Head Beard" at Manly Pinterest Tips.

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