Life Changing Money with Barbara Schreihans

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Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others, and how it can do the same for you.

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August 19, 202626 min

Building Wealth From Anywhere: Real Estate Investing with Sarah Weaver

What does climbing Mount Kilimanjaro have to do with real estate investing, building wealth, and becoming a stronger business owner? More than you might think. Sarah Weaver is back on Life Changing Money, and this conversation goes far beyond real estate. Sarah and Barb catch up after an incredible week together in New York City and dive into how Sarah's investments, business, mindset, and life have evolved over the last several years. They also talk about why getting into the right rooms can create opportunities you never could have planned for. From friendships and collaborations to speaking opportunities and new clients, Sarah and Barb unpack the real ROI of surrounding yourself with ambitious, aligned people. Tune in to hear: How Sarah built a 20-unit real estate portfolio across multiple markets Why her Omaha rentals are generating around $5,000 per month in cash flow Building a team that allows your investments and business to run without you Why you don't have to invest in real estate where you live The connection between real estate investing, tax savings, cash flow, appreciation, and long-term wealth Why being in the right rooms can create unexpected business opportunities How one retreat connection turned into a speaking opportunity for Sarah The career-changing power of handwritten notes and intentional gratitude How Sarah trains herself to actively look for opportunities to compliment others Using your reticular activating system to shift what you notice and focus on Why kindness matters regardless of someone's job, title, or status The relationship between your thoughts, actions, and results Sarah and Barb's experience summiting Mount Kilimanjaro How Sarah pushed through illness, injury, and altitude sickness to reach the summit Why Sarah now uses “Kilimanjaro” as a reminder that she can do difficult things The role mindset plays in business, investing, health, and personal growth Connect with Sarah: IG: https://www.instagram.com/sarahdweaver/ Send her a DM and let her know you heard her on Life Changing Money! https://www.sarahdweaver.com/ How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

August 12, 202617 min

How to Build a High-Performing Team Using the Predictive Index

What if understanding how people are naturally wired could help you build a stronger team, become a better leader, and scale your business more effectively? In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with organizational strategist and Predictive Index expert Michelle Kozin to explore the behavioral science behind high-performing teams. Michelle shares how her career in change management and technology consulting introduced her to the Predictive Index nearly 20 years ago, and how she now uses it to help leaders understand their people, strengthen workplace relationships, build trust, and place team members in roles where they can thrive. Tune in to hear: • How the Predictive Index helps leaders understand how people are wired to work • The four behavioral drives that influence workplace performance • What it means to have a Maverick leadership profile • Why complementary personalities are essential for building effective teams • How behavioral science can improve communication, trust, and relationships • Michelle’s “head, heart, and briefcase” model for understanding leadership potential • How to place people in roles that align with their natural strengths • Why meaningful relationships can lead to unexpected business opportunities • The personal experience that inspired Michelle’s move into clinical research Connect with Michelle: https://predictiveadvisors.com/ How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

August 5, 202619 min

How to Grow Your Audience and Sales With Online Summits Featuring Marisa Corcoran

What if one signature event could grow your email list, create valuable business relationships, and build a clear pathway to your paid offers? In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with copywriter, entrepreneur, and Copy Confidence Society founder Marisa Corcoran to discuss how online summits can transform a business. Marisa explains how she created The Copy Chat, a free, multi-day virtual summit focused on copywriting. When she launched the event in 2018, she had only 75 people on her email list (including her mom and best friend). Within a year, her list had grown to 5,000 subscribers, helping her generate a $112,000 launch followed by a $300,000 launch. Marisa shares why virtual summits are about much more than borrowing another speaker’s audience. When created strategically, they can lead to collaborations, referrals, stronger industry relationships, increased visibility, and an audience filled with people who are prepared to buy. Tune in to hear: What an online summit is and how it can grow your email list How summits create visibility, collaborations, and long-term relationships Why your free event should lead naturally into your paid offer How Marisa grew her email list from 75 to 5,000 subscribers How The Copy Chat contributed to six-figure launches Why repeating and refining a proven strategy creates better results How small, continuous improvements can strengthen your marketing Why business owners should stop chasing every shiny new idea How Marisa transitioned from acting to copywriting and entrepreneurship What a failed Winnie the Pooh audition taught her about controlling her future How acting and storytelling can make marketing copy more persuasive Why personality is essential in an AI-driven marketplace How to use AI without outsourcing your creativity or brand voice The three things strong copy can help people do: remember you, rave about you, and refer you Why the right business room can elevate your pricing, ideas, and confidence Connect with Marisa: https://marisacorcoran.com/ https://www.instagram.com/therealmarisacorcoran/ How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

