Gabe Nelson Financial, Inc. Podcast: Solopreneur Money
Create the freedom to build the life you want.
Where were you in 2008? In college, working for that corporate? Me, well I was starting a business. Great timing, eh?
It’s May 2008, I am 37 years of age, married with 3 kids under 9 years of age, my wife Melissa is working part-time nights and weekends as a nurse so that we don’t have our kids in full-time daycare. While I am working around the clock trying to provide for my family an email comes in from the mothership questioning my decisions and asking me to justify my advice. “Please explain your reasoning as to why you decided to help the below named client in that manner.” I am instantly angry…”That’s it, I am going to start my own firm”.
Almost every solopreneur has a story like this. The company wants you to take care of their clients/business their way, to create the freedom to build the life they want — to do it their way or the highway.
If this sounds like your story, this podcast is for you. If you are a successful solopreneur, consultant, independent contractor or gig worker that is too busy to do all this finance stuff yourself, this podcast is for you. If you are confused by the complexities that success has brought upon you and want someone to guide you through the morass of financial stuff this podcast is for you.
From this podcast, you should expect simple, straightforward tips to help you master your finances so that you can have the freedom to create the life you want. I am going to be sharing actionable tips to help you be a more financially savvy and better business owner, so you can be a better spouse, a better parent, and ultimately a better you.
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End of Year Tax Planning Strategies with Tatiana Tsoir, Ep #56
Do you wait until tax time to do your tax planning? If so, then stop what you’re doing and listen to this episode of Solopreneur Money. Tatiana Tsoir, CPA and founder of Linza... [READ MORE]
8 Things to Have in a Contract with William Warren, Ep # 55
Do you include everything you need to in your contracts with your clients? As solopreneurs, we can often get wrapped up in everything else that our business entails and forget how important... [READ MORE]
Suicide Awareness Month with Frank King, Ep #54
Suicide and depression are no joking matter but don’t tell that to Frank King. Frank is a comedian, a suicide prevention speaker, and a TEDx speaking coach who has given 6 TEDx talks himself. After... [READ MORE]
5 Weeks to Writing a Bestseller with Ben Gioia, Ep #53
Do you think you could write a bestselling book in only 5 weeks? If you’ve listened to the show before, you know that I am writing a book so when I connected... [READ MORE]
Marketing Series: Email and Digital Marketing with Mark Henderson, Ep #52
I don’t know about you guys, but I’m still confused about this whole marketing thing. Have you been trying to make content marketing work for your business? Mark Henderson joins me on... [READ MORE]
Marketing Series – The Referral Engine with John Barron, Ep # 51
Small business owners spend so much money on marketing their businesses, but the most powerful way to grow a business is through referrals. John Barron has a powerful plan to help you... [READ MORE]
Marketing Series – Sales Continuum with John Barron, Ep #50
Are you looking to improve your marketing and sales techniques so that you can bring in more clients? To do that, you need to have an effective process that you can follow... [READ MORE]
Marketing Series – How to Have Great Content with Rai Hyde Cornell, Ep #49
One essential piece to marketing your business is content marketing. But do you even know what that is or how to do it? I know I don’t! That’s why I’ve invited an... [READ MORE]
Marketing Series – Content Strategy with Kris Hughes, Ep #48
Does the thought of creating content for your business give you a headache? Many of us can’t stand the thought of sitting down and producing content even though we know it will... [READ MORE]
Book Time with Gabe: The Practice, Ep #47
As busy solopreneurs, I know that you don’t have time to read all of the latest books, so I’d like to bring you my takeaways from various books I’ve read. In today’s... [READ MORE]
Mid Year Vision Review, Ep # 46
If you are like most people, you have spent the year running like crazy without looking back. On this episode of Solopreneur Money, I encourage you to stop and think about where... [READ MORE]
Leadership and Money with Tim Croll, Ep #45
A few months ago, I had the opportunity to make a guest appearance on the leadership series of my friend Tim Croll’s B2B Made Simple podcast. In that episode, we discussed 10... [READ MORE]
Client Story: Should I Cosign on My Brother’s Business Loan? Ep #44
Welcome back to the financial planning basics series. This is a series that I have created within the Solopreneur Money podcast to help you master the basics of finance so that you... [READ MORE]
Client Story: Investing or Paying Off Debt, Ep #43
Have you been pondering the age-old question: should I pay off my mortgage or invest the money? A long-term client of mine recently broached this topic with me and today I want... [READ MORE]
Life Insurance for Solopreneurs, Ep #42
Has anyone ever explained life insurance in a way that you can actually understand? I began my career in financial services as an agent for a large insurance company. After 20 years... [READ MORE]
Client Story: Sold My Business, Now What? Ep #41
So, you sold your business, now what are you going to do? Have you thought about what you would do with the proceeds from the sale? If you have considered selling your... [READ MORE]
