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In this special edition of the Money Talk podcast, Brandon shares the impacts that we may see from the Israel-Hamas war to the United States economy and stock market. From oil prices to inflation, tune in below to discover what may be on the horizon as this devastating conflict continues in the Middle East.
Read MoreWhen polled, 90% of employees believe teams are critical to success in their organization, but only 25% believe their team to be effective. Whether you find your team to be effective or not, what are some strategies that successful teams employ? In this conversation, executive coach and consultant Liv Olson shares insight into ways to overcome team challenges, how to foster innovation, and strategies for smaller teams.
Read MorePlanning for college can be stressful. Whether you are thinking about college savings options for your children in the future or have kids quickly approaching college age, what should you know about 529 plans and education funding options? In this conversation, College Inside Track educator Heidi King shares insight into today’s college landscape, how to create a college savings plan, and what you should know to prepare your children for college applications.
Read MoreSelling your small to mid size business is a big decision. Whether you are a small business owner thinking about what the future may hold or are ready to retire from your business in the next few years, what should you know about selling a business in the state of Washington? In this conversation, Washington Business Brokers founder Ryan Hemmert shares insight into selling your business, how best to prepare your business for sale, and what you should know about the new Washington state capital gains tax.
Read MoreEquity compensation can quickly make up a large part of an employee’s investment portfolio. Whether you already have received equity compensation from an existing employer or are weighing a new job offer, what should you know about stock grants, stock options, and RSUs? In this conversation, Mainsail’s lead advisor Samantha Kennedy joins Brandon to share insight into the most common employee equity compensation plans and what to know about earnings season and layoffs.
Read MoreBuilding community can be so important, whether as an individual or as a business owner. What are some ways one can get involved locally in their community? In this conversation, Bellevue Chamber directors Sarah Martinez and Sam Jones join Brandon to share insight into 3 ways that joining your local chamber of commerce benefits its members.
Read MoreAs the saying goes, nothing is certain except death and taxes. But how can one reduce taxes for those who benefit from your estate? How can strategic gifting benefit your estate planning? And what might change for inheritance and estate tax in the future? In this conversation, estate, trust probate, and family lawyer Jeff Gilbert joins Brandon to share insight into estate gifting strategies, the SECURE Act 2.0 , and what legislation changes may be on the horizon from an estate planning perspective.
Read MoreThe number of insurance options out there can be confusing. How do you determine what insurance you really need and select the right coverage for yourself and your family? In this conversation, insurance expert Ryan Ferrie joins Brandon to share insight into what insurance options are available, what you may need, and the latest update about Long Term Care coverage in Washington state.
Read MoreIn this special edition of the Money Talk podcast, Brandon shares the impacts of the recent mid term elections. From the stock market to the economy and upcoming legislation, tune in below to discover what may be on the horizon as we look ahead into 2023.
Read MoreThe local economy can have a huge impact on resident’s quality of life. How is the current economy, housing market, and pandemic recovery affecting Bellevue, WA locals? In this conversation, Deputy Mayor Jared Nieuwenhuis joins Brandon to share insight into what is happening in the local economy here in the greater Bellevue area.
Read MoreBuilding relationships and networking can be key no matter what stage of life you are in. But how can you build stronger relationships, and find networking events? In this conversation, Young Professionals Director Marissa Gaston joins Brandon to share networking tips and tricks for your next in person event.
Read MoreWith rising interest rates nationwide, what does this mean for the Seattle real estate market? In this conversation, real estate broker Rob McGarty joins Brandon to share what he is currently seeing in the housing market and what we might expect ahead.
Read MoreWhat is personal branding, and why is it so important? In this conversation, marketing director Shelby Elmore joins Brandon to share the power of branding ourselves and how we can utilize this to stand out, whether that is in our career, in our side hustle, or in our business.
Read MoreWhat is personal branding, and why is it so important? In this conversation, marketing director Shelby Elmore joins Brandon to share the power of branding ourselves and how we can utilize this to stand out, whether that is in our career, in our side hustle, or in our business.
Read MoreWhen it comes to investing and your overall financial wellness, how does psychology play a part? In this conversation, financial therapist Kate Dorman joins Brandon to share how our early experiences, relationships, values, culture, social media, and feeling play into one’s relationship with money and financial behaviors.
Read MoreAs we look at the tourism and hospitality industry over the past couple of years, one thing is clear: change is upon us. From the type of travel to the massive shortage of employees, tourism looks different these days. In this conversation, scholarly associate professor Dipra Jha joins Brandon to share what we can expect as things recover.
Read MoreAs we celebrate the new year, many may find themselves considering a job change, career transition, or even transition to retirement. In this conversation, broadcast journalist Kelly Hanson joins Brandon to share insight into how to overcome imposter syndrome, how to push yourself to the next level, and build a career you love.
Read MoreWith open enrollment right around the corner, now is a great time to learn how to utilize your employee benefit plan. In this conversation, group benefits expert and author Chris Wolpert joins Brandon to share insight into what you need to know to make the most of your employee benefits and reduce your out-of-pocket health expenses.
Read MoreHow long will Social Security last? What are some common misconceptions about Social Security? And why is it so important for financial advisors to help clients with a thoughtful Social Security strategy? In this conversation, Social Security expert Martha Shedden joins Brandon to share insight into what you need to know to make the most of your Social Security benefits.
Read MoreHow can we use our messes in life to discover and craft our message? How can we rise above during difficult times and see the positive in imperfect moments? And what are ways we can use self introspection to turn negatives into positives? In this conversation, life coach and author Shari Leid joins Brandon to share insight into self reflection, personal branding and how we can turn our mess into our message to connect with others.
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