PODCAST · business
Let's Make Work Optional
by Bryan Sarff
Making Work Optional is what life is about. We provide strategies, resources, and insights to help you aspire to make this dream a reality! See all of our podcasts at:https://retirewithtrue.com/podcast/#letsmakeworkoptional #makeworkoptional
Episodes
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#92 - Determining A True Value For Your Company When You're Ready To Sell With Debbie Douglas
Bryan Sarff talks with Debbie Douglas from the Douglas Group in St. Louis, Missouri about determining the true value of your company, when you get ready to sell it. Hear how to get the top price for your company and the key elements that go on during the sale. Plus, what are the "deal sweeteners"...
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#91 - Employee Benefits-Stay Out Of Hot Water And Still Offer Great New Opportunities!
Melissa Windon from Hub International is back to discuss COBRA benefits for employees and keeping yourself out of hot water as an employer. Plus, learn how to offer employees new, creative benefits like financial wellness, family planning, student loans, smart phone reimbursement-even pet...
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#90 - Learn How To Set Attainable Goals With The Book "Atomic Habits"
Have you ever tried to reach a goal and wind up being frustrated until you actually hit that goal? And once you hit that goal, then what..... Bryan Sarff and Shawn Kinkade of AspireKC discuss the book, Atomic Habits by James Clear as part of our quarterly Books For Business Series. From this…
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#89 - From Kenya To Kansas, The Isaac Wambua Story.
Isaac Wambua was born in Kenya. He is a formally trained industrial engineer and business strategist. His company, Synergy Business Solutions, focuses on coaching business owners and training. Bryan Sarff talks with Isaac to learn about his life in Kenya, his education there, what brought him to...
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#88 - Discover A Whole New Passion For Life with "Get Real" Author, Harry Campbell.
Bryan Sarff sits down to talk to one of the most fascinating "Connectors" in Kansas City....Harry Campbell. Harry is a motivational individual with a true spirit for life. He has written a series of books called Get Real. The third book in the series is coming out in Spring 2020! Harry has been…
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#87 - How To Build Healthcare Engagement With Benefits Expert, Melissa Windon.
Melissa Windon is back to talk with Bryan Sarff about building healthcare engagement! Melissa's job with Hub International is to help you, as a business owner, build employee engagement, increase your business profitability and increase employee retention. In this episode of Let's Make Work...
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#86 - Create More Demand For Your Business With Sean Stormes From Third Door!
This is the most high energy and high impact podcast we've ever produced. Bryan Sarff introduces you to Sean Stormes from the Third Door. Sean can help you create more demand for your business and/or products and services. He has a unique approach that shows you a whole new way of looking at...
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#85 - SPECIAL REPORT: The Coronavirus And It's Affect On The Stock Market And Your Portfolio.
DON'T MISS THIS EPISODE! Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss the Coronavirus and it's affect on the Stock Market and your portfolio. They also take a look at previous viruses, their affect on the market and how the Coronavirus compares. Bryan and Brian also talk about the True Wealth & Company...
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#84 - Here's Your Small Business IT Solutions With The Purple Guys!
If you're a small business owner and the IT world is a huge hurdle, we have the solution for you. Brian Paulsen introduces you to Jon Schram, owner of The Purple Guys! Jon explains how he got started in the IT industry and how The Purple Guys can really help out your small business.
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#83 - The New Secure Act And What It Means For You!
Bryan Sarff reviews the new Secure Act that was passed in December 2019. He covers 4 areas that may be important to you... 1. New IRA rules 2. 401k provisions 3. Other provisions 4. Tax extenders Retirement rules can be complicated to understand. We encourage you to listen and take notes as many...
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#82 - Do You Know What Your Business Is Really Worth?
