Episodes
This episode consists of our guest, Adrienne Dove, who is the Founder of Corban Bookkeeping Solutions and a QuickBooks Consultant, helping many business owners understand their finances. She goes in depth with the tactics she uses to help prepare your books for tax season to hopefully make you feel confident that your company's finances are in order.
Published 03/04/23
Kurt and photographer Jack Turkel discuss the importance of professional headshots and how taking pictures is not as easy as it seems when it comes to professionalism. Jack expresses how he captures each subject differently depending on their career. Along with that, they talk about how Jack got where he is today.
Published 02/24/23
Our guest, Ryan Visniski, the Founder of College Financial Guide, helps us prepare for one of our largest life expenses which is paying for that College Tuition and he talks about how you can pay as little as possible and avoid the pitfalls along the way. Furthermore, he goes into depth explaining the differences between Need Based Aid and Merit Based Aid, and how you can use either types of aid to your advantage in lowering your child's college tuition cost.
Published 02/18/23
Guest, Cathy Neilley and Kurt discuss entrepreneurship, they talk about how she made the transition from corporate management with several fortune 100 companies to starting her own business. Cathy walks you through the entrepreneurship process and provides tips on how to lower your risks throughout this process.
Published 02/11/23
In this episode, our guest, Desmond Hayes, who is the founder of GEOGREENS, discusses the importance of hydroponics as a way to have a direct impact on our Food/Water, Land Use/Deforestation, and Carbon Footprint. He also touches on the fundamentals of hydroponics, clean eating and vertical farming.
Published 02/03/23
In this episode, our guest Jamie Zug, who is currently a Tax Attorney at McCarter & English, talks about how taxpayers could recognize unusual NJ tax situations that may apply to them and talks about identifying any pitfalls they may encounter. Through his years of experience assisting taxpayers avoid/resolve any disputes with NJ Division of Taxation and the Internal Revenue Service, Mr. Zug will educate you on when will be the right time to seek help with your tax situation.
Published 01/27/23
Kurt and guest Cindy Arledge who is a purposeful planning institute member and second generation entrepreneur discuss how to eliminate the "we," over "me," culture when dealing with finances within your family. She teaches a three step process to protect your family from a future inheritance battle.
Published 01/22/23
This episode consisted our guest, Paul O'Brien, who was the VP of Sales & Marketing Services for Solutions Advisor Group and holds over 20 years of experience in Senior Living Sales and Operations, talks about the advantages and disadvantages of Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Continuing Care in Retirement Communities and to understand the distinction between all three. Which was followed by the factors that play a role in the cost of future care and different ways we can start a...
Published 01/07/23
Kurt and his guest Larry Bailin talked about the true definition of marketing and how the effectiveness of it helps other companies grow their business.
Published 01/01/23
Kurt and guest Ben Jen discuss investing in and working with startup companies. They discuss what factors go into choosing which companies to work with and how to build a strong foundation and help these companies to succeed. 
Published 11/06/22
Matt Montellione, CEO of Royce Brook Media and Kurt discuss how Matt went from business out of his mom's basement to making websites and accounts for huge companies. Royce Brook Media is guaranteed to create your businesses DREAM account to result in growth. 
Published 10/23/22
Ted Simpson, president and certified facilitator of Tab talks about personal visions and how this can to strengthen your business as a whole. He has 30 years of experience, him and Kurt also discuss assessing your own personality and how to find your vision.  
Published 10/16/22
Kurt and guest Cindy Arledge who is a purposeful planning institute member and second generation entrepreneur discuss how to eliminate the "we," over "me," culture when dealing with finances within your family. She teaches a three step process to protect your family from a future inheritance battle.
Published 10/09/22
This episode featuring John Geodecke who has over 30 years of experience will help listeners understand what financing options are available for residential real estate. It makes listeners aware of what questions to ask when looking into home financing, where the money comes from to buy refinance or improve a home.
Published 10/02/22
Kurt and photographer Jack Turkel discuss the importance of professional headshots and how taking pictures is not as easy as it seems when it comes to professionalism.  Jack expresses how he captures each subject differently depending on their career. Along with that, the talk about how Jack got where he is today. 
Published 09/25/22
Kurt and Pat L. Ryan, president and CEO of First Bank NJ discuss the benefits and everything that needs to be known about community banks and what they have to offer. 
Published 09/11/22
Kurt, and guest Karen Yankovitch discuss how to create profitable and personal brands on linked in and the importance of social media platforms in business marketing strategies. Karen wears many hats, also being the CEO of Up Level Media LLC and host of the Good Girls Get Rich podcast.
Published 09/04/22
Guest, Cathy Neilley and Kurt discuss entrepreneurship, they talk about how she made the transition from corporate management with several fortune 100 companies to starting her own business. Cathy walks you through the entrepreneurship process and provides tips on how to lower your risks throughout this process. 
Published 08/28/22
Guest, Kevin Herman and Kurt discuss the opening and perks of Herman's second Senior Helpers location. Linda is also featured on this episode, she helps to provide insight on what goes on within these centers and how they differ from other senior living facilities. 
Published 08/21/22
Kurt Baker and his guest, Josh Faber, a pure mathematics P.H.D graduate from UIC, are having a conversation about how the fear of math can be overcome and how it can be utilized in your day to day life.
Published 08/18/22
On this week's episode of Master Your Finances, Kurt Baker has a conversation with his guest, Jeff Barnhart about how you can achieve growth in your business despite recessions, inflations, job shortages, disruptions in the supply chain, blackouts, and the pandemic.
Published 08/08/22
Kurt Baker and guest Scott Sussman, Head of Operations & Business Development at "from HERE," talk about from HERE, which is your neighborhood workspace located in Plainfield, NJ and coming soon to Princeton, NJ.  In this week's episode of Master Your Finances, Kurt Baker and Scott Sussman are having a conversation about how Sussman got involved in the hospitality industry and gives advice to employers how to create an atmosphere and culture where employees can collaboratively work...
Published 08/03/22
Kurt Baker and guest Theresa Semple discuss acts that protect employees financially such as the Transparency Act and the No Surprise Act.  Employee benefits professional, Theresa Semple demonstrates the importance of employee and employer education regarding the company's benefits offerings.  
Published 07/24/22
Kurt Baker and guest Michael Williams discuss the fact that many businesses of any size are eligible for tax credits. They really dive deep into employee retention credit (ERC) and give information on how entrepreneurs and businesses can take advantage of these credits and may be able to get some money back from the IRS. Due to time restrictions, businesses better jump on this now to get the benefits they might be missing out on.
Published 07/10/22
Kurt Baker and guest Angela Vendetti discuss how she has been in the restaurant business for many years. They talk about her previous coffee house and catering business as well as what she's doing today, teaching others how to start up their own restaurant because so many people are interested in it but don't know where to start.
Published 07/03/22