Life Changing Money with Barbara Schreihans

What if stepping away from your business is actually the key to making more money? In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with real estate agent, business owner, and military spouse Jennifer Carlson to discuss what it really looks like to build a thriving business while juggling motherhood, constant change, and personal growth. Jenn shares her unique journey of selling real estate in Pinehurst, North Carolina (one of the top golf communities in the world) while creating a client experience that goes far beyond buying and selling homes. From helping families relocate with ease to becoming a trusted community connector, she reveals how building relationships (not just transactions) has been the foundation of her success. Tune in to hear: How Jenn built a thriving real estate business rooted in community and connection Why moving to England actually increased her income and productivity The surprising link between rest, space, and making more money Behind-the-scenes of balancing business, motherhood, and military life Real money conversations in marriage (spender vs. saver dynamics) Simple systems for managing a busy household without burnout Key lessons from mastermind retreats, breathwork, and nervous system regulation Easy-to-implement marketing strategies that actually connect and convert What most business owners misunderstand about retirement accounts and tax strategy Why involving your kids in money conversations can change their future The power of authenticity and how a “haunted house” podcast is expanding her network Letting go of perfection and focusing on what truly matters in life and business Connect with Jennifer: https://www.instagram.com/localjenn/ https://www.lovepines.com/ How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: [email protected] Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

If you own real estate, want to start investing, or have ever wondered what really qualifies as a write-off, this episode is for you. I’m answering real-life questions from my students and breaking down powerful, overlooked strategies that could save you thousands in taxes. From ADU deductions and Airbnb structuring to gifting properties to family—this episode is packed with clarity, compliance tips, and must-know tax moves. In this episode, I’m unpacking questions like: Can you build an ADU and write it off as an office? Are fixer-upper renovations tax deductible for interior designers? Can rental losses offset your day job income? Do property expenses count even if you didn’t rent it out yet? Bought your mom a house? Here's how to do it the right way What happens when you open an LLC after you’ve already bought rental properties? Why your mindset about “refunds” and “losses” might be costing you big time 📢 Don’t forget to register for the Write Off Your Real Estate! How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: [email protected] Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

What if your intuition has been guiding you all along and you’ve just been ignoring it? In this episode, Barbara sits down with Brittany Carmichael, intuitive guide, retreat host, creator of the Shine From Within Oracle Deck, and founder of Shine School for a conversation that weaves together trauma, intuition, forgiveness, feminine energy, and wealth. In this episode, Brittany breaks down what it actually means to “reclaim your power.” She walks through how to identify limiting labels, interrupt negative inner dialogue, rebuild self-trust, and use intuition as a practical tool in both life and business decisions. She also shares how forgiveness, self-care, and energetic boundaries directly impact performance, leadership, and wealth-building. If you’re a high-achiever who struggles with overthinking, burnout, or self-doubt — this conversation gives tangible mindset shifts and tools to help you move forward with clarity and confidence. Tune in to hear: How Brittani transitioned from hairstylist to spiritual CEO The wake-up calls that forced her to trust her intuition The first step to reclaiming your power (it starts with self-talk) Why forgiveness is about freedom (not forgetting) The energetic responsibility of leaders and service providers How overthinking blocks financial growth Practical ways to rebuild self-trust after ignoring your intuition The difference between hustle energy and feminine expansion How intuition can guide your business decisions without sacrificing structure Why high-achievers must commit to rest and self-care Connect with Brittany: Website: https://brittneycarmichael.com IG: https://www.instagram.com/theworldbybrit Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-elevated-life/id1516193153 Grab your seat for the Tax Strategies to Build Wealth Masterclass happening March 25th: https://taxedacademy.com How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: [email protected] Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