Hey business owners.....how do you get a valuation of your business done? What is your business really worth? Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss how to get a business valuation done, what to expect, what are the 6 steps necessary to get the valuation done and how to tie it into our True Wealth…
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#81 - What's New With Employee Benefits for 2020
If you're a business owner, this is THE podcast for you! Benefits expert and guru, Melissa Windon, with Hub International talks with Bryan Sarff detailing what's new in the employee benefits arena for 2020. Melissa also outlines and details new ideas on how to increase profitability and retain…
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#80 - Information About Renewable Energy... and More!
Wow... What an episode! Bryan Sarff visits with Kai Guo - Director of Research and Strategy at Kiewit Power. Learn about the shift from fossil fuel to renewable energy. Wouldn't you love to know what's going on surrounding energy in the United States? Catch a glimpse into the future NOW... on…
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#79 - Essentialism...What It Is And Why It Should Be So Important To You
Bryan Sarff visits with Shawn Kinkade of Aspire Business Development to discuss the book Essentialism, by Greg McCowan. Learn how to do more with less! Discover how to reach your goals and be happy along the way - not just when you achieve those goals. You'll find out how to focus your time and...
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#78 - Using Cold Reading To Gain Insight On Others
When meeting someone for the first time, it's always good to have knowledge and background of that person before your meeting. Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss exactly that in this episode of Let's Make Work Optional!
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#77 - Start Off 2020 With Inspirational Insight From Joel Goldberg!
As we start off the new year, Bryan Sarff visits with Joel Goldberg, TV announcer for the Kansas City Royals and play-by-play announcer for the Kansas City Mavericks Hockey Club. Joel gives you a look at the Royals, how he started his career, and insight from a "big picture" perspective for...
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#76 - A New Year's Message From True Wealth & Company
Here is a great little New Year's message from Bryan Sarff of True Wealth & Company. Happy New Year to you and your family from all of us at True!
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#75 - We Wish You A Merry Christmas from True Wealth & Company!!!
Bryan Sarff has a special holiday message for you in this episode of Let's Make Work Optional!
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#74 - Four Smart, Surprising Health Moves You Can Make Right Now!
Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen introduce you to 4 smart, surprising health moves you can make right now. Commit to taking these smart steps that can empower and energize you. That way, you'll have the full engagement necessary to make a major impact on the people you care about most in life in…
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#73 - Selling Your Business? Well, This Is The Podcast For You!
If you're selling your business or preparing for a leadership transition, this is absolutely the podcast for you to listen to! Bryan Sarff visits with Debbie Douglas of The Douglas Group from St. Louis, Missouri. She has been helping businesses sell their companies for 27 years. If this is in…
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#72 - Marketing in the Manufacturing/Warehousing and Distribution Arena with goBRANDgo!
In this episode you will meet Brandon Dempsey with goBRANDgo! Brandon's company specializes in unique, "out of the box" marketing for companies in the manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution fields. Bryan Sarff with True Wealth & Company finds out how Brandon got started and what makes his...
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#71 - Happy Thanksgiving from True Wealth & Company!
Please enjoy this quick Thanksgiving message from Bryan Sarff, President and CEO of True Wealth & Company. We wish you and your family a happy Thanksgiving from all of us at True Wealth & Company.
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#70 - 4 Common Questions To Consider Before Leaving Your Family Legacy
One of the most difficult considerations around leaving your family legacy is how much you are going to leave your beneficiaries. Bryan Sarff talks with Bill High, CEO of The Signatry, about 4 common questions and details surrounding them with regard to your heirs, on this week's episode of Let's...
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#69 - How To Be Happy Everyday In The Pursuit Of Your Goals.
When you set a goal for yourself, remember your frustration and unhappiness everyday until you reach your goal? Then, once you accomplish that goal, what's next? Where do you go from there? Bryan Sarff and Shawn Kinkade from Aspire Business Development talk about the book Atomic Habits by James...
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#68 - Let Us Introduce You To The Johnson County Christmas Bureau and Larry Bigus.