July 29, 202617 min

Turning Your Expertise Into a Scalable Coaching Program

What does it take to scale a consulting business when your time and expertise are the product? In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with Anna Fleming of Numah Solutions to discuss her transition from hands-on consultant and executor to strategic advisor and coach. Anna shares how she is turning the systems, frameworks, and playbooks she has developed throughout her career into a scalable coaching program for founders and growing companies. The conversation also explores the practical ways Anna is using AI to simplify operations and give people more time to focus on high-value work. She shares how she built an automated reporting process in approximately three hours that could save one client 156 hours every year. Tune in to hear: How to turn consulting frameworks into a scalable coaching program The difference between being an executor and becoming a strategic advisor Why communication problems are often symptoms of larger operational issues How to identify the root cause of broken business systems Why roles, responsibilities, goals, and processes must be clearly aligned How AI can help teams spend more time on meaningful, high-value work How Anna created an automated board-reporting process that saves hours each month Why technology should improve employees’ work and quality of life How to scale your expertise without immediately hiring a large team What happened when Anna committed to signing five new clients How she landed her first coaching client within two hours Why supportive communities can accelerate a major business or career pivot The story behind Anna’s upcoming book, The Ten Pivots Connect with Anna: Website: https://numahsolutions.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/find_your_pivot/ How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

July 22, 202621 min

Leaving Corporate America to Build a Business on Your Own Terms

What happens when the corporate career you were taught was “safe” no longer feels safe and betting on yourself becomes the more secure choice? After 25 years in the media industry, Stacey Kauffman left her executive position at a billion-dollar company to build an executive advisory business of her own. Although she had considered entrepreneurship for years, a frightening situation at her daughters’ school became the moment that pushed her to stop waiting and make the leap. In this episode of Life Changing Money, Stacey shares how she transformed decades of leadership, sales, marketing, and business-growth experience into a successful advisory practice. She explains how she found her first clients, intentionally grew through referrals, and now helps leaders navigate disruption, strengthen operations, refine their business models, and get out of the day-to-day hamster wheel. Tune in to hear: Why Stacey no longer viewed a corporate career as the safest option The personal moment that gave her the courage to leave her executive role How she turned 25 years of corporate experience into an advisory business The first steps she took to find clients and generate referrals How leaders can respond to disruption from technology, AI, tariffs, and changing markets Why business owners need stronger systems, operations, and decision-making support The realities of navigating entrepreneurship as a single mother How divorce changed Stacey’s priorities, identity, and relationship with success Why leadership can become more isolating as your responsibilities grow The importance of safe communities and retreats for women executives and entrepreneurs How to evaluate coaches, masterminds, and personal-development investments Why learning what not to do can still make an investment worthwhile How Stacey is teaching her daughters about business, networking, and investing in themselves What it looks like to build a profitable business around your family and desired lifestyle Connect with Stacey Kauffman: Website: https://staceykauffman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stackauffman/ How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach , and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course . She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

July 15, 202618 min

What Every Visionary CEO Needs to Know About Operations

What if the reason your team feels overwhelmed isn’t because your vision is too big, but because there’s no bridge between the vision and execution? In this episode of Life Changing Money , Barbara sits down with Erin Lindstrom to talk about the real backend of building and scaling a business. Erin has been in the online business world since 2010 and shares how she went from holistic health coaching to copywriting, sales strategy, operations, and helping visionary CEOs bring their biggest ideas to life. You’ll hear what happens when entrepreneurs are holding too much, why the right support can help you stay in your genius, and how a strong operations partner can translate your ideas into a clear plan your team can actually execute. Tune in to hear: How Erin entered the online business world in 2010 Why she pivoted from holistic health coaching into copywriting and strategy What copywriting actually is and why every business owner needs to understand it Why speaking your ideas can help you create better content How voice notes can become powerful marketing material Why CEOs need a bridge between their vision and their team How to keep your team from getting overwhelmed by big ideas The difference between using AI as a tool and building a sustainable AI-powered system Why Erin compares AI implementation to building a bakery How to think about team capacity beyond a 40-hour workweek Why your team should raise the flag at 70% capacity, not 99% How retreats, vulnerability, and community can create powerful business breakthroughs Why sharing your real story can deepen connection and transformation Where to connect with Erin Lindstrom online Connect with Erin: Website: https://www.erinlindstrom.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erinlindstrom How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

