As a business owner, it's easy to get caught wearing 17 different hats and putting out daily fires while forgetting the ultimate goal: building a lifestyle that supports you now AND in the future.

In this episode of CFO Unplugged, Crystal Haight sits down with financial strategist Dina Kroshkin to break down why you need to stop treating retirement as an "optional" afterthought. They dive deep into strategic wealth-building, the pitfalls of standard tax-deferred 401(k)s, and how business owners can legally leverage company benefits to build an entirely tax-free retirement bucket.

Resource link: https://nwbookpros.com/exclusive-educational-seminar/

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Website: https://nwbookpros.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-haight-nwbp/

This episode of CFO Unplugged focuses on the practical side of professional partnerships. We explore the essential business mentorship Dina Kroshkin provided, offering a candid look at how expert CFO advice can shape the trajectory of a new venture. If you are currently starting a business or looking to refine your operational strategy, this conversation provides actionable insights into managing those critical early stages.

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Website: https://nwbookpros.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-haight-nwbp/

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In this episode of CFO Unplugged, host Crystal Haight sits down for a financial reset. She invites John Gilmore to discuss what a financial reset looks like in practice. Crystal breaks down everything. For anyone feeling overwhelmed by their current situation and seeking a clear path forward, look no further.

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Website: https://nwbookpros.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-haight-nwbp/

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In this episode of CFO Unplugged, host Crystal Haight sits down for another candid, behind-the-scenes conversation with her dad, Paul. Together, they reflect on Crystal's journey, asking "how to start a business" to launching her first catch-all side hustle, CH Consulting, to building her structured bookkeeping firm, Northwest Book Pros, which finally broke her free from the corporate 9-to-5. Whether you are starting a side hustle, navigating a family business partnership, or looking for practical advice on how to scale a lifestyle business, this episode offers grounded, real-world insights on what it actually takes to run the numbers and back yourself.

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Website: https://nwbookpros.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-haight-nwbp/

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In this 2nd episode of CFO Unplugged, Crystal and her father (Paul) discuss the foundational experiences that shaped their business mindsets and financial philosophies. From identifying market gaps in the property management industry to the vital importance of "doing the math" in real estate, they share personal stories of overcoming debt, choosing growth over a victim mentality, and the evolution of their relationship from mentor-mentee to peer support.

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Website: https://nwbookpros.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-haight-nwbp/

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Welcome to the very first episode of CFO Unplugged! In this pilot episode, Crystal Haight (founder of NW Book Pros) is joined by a very special first guest, her father, Paul, alongside her CMO, Nathan Webster.

Crystal opens up about why she's finally stepping behind the microphone (hint: her CMO made her do it, but she wanted a platform to teach and coach business owners). She talks about growing up with a "smart dad" support system. We also dive into Paul's journey of failing at retirement at age 53, his rules for building a cash-flowing real estate business, and how his advice steered Crystal toward a business degree. If you are a business owner looking for real talk on building a support system, overcoming objections, and learning the ropes of cash flow, this is the episode for you.

Connect with Crystal:

Website: https://nwbookpros.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/crystal-haight-nwbp/