Have you ever heard of the Johnson County Christmas Bureau? If you haven't, or even if you have, listen to this podcast! Bryan Sarff visits with Executive Director, Larry Bigus. Larry talks about exactly what the Johnson County Christmas Bureau is and what it does for residents in Johnson County,...
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#67 - Is Your Business Insurance Up To Date? Find Out With Jeff Goldenberg!
As a business owner, you know you need commercial insurance protection. But do you know exactly what kind of coverage you need for your business? In this episode of "Let's Make Work Optional", Brian Paulsen talks to Jeff Goldenberg, a commercial insurance broker with Assured Partners. You'll…
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#66 - Today's Real Estate Market with Cindy DiCianni
Whether you're buying a home for the first time or a Baby Boomer who wants to downsize, you're going to want to listen to this podcast! Bryan Sarff visits with Cindy DiCianni of Remax. Cindy has been in the real estate business for a LONG time! She knows all the in's and out's of Kansas City real...
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#65 - Change Your View of Generosity with The Signatry and Bill High.
If you are a charitable person, you'll want to listen to this podcast! Bryan Sarff sits down with Bill High, the CEO of The Signatry. If you are interest in laying out a long-term legacy, Bill will explain how to do this via donor advised funds. Or, if you've considered charitable donations, this...
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#64 - Solve A Business Dispute With Your Business Partner....Meet Business Attorney Matt Geiger.
Do you have a business partner? Have you had disputes or disagreements that that partner? How is your company set up? Do you have legal paperwork outlining your business agreement or is it done on a handshake? In this episode of Let's Make Work Optional, business attorney, Matt Geiger, talks…
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#63 - Connect With Your High Schooler-Insight From Matt Johnson.
Bryan Sarff has a very candid interview with Matt Johnson, Assistant Principal and Athletic Director at Olathe South High School. Matt has made a career in education and has found tried and true methods to make a connection with high schoolers. It's a great interview with insightful tips on this...
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#62 - Pay Yourself First, Not Uncle Sam! An Interview With CPA Nick Ong.
If you're a business owner or a sole proprietor and you're tired of paying a lot of taxes, this podcast is for you! Bryan Sarff talks with CPA Nick Ong from Ong & Company about business retirement planning. Get out a pen and paper, take notes....heck, listen to this podcast multiple times. You'll...
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#61 - Now We Have To Talk About The Thing We Don't Want To Talk About....
In this episode, we talk and address the exact thing we never want to talk about....death. Bryan Sarff introduces you to Parker Amos from Amos Family Funeral Home in Shawnee, Kansas. Bryan and Parker discuss the "what to knows" and the "how to's" in preparing a funeral for you or a loved one....
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#60 - You've Been Sued...Now What?
You've been sued now what happens? if you don't have asset protection strategies in place. You could be a sitting duck for lawsuits. Bryan Sarff visits with Matt Geiger, one of the best Business Trial Attorneys in Kansas City about what to do and the process you'll follow if you get sued on this...
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#59 - Your Employee Benefits Program with Melissa Windon from Hub International.
What are the questions you need to ask to make sure your Employee Benefits Plan is up to snuff? What options are in the market that best fit your hard working employees? Learn all about them as Bryan Sarff visits with rockstar Benefits and Risk Consultant, Melissa Windon from Hub International on...
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#58 - Smart Ways to Invest in Yourself with business coach, Shawn Kinkade.
In this episode of Let's Make Work Optional, we explore the link between personal development and success...in business and in life. Bryan Sarff talks with business coach, Shawn Kinkade from Aspire KC in Overland Park. Find out how to focus on yourself and generate real results by taking steps…
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#57 - Investing In Turbulent Times
These turbulent times of the Stock Market can be nerve-wracking! With tariffs, trade wars and the ups and downs of the markets, how do you keep a level head and navigate these crazy waters? Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss how to do exactly that on this episode of Let's Make Work Optional.
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#56 - Elite Wealth Planning....What Is It And Why It Matters
In this episode of Let's Make Work Optional, Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss the in's and out's of what the uber rich do for wealth planning. This includes a focus on taxes, asset protection, charitable giving, lifestyle management and the human element. All of these services are available...