July 8, 202619 min

How to Build Family Wealth While Paying Less in Taxes

What if the biggest tax savings opportunity in your business isn't about your business at all but your family? In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara dives into some of the most frequently asked questions from the wildly successful Tax-Free Family Masterclass. From S Corporation myths to Medical Expense Reimbursement Plans (MERPs), she's breaking down the strategies entrepreneurs are using to reduce taxes, protect their families, and accelerate wealth building. You'll learn why tax planning isn't just about saving money, but also about strategically redirecting those savings into investments, retirement accounts, and long-term family wealth. Barbara explains how family-centered tax strategies can benefit not only your spouse and children, but also aging parents and other loved ones you may support financially. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just getting started, this episode will help you better understand how to structure your business and family finances to create lasting wealth. Tune in to hear: Why Tax-Free Family became one of the most successful course launches ever How family tax planning can help build a $10 million net worth Whether you need an S Corporation to implement advanced tax strategies The difference between paying children through an S Corp versus a family management company When a Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP) makes sense The truth about the "minimum income" needed for an S Corporation How retroactive S Corp elections can potentially recover years of tax savings What the IRS considers "reasonable compensation" for S Corp owners Why S Corps are actually less likely to be audited How MERPs can help offset health, wellness, and medical expenses How HSAs and MERPs can work together as part of a wealth-building strategy The role of board meetings, advisory boards, and governance in tax planning Common mistakes business owners make when implementing family tax strategies How to create a tax plan that benefits your entire family…not just your business How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

July 1, 202619 min

What Your Photos Are Really Saying About Your Brand

Are your brand photos helping people see you as the next-level business owner you are becoming? In this episode of Life-Changing Money, Barbara welcomes back professional model and posing coach Kamla Kay for a conversation live from New York City during the Be Seen Retreat. From what to do with your hands, how to relax your shoulders, how to flatter your body on camera, and how to bring emotion through your eyes, Kamla breaks down the small shifts that can completely change how your photos look and feel. Barbara and Kamla also talk about why elevated brand photography is more than just “pretty pictures.” Your visuals communicate your confidence, your brand positioning, and the level of client you are ready to attract. Tune in to hear: What Kamla noticed while coaching women during the Be Seen Retreat The most common posing insecurities women have in photos How to make your arms, shoulders, and stomach look more flattering on camera Why awkward poses can sometimes create the best photos How to practice posing in the mirror without overthinking it Why acting classes can help you become more confident on camera How to bring emotion, softness, and energy through your eyes Why your brand photos need to match the level of business you want to build The difference between basic photos and an elevated brand shoot experience Why investing in a full creative team can change the entire outcome of your photos How powerful rooms, events, and communities can pour life back into your business Connect with Kamla-Kay https://www.kamlakay.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kamlakay How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

June 24, 202621 min

Tax-Free Family: How to Pay Your Kids and Save Thousands in Taxes

Could your children help you save thousands in taxes while building wealth for their future? In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara breaks down one of the most powerful tax strategies available to business owners: paying your children through your business. From tax deductions and Roth IRAs to college planning and generational wealth creation, she answers the most common questions from the Tax-Free Family community and explains exactly how kiddo pay works. Whether you're a parent of young children, have college-aged kids, or are wondering if grandchildren, nieces, and nephews qualify, this episode will help you understand the opportunities available through family tax planning. Tune in to hear: How kiddo pay works and why it can dramatically reduce your tax bill The current tax-free income threshold for children Legitimate jobs kids can perform inside your business Why payroll documentation is critical for compliance How to use earned income to fund a child's Roth IRA The strategy Barbara uses to create tax-free millionaire kids What happens when children earn more than the tax-free threshold Rules for paying college-aged children Whether grandchildren, nieces, and nephews qualify Common mistakes business owners make when implementing family payroll The pros and cons of hiring your spouse How family tax strategies can offset W-2 income The role of family management companies in advanced tax planning How to use tax savings to create multi-generational wealth Why tax strategy should focus on net worth growth—not just reducing taxes How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

June 17, 202626 min

The Art of Being Seen: Branding Lessons from a Celebrity Photographer

What do Vogue, the Kardashians, Playgirl, and female entrepreneurs have in common? Celebrity and branding photographer Katie Levine joins us for a fascinating conversation about what it really means to be seen and why the visuals behind your business matter more than ever. Katie shares the story behind photographing one of the internet's most talked-about Playgirl covers featuring Britney Spears' ex-husband, Sam Asghari, and reveals why the "female gaze" created such a powerful response online. From interning at Vogue and working alongside legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz to shooting celebrities and helping entrepreneurs elevate their brands, Katie offers an inside look at the creative world behind the camera. But this episode isn't just about celebrity stories. It's about visibility, confidence, and building a brand that reflects the value of what you've created. Tune in to hear: How Katie landed internships at Vogue and with Annie Leibovitz The behind-the-scenes reality of celebrity photoshoots The story behind Sam Asghari's viral Playgirl cover Why creating a safe environment is essential during photoshoots The difference between the male gaze and the female gaze in photography Katie's experiences photographing celebrities, including the Kardashians Why entrepreneurs should invest in professional branding photography How often business owners should refresh their brand photos The importance of mood boards, Pinterest, and creative direction Building a team for a successful branding shoot Trends Katie is loving (and a few she's ready to retire) How to balance timeless imagery with staying current The power of authentic visibility in business Practical advice for pursuing seemingly impossible dreams Why persistence often matters more than permission Connect with Katie: Instagram: @katielevinephoto Website: katielevinephoto.com Podcast: Beyond My Lens How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!