What happens when a medical doctor and a yoga teacher combine science, spirituality, and entrepreneurship to create a life-changing healing movement? In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with The Healing Couple, Dr. Cory and Jess, to explore the powerful intersection of health, nervous system regulation, and entrepreneurship. From their humble beginnings hosting breathwork workshops in a small San Diego coffee shop to leading transformational experiences for hundreds of people, their journey is a powerful reminder that purpose-driven work often begins with uncertainty and a deep belief in your mission. Together, they created Reset Breathwork, a powerful practice that combines conscious breathing, visualization, affirmations, somatic release, and music sequencing to help people regulate their nervous systems and release stored emotions. For entrepreneurs who constantly operate under pressure, this work can unlock clarity, creativity, and deeper alignment. This episode is a fascinating conversation about healing, entrepreneurship, nervous system regulation, and the power of following your purpose even when the path isn’t clear Tune in to hear: How The Healing Couple went from hosting workshops in a small café to leading large transformational events The personal health journeys that inspired their work in breathwork and holistic healing How stress, suppressed emotions, and burnout show up physically in entrepreneurs Why nervous system regulation is essential for business owners The difference between plant medicine experiences and breathwork journeys What Reset Breathwork is and how it creates emotional and physical breakthroughs Why many healers struggle to charge their worth and how to overcome that mindset The challenges of building a business with your partner and how to make it work Practical ways entrepreneurs can reduce burnout and restore their energy Connect with The Healing Couple: Website: https://thehealingcouple.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/thehealingcouple_ Grab your seat for the Tax Strategies to Build Wealth Masterclass happening March 25th How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: [email protected] Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

Grab your seat for the Tax Strategies to Build Wealth Masterclass happening March 25th Are you accidentally overpaying in taxes every year? What if the strategies wealthy families use to grow their fortunes were available to you too? And what if smart tax planning could actually help you build generational wealth not just lower your tax bill? In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara breaks down some of the most powerful tax strategies used by wealthy entrepreneurs and celebrities to grow their net worth while legally minimizing taxes. Many business owners focus on tax deductions in the moment, but the real opportunity lies in strategic planning that builds wealth for the future. If you’re a business owner who wants to keep more of what you earn and grow your wealth faster, this episode will open your eyes to strategies most entrepreneurs never hear about. Tune in to hear: Why wealthy families strategically shift income to their children How annual gifting strategies can reduce estate taxes and build generational wealth The surprising tax lessons business owners can learn from the Kardashians How real estate investments can dramatically reduce your tax bill The tax advantages of building ADUs, offices, or additional property structures What the Augusta Rule is and how it allows you to generate tax-free income How real estate professional status can unlock massive tax deductions Why entity structure matters and how creating additional entities can save hundreds of thousands in taxes How one client legally deferred $500,000 in taxes using a C-corporation strategy The tax advantages of medical expense reimbursement plans Why retirement strategies like cash balance plans and defined benefit plans can help business owners invest far more than traditional retirement accounts How to start building generational wealth while lowering taxes today Grab your seat for the Tax Strategies to Build Wealth Masterclass happening March 25th How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: [email protected] Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

Could your relationship with money (not your income) be the real thing holding you back from building wealth? In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with financial advisor and wealth strategist Sierra Muecke, founder of Infinite Heights Financial, to talk about the real path to building wealth and why it’s about far more than numbers and investments. They also discuss practical wealth strategies for business owners, the importance of diversification, and how having intentional money conversations can transform both your finances and your relationships. Tune in to hear: • Sierra’s journey from growing up in a converted school bus to becoming a financial advisor • Why the traditional finance industry often overlooks everyday entrepreneurs • How money mindset can impact your ability to build long-term wealth • The powerful shift that happens when you define what wealth actually means to you • Why diversification matters when investing as a business owner • Sierra’s thoughts on real estate, ETFs, individual stocks, and crypto investing • The importance of having regular “money dates” with your partner • How aligning your financial strategy with your life goals can change your relationship with money Connect with Sierra: IG: https://www.instagram.com/infiniteheightsfinancial/ Website: https://www.infiniteheights.com/ Grab your seat for the Tax Strategies to Build Wealth Masterclass happening March 25th: https://taxedacademy.com How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: [email protected] Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

What if 90% of what you’re already spending could become a business deduction? In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara breaks down what it really means to “write off your life” and why it’s one of the most powerful wealth-building tools available to business owners. If you’re an entrepreneur, you are taxed on your profits, not your revenue. That means the goal isn’t to make less money. The goal is to strategically lower your taxable income so you keep more of what you earn. Yet so many business owners wait until April to think about taxes… and by then, it’s too late. Barbara debunks common myths around audits, loans, business valuations, and “not making enough to need strategy.” She explains why proactive tax planning (not reactive tax filing) is the real key to building wealth and creating freedom. Tune in to hear: Why business owners are only taxed on profits — and how to use that to your advantage The biggest myths keeping entrepreneurs from maximizing write-offs How to legally turn travel, board meetings, and even holiday trips into deductions Creative (and compliant) ways to write off meals, phones, home offices, and more Why most CPAs are reactive — and what that could be costing you The real audit statistics that might surprise you Why waiting until tax season guarantees you’re overpaying How strategic write-offs can help fund major life goals like buying a home or adopting a child The mindset shifts that will help you stop fearing taxes and start planning proactively Sign up for the FREE Write Off Your Life Masterclass happening February 26th: https://taxedacademy.com/woyl-mc How To Get Involved: Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you. Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits. When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world. Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets! Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show? Please email it to: [email protected] Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

