• Ep. 12 - Offer In Compromise (OIC): Reducing Your IRS Tax Debt by up to 80%
    2025/11/12

    Are you ready to transform your financial future? Welcome to the 2nd Look Services Podcast, where we reveal the secrets to earning more money, recovering funds you're owed, and building generational wealth that lasts!In this episode, Don Zavis and Michael Jesse discuss the power of the Offer In Compromise (OIC) as a crucial tool for businesses facing significant IRS or state tax debt. Michael shares real-world success where an OIC helped a company reduce a $25,000$ debt down to just $5,000$. The co-hosts emphasize that the IRS is often willing to negotiate with individuals and businesses to settle tax burdens.Learn how an OIC provides a clean slate, why it's a better option than bankruptcy for tax debt , and why taking a "second look" at your finances and proactively addressing scary IRS letters is essential. Don and Michael stress the importance of working with certified professionals, like an enrolled agent or tax attorney, to avoid dangerous tax schemes and ensure you are legally and honestly resolving your financial issues. Finally, they provide advice on how businesses can move forward with better planning to prevent future tax problems.Don't just work hard; work smart, and let us show you how to build the financial legacy you deserve.🔑 Key Takeaways & Discussion Points: Taking Your Financial Second Look[00:00] Introduction: Don Zavis and Michael Jesse on the "Financial Equalizer" call[00:24] Don's perspective on the business world getting "serious again" on Mondays [01:42] Introducing the Offer In Compromise (OIC) [02:13] Michael's experience: Businesses with huge debt to the IRS[03:00] How the OIC can reduce a tax debt by an average of 80%[03:51] The legal seriousness of unaddressed tax debt and tax evasion[04:41] Don asks why people don't use the OIC more often[05:56] Michael's thoughts: Lack of awareness and reluctance to spend money to resolve debt [07:04] Why bankruptcy is not a solution for government tax debt[07:46] 2nd Look Services' policy: No charge unless they successfully reduce your burden [08:32] The IRS wants to work with you and will only pursue drastic measures when options are exhausted[09:43] Warning against social media tax scams and the need for certified professionals [12:31] The IRS "look back" period: You have three years to look back and make corrections [16:47] Deducting bad business debt from your taxes[17:48] Being deemed "uncollectible" and its financial consequences[18:49] The fear of IRS letters and how to interpret them[21:12] Moving forward: Proactive planning and quarterly/monthly tax filing[24:00] Don's closing advice: Review your expenses (checkbook) to find money you can get back or reduce[26:16] Michael's closing advice: The importance of planning, budgeting, and ensuring all expenses are deductible [27:39] The legal home business deduction as an example of a valuable, underutilized tax strategy🚀 Ready to take the next step?🌎 Visit our Website: Discover more resources, services, and expert insights at https://www.2ndlookservices.com.🗓️ Get Your Free Consultation: Book a personalized, no-obligation session to discuss your financial goals!https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/meetings/michael4🔗 Connect With Us:📧 Subscribe to our Channel: Never miss an episode!➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJx4a1oDc4V-o5vAt5wMROw➡️ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/107150293➡️ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61576614189080/

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  • Ep. 11 - Medical Billing & Lost Utility Money: Turn 'What If' into 'Money Back'
    2025/11/10

    Are you ready to transform your financial future? Welcome to the 2nd Look Services Podcast, where we reveal the secrets to earning more money, recovering funds you're owed, and building generational wealth that lasts! In this episode, Don Zavis shares a recent, real-life experience challenging a hospital on his wife's surgery co-pay: What happens if you pay for services upfront, but they end up doing less? This discussion brings the "Second Look" philosophy to life, proving that being curious and asking simple questions can lead to money earned back (or, as we call it, "returned").We also expose the hidden opportunities to get credits from utility companies for service interruptions and warn against losing money to unused subscription apps. Don't resign yourself to living paycheck to paycheck. Learn how to apply accountability to the people and services you've trusted, demanding restitution for money you overpaid or services you never received.Don't just work hard; work smart, and let us show you how to build the financial legacy you deserve.🔑 Key Takeaways & Discussion Points: Taking Your Financial Second Look[00:00] Introduction[01:41] The Co-pay Challenge[06:40] The Medical Debt Crisis[08:32] The Capitalist Mantra[13:35] Reclaiming Utility Money[18:42] Act of God is a Story[22:18] Newfound Accountability[28:28] The IRS Look Back🚀 Ready to take the next step?🌎 Visit our Website: Discover more resources, services, and expert insights at https://www.2ndlookservices.com.🗓️ Get Your Free Consultation: Book a personalized, no-obligation session to discuss your financial goals!https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/meetings/michael4🔗 Connect With Us:📧 Subscribe to our Channel: Never miss an episode!➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJx4a1oDc4V-o5vAt5wMROw➡️ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/107150293➡️ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61576614189080/

