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The IRS Audit Wave Is Coming: Why Business Owners Must Fix Their Records Now

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2541682/fan_mail/new] The IRS may be quiet right now, but Joe DiChiara warns business owners not to get too comfortable. In this episode of How to Win Big at Business, Joe explains why the next wave of IRS audits may look very different from the old days. Instead of face-to-face meetings with an agent, business owners may be asked to electronically or digitally provide bank statements, invoices, receipts, and records — and if they cannot prove their deductions, the IRS may simply disallow them. Joe shares real audit stories from business owners who were hit with massive proposed tax assessments, including one trucking company that faced hundreds of thousands of dollars in potential IRS and state tax exposure. The key lesson? Even legitimate business expenses can be denied if the records are sloppy, missing, or poorly organized. This episode is a wake-up call for self-employed professionals, consultants, contractors, freelancers, and small business owners who have gotten too relaxed with bookkeeping and document storage. Joe explains why your receipts, invoices, bank statements, business journals, travel documentation, payroll records, and expense support are not optional — they are your defense if the IRS comes knocking. You’ll learn why now is the time to build a clean electronic filing system, create a smart naming convention, organize records by year, and stop treating recordkeeping like an afterthought. Because when the audit letter comes, it may already be too late to fix the mess. If you’re a self-employed professional trying to build a real business, this podcast was created for you.  New episodes break down the systems, strategies, and structures needed to move from solopreneur to sustainable business owner.  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/@Bedrock360BusinessSolutions/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@Bedrock360BusinessSolutions/featured] Thanks for listening! If you want fewer headaches, fewer IRS surprises, and more smart systems running your business (so YOU don’t have to), let’s talk. Book a strategy call: www.timewithjoe.com [http://www.timewithjoe.com] Because running a business shouldn’t feel like wrestling an octopus… alone. Also check out: www.Bedrock360BusinessSolutions.com [http://www.Bedrock360BusinessSolutions.com] (Complete Coverage) www.Bedrock360TaxSolutions.com [http://www.Bedrock360TaxSolutions.com] (Tax Guard 365) www.Bedrock360BusinessTraining.com [http://www.Bedrock360BusinessTraining.com] (Courses) Thanks for listening! If you want fewer headaches, fewer IRS surprises, and more smart systems running your business (so YOU don’t have to), let’s talk. Book a strategy call: www.timewithjoe.com [http://www.timewithjoe.com] Because running a business shouldn’t feel like wrestling an octopus… alone.  Also check out: www.Bedrock360BusinessSolutions.com (Complete Coverage) www.Bedrock360TaxSolutions.com (Tax Gaurd 365)  www.Bedrock360BusinessTraining.com (Courses)

Confused About AI? Start Here Before You Waste Time and Money

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2541682/fan_mail/new] If AI has you overwhelmed, this episode will help you stop spinning, focus on what matters, and start using it in a way that actually helps your business. You are not alone. In this episode of How to Win Big at Business, Joe DiChiara breaks down AI in a way that actually makes sense for self-employed professionals. No hype. No jargon. No fear-mongering. Just a practical conversation about what AI is, how to think about it, and how to start using it in your business without wasting time, energy, or money. Joe shares his perspective as a lifelong entrepreneur who has lived through multiple major technology shifts, from desktop computers to the internet to accounting software, and explains why AI is just the latest big transition. He also explains why the people who ignore it may eventually find themselves playing expensive catch-up. In this episode, Joe covers: * why AI feels so overwhelming right now * how this moment compares to other major technology shifts * why AI is more than just a search tool * the power of prompts and why prompting is a real business skill * how persona, tone, context, audience, and output affect results * the differences between ChatGPT, Gemini, and Claude * how GPTs, Gems, Projects, and Artifacts can save massive amounts of time * why AI should be used to improve your team, not replace your people * how business owners can use AI to compress time, improve output, and create new opportunities This episode is especially valuable for self-employed professionals who know they need to understand AI but do not want to get buried in tech confusion or shiny-object syndrome. If you’re a self-employed professional trying to build a real business, this podcast was created for you.  New episodes break down the systems, strategies, and structures needed to move from solopreneur to sustainable business owner.  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/@Bedrock360BusinessSolutions/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@Bedrock360BusinessSolutions/featured]  Thanks for listening! If you want fewer headaches, fewer IRS surprises, and more smart systems running your business (so YOU don’t have to), let’s talk. Book a strategy call: www.timewithjoe.com [http://www.timewithjoe.com]  Because running a business shouldn’t feel like wrestling an octopus… alone.  Also check out:  www.Bedrock360BusinessSolutions.com [http://www.bedrock360businesssolutions.com] (Complete Coverage)  www.Bedrock360TaxSolutions.com [http://www.bedrock360taxsolutions.com] (Tax Guard 365)  www.Bedrock360BusinessTraining.com [http://www.bedrock360businesstraining.com] (Courses) Thanks for listening! If you want fewer headaches, fewer IRS surprises, and more smart systems running your business (so YOU don’t have to), let’s talk. Book a strategy call: www.timewithjoe.com [http://www.timewithjoe.com] Because running a business shouldn’t feel like wrestling an octopus… alone.  Also check out: www.Bedrock360BusinessSolutions.com (Complete Coverage) www.Bedrock360TaxSolutions.com (Tax Gaurd 365)  www.Bedrock360BusinessTraining.com (Courses)

