How Business Owners Can Protect and Multiply Wealth - Jeff Tomasulo

On this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler sits down with Jeff Tomasulo, founder and CEO of Vespula Capital Management.   Jeff brings more than 30 years of experience in the financial markets as an investor, trader, and risk manager. In this conversation, he breaks down the mindset behind protecting capital, building wealth beyond your business, and using smarter strategies to reduce downside risk while creating long-term opportunity.   This is an important episode for business owners, investors, and sellers who want to think more intentionally about what happens to their money before, during, and after a business transition.       Timestamps:    02:23 Why many business owners keep too much wealth in their business   04:28 Matt's experience building multiple income streams   06:13 What new investors need to understand first   07:18 Why most people are taught average investing strategies   11:43 Why investing feels confusing and intimidating   14:03 Bias in financial advice and decision making   18:00 Systems and process for better investment decisions   19:18 Protecting the downside to grow long-term wealth   21:04 The importance of surrounding yourself with the right advisors   24:43 Validation vs. actually making money   27:04 Learning from mistakes and improving over time   30:06 What hedge funds actually are   32:06 Accredited investors and access to investment strategies   33:52 Options explained in plain English   36:01 Using different tools to reduce risk and grow wealth   36:48 How Jeff's fund compares to the S&P 500 during down markets   38:47 Advice for someone just getting started   41:18 Jeff shares who gave him a hand up       Links & Resources:      Connect with Jeff Tomasulo:   https://vespulacapital.com TacticalIncome.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jefftomasulo/ Instagram: @jefftomasulo     Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:   Instagram: @ampedsuccess Website: Ampedsuccess.com Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/   Want to be a guest or sponsor an episode? If you'd like to be a guest on What's Your Deal? or are interested in sponsoring an episode, reach out to: [email protected]   Listen & Subscribe: Be sure to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review. It helps more people discover the show.