The Next Us

Most business owners don’t lose sleep because they hate numbers. They lose sleep because they are terrified of what those numbers might reveal if the IRS ever comes knocking. Behind the unfiled returns, unopened IRS letters, and messy books is a constant, exhausting fear: “What if I’m in trouble and I don’t even know it yet?”​ In this episode of the Tax Answers Advisor , Enrolled Agent and Certifi...

Does the thought of opening your mailbox send you into a panic? Do you feel paralyzed by unfiled tax returns or mounting IRS debt? You are not alone. In this unique crossover episode of The Tax Answers Advisor , host Marcelino Dodge sits down with family therapy expert Lydia Schneider to explore the deep emotional impact of financial stress. We discuss why "Tax Trauma" is real and how the shame of...

If you’re an attorney, law firm owner, family lawyer, or legal professional trying to balance client work with financial responsibilities, this episode is a must-listen. Host Marcelino Dodge, EA, CTRC , sits down with Merry Stewart of Quick Win Bookkeeping to reveal the bookkeeping, tax, and compliance mistakes attorneys make every single day — many of which can lead to IRS audits, bar investigati...

In this emotional and inspiring episode of The Tax Answers Advisor , we explore how two seemingly different professions — a Licensed Esthetician and a Tax Resolution Specialist — actually work toward the same mission: ➡️ Restoring confidence ➡️ Reducing stress ➡️ Helping people feel whole again Together, we dig into how caring for your skin and caring for your finances are both essential forms of...

If you’ve ever opened an IRS or California Franchise Tax Board letter and felt your stomach drop, you’re not alone. In this powerful episode of The Tax Answers Advisor , host Marcelino Dodge, EA , is joined by Leighanne LaFrenz Nickel, CPA , to reveal “America’s Dirty Little Secret” — the emotional and financial burden of unresolved tax debt. Together, they explore: The key differences between the...

Feeling overwhelmed by IRS tax debt, unfiled returns, or surprise tax bills? In this unique episode of The Tax Answer Advisor , Marcelino Dodge, EA and CTRC, sits down with Courtney Cullen of Hippy Hands Massage LLC to explore how tax relief and massage therapy work hand-in-hand to reduce financial stress and help you sleep better at night. Discover why both tax resolution and massage therapy requ...

If you’ve ever felt the weight of payroll tax problems pulling your business under, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to face the IRS alone either. In this episode of The Tax Answers Advisor , Marcelino Dodge sits down with David Ramirez, an Enrolled Agent, former IRS agent, and U.S. Tax Court Practitioner based in Hawaii, to uncover the truth about payroll tax debt and the dangerous trap of tru...

Are overdue tax bills, unfiled returns, or surprise IRS collections stealing your peace of mind? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck in fear. In this powerful episode of The Tax Answers Advisor , Marcelino Dodge sits down with tax attorney Eric Green to uncover the real strategies that help taxpayers escape the grip of overwhelming IRS debt. Together, they reveal why the IRS is more...

Rocky Mountain Energy Infusion Center uses Scaler waves, biophotonic light frequency and Fibonacci sequence to raise the energy of your cells so your immune system can pull the toxins out of your body. In this episode Dave and Judy chat with Alan and Kelly McIinnis about the unique service they offer at The Next Us. Rocky Mountain Energy Infusion is the only service of its kind in Colorado Springs...

Hear a sampling of the musical artists who’ll take the stage at Memorial Day Weekend’s MeadowGrass Music Festival. Rocky Mountain Highway Music Collaborative Executive Director Jessica Barney and MeadowGrass Music Director Steve Harris share details about this popular festival in the Black Forest while we listen to a few of the bands. Also, Going Nowhere Fast: hosts Dave Gardner and Judy Pearring...

About one in 550 Coloradans live with MS (multiple sclerosis), a potentially disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord. A cure hasn’t yet been found, but research has resulted in many effective treatment options. Learn about some fun ways to support that research. In this episode: (at 24:24) Kasey McBride of the National MS Society and Amy Stretmater, a volunteer who also lives with MS, provi...

Are Jan Martin and Jill Gaebler as “plugged in” to what’s happening in the Pikes Peak region as they were when serving on city council? We try to find out. Jan and Jill co-hosted the first Studio 809 podcast, CityTalk, which debuted in 2017, so we’re excited to have them back, as the first guests on The Next Us. In this episode, we discuss Colorado Springs City Council – new faces, council pay, an...

Dave and Judy continue discussion of top issues at the local and regional level for 2024, including passenger rail for the front range, traffic issues, our new mayor, and a rom com in theatres. MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: It’s Them vs Us - Episode of the Planet Critical podcast featuring George Monbiot https://www.planetcritical.com/p/its-them-vs-us-george-monbiot The Next Us https://thenextus.spac...

Car accidents and aggressive driving, living in the moment, the climate crisis, Gaza and Ukraine, scarcity and abundance, and the 2024 election feature in this discussion of what will dominate conversations in the new year. Recorded on December 27, 2023. The Next Us is recorded in the Studio 809 community podcast studio at The Next Us, a professional cooperative environment for small businesses in...

Civility and respect are top of mind in this debut of The Next Us podcast – connecting the community, finding the best in ourselves, and finding our way through 2023 and beyond. Co-Hosts: Judy Pearring, Aspiring Inquisitor as the Creativity Curator of The Next Us. Dave Gardner, chief podcast guru at the Studio 809 community podcast collective.  The agenda includes: Fear, insecurity and posses...