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  1. How To Scale A Business Without Sacrificing What Matters Most

    22 HR AGO

    How To Scale A Business Without Sacrificing What Matters Most

    Many entrepreneurs don’t fail; they burn out. They build businesses that demand more time, attention, and presence than they can give. In this episode, Jason Seward shares how he left a secure career to build a growing real estate business without sacrificing family, health, or peace. If your business feels like it’s running you, this conversation will help you reset what “success” really means. Press play and choose one change you’ll make this week. Key Takeaways How building a business around your life, not your ego, changes every decision you makeWhy control over your time matters more than revenue growth aloneWhat “zooming out” actually looks like when you feel buried in the grindHow clear lanes and partnerships reduce mental load and decision fatigueWhy protecting family time requires systems, not willpowerResources / Links Mentioned Scaling Up by  Verne Harnish | Kindle, Paperback, and HardcoverSkylight CalendarLegacy Family – Mastermind  About Jason Seward Jason is the Founder and Managing Partner of 608B Capital, a real estate debt fund providing short-term lending for fix-and-flip and buy-and-hold investors. After 17 years in insurance sales and leadership, Jason transitioned into real estate full-time in 2022. He is also the host of the Burning The Ships Podcast and is deeply focused on building businesses that support family, freedom, and long-term fulfillment. Connect with Jason Website: 608B CapitalLinkedIn: Jason Seward Podcast: Burning The Ships  Connect with Us  Take control of your tax strategy and start keeping more of what you earn. Learn more at www.osts.tax and book your free tax assessment here: https://calendly.com/d/cv47-9dz-krm Resources Curious how much you could be saving? Try the Tax Savings Self-Assessment tool here: https://shorturl.at/4RIc0.  Follow us on Social Media Facebook: Live More Show Page: Live More ShowPersonal Page: Melanie SikmaLinkedIn: Melanie SikmaInstagram: @melaniesikmaTikTok: @msikmaYouTube: Melanie Sikma

    43 min
  2. Why Cash Flow Matters More Than Net Worth For Entrepreneurs

    27 MAR

    Why Cash Flow Matters More Than Net Worth For Entrepreneurs

    High income does not automatically create freedom. Many entrepreneurs build impressive net worths while remaining tied to their businesses. In this conversation, Chris Miles explains why cash flow matters more than accumulation and how rethinking money changes what freedom actually looks like. Key Takeaways Why high income often creates a bigger rat race instead of freedomHow cash flow beats net worth when it comes to real financial securityWhat “work optional” actually means and why it’s more achievable than you thinkThe hidden danger of locking money inside equity, retirement accounts, or businessesHow stewardship, not saving or spending, creates long-term abundance Resources / Links Mentioned Profit First by Mike Michalowicz | Kindle, Audio Book, and HardcoverThe 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss | Kindle, Audio Book, and Hardcover About Chris Miles Chris is a cash flow strategist and the founder of Money Ripples. Known as the “anti–financial advisor,” he helps entrepreneurs and high-income earners shift from net-worth chasing to cash-flow creation. After retiring twice, losing everything, and rebuilding, Chris now teaches clients how to free up money, fix cash leaks, and build passive income so work becomes optional. Connect with Chris Website: Money Ripples Podcast: Money Ripples Podcast LinkedIn: Chris MilesBook: The Work Optional Blueprint | Paperback Connect with Us  Take control of your tax strategy and start keeping more of what you earn. Learn more at www.osts.tax and book your free tax assessment here: https://calendly.com/d/cv47-9dz-krm. Resources Curious how much you could be saving? Try the Tax Savings Self-Assessment tool here: https://shorturl.at/4RIc0.  Follow us on Social Media Facebook: Live More Show Page: Live More ShowPersonal Page: Melanie SikmaLinkedIn: Melanie SikmaInstagram: @melaniesikmaTikTok: @msikmaYouTube: Melanie Sikma

