Money Mindset- Run Your Finances Like The 1%

Last updated February 18, 2026

Are you working harder than ever but still feel stuck?

Your money mindset might be holding you back.

You see, the difference between a struggling business and a successful one isn’t income.

It’s how the CEO thinks about money.

Today on Business by the Books, we’re breaking down the mindset shifts I see over and over again in the top 1% of business owners we work with. We’re talking about what separates reactive financial behavior from strategic decision-making. You’ll learn:

- Why playing it safe with your money is holding you back
- How successful owners put their money to work
- The mindset shifts that will push you into the 1%

Key Takeaways

- 00:00 Intro
- 01:29 Stop Using Your Business as a Tax Shelter
- 02:29 Treat Your Business as an Asset
- 03:25 Invest In Personal Growth
- 03:50 Buy Back Your Time
- 04:26 Build Real Liquidity
- 05:40 Play the Long Game
- 07:13 Outro

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