BUSINESS OWNERS: The IRS Isn’t the Problem… Your Strategy Is.

Most entrepreneurs wait until tax season to think about their money.

Big mistake.

In this power-packed episode of Level Up + Live, Sean Meyers sits down with returning guest Sarah Jones, CPA, the advisor high-performing business owners call when they’re ready to build wealth, protect what they’ve earned, and stop flying blind.

This isn’t about filing taxes. This is about thinking like a CEO with your money.

Inside this episode:

The hidden difference between tax prep and year-round tax strategy (it could cost you thousands)

The #1 mindset mistake successful business owners make with money.

How to know when you’ve outgrown your basic CPA

The “Build. Protect. Grow.” roadmap for long-term wealth and legacy

Leadership lessons from scaling a firm from solo to a team of 15

The real truth about balance, burnout, and performing at a high level.

Rapid-fire insights every entrepreneur needs (including one financial number you should know weekly)

Sarah doesn’t just talk numbers, she helps business owners see the future, reverse engineer success, and make decisions with confidence.

If you’re making six figures (or planning to)…

If your CPA only talks to you once a year…

If you know you’re capable of more…This episode is your wake-up call.

Stop reacting.

Start planning.

Start building your legacy.

Listen now and discover what high performers do differently with their money.

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HE LOST HIS JOB… ALMOST LOST HIS FAMILY… AND NOW HE’S BUILDING A KINGDOM-FOCUSED BUSINESS FROM THE GROUND UP.

This episode of the Level Up + Live is NOT just another “business growth” conversation.

This is about pressure.

This is about failure.

This is about faith under fire.

Sean Meyers sits down with David Wilkinson, owner of Cornerstone Construction, and what unfolds is raw, honest, and deeply powerful.

From losing his job…

To shutting down his first business after cash flow collapse…

To battling addiction that nearly destroyed his marriage…

To rebuilding his family and leadership from the inside out…

David doesn’t sugarcoat a thing.

He breaks down:

Why most entrepreneurs confuse “entrepreneur” with isolation

The brutal lesson that being good at construction ≠ knowing how to build a business

The “teabag in hot water” analogy that will hit you right in the gut

Why protecting your family matters more than protecting your profit

And how prayer shifted from a to-do list… to a real relationship

This isn’t hustle culture hype.

This is humility.

This is healing.

This is a man choosing legacy over ego.

And when David shares the moment his 22-year-old son asked about joining the family business? Let’s just say… you’ll feel it.

If you’re a business owner silently carrying pressure…

If you feel successful on the outside but overwhelmed on the inside…

If you’re building something but afraid you might lose what matters most…

This conversation is your wake-up call.

Faith.

Family.

Leadership under pressure.

Building a business without losing your soul.

This is what leveling up actually looks like.

Watch. Listen. Reflect.

Then ask yourself: Are you building a business… or are you building a life?

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In this powerful episode of the Level Up + Live Podcast, host Sean Meyers sits down with business owner and entrepreneur Shelley Guthrie for an honest conversation about faith, obedience, leadership, and the unseen journey behind long-term success. Shelley recently celebrated 23 years in business, but her story is far from a smooth path. Behind the longevity are failed ventures, financial risks, hard decisions, and seasons of uncertainty that tested her resilience and her faith. In this episode, she shares what most people never see: the setbacks, the lessons learned the hard way, and the moments where trusting God became the difference between pushing forward and giving up. Listeners will hear the powerful story of a single mother who opened her first business when her daughter was just three months old, built a company while raising three children, homeschooled during the early years, and learned how to navigate the constant tension between leadership, motherhood, and personal sacrifice. Shelley also opens up about: The reality behind business failures and how to move forward without fear Why many entrepreneurs make costly decisions before seeking guidance or prayer How a simple, honest prayer life can bring clarity and peace in leadership The importance of relationships over transactions in building long-term customer loyalty What she wishes she had done differently during the busiest seasons of her life How learning to care for herself made her a better leader and mother Beyond business, Shelley shares how mission work in Haiti transformed her perspective on success, gratitude, and service. What began as a trip to help others became a calling that has impacted her family, her business, and the lives of dozens of children. Through her salon and community support, more than $250,000 has been raised over the past 12 years to support an orphanage and create opportunities for families in need. This episode is a reminder that leadership is not about titles, recognition, or growth at any cost. It is about obedience, consistency, service, and staying aligned with the purpose you are called to live out. If you are an entrepreneur, business owner, parent, or leader navigating uncertainty, pressure, or the weight of responsibility, this conversation offers both encouragement and perspective. Success is not built on perfect decisions, it is built on faith, resilience, and a willingness to grow through every season. Listen now to hear Shelley’s story and discover what it truly means to build a life, business, and legacy that lasts. Level Up + Live, helping you grow in faith, leadership, and intentional living. Be Our Guest! Join our Level Up + Live Mastermind, the weekly power room for business owners and leaders hungry for clarity, accountability, and growth without sacrificing their soul in the process. Be Our Guest! https://docs.google.com/forms/u/0/d/1G_e-L28-BaTRQP71r-srT_8uFtPs3y_itIWWMEBfQ60/viewform?usp=drivesdk&edit_requested=true Hit play. Get uncomfortable. Live with intention.

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