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  • Ep. 10 - The Insurance Adjuster Secret: They Get a BONUS for Denying Your Claim (How to Fight Back)
    2025/11/08

    Are you ready to transform your financial future? Welcome to the 2nd Look Services Podcast, where we reveal the secrets to earning more money, recovering funds you're owed, and building generational wealth that lasts!In this episode, co-founders Don Zavis and Michael pull back the curtain on one of the biggest secrets in the financial world: the inherent conflict of interest between insurance companies and their policyholders. Inspired by the film Fight Club, we reveal how adjusters may be financially incentivized to contain your claim, directly contradicting the spirit of your policy.This discussion expands the "Second Look" philosophy beyond insurance, encouraging listeners to look back at their past financial activity—from high cable bills to unpaid college tuition reimbursements—to claw back money they've been overcharged or simply failed to ask for. Learn the critical mindset shift you need to make to stop "suffering needlessly" and start demanding what you're owed.Don't just work hard; work smart, and let us show you how to build the financial legacy you deserve.🔑 Key Takeaways & Discussion Points: Taking Your Financial Second Look[0:58] The Fight Club Reality: Why large corporations may prioritize the economics of paying off claims over fixing a product flaw.[3:37] The Adjuster's Hidden Incentive: The shocking truth about how insurance adjusters are reportedly paid a bonus on claim containment.[4:40] Why Companies Hold Funds: How being publicly traded can incentivize companies to hold onto money to make their stock look good.[8:20] Your Due Diligence: The responsibility to mitigate risk (like locking your doors or having a car alarm) and how insurers look for this.[11:04] The Attractive Nuisance Trap: The subtle ways insurance companies could blame you for a break-in (even if it's legally your right to have cash on your dashboard).[14:30] The Loyalty Penalty: Why long-term clients are often overcharged while new customers get better deals (cable TV example).[21:37] Demand a Refund, Not Just a Deal: The shift in mindset to look backwards and demand a credit for past overcharges.[27:00] Found Money: How to look at your past year's checkbook activity to find opportunities for raises, tuition reimbursement, and loan payment reductions.[28:48] The Power of Asking: Why you miss "100% of the swings that you don't take" in negotiating your finances.🚀 Ready to take the next step?🌎 Visit our Website: Discover more resources, services, and expert insights at https://www.2ndlookservices.com.🗓️ Get Your Free Consultation: Book a personalized, no-obligation session to discuss your financial goals! https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/meetings/michael4🔗 Connect With Us:📧 Subscribe to our Channel: Never miss an episode!➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJx4a1oDc4V-o5vAt5wMROw➡️ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/107150293➡️ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61576614189080/

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  • Ep. 9 - Your Labor Day Paycheck: Stop Making Money and Start Keeping It (The Second Look Rule)
    2025/11/05

