272: Avoiding Costly Solopreneur Mistakes | Roger Pearson

You can have a killer product and a beautiful website… and still lose thousands. In episode 272, I chat with Roger Pearson—an IRS Enrolled Agent with over 50 years of experience in business—about the most common (and costly) mistakes entrepreneurs make when it comes to finances, taxes, and business structure. Roger shares the three foundational pillars every small business needs to thrive and explains why even seasoned solopreneurs often miss the mark when it comes to deductions, depreciation, and documentation. If you're a business owner who's ever said, “I wish I’d known that sooner,” this conversation is for you. Key takeaways include: How to identify hidden money leaks in your business The real impact of choosing the wrong business structure Why proper record keeping isn’t optional What to look for when hiring a tax professional How to stop overpaying the IRS—legally 🎧 This episode is especially relevant for women over 40 who’ve overcome life’s curveballs and are building businesses on their own terms. Connect with Roger Pearson 🌐 Website:  http://seagulltechnologies.com  📖 Book: http://seagulltechnologies.com/books   🖇️ LinkedIn:  http://linkedin.com/in/Roger-Pearson  📝 Full Show Notes: https://kandasrodarte.com/272  === Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, comment & share! Join the Gratitude Geek community and stay updated with exclusive content, behind-the-scenes insights, and more. Sign up for our email list here:  http://kandasrodarte.com/subscribe  Support Gratitude Geek Podcast  At Gratitude Geek, we aim to spread gratitude, sow seeds of appreciation, and harvest a bounty of generosity and kindness. As a listener, reader, and subscriber, you are part of this mission, and we are honored to have your support. If possible, please help finance the show: http://kandasrodarte.com/support Affiliate Disclosure: Some links in the show notes may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for supporting the show! Gratitude Geek is part of the Podmatch Network.  Learn how Podmatch can help you grow your visibility:  http://kandasrodarte.com/podmatch    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices