Building Wealth Beyond Your Business - Ted Young
What's Your Deal? | Business Buying, Business Acquisitions, Investing & Exit StrategiesShow Notes
Most business owners spend years building income through their business, but far fewer create a strategy to turn that income into lasting wealth.
In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler sits down with wealth advisor Ted Young of Anasazi Investment Group to discuss the financial decisions that can make or break a business owner's future.
Ted shares the biggest mistakes he sees entrepreneurs make, why diversification matters, how to prepare for a successful exit, and what it really means to become "work optional."
The conversation also explores retirement planning, investment strategies, tax considerations, market volatility, and the emotional challenges many owners face after selling their businesses.
Whether you're actively growing a company, preparing for an exit, or simply trying to make smarter financial decisions, this episode provides practical insights on building wealth that lasts.
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Anasaziinvestmentgroup.com [email protected] 602-953-8802
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