I've spent over a decade in finance and operations, including seven years as an Operational CFO helping businesses through everything from growth to Chapter 11 bankruptcy. I've owned, scaled, and sold my own company, so I understand firsthand the pressure, risk, and grit it takes to be a business owner. Now, as CEO of MKB, I help entrepreneurs get clear on their numbers so they can scale with confidence and stop feeling stuck in the chaos. On this podcast, I sit down with real business owner ...
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Your Financial Maven®, a Gold Award Winning Podcast, is hosted by Samantha Mittman Besnoff, CPA. It will challenge you to change the way you think about and understand money to be more financially empowered and less stressed. As Your Financial Maven® I will be bringing you my insights and expertise as well as through my guest interviews. It’s important to think about the psychological aspect of how our upbringing and experiences change how we make spending and financial decisions. I’ve spent ...
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Ep53 “Cash In, Chaos Out” with CEO Jen Fizer
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In today’s episode, I sit down with Jen Fizer, CEO of MKB, where they provide CFO and bookkeeping services. Jens background spans, startups, and multimillion dollar organizations. She loves to say that she specializes in turning the messy financials into clarity, cash flow, and profitability. Our conversation was filled with great information and t…
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How to Create a Positive Company Culture That Lasts
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How to Create a Positive Company Culture That Lasts | The Financial Operator Podcast | Episode 69 🎙️ In this episode of The Financial Operator Podcast, host Jen Fizer sits down with LuAnn Buechler, also known as The Little Spark, to talk about what it really takes to build a positive company culture that stands the test of time. ✨ LuAnn shares her …
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Turning Bad Credit Into Financial Freedom
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The Financial Operator: Cash In, Chaos Out Podcast | Episode 68 | Turning Bad Credit Into Financial Freedom 🎙️ In this episode of The Financial Operator Podcast, host Jen Fizer sits down with Kevin Faulkner, founder of 3B Credit Health, to talk about how good credit can transform not just your finances—but your future. 💳💼 Kevin shares how he rebuil…
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Scaling Smart: KPIs, Leadership & Life Balance
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The Financial Operator: Cash In, Chaos Out Podcast | Episode 67 | Scaling Smart: KPIs, Leadership & Life Balance 🎙️ In this episode of The Financial Operator Podcast, host Jen Fizer sits down with entrepreneur Cory Boehs to talk about building a thriving business without sacrificing your health, marriage, or sanity. Cory shares how grit, personal K…
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Ep52 Money Mindset for Women with Shari Rash, Wealth Advisor
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Join me in my latest episode where I sit down with Shari Rash, Wealth Advisor, Speaker, and Podcast Host of "Everyone’s Talkin’ Money"—an award-winning, New York Times–Top 4 personal finance podcast. We had a great conversation about, you guessed it, Money. And not just about money but how to provide money mindset for Women. Shari blends financial …
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How I Scaled a Plumbing Business & Sold It in 5 Years
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The Financial Operator: Cash In, Chaos Out Podcast | Episode 66 | How I Scaled a Plumbing Business & Sold It in 5 Years with Mitch Smedley 🎙️ In this episode of The Financial Operator Podcast, host Jen Fizer sits down with plumbing entrepreneur and business coach Mitch Smedley. Mitch shares how he launched his plumbing company in 2020 with just $30…
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The Financial Operator: Cash In, Chaos Out Podcast | Episode 65 | Unleashing Efficiency: Mastering Business Systems with David Forster 🎙️ In this episode of the Financial Operator Podcast, host Jen Fizer welcomes fractional coo and operations expert David Forster. David shares his incredible journey from a tree-cutting side gig to successfully runn…
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Ep51 As a Woman, Do you Feel Financially and Emotionally Behind?
