Business, taxes, and financial clarity for small business owners.

The Owner's Ledger

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The Owner’s Ledger is a publication about the numbers behind small businesses. Most business owners start companies because they’re good at what they do — building, selling, serving customers, or solving problems. But eventually every owner runs into the same challenge: understanding the financial side of the business. That’s where this newsletter comes in. The Owner’s Ledger is where we talk about:• bookkeeping and financial organization• taxes and planning for small businesses• understanding profit, cash flow, and business health• the habits and systems that make businesses sustainableNot in...

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Business, taxes, and financial clarity for small business owners.

Episodes

Tax Tips Every Real Estate Agent Should Know: From Home Sales to 1031 Exchanges 21.10.2025 27:28

🧾 Episode Summary In this episode, Cameron breaks down the essential tax knowledge every real estate agent should understand — not to become an accountant, but to become a better advisor to clients. From the home-sale exclusion and short-sale forgiveness to 1031 exchanges and depreciation rules, Cameron explains what every agent should know before closing deals, buying rentals, or advising clien...

The Real Estate Agent’s Ultimate Guide to Taxes in 2025- Audio Version 07.10.2025 51:24

🎙️ The Commission Keeper Podcast Episode Title: The Real Estate Agent’s Ultimate Guide to Taxes in 2025 Host: Cameron Hodge, Real Estate Agent & Lead Tax Preparer at Super Dad Tax ⸻ 🧾 Episode Summary In this episode, Cameron breaks down how real estate agents are taxed, why quarterly payments matter, and how to plan smarter as the year ends. From understanding your first 1099 to knowing when it’s...

The Agent’s CFO Playbook: Turn Your Books Into a Business Advantage - Audio Only 30.09.2025 29:21

Episode Summary In this week’s episode of The Commission Keeper Podcast, Cameron Hodge — Marine Corps veteran, licensed REALTOR® in California and Florida, and owner of Super Dad Tax LLC — dives into what it really means to act as the Chief Financial Officer of your own real estate business. Most agents focus on closing deals but overlook the importance of running their business like a numbers-dri...

Should You Be an S Corp in 2025? A Guide for Real Estate Agents 23.09.2025 32:25

Taxes can eat up a huge portion of your commission check — but the right business structure can change that. In this episode, I break down: • Why self-employment tax hits agents so hard • How an S-Corporation actually saves money • The “reasonable salary” rule and the 40/60 guideline • General overview of the retirement strategies agents can unlock with a Solo 401(k) or Roth IRA • When making the...

Jack of All Trades, Master of Wealth: Audio Only 16.09.2025 22:37

Episode Summary Big commission checks feel great… until tax season or a slow quarter shows up. That’s the rollercoaster most agents ride. In this episode, I share how to step into your CFO role, create a commission allocation plan, and start turning deals into lasting wealth. 👉 If you’re a real estate agent ready to stop riding the income rollercoaster, this episode is for you. What You’ll Learn...