Life Changing Money with Barbara Schreihans

Barbara Schreihans
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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.

  1. 5D AGO

    The “Write Off Your Life” Strategy: Turn Everyday Expenses Into Tax Deductions

    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: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

    30 min

  2. FEB 18

    The Money Blocks Keeping Women Entrepreneurs From True Wealth

    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/watchherprosper 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: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

    30 min

  3. FEB 11

    From $50K on Credit Cards to Multiple Millions: Investing Before You’re “Ready”

    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/events 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: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

    33 min

  4. FEB 4

    Inside the Council Mastermind: Scaling to 7 Figures with Strategy, Marketing, and Mindset

    What separates a mastermind that disappoints from one that delivers real results? In this episode of Life-Changing Money, Barbara Schreihans sits down with repeat guest and CMO of Your Tax Coach, Whitney Abraham, to pull back the curtain on The Council Mastermind, the year-long business coaching experience designed for multi–six-figure entrepreneurs ready to scale to seven. They discuss what it actually takes to build a mastermind that delivers real ROI, why women business owners need proximity and community, and how strategic marketing, mindset, and confidence work together to create unstoppable growth. If you’ve ever felt burned by masterminds that overpromised and underdelivered, this conversation will show you exactly what makes The Council different and why it’s the most transformative room you can be in. Tune in to hear: How Barbara turned disappointing mastermind experiences into the blueprint for The CouncilWhy community and collaboration often lead to breakthroughs that private coaching can’t deliverThe behind-the-scenes look at The Council’s retreats (including one in Greece!) and what happens at each oneHow Whitney helps members master marketing strategy, launch planning, and building confidence onlineThe truth about why most business owners struggle to show up and sell—and how to overcome itWhy “success loves speed” and what it looks like to take fast, aligned actionHow mindset, energetics, and business strategy intersect to create exponential resultsWhy curation of the right people in the room matters more than anything elseWhat it really means to invest in proximity and how it changes your business (and life)The exact application process and what kind of entrepreneur The Council is designed for  Ready to scale to seven figures with five expert coaches, in-person retreats, and a powerhouse community of women entrepreneurs? While the 2026 Council Mastermind is currently closed, you can join the waitlist for 2027 here.   Or comment “Council” on Barbara’s latest post at @yourtaxcoach to get the link sent directly to you. In the meantime, if you’d like to join one of our upcoming retreats, head here for details. 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: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

    22 min

  5. JAN 28

    How to Turn Cars, Trips & Lifestyle Into Legal Tax Deductions

    The biggest difference between wealthy business owners and everyone else isn’t how much they make, it’s how they structure their spending. In this episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara breaks down how strategic spending, not last-minute scrambling, is what actually creates massive tax savings and long-term wealth. From writing off luxury vehicles like G-Wagons to turning girls’ trips into legitimate business deductions, this episode pulls back the curtain on the strategies high earners use all year long (not just in April). You’ll also learn how business owners legally write off domestic and international trips including retreats, girls’ weekends, wine trips, wellness getaways, masterminds, and even milestone birthday trips. Barbara explains the 50% rule for domestic travel, the 75% rule for international trips, and how travel days, meetings, photoshoots, content creation, and board meetings all count. If you want 2026 to be the year you stop overpaying in taxes and start playing the game the wealthy already understand, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to hear: Why income level has nothing to do with who builds real wealthHow wealthy business owners plan tax strategies all year — not in AprilWhy online business owners absolutely qualify for business vehiclesThe truth about mileage vs. actual vehicle expensesHow bonus depreciation works for vehicles over 6,000 poundsWhy G-Wagons, Escalades, trucks, and luxury SUVs are popular tax toolsThe five-year rule that lets you move a business car to personal use tax-freeHow financing a vehicle doesn’t stop you from writing off 100% of itHow to legally write off domestic trips using the 50% ruleHow international trips qualify with the 75% business-use ruleWhy travel days automatically count as business daysHow photoshoots, meetings, and content days turn trips into deductionsHow girls’ trips, wine weekends, and wellness retreats can be written offWhy wealthy entrepreneurs see spending as strategy — not splurgingHow to stop relying on your CPA and start proactively saving on taxesJoin the Write Off Your Life Masterclass: 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: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