    Are you ready to transform your financial future? Welcome to the 2nd Look Services Podcast, where we reveal the secrets to earning more money, recovering funds you're owed, and building generational wealth that lasts!In this episode, we dive into the startling truth about why you're losing your hard-earned income and the simple action you can take to stop it. Co-founders Don Zavis and Michael discuss the irony of Labor Day—a holiday to celebrate work—and how many people neglect the critical step of keeping their money after making it. We break down areas where money is constantly lost—including taxes, insurance premiums, and collections—and show you how applying a "second look" to your financial documents can be your ultimate Financial Equalizer.Whether you're an individual looking to negotiate credit card interest or a business owner dealing with complex tax laws, this episode is your wake-up call to the power of meticulous record-keeping and accountability. Don't just work hard; work smart, and let us show you how to build the financial legacy you deserve.🔑 Key Takeaways & Discussion Points: The "Second Look" Advantage[00:00] Introduction[00:30] The Labor Day Paradox[03:15] The Insurance Premium Truth[06:13] The Critical Paper Trail[07:38] The Accountability Step[12:38] Simple Money Moves[19:40] The Power of the Team[25:15] Finding Lost Money🚀 Ready to take the next step?🌎 Visit our Website: Discover more resources, services, and expert insights at https://www.2ndlookservices.com.🗓️ Get Your Free Consultation: Book a personalized session to discuss your financial goals! https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/meetings/michael4🔗 Connect With Us:📧 Subscribe to our Channel: Never miss an episode!➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJx4a1oDc4V-o5vAt5wMROw➡️ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/107150293➡️ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61576614189080/

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  • Ep. 8 - Stop Waiting to Be Rescued: Why You Have Money Owed to You Right Now
    2025/11/03

    Are you ready to transform your financial future? Welcome to the 2nd Look Services Podcast, your Financial Equalizer, where we reveal the secrets to earning more money, recovering funds you're owed, and building generational wealth that lasts!In this episode, Don Zavis and Michael Jesse confront the concept that "You can't wait to be rescued"—you must actively seek out financial corrections and opportunities. They discuss how widespread analysis paralysis and the assumption that institutions are "taking care of you" are costing people substantial amounts of money.Michael shares shocking insight into the utility industry: 60% of invoices can be wrong due to failed meter reads, leading to enormous estimated bills that customers are still legally required to pay. Don explains how simple, short phone calls yielded him hundreds of dollars back from his cable company, demonstrating the immense Return on Investment (ROI) of taking a second look at your routine bills.The co-founders reveal that corporations are under pressure to "do more with less," meaning their attention to detail on your behalf is reduced. This is why you must adopt the philosophy of the 2nd Look Services to ensure your finances are clean, accurate, and maximized.🔑 Key Takeaways & Discussion Points:[00:00] Introduction[01:17] The Pressure to Settle Quickly[02:26] The Deterioration of Trust[04:44] The Chaos of Poor Planning (Estates)[09:21] The 60% Utility Error[13:08] The Daughter on Autopilot[24:04] Abandoned Property (Escheats)[29:19] "You Can't Wait to Get Rescued"The time for waiting is over. Stop leaving money on the table. Invest five minutes to call us and start the process of financial correction today!🚀 Ready to take the next step? 🌎 Visit our Website: Discover more resources, services, and expert insights at https://www.2ndlookservices.com. 🗓️ Get Your Free Consultation: Book a personalized, no-obligation session to discuss your financial goals! https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/meetings/michael4🔗 Connect With Us: 📧 Subscribe to our Channel: Never miss an episode! ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJx4a1oDc4V-o5vAt5wMROw ➡️ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/107150293 ➡️ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61576614189080/

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  • Ep. 7 - The First Step to Getting Paid: Use This Non-Cash Diagnostic to Test Your Debtor
    2025/10/31

    Are you ready to transform your financial future? Welcome to the 2nd Look Services Podcast, your Financial Equalizer, where we reveal the secrets to earning more money, recovering funds you're owed, and building generational wealth that lasts!In this episode, Don Zavis and Michael Jesse dive deep into the emotional and financial turmoil of debt collection, arguing that the greatest mistake a creditor makes is continuing to operate under a broken, old agreement. They explain why the introduction of a third party (like 2nd Look Services) is critical for removing emotion and starting a new, serious collection process.The key to collection, they argue, is immediately shifting the conversation to a non-monetary diagnostic to determine the debtor's true intention and safeguard your position.🔑 Key Takeaways & Discussion Points:[00:00] Introduction[01:20] The Collections Struggle[05:36] The Third-Party Shift[12:21] Diagnostic #1: The Collateral Test[17:22] Diagnostic #2: The Promissory Note[22:27] The Broken Agreement Rule[25:30] The Loan-Selling TacticStop being the victim. The time to act is the day after your payment was missed. 2nd Look Services provides the expertise and non-emotional intervention to get your collection back on track.🚀 Ready to take the next step?🌎 Visit our Website: Discover more resources, services, and expert insights at https://www.2ndlookservices.com.🗓️ Get Your Free Consultation: Book a personalized, no-obligation session to discuss your financial goals! https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/meetings/michael4🔗 Connect With Us:📧 Subscribe to our Channel: Never miss an episode!➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJx4a1oDc4V-o5vAt5wMROw➡️ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/107150293➡️ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61576614189080/

