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EPISODE · May 27, 2025 · 12 MIN

📺 Christian Financial Planner Nick Garofalo on Mastering Small Business Finances

from Financial Freedom Podcast with Dr. Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD · host Christopher H. Loo, MD-PhD

Christian financial planner Nick Garofalo shares how faith-driven entrepreneurs can break free from financial chaos and align their money with what matters most.If you’re a small business owner seeking financial freedom, this episode gives you the clarity you’ve been praying for. Nick is the founder of Open-Handed Wealth and a trusted voice in faith-based financial planning. With real-world experience in both family-run and corporate businesses, Nick knows firsthand the pressure entrepreneurs face managing money, meeting tax deadlines, and sustaining their passion.Whether you're struggling with cash flow management, confused about tax planning for entrepreneurs, or just want to stop feeling overwhelmed, Nick’s insights will help you simplify your finances. Learn how the Profit First system can revolutionize how you pay yourself, cut unnecessary expenses, and build a resilient business.By the end, you'll have actionable takeaways to build wealth, reduce stress, and make decisions aligned with your faith — while leaving a meaningful legacy.00:00 – Introduction to Nick Garofalo & Open-Handed Wealth01:03 – What a Christian financial planner actually does02:10 – Tax planning for entrepreneurs: How to stop procrastinating03:40 – Common mistakes business owners make with taxes05:00 – Software tools for expense and cash flow management06:22 – Using the Profit First system to budget your business08:00 – How to “give yourself a raise” through smart financial choices09:20 – Nick’s unique experience and what makes him different10:40 – Faith, money, and the joy of financial clarity11:45 – Where to find Nick & free financial planning resourcesTo check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphdDisclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.  Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphdWe couldn’t do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show:CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphdVenmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/supportBuy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJxClick here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-onlineClick here to check out our bookstore, e-courses, and workshops: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/shopClick here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4pFor audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1FFollow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphdFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrislooFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thereal_drchrislooFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrisloomddphdFollow our Blog: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/blogFollow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphdSubscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show!Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025

Christian financial planner Nick Garofalo shares how faith-driven entrepreneurs can break free from financial chaos and align their money with what matters most.If you’re a small business owner seeking financial freedom, this episode gives you the clarity you’ve been praying for. Nick is the founder of Open-Handed Wealth and a trusted voice in faith-based financial planning. With real-world experience in both family-run and corporate businesses, Nick knows firsthand the pressure entrepreneurs face managing money, meeting tax deadlines, and sustaining their passion.Whether you're struggling with cash flow management, confused about tax planning for entrepreneurs, or just want to stop feeling overwhelmed, Nick’s insights will help you simplify your finances. Learn how the Profit First system can revolutionize how you pay yourself, cut unnecessary expenses, and build a resilient business.By the end, you'll have actionable takeaways to build wealth, reduce stress, and make decisions aligned with your faith — while leaving a meaningful legacy.00:00 – Introduction to Nick Garofalo & Open-Handed Wealth01:03 – What a Christian financial planner actually does02:10 – Tax planning for entrepreneurs: How to stop procrastinating03:40 – Common mistakes business owners make with taxes05:00 – Software tools for expense and cash flow management06:22 – Using the Profit First system to budget your business08:00 – How to “give yourself a raise” through smart financial choices09:20 – Nick’s unique experience and what makes him different10:40 – Faith, money, and the joy of financial clarity11:45 – Where to find Nick & free financial planning resourcesTo check out the YouTube (video podcast), visit: https://www.youtube.com/@drchrisloomdphdDisclaimer: Not advice. Educational purposes only. Not an endorsement for or against. Results not vetted. Views of the guests do not represent those of the host or show.  Click here to join PodMatch (the "AirBNB" of Podcasting): https://www.joinpodmatch.com/drchrisloomdphdWe couldn’t do it without the support of our listeners. To help support the show:CashApp- https://cash.app/$drchrisloomdphdVenmo- https://account.venmo.com/u/Chris-Loo-4Spotify- https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/christopher-loo/supportBuy Me a Coffee- https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chrisJxClick here to schedule a 1-on-1 private coaching call: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/book-onlineClick here to check out our bookstore, e-courses, and workshops: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/shopClick here to purchase my books on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2PaQn4pFor audiobooks, visit: https://www.audible.com/author/Christopher-H-Loo-MD-PhD/B07WFKBG1FFollow our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/chL1357Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drchrisloomdphdFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thereal_drchrislooFollow us on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thereal_drchrislooFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drchrisloomddphdFollow our Blog: https://www.drchrisloomdphd.com/blogFollow the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3NkM6US7cjsiAYTBjWGdx6?si=1da9d0a17be14d18Subscribe to our Substack newsletter: https://substack.com/@drchrisloomdphd1Subscribe to our Medium newsletter: https://medium.com/@drchrisloomdphdSubscribe to our LinkedIn newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/build-relation/newsletter-follow?entityUrn=6992935013231071233Subscribe to our email list: https://financial-freedom-podcast-with-dr-loo.kit.com/Thank you to all of our sponsors and advertisers that help support the show!Financial Freedom for Physicians, Copyright 2025

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