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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2026 · 53 MIN

Financial Planning for Small Business Owners

from The Back Office Podcast · host Zach Huffman

In this episode, Zach Huffman, and Joe Flammer sit down with Neil Connolly. Neil shares expert insights on building wealth beyond your business, strategic financial planning for business owners, and leveraging retirement plans like solo 401(k)s to secure your financial future. Discover practical tips to start planning early, avoid common pitfalls, and create a diversified portfolio for long-term success.Keywords:wealth building, financial planning, small business, solo 401k, retirement strategies, legacy planning, business exit, tax optimization, investment tips, financial adviceKey  TopicsBuilding wealth outside of the businessStrategic financial planning for entrepreneursLeveraging solo 401(k) and retirement plansChapters00:00 Introduction to Wealth Building Beyond Business01:43 Understanding Wealth and Legacy Planning03:56 Neil Connolly's Background and Experience07:06 Financial Milestones for Business Owners11:57 The Importance of Early Financial Planning13:42 Exploring 401k Options for Business Owners17:00 Utilizing 401k Loans for Business Funding22:14 Overcoming Financial Blind Spots25:40 The Worst Advice in Business Planning26:15 The Cost of Hustle Culture29:35 Lessons from Leadership Transitions31:11 Investing Before You Have Money32:25 Optimizing Financial Growth40:09 Overcoming Financial Blind Spots45:27 Building Trust in Financial RelationshipsGuest InfoNeil Connolly on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilconnollyRigden Capital Strategies -https://www.rigdencapital.com/team-neilHost InfoZach Huffman's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachery-huffman-76bb3215a/Joe Flammer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-flammer-82b955186/

In this episode, Zach Huffman, and Joe Flammer sit down with Neil Connolly. Neil shares expert insights on building wealth beyond your business, strategic financial planning for business owners, and leveraging retirement plans like solo 401(k)s to secure your financial future. Discover practical tips to start planning early, avoid common pitfalls, and create a diversified portfolio for long-term success.Keywords:wealth building, financial planning, small business, solo 401k, retirement strategies, legacy planning, business exit, tax optimization, investment tips, financial adviceKey  TopicsBuilding wealth outside of the businessStrategic financial planning for entrepreneursLeveraging solo 401(k) and retirement plansChapters00:00 Introduction to Wealth Building Beyond Business01:43 Understanding Wealth and Legacy Planning03:56 Neil Connolly's Background and Experience07:06 Financial Milestones for Business Owners11:57 The Importance of Early Financial Planning13:42 Exploring 401k Options for Business Owners17:00 Utilizing 401k Loans for Business Funding22:14 Overcoming Financial Blind Spots25:40 The Worst Advice in Business Planning26:15 The Cost of Hustle Culture29:35 Lessons from Leadership Transitions31:11 Investing Before You Have Money32:25 Optimizing Financial Growth40:09 Overcoming Financial Blind Spots45:27 Building Trust in Financial RelationshipsGuest InfoNeil Connolly on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/neilconnollyRigden Capital Strategies -https://www.rigdencapital.com/team-neilHost InfoZach Huffman's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachery-huffman-76bb3215a/Joe Flammer's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-flammer-82b955186/

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