Episode 128: Entity structure: LLC or S Corp: Picking the Right Shield for Your Business

In this episode:  C vs. S corp: where taxes really hit LLCs vs. S corps: payroll and flexibility Double taxation decoded Profit splits: fair or fixed? When losses save you money Recourse vs. nonrecourse debt explained Why planning before filing matters Clean books = real tax options Hiring experts beats DIY mistakes Paying advisors as an investment Today on the podcast, we're joined by Christopher VonLindenberg, Founder and CEO of Lindenberg Financial. Chris is a lifelong entrepreneur with a passion for helping people unlock their potential, both financially and personally. In our conversation, he shares how growing up in a blue-collar family shaped his work ethic, how he learned to redefine success beyond "just working harder," and why he believes true financial planning starts with life planning. Episode Overview: In this episode, listeners will hear: How Chris turned uncertainty about his future into a career built on service and entrepreneurship. Why "living life while you work" matters more than saving it all for retirement. The difference between working in your business and working on your life vision. How collaboration between CPAs, financial planners, and attorneys creates better outcomes for clients. Why tax and financial planning shouldn't happen in silos—and how proactive teamwork can change your financial trajectory. The art and science of planning: blending data with human goals to build lasting confidence. By the end, you'll walk away with a renewed perspective on money, purpose, and how building the right advisory team can help you live life, not just plan for it.