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On average, 1 out of 5 small businesses that applied for a loan got denied last year. This is why it's more important than average to learn exactly what lenders look at. In this episode, we'll cover cash flow vs. revenue and why they matter to banks, why businesses get denied, how your tax strategy could be quietly hurting you, what it actually takes to get a loan, and more. Get firsthand insights...

Phoenix and Scottsdale have exploded in recent years with new hotels, restaurants, bars, and hospitality concepts. But what's really driving this boom, and what do business owners need to know to succeed? In this episode, Tyson Pruett and Dylan Huff break down why Scottsdale has become a hospitality hotspot, the most common mistakes new owners make, and the smart tax strategies that separate t...

The AI conversation has been dominated by fear: job losses, automation, replacement. But, there's another side to the story no one is talking about. What if we used AI to help free up time and focus on the high-value work we actually care about? Is it possible to work smarter, not harder? Can we truly use AI tools to our advantage? Mike Burkesmith, Founder and CEO of Best Results AI, has been...

What does the founder of Oregon State’s NIL collective really think about the current state of NIL? In this interview, he opens up about the challenges, opportunities, and the future of athlete deals in college athletics.🏈 Learn how NIL is reshaping the game, straight from the people making it happen. Join us to hear unfiltered thoughts & firsthand perspectives from Kyle Bjornstad, founder of...

Not too many years ago, athletes profiting off their own name, image, and likeness was unheard of...or even punishable. Now, college athletics has been flipped on it's head with the introduction of NIL. It's not just about the money though; it's affecting recruiting, team dynamics, relationship, and more. Join us to hear unfiltered thoughts & firsthand perspectives from Coach Thoma...

NIL: A new era of financial opportunities for athletes or total chaos? Let’s hear the truth straight from a JUCO coach. 🏈💸With college athletes now able to profit from their name, image, and likeness, the landscape of college sports is shifting fast. But what does that actually look like behind the scenes? How are coaches adapting, and how is it affecting recruiting, team dynamics, and player pr...

Everyone’s talking about the Big Beautiful Bill… but here’s what your CPA won’t say at the dinner party. 🤫💸 Let's unpack what’s actually in the bill and cut through the political noise to see what it really means for your bottom line. Welcome to Ask Anthem—the podcast where we break down complex financial topics for business owners. In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Bertz, CPA, Partne...

NIL: A new era of financial opportunities for athletes or total chaos? Let’s hear the truth straight from a D1 coach. 🏈💸With college athletes now able to profit from their name, image, and likeness, the landscape of college sports is shifting fast. But what does that actually look like behind the scenes? How are coaches adapting, and how is it affecting recruiting, team dynamics, and player prio...

Hiring your kids = major tax savings? Let’s break it down. 👨‍👩‍👦💵Paying your kids through your business can be a powerful tax-saving strategy—if done correctly. Not only can it reduce your taxable income, but your child may also pay little to no federal income tax on what they earn. But this only works if your child is doing legitimate work, you're paying a reasonable wage, and you're...

Real estate is never one-size-fits-all. 🏡In this episode, we compare flipping for income vs holding for wealth--from cash flow to capital gains. Welcome to Ask Anthem: The podcast where we break down complex tax topics for Real Estate Investors. In this episode, Mayra Rivas, one of Anthem's very own Tax Managers and Real Estate experts, dives into all the details you'll need to know when...

Many NIL athletes ignore the effects of taxes, and it ends up costing them big time later. 💲Welcome to Ask Anthem-- the podcast where we break down complex tax topics for NIL Athletes. In this episode, Tyler Coates, a Senior Staff Accountant at Anthem who specializes in helping NIL athletes navigate taxes, explains how taxes affect NIL athletes' finances (and how to keep the most money in you...

Hot take: Most business owners don't know that a few simple swaps could skyrocket their profitability. 📈Welcome to Ask Anthem-- the podcast where we break down complex tax topics for business owners. In this episode, Brian Keyser, Anthem's Director of CFO Services, breaks down the six keys that every business owner should know to unlock the hidden profits they've been missing out on....