What It Really Takes to Hire Your First Employee
Hiring your first employee is one of the most significant leaps a business owner can take, and very few people talk openly about what it actually feels like from both…
The Mission Driven Business Podcast
You can create a business with impact, and that provides you a good living. I started the Mission Driven Business podcast to show you how. My guests and I focus on five principles for creating a successful mission-driven business: passion, vision, values, strategy, and tactics. We use these principles as a lens to help you create a business that is both purposeful and profitable.
I am a tax attorney and certified financial planner specializing in providing comprehensive financial and business planning to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who run mission-driven businesses. The Mission Driven Business podcast was born out of my passion for helping socially conscious entrepreneurs create a business of their dreams. You’ll hear stories of experiences, strength, and hope and get practical advice to help you build a business that will support your incredible life and might change the world, too.
Episodes
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Why High Achievers Struggle to Feel Successful in Business
Many entrepreneurs hit their goals, grow their revenue, and create real impact, and still somehow feel behind. In this episode, Brian Thompson unpacks why high achievers so often struggle to…
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Why You’re Feeling Stuck: The Hidden Cost of Clutter in Your Business
Clutter has a way of building quietly, and before long it starts affecting more than just how your desk looks. In this episode, Brian Thompson takes an honest look at…
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Why You’ll Never Find Balance in Your Business
Balance is one of the most talked about goals in entrepreneurship, and one of the most elusive. In this episode, Brian Thompson gets honest about why balance isn’t something you…
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How to Bet on Yourself and Build a Business Around Freedom
Building a business around freedom is more than a financial decision, it’s a deeply personal one. In this episode, Brian Thompson sits down with Kyra Mitchell Lewis, a brand strategist,…
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How to Prepare for Next Year’s Taxes Without the Stress
Tax season doesn’t have to be a scramble, but for most business owners, it is. In this episode, Brian Thompson offers a simple, practical system for taking the stress and…
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How to Optimize Your Tax Return for More Business Tax Savings
In this episode, Brian Thompson discusses key insights from the recent tax season, highlighting trends, surprises, and strategic opportunities for business owners to optimize their tax planning and financial health.…
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S-Corps Explained: Tax Savings, Trade-Offs, and What No One Tells You
The S-Corp question is one of the most common Brian hears from entrepreneurs, but the answer is almost never as simple as the internet makes it sound. In this episode,…
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Budgeting Series #3: A Guide to Building Your Financial Strategy
Awareness and acceptance lay the groundwork, but nothing changes until you take action. In this final episode of the budgeting series, Brian Thompson brings the framework full circle by focusing…
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Building a Profitable Practice with Authenticity and Heart
Rooted in identity, community, and purpose is what it truly means to build a business with heart. Brian Thompson sits down with Kala Lacy, an EMDR-trained yoga psychotherapist and founder…
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Budgeting Series #2: A Guide to Money Mindset Shifts
Money isn’t just math and for most entrepreneurs, it never has been. In this episode, Brian Thompson continues the budgeting series with part two: acceptance. Building on the awareness foundation…
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Budgeting Series #1: A Guide to Financial Awareness
Budgeting doesn’t have to be intimidating, but it does have to be intentional. In this episode, Brian Thompson kicks off a brand new solo series on budgeting for entrepreneurs, approaching…
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How Veterans Are Transforming Into Mission-Driven Entrepreneurs
Julie Austin and Matthew Cain share their journey in leveraging their military backgrounds to assist veterans in transitioning to entrepreneurship through their podcast Dogtags to Ownership. We explore the definition…