Estate Planning for Solopreneurs, Ep # 40
Nobody likes to think about their own mortality, but it is important to be prepared for anything. As a solopreneur, you are the captain of your own ship, so it is even... [READ MORE]
Client Story: Life Insurance, Ep #39
Does your life insurance fit your needs? Do you need to renew it soon? No one really enjoys thinking about or even purchasing life insurance. However, if you want to ensure that... [READ MORE]
Preparing for the Unexpected – Disability Income Insurance for Solopreneurs, Ep # 38
Welcome back to the latest episode in the Financial Planning Basics series. In this series, you’ll find tips, tricks, and stories to help you master your finances so that you can live... [READ MORE]
Client Story: Divorce and Money, Ep #37
Unfortunately, 50% of all marriages end in divorce. In addition to breaking up a marriage, a divorce can unravel a financial plan. What happens to your financial plan if you lose 50%... [READ MORE]
Basics of Investing for Solopreneurs, Ep # 36
You probably have investments but do you really know what they are? How well versed are you in the basics of investing? As a solopreneur, you must rely on yourself to create... [READ MORE]
Financial Planning Basics: The Biden Presidency and the Market, Ep #35
Ever since the election, many people have been wondering how the Biden presidency would affect the market. In this introduction to financial planning basics, I peel back the curtain so that you... [READ MORE]
What a Bottleneck Distant Assistant Can Do for You with Jaime Jay, Ep #34
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Is there a bottleneck in your company? Is that bottleneck you? Jaime Jay from Bottleneck Distant Assistants joins me on this bonus episode of the Building... [READ MORE]
So You Want Your Spouse to Join Your Business? Ep #33
Ready to get started? This 7-step guide will help you decide if it’s a good idea to bring on your spouse. Click Here So you want your spouse to join your solopreneur... [READ MORE]
Effective Delegation to Your Rock Stars with Gina Cotner, Ep #32
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here If you plan on hiring a rock star to join your band, you’ll need to know how to delegate effectively. To learn more about how to... [READ MORE]
How I Built My Band – Meet Christina, Ep # 31
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in… Hearing Christina’s story [3:12] What you should be thinking about when hiring a rock... [READ MORE]
Virtual Team Series: Building Your Band – Communicating with Your Band with Doug Campbell, Ep #30
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Welcome back to the 7th installment of the Virtual Team Series where we’re building your band of rock stars. If this is your first time listening... [READ MORE]
How I Built My Band – Meet Vicky Sawyer, Ep # 29
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Over the course of the Building Your Band series, you have learned how to identify when you need a band of rock stars, how to find... [READ MORE]
Virtual Team Series – Leading Your Band of Rock Stars with Tim Croll, Ep #28
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Welcome back to the 5th episode in the Virtual Team Series. So far you’ve learned that you need a rock star to help you in your... [READ MORE]
Virtual Team Series – Building Your Band: Onboarding Your Rock Star, Ep # 27
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here It may seem funny that a podcast for solopreneurs is talking about building your band (team), but the truth is, to be successful, you have to recognize when... [READ MORE]
Virtual Team Series: Building Your Band – Finding Your Rock Star with Melissa Smith, Ep #26
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Welcome to the 3rd installment of the Building Your Band series. If you haven’t listened to the first two episodes you can start at episode 24. You... [READ MORE]
Virtual Team Series – Building Your Band: Now What? Ep #25
Ready to get started?? Here is a worksheet that will help you hire a rock star. Click Here In episode 24, you learned how to know when it’s time to hire a rock... [READ MORE]
Virtual Team Series: Building Your Band Series Introduction with Anna Oakes, Ep # 24
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Even solopreneurs can’t do everything alone. We get to a point where we need support. Over the past 3 years, I have built up a band... [READ MORE]
Retirement Plans for Solopreneurs – What Are Your Options? Ep # 23
Ready to get started?? Here is a worksheet that will help you take your first steps towards retirement planning Click Here Company-sponsored retirement plans are often people’s only vehicle to save for... [READ MORE]
How Much Could Tax Planning Save You? Ep #22
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here What would you do with an extra $80,000? I have a client that was trying to figure out exactly that. He had an extremely successful year... [READ MORE]
How to Choose Between an LLC, an S-Corp, or a C-Corp, Ep #21
Ready to get started?? Use this worksheet to run the numbers for your own situation Click Here Are you confused about switching to an LLC, an S-corp, or maybe even a C-Corp?... [READ MORE]
How to Take the Stress Out of Firing a Client, Ep #20
Ready to get started?? Use this template to let go of those misaligned clients Click Here We all have that one client that makes our heart sink every time they call. Have... [READ MORE]
How to Price Your Services for Value and Profitability, Ep #19
Ready to get started?? This worksheet can help you price your services for value and profitability Click Here There are many solopreneurs out there that think they are doing well but still... [READ MORE]
