Frankly Speaking (audio)

Frankly Speaking (Aired 08-21-26) Building Financial Resilience Through Values

NowMedia Networks — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:09:11 +0000

Host Alan Franks speaks with financial advisor David Klyman about values-based planning, managing debt and financial stress, avoiding emotional investment decisions, and preparing for career or business transitions. They explore how clear goals, open communication, and long-term planning can support financial resilience.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Fooled by Money: David Kleiman
(00:00:47) - Allan On The World of Business and Money
(00:01:38) - The financial responsibility of a spouse
(00:04:07) - Financial Planning Made More Fun
(00:07:16) - Frankly Speaking Only on NOW Media Television
(00:08:07) - Planning Starts With Values
(00:09:57) - What Do People Want From Financial Freedom?
(00:11:06) - How to Get Out of Debt
(00:16:37) - Behavioral Financial Advisors: Emotional Decisions
(00:19:01) - WSJD Live: Can the Market Go Up?
(00:22:30) - Making Financial Decisions When Embarrassed
(00:23:35) - Frankly Speaking Only on NOW Media Television
(00:24:25) - David Kleiman: It's Not Too Late to Realign Your
(00:26:24) - Reckless Pivots and Strategic Reinvention
(00:27:29) - Should Business People Start a Business?
(00:29:44) - Starting a Business: The Emotional Resilience
(00:31:37) - David Kleiman on Why You're Never Behind

Frankly Speaking (Aired 08-06-26) Building a Business That Is Ready to Sell

NowMedia Networks — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 21:42:40 +0000

Host Alan Franks speaks with Bennett Lebowitz about preparing a business for sale through financial and operational pre-diligence. They discuss reducing owner dependency, maintaining clean financial records, protecting valuation, structuring deals, managing taxes and working capital, and navigating the emotional and practical challenges of a successful exit.

Frankly Speaking (Aired 07-23-26) Protecting Brand Value Through Trademark Strategy

NowMedia Networks — Fri, 24 Jul 2026 19:31:50 +0000

Host Alan Franks speaks with attorney Zach Eyster about trademarks as valuable business assets. They discuss brand protection, infringement risks, federal registration, licensing, international expansion, enforcement, and how strong intellectual property practices can support growth, valuations, and future business exits.

Chapters

(00:00:15) - Brand Protection
(00:01:11) - Alan Pinkerton on Brand Protection
(00:05:01) - For Startup Companies, Brand Development
(00:07:44) - What Does a Trademarks Do?
(00:11:17) - Copyright Mistake
(00:15:34) - Weak IP Pricing
(00:17:16) - What's the Fastest Way a Startup Can Accidentally Steal a
(00:22:06) - Demand Letters
(00:28:23) - The Need for a Lawyer
(00:29:14) - Copyright Risk Management, Part 3
(00:33:50) - Copyright and Intellectual Property
(00:36:52) - Copyright Law: The Growth and Exit Strategy
(00:44:47) - International Trademark Registration and Valuations
(00:49:59) - IP Due Dilution, Risk Defensibility
(00:55:35) - Copyright Law: When Is It Too Late to Get a Federal Registration

Frankly Speaking (Aired 07-16-26) Proactive Tax Strategies for Business Owners

NowMedia Networks — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 03:19:26 +0000

Alan Franks speaks with John Mitchell about choosing the right business entity, maximizing legitimate deductions, timing income and expenses, and maintaining accurate records. They also discuss IRS appeals, Tax Court, audit preparedness, and the role of year-round tax planning in protecting long-term wealth.

Frankly Speaking (Aired 07-09-26) Tax Strategy Beyond April 15

NowMedia Networks — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 22:01:31 +0000

Host Alan Franks sits down with tax attorney and former IRS Appeals Officer John Mitchell to discuss why tax planning should be a year-round strategy, not just a filing-season task. They explore the difference between tax preparation and tax strategy, common tax mistakes, how to respond to IRS notices, the appeals process, payment plans, recordkeeping best practices, and practical ways business owners can legally reduce tax risk while staying compliant.