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How a Professional Pitcher Pivoted to Country Music: The Uncommon Journey of Bryce Hensley
In a world where many dread the idea of life changes, Bryce Hensley’s story is a refreshing narrative of daring reinvention. Shifting from the grind of professional baseball to the country music scene, Hensley’s tale is not merely about change—it’s about embracing an uncommon path, one that resonates with authenticity, grit, and a thirst for…
Read MoreExploring Venture Capital with Chris Van Dusen of CECO Capital
Navigating the Uncommon Path: Insights into Venture Capital and Entrepreneurial Success Key Takeaways: As the world of entrepreneurship grows more complex and intertwined, understanding the nuances of venture capital is more crucial than ever. This article explores the uncommon path treaded by successful entrepreneur Chris Van Dusen, as shared in a dynamic dialog with Phillip…
Read MoreFrom Athletics to Academics: How a Passion for Sports Led to a Career in Teaching and Business
Success, ambition, and fulfillment often come down to an alignment of passion, opportunity, and impact. In a candid conversation with David Barwin, facilitator of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program and a business professor at Iowa Central Community College, we uncover the makings of a life led unusually well. From nurturing athletic skills to…
Read MoreBuilding A Financial Services Business
The financial advisory landscape is often shrouded in complexity and insider jargon, making it challenging for outsiders to navigate. Yet, understanding how financial advisors build their practices and the underlying motivations driving their advice can vastly influence clients’ financial success. In this thought-provoking discussion, Phillip Ramsey and Arron Cramer of the Uncommon Wealth Podcast candidly…
Read MoreWhat is Your Business Debt Elimination Strategy?
When you have cash on hand in a business, one part of your treasury reserve strategy should be debt reduction. A balance of working capital, debt reduction, and short-term investment is a much better use of that cash than just a pile of it sitting in a savings account. So how should your business deal…
Read MoreShould Cryptocurrency be Part of your Corporate Treasury Strategy?
Could cryptocurrency fit into your strategy for managing your short-term cash on hand? We’re in the middle of a series of articles about how businesses can best utilize their cash reserves—building a comprehensive corporate treasury strategy. Crypto Basics We believe cryptocurrency can be part of that strategy. Cryptocurrency is a method of banking. Cryptocurrency is…
Read MoreHow Your Business Can Use Uncommon Banking
Uncommon Banking is our term for using a guaranteed whole life insurance policy as your own personal bank by using the cash value of the policy. If you have been following our work, you have probably heard us mention it—often! It is a powerful tool in personal finance, but it can also be a powerful…
Read MoreShould Your Company Use a Brokerage Account?
We have been running into a challenge faced by many business owners lately: what to do with excess cash on hand. From weathering COVID-19 well, PPP funds, and potentially EIDL loans, there are a lot of corporations sitting on excess cash. Previously, we defined excess cash or reserves as cash above what your monthly reserve…
Read MoreHow Should You Manage Corporate Savings or Cash?
In our conversations with business owners, a topic that keeps coming up is how to manage excess cash on hand. While we have a lot to say about how to manage the profits of your business, the obvious starting point is savings. How much should you have on hand, and what should it be earmarked…
Read MoreCorporate Treasury Has Never Been More Important
When it comes to corporate roles, treasury is not one that gets a lot of attention. But it is this role and the department they manage that guides a company’s strategic use of excess liquidity—your cash on hand. If anything, the importance of the treasury function has grown in this low-interest-rate environment we’ve had over the past…
Read MoreIs Your Company Sitting on Excess Cash?
It seems like a great problem to have: business is going well and you have built up solid cash reserves. The ideal is to maintain liquidity, but also generate some yield on that money. It’s great that it is there, but you also want to put it to work for your business in a way…
Read MoreBusiness Organization – Exit Strategies
Some financial planners focus on keeping your money from you until retirement but at Uncommon Wealth Partners, we focus on helping you leverage your gifts to build wealth you can get your hands on before the magical age of 59.5. Running a business is one of the ways we’ve seen people leverage their gifts to…
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