Is Your Money Safe?
By Eric S. Miller 2008 was definitely a wakeup call for many. It was the first time since the Great Depression that many people witnessed what could happen to major financial institutions in a matter of days. Lehman Brothers- Gone, Bear Sterns- Gone, Washington Mutual Bank- Gone. And if it weren’t for the backing of […]
Why Financial DIY = Financial Mediocrity
In my youth, I was insistent on “doing it myself.” Even when I had no prior experience or training in a subject or task, I was determined to learn because a) I thought I could do it better or b) I wanted to save money. And at this point in my life, I had time […]
How to Salvage Your Business When You Are in a Cash Flow Crunch
While it is an unfortunate reality, at some point in practice ownership you will experience times where your business cash flow is insufficient. This not only feels like a contraction of your business but can also cause you to feel anxious, fearful, and sink you straight into a mindset of scarcity. I have seen this […]
Why the Traditional Retirement Plan is Not For Practice Owners
In any area of life or business, you will find certain advice or circumstances which may be a fit for some people, but not for others. The trouble is that one size does not always fit all. As a practice owner, you have unique opportunities and challenges. Therefore, it only makes sense that you require […]
Keeping Your Attention on Your Business Finances
If you have ever been to the mall with a toddler, you know they require constant attention. The moment you take your attention off the child to look at some clothes or thumb through a magazine, there is a good chance they could be 100 yards away petting a stuffed animal or roaming around near […]
Celebrate Your Financial Victories
When I was growing up, the Chicago Bulls and New York Yankees were the kings of sports. While I admired how hard they worked to get to the top, one of the most overlooked actions they took every time they won a big series or a championship was just how much they celebrated. They celebrated […]
10 Important Actions to Help You Navigate the Path to Financial Freedom
By and large, people are unhappy when they are confused and disorderly in any area of life. Find a person who appears to be “happy” yet they are surrounded by chaos, and I will show you someone who is actually insane. The area of money is no exception. People are unhappy about their financial situation […]
How to Be an “ACE” With Money
If you ever wanted to study the subject of money, then one needs to go no further than Las Vegas. The people who run this town know EXACTLY the basic principles one needs to know to win the game—literally and figuratively. In 2017 it is reported that casinos in Vegas brought in a staggering $26.2 […]
The Cost of Making a Financial Decision During Burnout
I am about to tell you a story of just how costly it can be to make a financial decision when you are emotionally “burned out,” exasperated, and fed up. SO PAY ATTENTION. Let me tell you about Dr. D. I would put her in the top percentile of practice owners I’ve consulted. Here’s why: […]
Avoiding “RBMs” – 4 Simple Rules
Tell me if you have heard this story: Business owner has 4 good months where cash flow is good, bills are getting paid, creditors are not calling, a little bit of money is accumulating in the checking account and everything at the practice seems to be calm. Then it hits. The RBM—the REALLY BAD MONTH. […]