Hosted by Fiona Nguyen · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 63 episodes
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Imagine transforming the way you think about your business finances, and unlocking your full potential. I’m Fiona Nguyen , CPA and the innovative mind behind Balannx , and that’s the goal of my podcast. This is not just another finance podcast; it's a lifeline for impact-driven entrepreneurs eager to navigate the complexities of accounting and taxes with confidence and clarity. I’m dedicated to empowering small business owners and entrepreneurs with the financial and tax knowledge needed to thrive. Born from a passion for making a difference and fueled by the questions and feedback from my community, this podcast aims to bridge the gap in financial understanding, transforming complex concepts into actionable insights. Each episode is designed with you, the impact-driven entrepreneur,
Fiona Nguyen hosts Become Sensible, a business show with 63 episodes published.
Have you ever wondered why some companies seem to grow effortlessly while others constantly battle turnover, disengagement, and slow decision-making? The answer often isn’t strategy alone. It’s culture. And as Michelle A
If your business is generating seven figures, you’d assume a bank would happily hand you a line of credit. But revenue alone doesn’t make you bankable. I’ve seen profitable businesses walk into a bank asking for $300,000
What if the reason your marketing isn't working... isn't the algorithm? In a world obsessed with visibility, reels, and going viral, most business owners are missing the real lever: clarity. Not more content. Not more pl
In this episode, I want to talk about the work most founders don’t see—until something breaks. The kind of work that doesn’t feel urgent when revenue is growing, but becomes unavoidable when banks, the IRS, or cash flow
If your company holds an SBA 8(a) AA certification, December 2025 quietly changed the rules—and missing the details could cost you your status. Many firms assume this only applies once you’ve won a contract. It doesn’t.
As the year winds down, there’s a particular kind of tension founders feel—part reflection, part pressure, part quiet awareness that something is shifting. This moment isn’t loud or dramatic, but it matters. What you do
On paper, planning for a new year sounds simple: set goals, make a plan, stick to it. But most people don’t get stuck because they don’t know what to do. They get stuck because the version of themselves required to do it
Tax season shouldn’t feel mysterious or reactive—especially not in a year with major law changes. When the July 2025 tax bill passed, most business owners had no idea how much it would shift their budgeting, hiring, and
Most founders aren’t actually afraid of their numbers—they’re afraid of what those numbers might confirm about them. In this episode, I take you beneath the spreadsheets and tax forms to the deeper truth: money fear is a
As we close out Q4, many of us can feel the noise and pressure rising. When your numbers feel unclear or unstable, that’s your business telling you it needs attention. Before we start dreaming about big launches or expan
So many founders hit the end of the year with a knot in their stomach. Numbers feel foggy, the tax reminders pile up, and suddenly every notification becomes existential. But the panic isn't because you've failed. It's b
At the end of every year, I see founders fall into the same trap: avoiding their finances because the work feels dry or overwhelming. But avoidance is expensive. A few overlooked numbers can easily turn into thousands in
What does it take to rebuild your life from nothing—and then dedicate it to helping others thrive? In 1975, my dear friend and longtime client, Rosemary Tran Lauer, arrived in America as a single mother with two young ch
When creativity meets empathy, magic happens. But how do you build a business that balances both—while keeping your creative spark alive? On this episode of Become Sensible, I sat down with Heather Chandler, seven-time E
The new 2025 tariff adjustments are here—and for many small business owners, that means rising costs, tighter margins, and tough decisions. But before you panic, there’s a strategy to get through it. On this episode of B
As we enter the final quarter of 2025, I can feel it—the air gets sharper, the noise quiets down, and suddenly we realize we have just 90 days left in the year. But here’s the truth: “finishing strong” doesn’t mean addin
In an age where “growth” is often mistaken for success, what does it really take to scale a company with integrity, purpose, and impact? On this episode of Become Sensible, I sit down with Paul Blackman, Jr., Managing Pr
What if the box your product ships in could make or break whether your customer buys from you again? Most entrepreneurs overlook packaging — treating it as a cost center, not a marketing channel. But as you’ll hear today
In this episode of Become Sensible, I sit down with Rebecca and Yoni Levian, the husband-and-wife duo behind Skyehigh Interactive, a branding and web design agency trusted by major names and beloved by entrepreneurs who
Tariffs might feel like something only politicians argue about on the news—but they could hit your business where it hurts. Whether you sell products or services, these policy shifts have ripple effects that show up in y
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Become Sensible is hosted by Fiona Nguyen. The show is categorised under business (entrepreneurship) and has published 63 episodes.
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