Extraordinary America

In this episode, we sit down with Catrina Croft, a CPA and tax strategist who has transformed her own financial struggles into a thriving business helping others. After overcoming $100,000 in debt and losing 80% of her income, Catrina shares her journey and the advanced tax strategies used by the ultra-wealthy to protect and grow their wealth.

From entity structuring to overlooked deductions, listeners will gain practical insights on how to leverage the tax code to their advantage. Tune in to discover how you can cut your taxes and boost your profits!

Chapters:

(02:49) Catrina helps other business owners utilize tax strategies to build wealth.

(10:56) An LLC is at the state level, so that's a limited liability company.

(24:14) Tax strategies are always changing.

(29:25) Most people want financial freedom, but they don't know how to achieve it.

(31:54) The biggest mistake people make when it comes to taxes is trying to do it themselves.

(38:18) Craft More Cash helps business owners maximize their cash and profitability.

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Catrina M Craft bio:

Catrina M. Craft is a dedicated tax strategist and wealth advisor who specializes in partnering with high-achieving entrepreneurs to build and preserve lasting wealth.
With a proven track record of implementing advanced tax strategies, Catrina has helped business owners save more than $150,000 annually in taxes, often transforming situations where clients were paying more in taxes than they earned in profits.

She focuses on uncovering hidden tax advantages known primarily to the nation's top 2%, making sophisticated planning accessible to driven entrepreneurs who lack the time or desire to navigate the complex, ever-changing tax code themselves.
Catrina empowers her clients to leverage the tax code not just for compliance but as a powerful tool to boost the bottom line, maximize deductions, achieve retirement goals, and protect generational wealth.

Recognizing that many successful business owners are unaware of the full potential available to them due to the intricacies of tax law, she serves as a trusted ally—working collaboratively to design personalized tax strategies and comprehensive legacy plans.

Connect with Catrina:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/catrinamcraft

https://craftmoneymap.com

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform
Or Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/PnKBjSZlcTs

We sit down with Catrina Croft, a CPA and tax strategist who has transformed her own financial struggles into a thriving business helping others. After overcoming $100,000 in debt and losing 80% of her income, Catrina shares her journey and the advanced tax strategies used by the ultra-wealthy to protect and grow their wealth.

From entity structuring to overlooked deductions, listeners will gain practical insights on how to leverage the tax code to their advantage. Tune in to discover how you can cut your taxes and boost your profits!

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, June 25th

In this episode, we welcome Rod Khleif, a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and host of the largest commercial real estate podcast in the world. Rod shares his inspiring journey from a Dutch immigrant to owning over 2,000 properties, experiencing both monumental successes and significant setbacks, including a $50 million loss during the 2008 financial crisis.

He discusses the mindset required to recover from failures and emphasizes the importance of goal setting, gratitude, and giving back. Join us for an enlightening conversation filled with valuable insights on resilience, success, and the true meaning of fulfillment.

Chapters:

(02:55) psychology and mindset behind his success in real estate

(11:27) It starts with goals, but then the next piece is making a decision

(14:15) Every successful person has fear, but action mitigates fear

(17:33) The most successful people on the planet have the highest degree of focus

(24:26) Gratitude is the most important foundational emotion we have available to us

(29:53) Give back right now, and you'll be happily achieving, Rod says

(32:36) If you want to be happy, give back

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Rod Khleif bio:

Rod is a multiple-time business owner and philanthropist who's passionate about business, high-performance real estate, and giving back.
As one of the country's top real estate and peak-performance luminaries, he has also owned more than 2,000 properties. Rod soared from humble beginnings as a young, impoverished Dutch immigrant to incredible success. His experience includes both remarkable triumphs and spectacular failures, which he affectionately calls "seminars." Rod knows the mindset required to recover from losing $50 million in the 2008 crash to the success he enjoys today.

And he brings incredible authenticity and insight to his approach to real estate, mindset, success, and life. Rod also founded the Tiny Hands Foundation, which has benefited more than 100,000 children in need. He's also the host of the world's largest commercial real estate podcast, Lifetime Cash Flow Real Estate Investing, with over 12 million downloads to date.

Connect with Rod:

https://rodkhleif.com

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform
Or Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0htpeJc1mKY

We welcome Rod Khleif, a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and host of the world's largest commercial real estate podcast. Rod shares his inspiring journey from a Dutch immigrant to owning over 2,000 properties, experiencing both monumental successes and significant setbacks, including a $50 million loss during the 2008 financial crisis.

He discusses the mindset required to recover from failures and emphasizes the importance of goal setting, gratitude, and giving back. Join us for an enlightening conversation filled with valuable insights on resilience, success, and the true meaning of fulfillment.

You can hear the full episode on Thursday, June 18th

In this powerful episode, we welcome Sabrina Osso, the founder and CEO of OSSO SAFE, a groundbreaking initiative dedicated to creating safe and respectful environments in homes, schools, and workplaces.

Sabrina, a TEDx speaker and survivor of domestic violence, shares her journey from personal trauma to empowering others through education and technology. Discover how her OSSO SAFE certification is transforming the real estate industry and learn about her children's book, "Home Safe Home for You and Me," which serves as a vital resource for fostering respect and safety.

Join us as we explore the importance of turning pain into power and the critical role of respect in preventing violence.

Chapters:

(01:20) Sabrina is a survivor of violence herself

(06:05) Sabrina founded OSSO SAFE to help victims of home violence

(10:22) Turn pain into power by practicing conscious breathing

(16:46) A therapist can help you turn darkness into power, into empowerment

(25:06) meditation to help abused children

(36:04) OSASAFE is working to make respect a required standard in homes

Sponsored by:

BLU Scholarship: https://www.blu.university/a/2147984849/YbykQKgP

Sabrina Osso bio:

Sabrina is the founder and CEO of Ossosafe.com. Feel Safe where you live, learn, work, and play. She's a TEDx speaker, author, dancer, and real estate agent who prioritizes creating and maintaining respect in homes, workplaces, and schools. She combines education and technology through her core product, the OSSO Safe certification for properties, which entails the OSSO Safe Home sweet home package for the real estate industry.

Also, part of the certification includes the children's book Home Safe Home for you and me. It serves as a tool for both children and adults ah alike and lays the groundwork for respect and safety. She's also a professional dancer and teacher who uses her performance skills to educate others about the subject.

The Women's Federation for World Peace awarded Sabrina the March 2024 Her Story Award for her commitment to protecting children from domestic violence and fostering positive family relationships. As a real estate agent, Sabrina is bringing the real estate industry to OSSO Safe.

Connect with Sabrina:

https://www.facebook.com/sabrina.osso.1

https://www.ossosafe.com

https://x.com/OssoSabrina

Connect with Cosmos:

Connect with Extraordinary America: https://extraordinary-america.com/platform
Or Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/II3kwrjIMq4