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In this episode I sit down with Linda Grizely, Motivational Speaker, Financial Educator, and Realist with a Heart. Linda helps women who feel behind—financially or emotionally—reconnect with their self-worth and start making money decisions that actually reflect who they are and what they want. She is the creator of MeMoney™. She has a no-fluff app…
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Ep50 Helping Women create "True Wealth" with Therese Nicklas, CFP, CMC, CSP Part 2
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Here is part 2 with Therese Nicklas, Certified Financial Planner™, Certified Money Coach(CMC)®, and Certified Success Principles™ Coach. Therese empowers mid-life executive and entrepreneurial women with smart strategies to build a new big, bold life with certainty, clarity, and confidence. She’s passionate about inspiring women to reach their full…
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Selling Businesses With Purpose and Profit
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The Financial Operator Podcast: Cash In, Chaos Out | Ep. 64 | Selling Businesses With Purpose & Profit Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/2_N758pI-DM Empowering Women in M&A: Rachel Boynton's Inspiring Journey 💼✨ 🎙️ Welcome to the Financial Operator Podcast: Cash In, Chaos Out! Join host Jen Fizer as she talks with Rachel Boynton, a fo…
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Ep49 Helping Women create "True Wealth" with Therese Nicklas, CFP, CMC, CSP Part 1
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In this episode I sit down with Therese Nicklas, Certified Financial Planner™, Certified Money Coach(CMC)®, and Certified Success Principles™ Coach. Therese empowers mid-life executive and entrepreneurial women with smart strategies to build a new big, bold life with certainty, clarity, and confidence. She’s passionate about inspiring women to reac…
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Unlocking Potential With Virtual Staffing Solutions
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The Financial Operator Podcast: Cash In, Chaos Out | Ep. 63 | Unlocking Potential With Virtual Staffing Solutions Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/D5E8-nEBYio 🚀 Join us as we kick off our newly branded podcast, 'The Financial Operator: Cash In, Chaos Out', with our inaugural guest, Scott Rammage from Hire VP! In this episode, Scott d…
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Ep48 Part 2 of the OBBBA New Tax Law for Small Business Owners
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A new tax law was signed on July 4th and this episode is Part 2 of the OBBBA. I will share what we know so far for Small Business Owners and some important takeaways. You can find more information on the OBBBA here: IRS Guide to OBBBA You will find a summary of the OBBBA facts for Small Business Owners here under the Small Business Tab. Send us a t…
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Ep47 New Tax Law in effect- Part 1 on the OBBBA
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A new tax law was signed on July 4th and this episode is Part 1 of the OBBBA. I will share what we know so far for individuals and some important takeaways. You can find more information on the OBBBA here: IRS Guide to OBBBA IRS has released the tax inflation adjustments for 2025: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/irs-releases-tax-inflation-adjustments-…
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Ep46 Sitting down with Melinda Jackson, Grammy & Emmy Award-Winning Publicist
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As Entrepreneurs and Small Business Owners, we sometimes feel like maybe we are alone in this, but you not! I sit down in this episode with Melinda Jackson, a Grammy and Emmy Award-Winning Publicist about understanding your business as an entrepreneur and about the public relations business. Melinda shares her money story and the dichotomy between …
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Inside the Deal: Journeys in Business Acquisition
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Inside the Deal: Journeys in Business Acquisition | The MKB Podcast | Episode 62 Link to video podcast episode: 🎙️ In this insightful episode, host Jen Fizer and her guests, Micah and Drew Clukey, dive deep into the nuances of buying and selling businesses. 💼 The discussion highlights the importance of leveraging personal networks and the unique va…
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Behind the Buy: Business Acquisition Insights
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Behind the Buy: Business Acquisition Insights | The MKB Podcast Episode 61 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/YFDm_fKlNhQ 👉Join host Jen Fizer for her debut episode on the MKB podcast! Jen, now also the new CEO of MKB, welcomes Micah and Drew Clukey of Clukey and Tebault to discuss the intricacies of business acquisitions. 🎙️ The conve…
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Profit Pitfalls: Overcoming Financial Missteps
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Profit Pitfalls: Overcoming Financial Missteps | The MKB Podcast Episode 60, Season 7 Welcome back to another episode of The MKB podcast! In this episode, host and current CEO of MKB, Mills Bender, is joined again by entrepreneur Trevor Cowley. Together, they dive into the critical aspects of business finance, accounting, and bookkeeping. Trevor sh…
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E45 Talking about Eldercare with Amy Friesen, Eldercare Trailblazer Expert
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Part of Understanding our Money is to pay attention to Eldercare. Join me in my latest episode as I am joined by Amy Friesen, Eldercare Trailblazer Expert and Bestselling Author of "BreadCrumbs." Amy is the co-founder of Tea & Toast Company that "takes the overwhelm out of senior living decisions, through bold ideas, fresh strategies, and an ever-g…
