Episode 25: Stop paying taxes you don't have to pay, with Eric Levenhagen.

Eric Levenhagen is committed to helping entrepreneurs achieve personal success and financial peace of mind by helping them overcome their biggest financial obstacles.  

Secret -- timesaving technique

Get into the flow of the workday by limiting distractions -- Identify your vital priorities. ONWARD!

Daily habit that contributes to success

Eric makes a visual map -- takes time to look at it throughout the workday -- and uses it as a revitalization tool.

Could have ruined your business -- but now --  an invaluable learning experience

Eric had to overcome the major challenge of leaving a secure job for the world of entrepreneurship-- and Eric tells the whole story here.

Most critical skill you think business owners need to master to be successful

“A business owner has to implement a proper financial system to drive profitability.”

Most influential lesson learned from a mentor

“Stop trying to promote yourself and just focus on quantifying the value you bring to consumers.”

 

Final Round -- “Breaking Down the Recipe for Success”

 

What systems would you go back and put into place sooner?

“I would have put a system in place to control the influx of unnecessary work and client scheduling.”

What one strategy or “recipe” would compound into big wins for business owners?

Protect your cash-flow with an adequate system because it’s vital to the sustainability of your business.

How to exceed expectations and add the most value?

An individual who comes to the workplace with the viewpoint that their occupation is more than a job.

What strategy would you recommend new business owners focus on to best ensure success?

1. Put profit first
2. Find innovative ways to get more done for less

How best to connect with Eric:

• http://www.iowataxplanner.com