    19 min

  6. JAN 21

    From Real Estate COO to 7-Figure AI Entrepreneur with Phil Stringer

    What separates entrepreneurs who profit from AI from those who just experiment with it? In this episode, Barbara sits down with Phil Stringer, an AI educator, keynote speaker, and entrepreneur who scaled his business to seven figures in a single year (without ads) by teaching practical, no-nonsense AI strategies that actually save time and make money. This conversation goes far beyond surface-level AI trends. Phil explains how he personally uses tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and NotebookLM to streamline business operations, create smarter marketing, plan travel, manage nutrition, and even simplify everyday decision-making. If it doesn’t save time or make money, Phil isn’t interested and that mindset is exactly what makes this episode so powerful. Tune in to hear: Why AI is the biggest technological opportunity since the internetHow Phil scaled to seven figures in one year through speaking and word of mouthHow to use AI to save time, increase revenue, and simplify business decisionsPractical ways entrepreneurs can use ChatGPT beyond basic content creationHow AI tools can support personal life tasks like travel planning, nutrition, and daily decisionsThe biggest financial and hiring mistakes Phil made while scaling quicklyWhy embracing AI now can help you stay competitive instead of falling behindConnect with Phil: Instagram: @philstringerWebsite: philstringer.comHow 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: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

    17 min

  7. JAN 14

    How Business Owners Can Write Off Health & Wellness (Legally)

    What if one of the biggest expenses in your family budget could also become one of your most powerful tax strategies? In this episode, Barbara breaks down a little-known (and often misunderstood) tax strategy that can completely change how business owners pay for health, wellness, and family medical care: the Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP). Most business owners are already spending tens of thousands of dollars each year on things like therapy, orthodontics, hormone testing, supplements, gym memberships, and medical care for their children, but they’re paying for all of it with after-tax dollars. This episode explains how, when structured correctly, a MERP allows your business to reimburse you tax-free for qualifying medical expenses, dramatically reducing your tax bill year after year. You’ll learn why most CPAs have never heard of MERPs, why many business owners who think they have one are using it incorrectly, and how the tax code actually allows these reimbursements when the plan is properly set up and administered. Tune in to hear: Why health and wellness is the second largest expense in most family budgetsHow MERPs convert personal medical spending into tax-free reimbursementsThe difference between itemized medical deductions and business reimbursementsEntity-specific rules for S-corps, C-corps, and family management companiesWhy letters of medical necessity are critical for many expensesHow to avoid common compliance mistakes that trigger IRS scrutinyHow MERPs support long-term financial planning for families and childrenDownload the free Write Off Your Wellness Guide: https://taxedacademy.com/writeoffyourwellness 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: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

    23 min

  8. JAN 7

    Building a Brand That Actually Attracts Clients with Natalie Davison

    What does it really take to stand out in a crowded industry, build a magnetic personal brand, and break through the visibility and money blocks keeping you small? In today’s episode of Life Changing Money, Barbara sits down with branding strategist, real estate leader, and international speaker Natalie Davison. Natalie shares her journey from agency work to real estate leadership, how she built a standout personal brand in one of the most competitive industries, and why her cell-phone video pitch landed her on a major speaking stage next to some of the biggest names in the world. You’ll also hear a powerful conversation about worthiness, visibility wounds, money identity, and how childhood beliefs shape the way we show up, build wealth, and chase bigger rooms. From social media shifts to AI to investing in growth (and buying buildings!), this episode is filled with insights every ambitious woman needs to hear. Tune in to hear: Why clients hire you and not your brokerage, banner, or companyThe branding mistake most real estate agents and entrepreneurs makeHow Natalie uses daily content to attract the right clients and repel the wrong onesHer “8-video” strategy that filtered out unaligned leads and skyrocketed conversionsHow AI is shifting consumer behavior and content creationThe cell-phone video that got Natalie selected for a prestigious speaking eventHow to stand out even when you feel “not qualified enough”The #1 money mistake that held her back for yearsThe cultural and childhood messages that shaped her beliefs about wealth and worthinessWhy the fear always returns-just on a bigger stageWhat she invests her profits in (and why proximity is power)Connect with Natalie: https://www.instagram.com/natalie_i_davison/ 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: podcast@yourtaxcoach.biz Sign Up For Our Newsletter Life Changing Money Podcast Get Tax Help!

    24 min
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