How a Podcast on Tax Hacks Became a Software Empire for Entrepreneurs with Mike Jesowshek

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In this episode of Podcast Gurus, we explore the intersection of tax strategy and content marketing with Mike Jesowshek, host of the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast and founder of TaxElm. Mike shares his entrepreneurial journey from selling eBooks as a teenager to running a virtual accounting firm and ultimately creating one of the most impactful tax education podcasts for small business owners. He discusses how his own frustrations with vague tax advice led him to build a platform that simplifies tax planning for entrepreneurs across the country.

Mike dives into how his podcast demystifies complex tax laws and helps business owners access legitimate, legal strategies like hiring your kids or leveraging home office deductions to reduce their tax burden. He also reflects on the unexpected origins of his podcast, its role in launching a software company, and why helping small business owners navigate taxes became his life mission. If you’re a founder looking to legally minimize taxes while scaling your brand authority, this episode delivers value-packed insights from a true expert in the field.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The journey of Mike Jesowshek from teen entrepreneur to tax-saving podcast host.
• How a YouTube experiment accidentally led to a top-ranking podcast in small business tax.
• Simple tax strategies like hiring your kids or using home office deductions effectively.
• Why many accountants shy away from tax planning and how Mike fills that gap.
• The evolution from podcast host to software founder with the launch of TaxElm.

Episode Breakdown with Timestamps:

[00:00] – Introduction: Mike Jesowshek talks about guaranteed tax savings for small businesses.

[00:25] – Meet Mike Jesowshek: CPA, entrepreneur, and host of the Small Business Tax Savings Podcast.

[01:09] – How to Save Taxes on Your Small Business: Mike answers the million-dollar question.

[03:13] – Facing Tax Issues: Mike’s struggles with tax clarity and how it led him to research.

[05:02] – The Accidental Podcast: Mike explains how his podcast started from YouTube videos.

[08:01] – Educating the Industry: Mike discusses how his podcast empowers small business owners.

[09:30] – Why Accountants Avoid Tax Planning: Mike breaks down the challenges accountants face.

[12:51] – Full-Time Podcasting: Mike transitions from his accounting firm to podcasting in 2021.

[13:59] – Launching TaxElm: Mike explains how the software helps implement tax-saving strategies.

[19:46] – Quick Tax Strategies: Mike shares simple strategies, including hiring your kids for tax savings.

[26:20] – Core vs. Advanced Tax Strategies: Mike breaks down simple vs. complex tax strategies.

[30:07] – Why the Podcast Succeeded: Mike discusses why his niche podcast has worked.

[33:56] – Expanding into YouTube: Mike shares the growth of his podcast into other formats.

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• Small Business Tax Savings Podcast: https://www.taxsavingspodcast.com/

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