CATCH ME ON THE GRAM

Who likes to take naps like me and Sammy? Anyone else like to cozy up with nice blankets and things?
It’s been a while since we have done a tax tip Tuesday. Today’s tip is for all my friends who started investing in their businesses in 2018. You can totally take deductions on business expenses even if you didn’t or haven’t started earning business income until this year. Report those expenses on your schedule C (if you’re a sole prop) and get the tax benefits.
Full time attorney. Part time model. 💅🏻 photo by @dawnsilvaphotos
The other day I posted a link to my website on a Facebook group for feedback. I got mostly great responses because, well duh 💅🏻. But one guy said it was pretty off putting that I used swear words right up front. With people who know my sarcasm well, I alway say that one of my catch phrases is “Not everybody’s gotta be a fan. I already have two friends I don’t have time for.” It’s intentionally harsh for humor but the point is this. I want to focus my attention on those who appreciate what I’ve got going on, and we all have limited time and attention. Don’t waste yours on non-fans (this is also what two of my fave business role models preach @jasminestar and @amyporterfield ). I also had someone reach out to me and say that my “tagline” (which you can see in my bio) gave him more confidence and inspired him to show more of himself as a gay business owner on social media. Recently, I have also had several people tell me that my swears and flamboyancy made them excited to get their shit in order and hire me, when they had been dragging their feet on legal and tax stuff. By ignoring those with whom our copy does not resonate, we are not discrediting their opinions. We’re simply focusing our attention on those who will appreciate us most and who we can best serve. What’s your super power, and how do you inject personality into your business?
I made my first quiz! It’s only a few questions and is designed to tell you whether it’s time to move past a sole proprietorship to an LLC. Click the “blueprint” button in my bio to take it.
Today at noon, I’ll be going live here on insta. Then, I’ll hop over to Facebook live at 12:30. I’m going to chat about the blog I posted this week. We will discuss the dumpster fire that is legal advice on Facebook groups. See you there! Come with questions.
This month I’m doing a series called “15 Days of what the hell is Braden doing in his business” to better explain my business model. Watch for the stories and check out the story highlight “biz details” to get caught up. 🤓 what’s a fun fact about yourself or your biz?
Reposting because typos. 😭 check this new blog on my website. What’s some bad advice you have found on Facebook?
New blog! Ok so totally not trying to be a total ass, but the point of this blog is just to share some of the horrible legal advice I have seen on Facebook. Lesson to be learned, don’t trust what strangers tell you. Go check out the block and enjoy. Tell me in the comments what bad advice you have seen on facebook related to law, tax, or something having to do with your industry.
Grab the small biz blueprint and take my biz entity quiz. The quiz will tell you whether it’s time to move past a sole prop/dba. Then, the blueprint will give you the action plan to make it happen. Post your quiz result in the comments. 🤓Click the link in bio to get rollin.
Ok y’all. I’m trying to get better about this whole business Facebook thing. You may have seen that I’m doing Insta lives every Thursday at noon. I’m also going live on Facebook at 12:30. The awesome thing about Facebook live is that the videos save, so you can go back and watch my old clips to get the tips. To see them all go like “The Creativepreneur Communtiy” on Facebook.
I have had a good break from running for a few months, but I’m ready to get back into it. Who’s excited for more Instagram lives while I’m out on my runs?
Ok. First of all who has been to Neuschwanstein? It’s incredible. Second, I wrote some stuff about trademarks. Check it out.
Did y’all know I was launching a podcast!? It will be here in mid February. What kind of topics do you want to hear? I have already interviewed some awesome guests, but I’m looking to go on some other podcasts myself. Any recommendations? Photo by the amazing @dawnsilvaphotos