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Mindset Mastery: Turning Adversity Into Achievement
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Mindset Mastery: Turning Adversity Into Achievement | The MKB Podcast Episode 59, Season 7 link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/dyEPYcUijkg Welcome to Season 7 of The MKB Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and current CEO of MKB, discusses strategies for business owners and variable income earners to manage their finances effectively. J…
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Transition Talk: A New Era for MKB | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 58, Season 7 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/J1-d4vWCbd0 Join us in this special episode of The Mills Knows Bills podcast, where Mills Bender, the current CEO of MKB, records her final show before passing the torch to the new CEO, Jen Fizer! In part two of an…
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Ep44 Talking about Financial Freedom with Paul Craan, Coach and Author
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Do you want to feel "Financially Free?" Check out my latest episode where I sit down with Coach and Author Paul Craan. He is an author of two books: "How to Be Financially F.R.E.E!" and "Go From Boring to Brilliant!" Paul has been helping professionals for the past 15 years improve their presentation skills and also helping clients live a financial…
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Alternative Investments Made Accessible | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 57 Welcome to Season 7 of The Mills Knows Bills Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and current CEO of MKB, discusses strategies for business owners and variable income earners to manage their finances effectively. Join Mills in this episode as she sits down with Sean C…
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The CFO Advantage: Key Benefits Explored | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 56, Season 7 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/M3UoU0XFumY Welcome to Season 7 of The Mills Knows Bills Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and current CEO of MKB, discusses strategies for business owners and variable income earners to manage their financ…
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Understanding Credit: Tips to Empower Businesses
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Understanding Credit: Tips to Empower Businesses | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 55, Season 7 Link to video episode: https://youtu.be/EXOIT3XJg10 Welcome to Season 7 of The Mills Knows Bills Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and current CEO of MKB, discusses strategies for business owners and variable income earners to manage their financ…
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Level Up Your Business Game: The Best of Season 6
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Level Up Your Business Game | The Best of Season 6 | The MKB Podcast Episode 54 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/n3hOLN0oVCs Welcome to Mills Knows Bills and the MKB Podcast! Get ready for another value-packed episode of MKB with your host, Mills Bender, and relive the best moments of season 6! Dive into business transitions, exits, …
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The ROI of Sharing Knowledge: The Best of Season 5
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The ROI of Sharing Knowledge | The Best of Season 5 | The MKB Podcast Episode 53 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/Wzl8rvceuxU Welcome to Mills Knows Bills and the MKB Podcast! Join us for a wild ride through some of the best moments of Season 5! 🎉 Join Michelle, our new AI narrator, as she tackles everything from crushing high-stakes…
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Ep43 A Conversation about Money Mindset with Dr. Renée Baker, DBA, RCC™
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Having a conversation about money mindset is so important. Join me in my latest episode where I sit down with Dr. Renée Baker, DBA, RCC™ who is an award-winning serial entrepreneur, economic empowerment advocate, community leader, and dynamic speaker. Our conversation talks all about money and how we have to remember to keep a positive view about i…
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From Financial Challenges to Business Growth
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Unlock Potential: From Financial Challenges to Business Growth | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 52 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/nTxzF6P_tYc Welcome to Season 6 of The MKB Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of Mills Knows Bills, discusses strategies for business owners and variable income earners to manage their fi…
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Wrapping Up Success: Passion & Profit in Automotive
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Wrapping Up Success: Passion & Profit in Automotive | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 51, Season 6 Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/9yLozliZQDc Welcome to Season 6 of The MKB Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of Mills Knows Bills, discusses strategies for business owners and variable income earners to manage their fin…
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Ep42 Talking with Julia Carlson, Business Strategist about how "Money Loves You"
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We need to learn to love our Money. My latest guest, Julia Carlson, Business Strategist sits down with me to chat about her latest book " Money Loves You" and about our money mindset. Julia is an Award Winning Entrepreneur, Top Financial Advisor, Esteemed Author And Podcast Host. She has over 27 years of experience helping families and business own…
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