Most entrepreneurs and high-net-worth individuals celebrate their "gross" earnings—the big, flashy numbers shared at cocktail parties. But as R. Kenner French, author of Modern Millions + AI, points out in today’s episode, it’s not about what you make; it’s about what you actually keep. If you are making millions but losing a massive percentage to the IRS because you’re looking in the "rearview mirror," you aren’t just paying taxes—you’re suffering from a lack of strategy.

In this episode, Kenner and co-host Elaine Mingus dive deep into why taxes are the silent killer of wealth and how Artificial Intelligence is the ultimate tool to stop the bleed. Kenner, a prominent voice in the Bainbridge Island business community, argues that the traditional way of doing taxes—waiting until April to see what you owe—is a recipe for financial stagnation. Instead, he advocates for "prognostication," using AI models to work backward from future liabilities to mitigate tax hits before they happen.

We also tackle the controversial future of the tax industry and how local leaders on Bainbridge Island are looking toward AI and quantum computing to stay ahead. The role of the CPA is shifting from a data-entry historian to a strategic advisor—and eventually, those who don't adapt may find themselves obsolete. Whether you’re a real estate investor, a business owner, or a resident looking to impact your local city government, this episode provides a roadmap for using technology to protect your net income.

What You’ll Learn:

📈 The "Rearview Mirror" Trap: Why most tax advisors are looking at the past instead of prognosticating the future.

🤖 AI as a Tax Shield: How AI can "ruffle through" thousands of pages of tax code to find loopholes and strategies humans miss.

🛡️ The Power of Qualified Plans: Why IRAs, 401(k)s, and defined benefit plans remain the most missed deductions.

⚠️ The Future of CPAs: Why Kenner believes the tax industry as we know it will be unrecognizable in 20 years.

🌱 Early Adoption: Why setting up tax-efficient structures today—even at lower income levels—pays off exponentially later.

Who This Episode Is For:

Entrepreneurs looking to maximize their take-home pay and minimize liabilities.

High Earners who feel they are overpaying the IRS despite having professional help.

CPAs & Tax Professionals who want to understand how to stay relevant in the age of AI.

Bainbridge Island Residents interested in how AI is being introduced to local government and city efficiency.

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