In this inspiring episode of The Maverick Entrepreneur, host welcomes Rick Young, a former Coast Guard veteran turned entrepreneur and founder of ATAC Solutions. From rescuing lives at sea to securing critical infrastructure with cutting-edge AI technology, Rick shares how discipline, adaptability, and faith guided his 20-year journey from military service to successful business ownership. Together, they dive into overcoming fear, taking imperfect action, and leading with purpose in both business and life. Listeners will walk away with powerful lessons on resilience, responsibility, and why the only true way to fail—is by quitting.

In this episode of The Maverick Entrepreneur, host engages with Navy SEAL veteran and nonprofit founder Perry Yee for a raw and eye-opening conversation about courage, faith, and protection in an increasingly chaotic world. They discuss how society’s moral decay has emboldened criminals, why believers must awaken to both spiritual and physical warfare, and how families can prepare to defend themselves. Perry shares his journey from the SEAL teams to creating Active Valor, a nonprofit mentoring Gold Star children, and launching Fortified Measures, a business that trains families and churches in real-world defense and situational awareness. This powerful dialogue blends faith, entrepreneurship, and personal responsibility—challenging listeners to strengthen their convictions and protect what matters most.

Most people wait until the year ends to think about taxes… and by then it’s too late to make a real difference.

In this episode of The Maverick Entrepreneur, we break down why right now is the best time to start preparing for your 2026 tax return, especially if you’re a business owner, self-employed, contractor, or high earner.

Early tax planning isn’t just “being responsible”… it’s how top performers keep more money, reduce surprises, and stop donating extra to the IRS.

You’ll learn the tax mindset shift high-income entrepreneurs use, what to start doing today, and why last-minute tax moves usually cost you more than you realize.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ Why proactive tax strategy beats reactive tax filing
✅ The #1 reason business owners overpay taxes every year
✅ Simple steps to start now that can impact your 2026 taxes
✅ What to track monthly so your write-offs don’t disappear
✅ How to think like an owner: predictable cash flow, clean books, no panic

No fluff. No fear tactics. This is a real-world tax planning mindset + action plan built for entrepreneurs who want to play the long game—income, freedom, and control.

If you want more practical episodes that help you build wealth with strategy, subscribe to The Maverick Entrepreneur and turn on notifications—these are the conversations most people don’t hear until it’s too late.

💬 Comment “2026” if you want a follow-up episode on monthly tax routines, write-offs, and clean bookkeeping systems.