The Life First Accounting Firm Podcast
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Hosted by Erica Goode · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 113 episodes
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A bi-weekly podcast show for solo-consultants who have questions on all things money. We'll talk through business taxes, paying yourself consistently, cashflow forecasting, and LLCs vs S-corps.Hosted by Erica Goode, CPA & CFO - a former Fortune 50 corporate finance director, former Big 4 public accountant, and current wife and mom.
Erica Goode hosts Consultants and Money, a business show with 113 episodes published.
Check out the Life First Accounting Firm podcast on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube
Work with Erica In this episode of the Consultants and Money podcast, Erica Goode discusses common frustrations during tax season, over owing more than expected. She provides a method for checking withholdings to avoid s
Happy Holidays! Erica shares her annual list of favorite business books of the year in her final episode of 2025. 00:00 Welcome 00:50 Holiday Greetings and Year-End Reflections 01:19 Favorite Business Books of 2025 03:34
Erica talks through the often-ignored issue of why business profits don't always translate into personal take-home pay. She introduces the 50/25/25 Rule to help consultants achieve financial stability, explaining how to
www.EricaGoode.com In this episode, Erica discusses the common issue of unexpected tax bills and provides strategies on how to avoid them. She explains why tax surprises happen to solo consultants, the concept of Safe Ha
In this episode, Erica welcomes Julie Maison, a Chief Communications Officer for nonprofits and churches. This episode is an open Q&A session where Erica answers questions many new business owners have, including account
Erica explains the importance of financial forecasting for solo consultants and small businesses. She covers how forecasting can help in stabilizing income, planning for hires, and managing cash flow during slow periods.
In this episode, Erica talks through into the fundamentals of maintaining 'clean' business books. She explains what clean books should look like, the common issues that can arise, and how these issues can affect financia
In this episode of the Consultants and Money Podcast, Erica welcomes Jillian Johnsrud, author of Retire Often. At 40, Jillian has taken over a dozen mini retirements, allowing her to live abroad, travel to 27 countries,
In this episode, Erica provides an important update on the recent tax bill passed by Congress in July 2025. She breaks down the key changes in tax law that affect solo consultants, including what is leaving, what is stay
Get my Monthly Newsletter here Erica encourages solo consultants to find ways to pause, whether it's taking a week off, a quiet morning, or even a month-long break. She highlights some of the most downloaded episodes for
Work With Erica Erica explains the potential savings on self-employment taxes and the trade-offs with the Qualified Business Income Deduction (QBID). Erica advises listeners to hold off on making the S-Corp election unti
Erica explains the journey of an avocado from a farm in Michoacan, Mexico to a grocery store in the U.S., breaking down the costs involved and how a 25% tariff impacts the final price to consumers. She also talks through
Work With Erica A little tax trivia on this April 15th… 00:43 Tax Day Anecdote 01:23 Weird and Wacky Tax Facts 03:55 Fun Facts About Money 04:40 IRS Whistleblower Program ____________________ Resources Referenced: IRS Wh
Work With Erica Erica suggests four actionable tasks: checking your credit report, reviewing your social security statement, calculating your net worth, and verifying your tax withholdings. Each task is designed to take
Work With Erica Erica and her husband Ben Goode, CPA discuss the benefits of travel credit cards over cash back cards, emphasizing the savings on taxes and the accumulation of travel miles for personal use. The conversat
In this episode Erica addresses a common question from clients: what is the best credit card for business use? She explains why travel reward credit cards are generally a better choice than cashback credit cards for solo
Erica sits down with Luke Sauter, a CPA, PFS, and investment advisor who shares insights on the intricacies of financial planning, emphasizing the importance of choosing a trustworthy fiduciary who provides consistent, t
Contact Form This episode covers a tax season checklist for consultants and consulting firm owners. (00:43) A Funny Story About Margaritas (02:29) The Importance of Accurate Tax Inputs (03:00) Steps to Prepare for Tax Se
Get my Monthly Newsletter here In this episode, Erica is joined by Steve Nay, a tax professional and enrolled agent, to discuss the various credentials in the tax profession including CPAs, EAs, and the Annual Filing Sea
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