Tired of torching profit on last‑minute purchases that don’t move the needle? Host, Andy Keeler dives into a smarter path for small business owners: using entity structure, reasonable compensation, and layered retirement plans to legally cut taxes while building real wealth you control. With CFP Michael Davis of Creative Retirement Solutions, we unpack the practical differences between sole proprietors and S-Corps and how to set compensation that passes the smell test without kneecapping your contribution room.

From there, we map out a clear plan stack. IRAs and a well-built 401(k) with profit sharing is the engine, allowing high, deductible contributions that actually dent your tax bill. Then we open the door to cash balance pension plans—ideal for profitable owners, especially those older than their teams. Andy and Michael talk real numbers, typical costs, and why tax credits can offset setup and admin too.

Flexibility is the throughline in this episode. Plan designs can be tuned to your budget, frozen in tough years, and amended as profits change. For many owners, that means capturing 90%+ of contributions personally when demographics line up, all while treating employees fairly with vesting and transparent benefits. The result is a toolkit that shifts dollars from wasteful spend into assets that compound over time.

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