5 Steps to Implement to Take Your Business to a New Level, Ep # 18
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Do you ever wonder if there is something more? Are you struggling inside even though everything is going well in your life and business? This happened... [READ MORE]
10 Best Practices to Ease the Pain of Budgeting, Ep # 17
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Do you like to create a budget? Even though I know they are important, I still don’t like to do them. As solopreneurs, sometimes we can... [READ MORE]
Take Action to Tackle Your Business Expenses, Ep #16
Ready to get started?? Use this worksheet to track your business expenses. Click Here Do you know how much it costs to run your business? Do you have a handle on your... [READ MORE]
How to Find an A-Team to Help Your Business Thrive, Ep #15
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Do you have an A-team for your business? No, I don’t mean Mr. T and his band of highly trained special forces. I mean your own... [READ MORE]
Tips on Relationships and Money for Solopreneurs with Megan Spawn, Ep # 14
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Megan Spawn is a licensed behavioral health counselor located in Sioux Falls. She provides mental wellness services and therapy for children, marriage, relationships, divorce, and more.... [READ MORE]
5 Steps to Take to Change Your Mindset, Ep #13
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here What kind of stories do you tell yourself? Are they filled with negativity and limiting beliefs? Or are they full of positivity and openness? A negative... [READ MORE]
Overcoming Your Limiting Beliefs with Alyse McConnell, Ep # 12
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Alyse McConnell is a mindset expert and executive coach who is here on the Solopreneur Money podcast to help us understand our limiting beliefs. Alyse started... [READ MORE]
Make Sure You Consider These 7 Categories Before Becoming a Solopreneur, Ep # 11
Ready to get started?? Use this guide to be sure you are financially prepared to make this transition. Click Here Are you ready to transition from being an employee to becoming a... [READ MORE]
Create a Morning Formula to Supercharge Your Life, with Buddy Rathmell, Ep #10
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Are you looking for a way to supercharge your life and business? Discover how to implement a morning routine that will put you in the right... [READ MORE]
How to Manage Your Monthly Cash Flow So That You Can Reach Your Goals, Ep #9
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Are you confused by the complexity of your monthly cash flow and want to make the best decisions for your family? Are you curious as to... [READ MORE]
How the CARES Act Can Help You Achieve Your Dream of Starting Your Own Business, Ep # 8.5
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Have you been furloughed, laid off, or terminated due to COVID? Are you an out of work marketing consultant? If this sounds like you, then this... [READ MORE]
What Does Future Hold for Youth Sports Organizations? with James Oppenheimer, Ep #8
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here This has been an unprecedented year for many businesses and youth sports have been no different. I was curious about how youth sports were impacted by... [READ MORE]
Five Steps to Help You Increase Revenue, Ep #7
Ready to get started?? Use this worksheet to help your business be more profitable Click Here Do you want to increase your revenue? Do you want to have the financial freedom to... [READ MORE]
How to Survive an Economic Recession and Keep Your Business Intact, with James Buss, Ep #6
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Regardless of what your role is in business, an economic recession is scary. You never know when one is coming, but by properly preparing ahead of... [READ MORE]
How a Success Mindset Can Benefit Your Business, with Carey Green, Ep #5
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here At any stage during your Solopreneur journey maintaining a success mindset may seem challenging. However, with the right preparation and motivation you can set yourself up... [READ MORE]
Avoid Business Interruption by Preparing for the Unexpected, Ep #4
Ready to get started?? This worksheet can help you prepare for the unexpected Click Here If you want to avoid business interruption, you need to prepare for any unforeseen events NOW. As... [READ MORE]
How Can a Success Mindset Enhance Your Business?, with Gene McNaughton, Ep #3
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here When it comes to your business, having a success mindset can help you overcome anything. Wherever you are in your journey, you need to BELIEVE in... [READ MORE]
My Three “Ps” for Wealth Creation During a Volatile Stock Market, Ep 2
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here Do you know how to take advantage of all the wealth creation opportunities available during a volatile stock market? Solopreneurs, by nature, tend to work alone... [READ MORE]
How To Keep Your Cool In This Crazy Virus World, BONUS EPISODE
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here As you might imagine, I’ve been taking lots of calls from clients lately, every one of them concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic and what it means... [READ MORE]
Entrepreneurial Motivation Is NOT About Greed – My Story, Ep 1
For FREE Downloadable Resources Click Here We live in a funny world—one where entrepreneurial motivations are often characterized as greedy and unfeeling. But that’s not the truth in most cases. What motivates... [READ MORE]
