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Colaeb (Collaborate and Elevate) Innovation Conference returns in December with JPMorgan Chase as the official accessibility sponsor! This experiential and immersive conference will take place over three days and feature numerous activities in person in Columbus, Ohio, and an online portion featuring accomplished speakers from various industries. Learn more and #RSVP today on colaeb.com/2024-conference

No one builds community like Manny Larcher. 💯 As a founder, servant leader, #marketer, and investor, Manny knows better than most that your network is your lifeline. His unconventional entrepreneurial journey has been defined by connection—and now, he’s helping others build their own. Through Colaeb, his business growth platform, Manny is sparking #community among entrepreneurs worldwide. The tech-forward tool drives efficiency, reduces costs, and makes authentic, value-based networking easier through AI. On this week’s Marketing Moves, Manny and I dive into: 🏝️ How his St. Lucian roots shaped his entrepreneurial journey 💯 The role marketing played early in his career 💼 The invaluable skill sets he mastered as a Deals Analyst at JumpStart Ventures 📈 Colaeb’s platform evolution—and how #AI fueled its growth 🤝 How their Matchmaking Engine uses AI to power real-life connections 💸 How #Colaeb helps members cut operational costs by 25% and reclaim 15+ hours/month Manny’s tenacity and appreciation for life—and community—are undeniable. He shows up with intention in every interaction, and it’s something we can all take a page from. Tune in to learn more about his journey and what’s next. 🎙️

Manny Larcher Tech Guru based in Miami gives the game on the startup industry. You don't want to miss this conviersation Convos with Bishop 🥂

Danny Ortiz shared candid advice for founders and an incredible resource, “Ego is The Enemy” by Ryan Holiday, in the latest episode of the It’s Bigger Than Business Podcast, with Tristan Schaeffer, Ibrahim Mohmed, and myself. Great conversation packed with tips! Watch us talk Founder Journey, Venture Capital, and much more on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eFc-vwMy Available on all platforms on itsbiggerthanbusiness.com

Picture this: you’ve just smashed your goals, and that sweet relief hits like a Friday night vibe – that’s the life waiting for you at colaeb.com It’s less about the grind and more about the grin when you team up and win. Enter code 'april2025' at checkout for 50% off your first purchase. Have a great day!

Stop thinking you need an MBA. Stop thinking you need to be in Silicon Valley. Stop thinking you need investors. What you need is a tolerance for risk. You need passion. And above everything, you need an idea.

🦃 Happy Thanksgiving from Stopwatch Creative! 🍂 We’re grateful for our clients, partners, and creative community. Thank you for trusting us to bring your visions to life. Here’s to growth, creativity, and collaboration! 💻 Let’s create something amazing—visit StopwatchCreative.com today! 🍁 #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Creativity #StopwatchCreative

Attention #entrepreneurs, business #professionals, and anyone else interested in learning from leaders across industries asking, "Who is the Colaeb (Collaborate and Elevate) Free Virtual Innovation Conference, taking place December 12 and 13, for?" Learn more and #RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/eADnwif5

10 tax advantages business owners have that regular 9-5ers never see: Because the biggest wealth gap in America isn't between the rich and poor... It's between business owners and everyone else. Quick heads up first: Don’t take candy from strangers, don’t take tax advice from them either. Get a tax professional & then talk to them before doing anything wild. Now, let’s get into it: 1. The "Write-Off Everything" Strategy Your W-2 friends can't deduct their iPhone bills. For you? Everything becomes a write-off. A $5K trip could become $3.5K after tax savings. 2. The $0 Exit Tax Hack (QSBS) Most people pay 20%+ when they sell investments. With QSBS, you pay $0 on up to $10M. The crazy part? Smart planning can multiply this to $20M, $30M, or $40M tax-free. 3. The Solo 401k Secret Regular folks get a tiny 401k. Business owners? You + spouse can each save $69K/year tax-free. This is how the rich retire wealthy. 4. S-Corp Salary Slash Making $100K+? Here's a tax hack that’ll blow your mind: Set up an S-Corp and split your income as salary and distributions to save on SE tax (15.3%!!). 5. The 20% Off Everything Trick (QBI) Imagine if everything your business earned was automatically 20% off... That's exactly what QBI does. At $100K income, you slash off $20K. 6. The Luxury Travel Hack Smart owners never pay for flights. Why? They put every business expense on rewards cards: software, advertising, contractors, office costs. Pro move: Transfer your points to airlines and get 3-5x value 7. State Tax Loophole The IRS caps state tax deductions at $10k. But they "forgot" to mention: Biz owners can deduct ALL state taxes using PTET. So if you live in a state with high taxes (e.g. NY or CA), this single tip could save you more than your car payment. 8. The Family Empire Builder Most parents give allowance. Smart business owners hire their kids and pay $0 tax on their first $13.5K, get a biz write-off, and start their Roth IRA early. 45 years of compound growth = $8M+ by age 60 9. The Six-Figure Tax Shelter If you make serious money ($500K+), pair a Solo 401k with a Cash Balance Plan. The result could be up to $300K tax-deferred annually. This is how doctors & lawyers build multi-million $ retirement accounts. 10. The Million-Dollar Mindset W-2 workers ask: "How can I save $1k?" Biz owners ask: "How can I make $100k?" The biggest tax advantage isn't a strategy. It's realizing the tax code is built to reward builders, not savers. Choose your game. 🚀 These 10 strategies are just the start. Want the full playbook that business owners use to save millions? I teamed up with Carry to create the ultimate tax guide for 2024. It's free (for now). Save it. Share it. Thank me later → https://lnkd.in/e2GBRZRZ

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