    51 min
  3. Why Focus Beats Hustle For Business Owners Who Want Real Freedom

    27 MAR

    Why Focus Beats Hustle For Business Owners Who Want Real Freedom

    Being busy doesn’t mean you’re building the right life. Dan Rivers shares how spreading himself thin looked productive but quietly drained his peace, focus, and presence. This episode challenges the belief that more opportunities equal more success and offers clarity for entrepreneurs ready to simplify, realign, and move forward with confidence. Key Takeaways Why staying busy often masks avoidance, not progressHow focusing on one core business can increase both profit and peaceHow time blocking protects momentum instead of restricting freedomWhy FOMO fades once you commit deeply to one directionWhat it really takes to build a business that supports family, health, and presenceResources / Links Mentioned The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss | Kindle and HardcoverBuild with Leila Hormozi - PodcastMy First Million | Podcast About Dan Rivers Dan Rivers is a real estate investor, REALTOR®, and the founder of Rivers Capital Group and a leader at Maven Realty. He specializes in acquiring, repositioning, and managing residential and small multifamily assets, with a focus on value-add strategies and long-term portfolio growth. Through Rivers Capital Group, Dan works with investors to identify and execute real estate opportunities, while his role at Maven Realty enables him to provide expert guidance on buying, selling, and investing. Known for his hands-on approach and market insight, Dan combines investment expertise with brokerage experience to help clients build sustainable wealth through real estate. Connect to Dan Website: Maven RealtyFacebook: Rivers Capital Group  LinkedIn: Dan Rivers Connect with Us  Take control of your tax strategy and start keeping more of what you earn. Learn more at www.osts.tax and book your free tax assessment here: https://calendly.com/d/cv47-9dz-krm. Resources Curious how much you could be saving? Try the Tax Savings Self-Assessment tool here: https://shorturl.at/4RIc0.  Follow us on Social Media Facebook: Live More Show Page: Live More ShowPersonal Page: Melanie SikmaLinkedIn: Melanie SikmaInstagram: @melaniesikmaTikTok: @msikmaYouTube: Melanie Sikma

    37 min
  4. Why Your Life Feels Constrained Even When You Earn More

    27 MAR

    Why Your Life Feels Constrained Even When You Earn More

    You can earn seven figures and still feel financially stuck if your tax strategy is backward. CPA Byron McBroom reveals how entrepreneurs unknowingly overpay by default and how intentional tax planning creates freedom, optionality, and time. If taxes feel like a constant drag, this episode resets the frame. Press play and start using taxes as a lever, not a loss. Key Takeaways Why high earners often overpay taxes even with a CPA in placeHow reactive tax filing quietly limits cash flow and future optionsWhat separates tax compliance from true tax planningHow small structural decisions create outsized long-term impactWhy the right tax strategy supports family, freedom, and flexibilityResources / Links Mentioned Rainmaker Academy  About Byron McBroom, CPA Byron is a CPA with over 40 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and business owners think differently about taxes. As a partner at One Stop Tax Strategists, he specializes in advanced tax planning, income deferral, and systematized strategies that turn tax savings into long-term opportunities. His perspective is shaped by decades of real-world cases and family-run business leadership. Connect with Byron Website: One Stop Tax StrategistInstagram: @onestoptaxstrategists Connect with Us  Take control of your tax strategy and start keeping more of what you earn. Learn more at www.osts.tax and book your free tax assessment here: https://calendly.com/d/cv47-9dz-krm. Resources Curious how much you could be saving? Try the Tax Savings Self-Assessment tool here: https://shorturl.at/4RIc0.  Follow us on Social Media Facebook: Live More Show Page: Live More ShowPersonal Page: Melanie SikmaLinkedIn: Melanie SikmaInstagram: @melaniesikmaTikTok: @msikmaYouTube: Melanie Sikma

    31 min
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    Melanie Sikma
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    4
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