In this episode of the Bowls & Business Podcast, Alex sits down with Tim from Blend Wealth, a forward-thinking accounting and wealth management firm serving business owners across the country. What started as a connection through a church-based men’s business group has grown into a trusted friendship and powerful professional collaboration.

Together, Alex and Tim break down the three key financial stages every entrepreneur faces on the journey from startup to scaling to building true wealth. Whether you're replacing your salary, hitting your first million in revenue, or operating beyond that mark, Tim shares practical insights and strategies to help you stay ahead of taxes, cash flow issues, and missed opportunities.

You’ll Learn:

The financial mistakes most founders make in the early days—and how to avoid them

What real tax planning looks like (hint: it’s more than filing returns)

Pro-level tax strategies like entity optimization, paying your kids, and cost segregation

How to shift into a CEO mindset with forecasting, profitability analysis, and wealth planning

Why personal goals should guide your business strategy—and how to align the two

Plus, Tim shares his top 3 pieces of advice for entrepreneurs looking to build something lasting:

Set massive goals

Embrace delayed gratification

Execute, even when it’s not perfect

Connect with Tim and the Blend Wealth team:

👉 www.blendwealth.com to schedule a Right Fit Call

In this episode, we sit down with Robert Jones—the creative force behind RWJ Media and the original mind behind the GentStyle YouTube channel. From fashion-forward storytelling to helping brands share their message through stunning video, photo, and podcast content, Robert brings a unique blend of style and substance to everything he touches. Hear how his personal journey and creative approach are helping businesses and nonprofits craft stories that truly connect.

In this episode of the Bowls & Business Podcast, I sit down with Caylyn Pruitt, the 19-year-old founder of CayPops, a custom cake pop business that's growing fast and turning heads.

We talk about:

How Caypops started in high school

What it's like launching a business as a teenager

Her vision for scaling the brand

Lessons learned from early wins (and failures)

Why she believes confidence beats perfection

Caylyn’s story is packed with drive, creativity, and big dreams—and it's only just beginning. Check out her work at https://caypops.com and follow along as she turns sweet treats into a business empire.

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