Behind the scenes though, I had my eyes squeezed shut to the things I didn’t want to see or deal with – the Legal, Insurance, Financial and Tax (or LIFT) parts of my own life and business.
In some areas, I simply didn’t know what I didn’t know. In other ways, I was naive…
I thought I was “too small”
I trusted the wrong advisors
I didn’t want to spend the money
“It’s fine,” I thought. “Nothing bad will happen.”
What I didn’t want to admit (to myself or others) is that I was completely in the dark when it came to these parts of my business. I just felt really bad at all of it.

It was confusing. And hard. And NOT what I was good at.
So I just brushed it under the rug, and kept focusing on what I DID know – how to get seen, get clients and get paid.
Because it seemed like that’s what mattered.
And the lesser-seen parts – the financial meetings, categorizing expenses for tax purposes, record-keeping, and protecting and reviewing of my numbers – just seemed, frankly, boring and unnecessary.
I mean, none of that stuff applied to my lil’ ole business, right? At least that’s what one part of my mind certainly thought.

Maybe you can relate?
But, here’s the real truth…
No matter how much (or how little) money you make in your business, if you don’t have a solid Legal, Insurance, Financial and Tax (LIFT) foundation, then all the work you are doing in the world is built on a house of cards – one issue away from disaster.
For me it took going all the way to bankruptcy to wake up and see what I had been missing.
(By the way, this would have been completely avoidable, IF I would have known what I had to learn the hard way – what I’m about to share with you here…)

Coming out the other side of that experience, I created an entirely new relationship with the Legal, Insurance, Financial and Tax areas of my businesses.
I restructured my life and businesses with my eyes wide open – and this time as my impact and income have grown, I have been able to sustain the growth.
Now, I not only have more FREEDOM than ever before… to travel, work from anywhere, and enjoy a lot of time with my family… I also have the peace of mind (the ultimate internal emotional freedom, which is far more valuable than any external freedom ever could be) of knowing that the work I am doing will continue to thrive for the long-term.
I’ve built businesses and income I can count on – and that (more than anything else) has moved me out of the scarcity thinking and fear that I had before – even when I was making great money!
Please don’t wait to learn these lessons the hard way, like I did!
I want to help you LIFT your business, with a solid foundation… so you too can enjoy the kind of clarity, freedom, lifestyle, income & impact you’ve always wanted.
Are you ready?

LIFT Your Business with the
Legal, Insurance, Financial + Tax
Systems You Need to THRIVE
I designed the LIFT Foundation System & Toolkit to help you rapidly and effectively fill the gaps in your foundation, so you will know to your core that you are deeply supported and thriving as you create and do your Great Work in the world.
Imagine…
Having clear legal agreements with all of your clients, contractors, employees, affiliates and partners – so both your business and your relationships are protected.
Taking maximum advantage of legal tax planning strategies – saving you thousands (even tens of thousands!) of dollars in taxes each year.
Feeling confident in taking calculated risks to help your business grow, because you know how to read your financial statements (and make decisions accordingly), get access to business credit (without putting your personal assets at risk), and get support from trusted advisors when you need it.
Getting the right insurance policies in place – so you’re neither over-paying, nor missing anything important – to protect you, your family and your business.
Knowing when to do it yourself, and when to hire it out – and exactly what questions to ask to make sure you get the right person to support you (this will save you time + money again and again!)

Plus These Bonus Gifts…
BONUS GIFT #1 
“LIFT Your Life & Business” 
Strategy Session 
($500 Value)
The LIFT Foundation System & Toolkit will help you get educated about what you don’t know, what you can do yourself, and when to turn to a trusted advisor for help. A Creative Business Lawyer® is specifically trained to be that kind of trusted advisor. In the “LIFT Your Life & Business” Strategy Session, you’ll go beyond what you learn in the program, to take your life and business to the next level.
First you’ll complete a clarity questionnaire that will allow your Creative Business Lawyer® to get to know you – while supporting you to get to know yourself on a deeper level as well. Then, during the 1:1 Strategy Session, you’ll go through a thorough inquiry process to help you clarify where your business could be more efficient, effective, and ultimately enjoyable for you and your stakeholders (including team members, customers, clients and vendors).

BONUS GIFT #2 
“Incorporate Your Business for Growth” 
Video Presentation 
($500 Value)
If you haven’t incorporated your business, or you think you might want to shift how your business is incorporated, this presentation will walk you through the best way to approach it so you can maximize your tax savings, protect your business, and keep on the right side of the IRS.
You’ll Discover:
The most common structure that works for most micro-business owners
How to simultaneously minimize your tax bill and keep the IRS happy
The tax structure that can save you 15% or more on your taxes
How to determine whether incorporating out-of-state will work for you or against you
Whether incorporating is right for you at all, based on your current situation

BONUS GIFT #3 
Walk-Through of My Personal Tax Returns 
with Expert CPA Steve Spanola
(Priceless!)
Do you review your tax returns carefully before you sign them? Or do you feel overwhelmed just looking at them, so you just sign them quickly and hope that everything was done right? For years, I blindly trusted my CPA… that is, until I was audited by the IRS. If I had known what to look for sooner, I could easily have spotted the big red flags that were staring me in the face, and avoided a very drawn-out and difficult situation.
I want to help you avoid making the same mistakes, which is why I’m revealing my actual tax returns in this video presentation. I’ve enlisted the help of one of the top CPAs in the country, Steve Spanola, to walk you through exactly what you should be looking for to avoid overpaying on taxes (or worse, getting audited!) – whether you’re filling yourself, or working with a professional CPA.
The LIFT Foundation System & Toolkit Will
Pay For Itself The Very First Time You…
Enter into an agreement with a client, contractor, employee, affiliate or partner.
Save money on your taxes by setting up the right legal entity and tax structures for you.
Get a complaint letter, a request for a refund, or someone who wants out of your program.
Know exactly what questions to ask to hire the right lawyer, bookkeeper, CPA, or tax advisor.
Protect your intellectual property by putting a trademark or copyright on something you’ve created.
Get the right type and amount of insurance to protect your business (not overpaying or underpaying).
Protect your personal assets from any potential risk posed by your business activities.
Get your merchant account set up right, so you always receive your funds in a timely manner.
Feel confident and empowered, knowing your business is built on a truly solid foundation.