The Oh-So-Wonderful Topic of Personal Finances

Busy season can make your real estate media business feel flush—until the slower months expose what you failed to plan for.

Todd and Craig break down how to calculate your true monthly spending, budget across an entire year, prepare for taxes and irregular expenses, and avoid making emotional purchases after a strong month. They also discuss saving for future vehicles, investing, giving, and why hiring a bookkeeper does not remove your responsibility to understand the numbers.

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Chapters

00:00 — Stop Making Financial Decisions on Emotion 02:10 — Taking Time Away From the Business 06:09 — Spiro Sync and the Danger of Isolation 08:51 — Spiro API, MCP, and Revision Updates 15:04 — The Busy Season Money Trap 19:38 — Know What You Actually Spend Each Month 27:21 — Why You Need a 12-Month Budget 30:13 — Preparing for Taxes and Major Expenses 32:41 — The Real Cost of Buying a Car 40:07 — Saving, Investing, and Giving 46:37 — Review Your Finances Consistently 49:49 — You Are Still the CFO