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  • Ep. 6 - PAY ZERO TAXES (and Get a Check Back)? Stop Leaving Money on the Table!
    2025/10/29

    Are you ready to transform your financial future? Welcome to the 2nd Look Services Podcast, your new best friend for financial help, where we reveal the secrets to earning more money, recovering funds you're owed, and building generational wealth that lasts! In this episode, Don Zavis and Michael Jesse confront the root cause of financial underperformance: disbelief and the fear of throwing good money after bad. They share that many people are "stuck in a room with no doors" and don't realize there are plenty of options—they just haven't been taught to look for them.They discuss the startling reality that most people who are unhappy with a financial outcome, like a tax bill, refuse to pay an upfront fee to fix it, even if a professional is "99% sure" money was missed. This fear prevents them from discovering lucrative opportunities like tax credits that can reduce tax liability to zero and force the government to write them a check!Learn why having a specialized "army of many" is the only way to effectively navigate complex financial systems and discover huge missed opportunities in R&D grants and other government programs. 🔑 Key Takeaways & Discussion Points:[00:00] Introduction[01:07] The Fear of "No Other Options"[03:57] The Psychology of Upfront Fees[07:27] The Zero Tax/Tax Credit Secret[10:50] The Huge R&D Grant Opportunity[16:44] Overcoming Disbelief in Scholarships[21:09] Partnership vs. Sales[24:35] Stop Being Taken Advantage OfYour money is waiting for you. Stop allowing yourself to be taken advantage of. We put our money where our mouth is: We share in the success, and you share in the discovery. 🚀 Ready to take the next step?🌎 Visit our Website: Discover more resources, services, and expert insights at https://www.2ndlookservices.com.🗓️ Get Your Free Consultation: Book a personalized, no-obligation session to discuss your financial goals! https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/meetings/michael4🔗 Connect With Us:📧 Subscribe to our Channel: Never miss an episode!➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJx4a1oDc4V-o5vAt5wMROw➡️ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/107150293➡️ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61576614189080/

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  • Ep. 5 - Tired of Being Unfairly Paid? How to Negotiate Taxes, Legal Claims, and Collections
    2025/10/27

    Are you ready to transform your financial future? Welcome to the 2nd Look Services Podcast, where we reveal the secrets to earning more money, recovering funds you're owed, and building generational wealth that lasts!In this episode, Don Zavis and Certified 10X Business Coach Michael Jesse discuss the emotional and practical reasons why people walk away from money they deserve, focusing on the core theme of "Just treat me fairly."Michael shares insights from a recent Cardone Ventures event, stressing that success is a clear path, and the biggest obstacle is often a self-limiting belief or the fear of throwing good money after bad. Don and Michael provide powerful business and legal context to help you overcome these barriers. Learn how lawyers, insurance adjusters, and debtors count on your emotional fatigue to settle for less, and how adopting a logical, persistent mindset can help you claim what's rightfully yours—without any upfront cost.🔑 Key Takeaways & Discussion Points:[00:00] Introduction[00:44] The 10X Business Mindset[03:34] The "Impossible" Tax Cut[09:16] Why Attorneys Settle Early[13:43] Collections: The Emotional Barrier[22:00] Understanding the Legal Context[25:00] The Spirit of the ContractYour money is out there waiting for you. Don't let apathy, fear, or a sense of loyalty cost you your financial security. We help you find a middle ground where both parties can feel good about the result.🚀 Ready to take the next step?🌎 Visit our Website: Discover more resources, services, and expert insights at https://www.2ndlookservices.com.🗓️ Get Your Free Consultation: Book a personalized, no-obligation session to discuss your financial goals! https://meetings-na2.hubspot.com/meetings/michael4🔗 Connect With Us:📧 Subscribe to our Channel: Never miss an episode!➡️ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJx4a1oDc4V-o5vAt5wMROw➡️ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/107150293➡️ Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/61576614189080/

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