Still Doing Everything Yourself? This May Be Why You’re Stuck

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2541682/fan_mail/new] If you’re a self-employed professional still doing everything yourself, this episode is for you. For years, business owners have said, “You just can’t find good help anymore.” But in this episode of How to Win Big at Business, Joe DiChiara challenges that belief and sits down with Nick Petras of HireFreely to talk about what’s really changing in the world of hiring, freelancing, remote work, and AI. Together, they unpack one of the biggest growth obstacles for self-employed professionals: getting past the solopreneur stage and making that first real hire. They discuss why traditional hiring is often slow, frustrating, and broken… and why the future may belong to business owners who think differently about skills, delegation, flexibility, and remote talent. This conversation is especially relevant for consultants, accountants, coaches, agency owners, and other self-employed professionals who know they need help but are overwhelmed by the process of finding the right person. In this episode, you’ll learn: *  Why most small businesses never make it past the solopreneur stage  *  Why the first hire is such a major business milestone  *  Why “you can’t find good help anymore” is no longer true  *  What COVID and remote work changed forever  *  Why resume-based hiring is becoming less effective  *  Why skills-based hiring may be a better model  *  How freelancers and fractional talent are changing the workforce  *  Why AI could create more opportunity instead of less  *  What faster, leaner business growth may look like in the near future  If you’ve been buried in admin, wearing every hat, and wondering how to grow without burning out, this episode will help you rethink what hiring can look like now. If you’re a self-employed professional trying to build a real business, this podcast was created for you.  New episodes break down the systems, strategies, and structures needed to move from solopreneur to sustainable business owner.  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/@Bedrock360BusinessSolutions/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@Bedrock360BusinessSolutions/featured] Thanks for listening! If you want fewer headaches, fewer IRS surprises, and more smart systems running your business (so YOU don’t have to), let’s talk. Book a strategy call: www.timewithjoe.com [http://www.timewithjoe.com] Because running a business shouldn’t feel like wrestling an octopus… alone. Also check out: www.Bedrock360BusinessSolutions.com [http://www.Bedrock360BusinessSolutions.com] (Complete Coverage) www.Bedrock360TaxSolutions.com [http://www.Bedrock360TaxSolutions.com] (Tax Guard 365) www.Bedrock360BusinessTraining.com [http://www.Bedrock360BusinessTraining.com] (Courses) Thanks for listening! If you want fewer headaches, fewer IRS surprises, and more smart systems running your business (so YOU don’t have to), let’s talk. Book a strategy call: www.timewithjoe.com [http://www.timewithjoe.com] Because running a business shouldn’t feel like wrestling an octopus… alone.  Also check out: www.Bedrock360BusinessSolutions.com (Complete Coverage) www.Bedrock360TaxSolutions.com (Tax Gaurd 365)  www.Bedrock360BusinessTraining.com (Courses)