Why do so many successful women entrepreneurs still feel anxious, guilty, or unsafe around money even when they’re making more than ever?In this powerful episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down in New York City with Ruchi Pinniger, founder of Watch Her Prosper and former Wall Street hedge fund CFO turned “financial therapist” for women entrepreneurs.Ruchi shares her journey from climbing the corporate ladder on Wall Street to building a purpose-driven business helping women heal their relationship with money. Together, they unpack the subconscious money stories, financial trauma, and hidden shame that keep women from fully receiving and holding wealth.You’ll learn how to identify your money blocks, stop the cycle of “make it, spend it,” and step into true prosperity not just financially, but emotionally and spiritually.This episode blends financial strategy with mindset, spirituality, and practical tools to help you feel safe, confident, and empowered with money.Tune In to Hear:Why 95% of your money behavior is subconsciousThe common money blocks female entrepreneurs struggle withHow childhood financial trauma impacts your income todayWhy high earners often feel unsafe holding large amounts of moneyThe “make it, spend it” cycle and how to break itRuchi’s RIR Method: Recognize, Interrupt, ReframeHow to create safety in your body around moneyWhy affirmations don’t work without emotional alignmentHow to talk to your spouse about money (without fighting)The importance of aligning personal and business financial goalsWhy prosperity is more than just numbers in your bank accountHow to build wealth with trust, ease, and intentionConnect with Ruchi: https://www.instagram.com/watchherprosperHow To Get Involved:Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?Please email it to: [email protected] Up For Our NewsletterLife Changing Money PodcastGet Tax Help!

Are six-figure and seven-figure launches actually profitable? Or are we just celebrating revenue without asking the real question...what’s left over?In this powerful behind-the-scenes conversation, Barbara sits down with ads strategist Ashley Brock to unpack what actually creates sustainable wealth: profitability, smart tax strategy, strategic investments, and getting in the right rooms.From overcoming skepticism around ads to saving six figures in taxes, this episode dives deep into what it really takes to scale a business the right way. Barbara shares why profit is always her first filter, how real estate can generate immediate tax savings (yes, immediate), and why masterminds can either accelerate your growth or drain your wallet if you’re in the wrong one.Tune In to Hear:Why seven-figure launches don’t matter if your profit margins are weakThe exact mindset shift that made Barbara finally embrace adsHow Ashley saved six figures in taxes after hiring a strategistThe difference between a CPA and a true tax strategistHow real estate can create immediate tax deductions through depreciationWhat cost segregation actually means (explained simply)Why 100% bonus depreciation makes this a powerful investing yearHow being in the right mastermind can 10x your growthHow to choose the right room (and avoid the wrong one)The $50,000 investment Ashley made before she felt “ready”Why trust and discernment matter when investing in mentorsThe burnout wake-up call that forced Barbara to create boundariesHow scaling to a 33-person team changes your leadershipWhy entrepreneurs must celebrate wins to keep growingThe connection between wealth, generosity, and impactConnect with Ashley: IG: https://www.instagram.com/ads.with.ashley/While the 2026 Council Mastermind is currently closed, you can join the waitlist for 2027 here. https://thecouncilmastermind.com/thecouncil In the meantime, if you’d like to join one of our upcoming retreats, head here for details. https://taxedacademy.com/eventsHow To Get Involved:Life-Changing Money is a podcast all about money. We share stories of how money has impacted and radically changed the lives of others—and how it can do the same for you.Your host, Barbara Schreihans (pronounced ShREE-hands) is the founder and CEO of Your Tax Coach, and the creator of the Write Off Your Life Course. She is a top tax strategist, business coach, and expert in helping business owners and high-net-worth individuals save millions in taxes while increasing profits.When she’s not leading her team, coaching clients, or dreaming up new goals for her company, you can find her drinking coffee, hanging out with her family, and traveling the world.Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired as we hear from those who have overcome and are overcoming their self-limiting beliefs and money mindsets!Do you have a burning question that you’d love to hear answered on a future show?Please email it to: [email protected] Up For Our NewsletterLife Changing Money PodcastGet Tax Help!