When we look at 2021, we see a stark dichotomy of those who prospered and those who…did not. The pandemic has undoubtedly changed the financial landscape and investment strategies.  That being said, the excuse of the pandemic can only go so far. Some of the loss was egged on by COVID, but the victims probably weren’t in a great financial situation to begin with. We were lucky enough to get to chat with financial wizard Louis Llanes, author of Financial Freedom Blueprint, to brainstorm ways to prevent losses no matter the political and social climate. We take a deeper dive into:  Smart financial moves for entrepreneurs and “regular” folks  Common mistakes and pitfalls people make with money/investments The main crux of our discussion is to make sure you’re saving. That’s the foundation everything else is built on. But having money to save tends to make that easier; go figure. That’s why we also share tips and tricks to make sure your business provides for you in the long haul, and that you are investing in ways that make sense for today, and tomorrow.  This means your money matters need to be consistent, yes, but within a framework of flexibility. You can plan all you want but unfortunately, you can’t predict the future. But you can put consistent practices into place that allow you to weather the storms and become more adept at navigating uncertainties.  Let’s Get Flexible! For more on building a flexible financial strategy, listen to the full episode 581 of Sell or Die! If you enjoyed this episode, take a screenshot of the episode to post in your stories and tag us, @jengitomer & @jeffreygitomer! And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast and share your key takeaways with us!   CONNECT WITH JEN & JEFFREY: Official Website: https://www.sellordiepodcast.com/ Jeffrey’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreygitomer/ Jennifer’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jengitomer/ Sell or Die Hards Official Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sellordiepodcast/    EPISODE RESOURCES: Join the Insider’s Club to start your assessment today: https://www.gitomer.com/insidersclub/