Why So Many Entrepreneurs Look Successful but Feel Disconnected

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2541682/fan_mail/new] Success on the outside does not always mean peace on the inside. In this episode of How to Win Big at Business, Joe sits down with therapist and self-employed professional Tara Larchemar for a powerful conversation about what many entrepreneurs quietly struggle with: anxiety, burnout, emotional overwhelm, relationship stress, and the pressure of trying to hold everything together while building a business. This is not just a conversation about therapy. It is a conversation about the inner side of entrepreneurship. Joe shares his own turning points in business and life, including the realization that real success is not just about money, growth, or looking successful from the outside. Tara explains how high-functioning professionals, especially self-employed people and Type A personalities, often become the fixers for everyone else while neglecting what is happening within themselves. Together, they discuss: * why high performers often struggle most in their personal lives * the emotional cost of entrepreneurship * why self-awareness matters in business * how childhood beliefs can shape adult decision-making * the difference between owning a job and building a business * burnout, relationships, and work-life imbalance * why leadership starts internally * the power of simple, concrete steps when making hard changes If you are a self-employed professional trying to grow a business without losing yourself in the process, this episode will hit home. Connect with Tara: Inner Light Integrative Therapy Email: info@healinginnerlight.com If you’re a self-employed professional trying to build a real business, this podcast was created for you. New episodes break down the systems, strategies, and structures needed to move from solopreneur to sustainable business owner. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@Bedrock360BusinessSolutions/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@Bedrock360BusinessSolutions/featured] Thanks for listening! If you want fewer headaches, fewer IRS surprises, and more smart systems running your business (so YOU don’t have to), let’s talk. Book a strategy call: www.timewithjoe.com [http://www.timewithjoe.com]Because running a business shouldn’t feel like wrestling an octopus… alone. Also check out: www.Bedrock360BusinessSolutions.com [http://www.bedrock360businesssolutions.com] (Complete Coverage) www.Bedrock360TaxSolutions.com [http://www.bedrock360taxsolutions.com] (Tax Guard 365) www.Bedrock360BusinessTraining.com [http://www.bedrock360businesstraining.com] (Courses) Thanks for listening! If you want fewer headaches, fewer IRS surprises, and more smart systems running your business (so YOU don’t have to), let’s talk. Book a strategy call: www.timewithjoe.com [http://www.timewithjoe.com] Because running a business shouldn’t feel like wrestling an octopus… alone.  Also check out: www.Bedrock360BusinessSolutions.com (Complete Coverage) www.Bedrock360TaxSolutions.com (Tax Gaurd 365)  www.Bedrock360BusinessTraining.com (Courses)

He Woke Up From a Coma and Rebuilt His Life From Scratch Episode

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2541682/fan_mail/new] What do you do when life changes in an instant? In this powerful episode of How to Win Big at Business, Joe DiChiara sits down with Vincent Lanci — author, podcaster, coach, entrepreneur, and traumatic brain injury survivor — to talk about recovery, resilience, purpose, and rebuilding a life after everything changes. Vincent shares the story of being hit by a car at age 21, waking up from a coma after a traumatic brain injury, and slowly rebuilding the basic skills most people take for granted. What followed was not just a recovery story — it was an entrepreneurial journey filled with setbacks, reinvention, service, and impact. This conversation goes far beyond business. It’s about mindset, persistence, faith, healing, and what it means to keep moving forward one step at a time when the future feels uncertain. In this episode, you’ll hear: *  Vincent’s story of surviving a traumatic brain injury  *  What recovery looked like in the earliest days  *  The emotional toll on families and caregivers  *  Why communication is so critical after a brain injury  *  How Vincent rebuilt his skills and confidence over time  *  The parallels between recovery and the entrepreneurial journey  *  How he turned his experience into coaching, books, podcasting, and service  *  Why your story can become your mission  *  How podcasting became part of his business and impact strategy  This episode is deeply inspiring for anyone who has ever faced a major setback, questioned whether they could keep going, or wondered if something meaningful could still come from a painful chapter. If you’re a self-employed professional trying to build a real business, this podcast was created for you.  New episodes break down the systems, strategies, and structures needed to move from solopreneur to sustainable business owner.  Subscribe to our YouTube Channel  https://www.youtube.com/@Bedrock360BusinessSolutions/featured [https://www.youtube.com/@Bedrock360BusinessSolutions/featured] Thanks for listening! If you want fewer headaches, fewer IRS surprises, and more smart systems running your business (so YOU don’t have to), let’s talk. Book a strategy call: www.timewithjoe.com [http://www.timewithjoe.com] Because running a business shouldn’t feel like wrestling an octopus… alone. Also check out: www.Bedrock360BusinessSolutions.com [http://www.Bedrock360BusinessSolutions.com] (Complete Coverage) www.Bedrock360TaxSolutions.com [http://www.Bedrock360TaxSolutions.com] (Tax Guard 365) www.Bedrock360BusinessTraining.com [http://www.Bedrock360BusinessTraining.com] (Courses) Thanks for listening! If you want fewer headaches, fewer IRS surprises, and more smart systems running your business (so YOU don’t have to), let’s talk. Book a strategy call: www.timewithjoe.com [http://www.timewithjoe.com] Because running a business shouldn’t feel like wrestling an octopus… alone.  Also check out: www.Bedrock360BusinessSolutions.com (Complete Coverage) www.Bedrock360TaxSolutions.com (Tax Gaurd 365)  www.Bedrock360BusinessTraining.com (Courses)