Can't Take It With You Austin Wealth Management

There are many ways to increase business value. Owners often focus on the tangibles, but the intangibles are equally important. In this episode, business coach Dan Dowdy highlights the importance of cultivating a team and its core values. Dan shares his insights about:
Finding and retaining top-performing team members Building a positive company culture Creating career paths for growth Practical ways to promote accountability and track results, including score cards, position agreements and Key Performance Indicators Using technology and social media to build a top team Guest: Dan Dowdy at builtforthetrades.com

College consultant Marina Glava discusses key strategies for the increasingly competitive world of college admissions. Marina also shares how students can make the most of their high school years to identify their academic interests. Marina offers details on these topics:
Strategies for navigating the new "test optional" landscape. The level of importance that admissions officials give to extracurricular involvement. Determining high school students' skills and interests (and how to align those with a plan of study). Key actions that high school students should take in their freshman through junior years. How "passion projects" can make a student more appealing to the most selective colleges. Guest: Marina Glava at marinaglava.com

Matt is joined by Andrew Beer of Dynamic Beta Investments (DBi) to explore the world of managed futures. In this episode we cover:
Managed Futures 101 What is a futures contract? What are managed futures strategies? The role managed futures can serve in a broader portfolio including the case for a long-term allocation The challenges of investing in such a diverse space DBi’s innovative product solution to address those challenges

Estate planning attorney, Kyle Robbins, helps us understand how the probate process actually works (in Texas, but the big concepts apply elsewhere), and what the Executor of an estate should expect to experience. Most people don't learn about this until they have been assigned the Executor of a loved one's estate. Learn about it now so you can make the right decision for your family.
What happens if you don't have a Will? What happens if you do have a Will? What if your Will wasn't created in your State? How does a Living Trust impact your estate plan?  Guest: Kyle Robbins at https://www.robbinsestatelaw.com/

Matt is joined by Phil McInnis, Chief Investment Strategist for Avantis Investors, to explore the story and strategy behind the newest investment manager to our client portfolio lineup. In this episode we cover:
Avantis' founding and why Phil personally embarked on a new career journey Defining Systematic Investing Avantis' valuation-centric philosophy to portfolio construction How do we attempt to buy more for less? Avantis' holistic approach to value and why a broader view is critical Is goodwill no good? Sifting through measures of company profitability How Avantis can fit in the context of a broader portfolio
 

Kevin goes deep into the topic of credit cards with colleague, John Toungate, a self-taught expert with plenty of real life examples to share.
How credit cards impact credit scores Strategies to improve credit scores using credit cards Using the 'soft benefits' of credit cards Strategies to maximize cash rewards When does it make sense to pay annual fees? When is it worth it to get the unlimited 'black card'?