About this Episode
In this episode of the Agency Profit Podcast, Marcel sits down with Jason Peck, a Certified Financial Planner at Everwise Wealth Management, to dig into the nitty-gritty of personal finance for agency owners. Jason shares his unique journey from marketing and tech into financial planning, and what makes managing money different when you run a creative or professional services firm. From unpredictable cash flow and tying up wealth in the business, to the harsh reality that most agency exits aren’t life-changing, Jason breaks down why building wealth outside the agency is a must. They also talk through common mistakes—like obsessing over tax loopholes or reinvesting too aggressively—and share a practical framework for setting financial goals, protecting your assets, and planning for both expected (like retirement) and unexpected (like illness) events. Whether you’re sitting on extra profits or just trying to get off the financial treadmill, this one’s packed with valuable insights.
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Points of Interest
- 01:01 – 01:46 – Meet Today’s Guest: Jason Peck: Jason, a certified financial planner at Everwise Wealth Management, joins the show to share how agency owners can build wealth, protect their families, and stop relying solely on their business for financial freedom.
- 05:00 – 06:10 – Unique Challenges for Agency Owners: Jason outlines what makes agency finances different—volatile income, illiquid equity, and a heavy reliance on the owner’s involvement in day-to-day operations.
- 08:56 – 10:21 – Why You Must Build Wealth Outside the Business: Jason explains the risks of having all your financial eggs in the agency basket and how diversifying can protect you from unexpected life events.
- 12:27 – 13:56 – The 9 Core Areas of Personal Financial Planning: From relationships to estate planning, Jason walks through the key components of a comprehensive financial plan tailored to agency owners.
- 21:57 – 22:46 – The Tax Efficiency Trap: Marcel and Jason discuss the downsides of over-optimizing for taxes, including poor business visibility, unnecessary complexity, and missed opportunities for growth.
- 27:03 – 29:12 – Estate Planning & Partner Protection: Jason shares how to safeguard your agency and your loved ones with wills, powers of attorney, insurance policies, and buy-sell agreements.
- 30:53 – 33:36 – Planning for a Smooth and Intentional Exit: Whether selling or passing the business on, Jason explains how to align exit planning with personal goals and financial security.
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