At some point, almost everyone faces a financial decision that looks simple on the surface but carries consequences that stretch decades into the future. These are the choices where intuition feels comforting, guarantees sound appealing, and the real tradeoffs aren't immediately obvious.

Today's episode uses a seemingly straightforward scenario to explore how those decisions actually work under the hood. And more importantly, why the framework you use to think about them matters far more than the specific outcome.

You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://medspafinancial.com

There's been a surge in interest around self-directed IRAs (SDIRAs), especially for real estate investments. With younger investors seeking alternatives to traditional markets, and social media amplifying the success stories, it can seem like a compelling option.

But while the idea of using an SDIRA to invest in real estate sounds attractive, the reality is more complex—and, for most people, it's far riskier than it appears. In this episode, we'll dive into why this strategy might be more trouble than it's worth, and how it introduces unnecessary risks and challenges for those looking to build long-term wealth.

You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://medspafinancial.com

The new year is coming up fast, and 2026 is bringing some major updates to retirement saving rules. These aren't small tweaks—many limits are jumping in ways we haven't seen in a long time.

That's great news if you're intentional about your planning because more room to save means more room to reduce taxes and grow wealth. Let's walk through the biggest changes and what they mean for you.

You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://medspafinancial.com

As we head into the final stretch of the year, this episode is about the conversation many MedSpa owners end up having with us in April—when it's too late to change the outcome for the prior year. The goal today is to shift that conversation into the present, while you still have time to make meaningful adjustments.

There are several strategies that simply don't exist once the calendar flips, and we want to make sure you're not one of the owners who finds out in February or March how much they could have saved. So before another year slips by, let's walk through what can still be done right now.

You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://medspafinancial.com

Here we are again — the final stretch of the year. Whether you're running holiday promotions, closing out treatment packages, or taking a moment to breathe between clients, the end of the year naturally creates a pause — the kind that invites you to take inventory of your personal financial life, not just the numbers, but the habits and behaviors behind them.

So in today's episode, we're going to talk about reflection — what to review, what to evaluate, and how to think about your financial life heading into a new year. And then we'll wrap up with the key year-end deadlines you need to know before the calendar flips.

You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://medspafinancial.com

Economic chatter has been getting louder, and whether it's on the news, on podcasts, or in group chats, the word "recession" gets thrown around a lot. But for MedSpa owners, economic shifts don't just show up in the stock market — they eventually show up in bookings, memberships, retail product sales, staffing decisions, patient financing behavior, and overall business stability.

That means it's worth understanding what we're actually talking about when we talk about a recession. Before we look at indicators and how they affect aesthetics, let's start with the basics.

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There's a version of this job that would be a lot simpler. The kind where you manage portfolios, check performance once a quarter, and call it a day. No tax forms, no life events, no late-night texts — just markets and models.

It sounds peaceful, almost efficient… until you realize that real people don't live their lives in neat, quarterly increments. That's why today we're talking about what it really means to do this work — the human side of financial advising that no spreadsheet or benchmark can ever capture.

You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://medspafinancial.com

Between rising premiums and constant uncertainty in healthcare regulation — not to mention the back-and-forth around employer coverage requirements — a lot of MedSpa owners are finding themselves rethinking what "good coverage" actually means, both for themselves and for their team.

So in today's episode, we're unpacking what to look for, what to avoid, and how to make sure your plan fits both your personal health and your business budget going into 2026.

You can find show notes, resources and more at: https://medspafinancial.com