Understanding Taxes and Finances: Tips for Photographers and Creative Entrepreneurs with Braden Drake

In this episode of the Unexpected Entrepreneur podcast, Jessie and Brayden discuss the often confusing topics of business finances and taxes. Braden introduces his Unfuck Your Biz framework and we explore common mistakes made by new entrepreneurs, the importance of understanding compliance, and the nuances of hiring contractors versus employees.    About Braden:  Braden is a California licensed attorney and tax professional. His tagline is your gay best friend here to help you get your legal, tax, and financial shit legit. Braden works primarily with online and creative small business owners through his law firm, the Not-Your-Average Law Firm and his online programs. Braden hosts the Unf*ck Your Biz podcast and is the author of a book by the same title. When not doing business things, he is an avid runner, triathlete, CrossFit enthusiast, and home cook. When not doing those things, he's probably taking naps on his patio in San Diego, or watching shows with his husband and three dogs.   Braden's Links:    + Website + Instagram + Facebook + Podcast + Threads + Join the Contract Club - All the templates you need. All in one place. Just pay the one-time, $50 cover, and you're in for life.   + Subscribe to the Newsletter - Not everyone can have a lawyer and tax pro in their back pocket. We offer peace of mind with our monthly newsletter where we send legal updates, tax deadlines, helpful guides, checklists and access to our private podcast.  + Learn more about 1099s   Our links: + Take our FREE quiz to find out what your photographer superpower is & learn how to bring it to the forefront of your brand. + Apply to work with us on your brand and website in The Rebrand Edit. + Check out our resources page where you can find affiliate links for some of the tools we use in our business every day! + Want to DIY your website? Check out our Showit template shop. + Explode your organic traffic through blogging! In just 2 hours, learn how to write posts that rank with Blogging for Business for $97. You don't need to go viral... you need to be #1 on Google. + Interested in being a guest on our pod? Fill out the form on this page.