Oct 31, 2025
In this episode:
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C vs. S corp: where taxes really hit
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LLCs vs. S corps: payroll and flexibility
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Double taxation decoded
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Profit splits: fair or fixed?
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When losses save you money
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Recourse vs. nonrecourse debt explained
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Why planning before filing matters
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Clean books = real tax options
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Hiring experts beats DIY mistakes
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Paying advisors as an investment
Today on the podcast, we’re joined by Christopher VonLindenberg, Founder and CEO of Lindenberg Financial. Chris is a lifelong entrepreneur with a passion for helping people unlock their potential, both financially and personally. In our conversation, he shares how growing up in a blue-collar family shaped his work ethic, how he learned to redefine success beyond “just working harder,” and why he believes true financial planning starts with life planning.
Episode Overview:
In this episode, listeners will hear:
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How Chris turned uncertainty about his future into a career built on service and entrepreneurship.
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Why “living life while you work” matters more than saving it all for retirement.
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The difference between working in your business and working on your life vision.
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How collaboration between CPAs, financial planners, and attorneys creates better outcomes for clients.
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Why tax and financial planning shouldn’t happen in silos—and how proactive teamwork can change your financial trajectory.
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The art and science of planning: blending data with human goals to build lasting confidence.
By the end, you’ll walk away with a renewed perspective on money, purpose, and how building the right advisory team can help you live life, not just plan for it.