In this reintroduction of the podcast, Kurtis Hanni outlines the new direction of 'Through the Storm,' focusing on the real struggles business owners face.

He emphasizes the importance of honest conversations about financial pressures and the lessons learned from adversity.

The podcast aims to create a supportive community for business owners, sharing stories of challenges and triumphs to help others navigate their own journeys.

Learn more at smbfinanceos.com.

Only 50% of Americans have a budget. Today I'll discuss why you should be one of the ones with a budget.

Have you ever felt overwhelmed with all the things you have to get done? Have you ever felt like you’re dropping the ball?

Often, these feelings are a result of open loops or unrecorded commitments.

In today's episode, we discuss how to create a system that helps you handle open loops and then use the weekly review to make better financial decisions.

Redeeming Your Time by Jordan Raynor (aff)

Getting Things Done by David Allen (aff)

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This special episode was recorded on Twitter Spaces on 1/6/2022.

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What is the goal of running a business? I argue that everyone's goal is to create value. Ultimately for themselves, but also for their customers and those around them.

I break this process into 4 elements and identify some ways you can measure the value you're creating.

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Today I’m being joined by Josh Patrick and we talk about building a sustainable business, the 4 types of profit, creating financial dashboards, and managing cash flow.

Josh is a consultant and author who has written two books: Sustainable & The Sale Ready Company.

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Email Josh: jpatrick@stage2planning.com

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For years, I didn't track my net worth consistently. But when I started doing it, my results got better.

Coincidence? I think not... In this episode, I talk about 9 reasons you should track your net worth and how to do it.

Places to go:

Personal Capital

YNAB (You Need A Budget)

Net Worth Tracking Spreadsheet

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Have you ever let a day slip by and only completed your small tasks without ever getting to the big problem you needed to address? Have you ever struggled to focus and get settled in once you're ready to work? Make Time is a book with the tagline "How to focus on what matters every day". This is a book I have read more than anything besides the Bible! In this episode, we will look at 2 key takeaways from the book and then find financial applications for your life.

• Takeaway #1 [07:57] - Abolish "infinity pools" to set times and spaces
• Takeaway #2 [14:30] - Managing your email
• Financial Application [22:33] - Start a "someday" fund

Show Notes

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Make Time Blog

Bonus Chapter (mention I brought you!)

Next week we'll talk about 5 recommended books for your summer reading list!