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#55 - Sudden Wealth: What To Do If You Strike It Rich
In this new episode of "Let's Make Work Optional", Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss the steps you should follow if you strike it rich...whether it's from someone leaving you a lot of money to winning the lottery! They outline what happens if a big windfall takes a toll on existing...
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#54 - Want To Work Smarter, Not Harder?
We have updated our podcasts to "Let's Make Work Optional" ! In this podcast, Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss reclaiming some of your time and energy so you can focus on what truly matters to you. They outline the three action steps that will make you more effective and efficient...helping...
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#53 - Cannibas rising...up in smoke?
A big buzz topic today is the legalization of marijuana. Many states are legalizing it. So should you invest in cannibas? How much money is there to be made in this industry? Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen take an in-depth look at this emerging industry and whether or not you should invest in it....
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#52 - Three Money Mistakes the Super Rich DON'T Make!
Sometimes the best offense is a great defense! And the fewer mistakes you make with your money, the better off you may ultimately be. Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen check out three financial fouls that the super rich go out of their way to avoid! It could help you hold on to more of your money...
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#51 - Winning a Family Business Civil War
Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss a topic that no one wants to go through....co-owners of a family business can, and often do, go to battle over control of their company. While nobody wants a civil war, it makes sense to know how to fight and win if you fine yourself involved in one.
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#50 - The Power of Adopting a Reciprocity Mindset.
Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen look at highly successful and affluent people because they understand that if they help others address their problems, they'll be on the receiving end of favors from the people they helped. It's called the Law of Reciprocity, and it can be a hugely helpful tool in...
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#49 - Adding pets to your Will & Trust.
Here's something you might not have thought of....adding pets to your Will & Trust! Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen discuss in intricacies of adding your dog, cat, bird or horse (and more) to your estate. They discuss the specifics of what you need to know, what you need to do and how to execute...
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#48 - How living longer affects your portfolio.
Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen talk about the best thing you can be invested in for the long haul....the Stock Market! Plus how living longer affects your portfolio and why the Stock Market is the best way to generate and sustain wealth.
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#47 - Interview with Tim Kay and Jeff Sullivan from Academy Bank.
Bryan Sarff hosts the Grill Nation Show on 980 KMBZ radio! Bryan talks with Jeff Sullivan, the head of retail banking at Academy Bank and Tim Kay, the Senior Vice President of Residential Mortgage Lending at Academy Bank. Learn how Academy Bank works with commercial and residential customers to...
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#46 - What is a NUA and what does it have to do with LSD?
No...it's not time to turn on the psychedelic music and get out your Janis Joplin albums, the LDS we're talking about is a "Lump Sum Distribution". And a NUA is not a term from the '60's either. It's "Net Unrealized Appreciation". Learn how to take advantage of these two items and tilt the...
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#45 - The 3 phases of retirement and how to be truly happy in retirement!
Brian Paulsen interviews Steve Garrett, Disc Jockey from 101 The Fox and the PA Announcer for the Kansas City Mavericks hockey team. Brian goes through the three phases of retirement and talks about the ways to be truly happy in retirement and cross off all items on your bucket list.
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#44 - Seeking Success!
If you're a business owner, Bryan Sarff and Brian Paulsen outline the key elements necessary for your business success. They will take you through a step-by-step process to help insure your business runs smoothly and successfully.
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#43 - SPECIAL EDITION - Mission Work Optional....Trade Wars
Now you can listen to the letter sent to the True Wealth & Company family! Bryan Sarff gives the True Wealth view of the trade war between the United States and China. He talks about the effect it has on the stock market and how we are managing your money during this trade war.
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Making Work Optional is what life is about. We provide strategies, resources, and insights to help you aspire to make this dream a reality! See all of our podcasts at:https://retirewithtrue.com/podcast/#letsmakeworkoptional #makeworkoptional
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