Welcome to Connected Advice, the podcast where family comes first and business follows. Hosted by Paul Redmond, an experienced accountant and business strategist, this show delves into the intersection of family and entrepreneurship from a financial perspective. Each episode offers insightful discussions on how to balance your personal life with your business ambitions, ensuring that your financial decisions support your family&#39;s well-being and future. Join us as we explore topics such as strategic financial planning, business growth, family-first entrepreneurship, and practical tips for managing your finances. Whether you&#39;re a seasoned business owner or just starting out, Connected Advice is here to help you align your business goals with your family&#39;s needs, ensuring a harmonious and prosperous journey. Tune in for expert advice, real-life stories, and actionable strategies to connect your personal and professional lives seamlessly.

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In this episode Paul Redmond introduces a powerful tool to combat overwhelm and complexity: the Clarity Map. This single-page visual snapshot captures your entire financial world—businesses, personal wealth, family structures, professional advisors, and strategic goals. Paul explains how creating this map reveals surprising gaps, uncovers opportunities, and provides immense relief by putting you back in control. Learn how this simple exercise transforms decision-making, aligns your advisory team, and turns you from an overwhelmed administrator into the confident leader of your plan.Key Takeaways:<ul><li>Complexity Leads to Overwhelm: Juggling multiple businesses, entities, and advisors without a unified view creates stress and unclear direction.</li><li>The Power of One Page: The Clarity Map consolidates your entire financial life into five key areas: Businesses/Entities, Personal Wealth, Family &amp; Legacy Structures, Professional Relationships, and Strategic Objectives.</li><li>It Reveals Surprises &amp; Gaps: The process of creating the map often uncovers forgotten assets, outdated plans, duplicate policies, and structural misalignments you weren&#39;t aware of.</li><li>From Overwhelm to Control: The map provides immediate clarity, transforming feelings of being overwhelmed into confidence by identifying the precise issues and opportunities you need to address.</li><li>Creates a Shared Playbook: The Clarity Map becomes a single source of truth that aligns all your advisors (accountant, solicitor, financial planner), ensuring everyone is working from the same plan and towards the same goals.</li><li>You Can&#39;t Lead What You Can&#39;t See: This tool empowers you to become the strategic leader of your financial future, rather than just the overwhelmed administrator of it.</li></ul> Contact Paul here:LinkedIn                                            <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                                                 <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Dan here:LinkedIn                                              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/</a> Listen to more episodes here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:                <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

The Clarity Map: Your Whole Financial Life on One Page

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In this episode Paul Redmond introduces a powerful tool to combat overwhelm and complexity: the Clarity Map. This single-page visual snapshot captures your entire financial world—businesses, personal wealth, family structures, professional advisors, and strategic goals. Paul explains how creating this map reveals surprising gaps, uncovers opportunities, and provides immense relief by putting you back in control. Learn how this simple exercise transforms decision-making, aligns your advisory team, and turns you from an overwhelmed administrator into the confident leader of your plan.Key Takeaways:<ul><li>Complexity Leads to Overwhelm: Juggling multiple businesses, entities, and advisors without a unified view creates stress and unclear direction.</li><li>The Power of One Page: The Clarity Map consolidates your entire financial life into five key areas: Businesses/Entities, Personal Wealth, Family &amp; Legacy Structures, Professional Relationships, and Strategic Objectives.</li><li>It Reveals Surprises &amp; Gaps: The process of creating the map often uncovers forgotten assets, outdated plans, duplicate policies, and structural misalignments you weren&#39;t aware of.</li><li>From Overwhelm to Control: The map provides immediate clarity, transforming feelings of being overwhelmed into confidence by identifying the precise issues and opportunities you need to address.</li><li>Creates a Shared Playbook: The Clarity Map becomes a single source of truth that aligns all your advisors (accountant, solicitor, financial planner), ensuring everyone is working from the same plan and towards the same goals.</li><li>You Can&#39;t Lead What You Can&#39;t See: This tool empowers you to become the strategic leader of your financial future, rather than just the overwhelmed administrator of it.</li></ul> Contact Paul here:LinkedIn                                            <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                                                 <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Dan here:LinkedIn                                              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/</a> Listen to more episodes here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:               <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

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Host Paul Redmond tackles one of the most crucial yet avoided conversations for business owners: discussing wealth and succession with their families. He reveals why having a perfectly drafted will or tax plan is not enough and how silence can lead to financial fallout and emotional strife.Paul provides a practical, four-step blueprint for running a productive family meeting that fosters clarity and protects relationships, emphasizing that the most powerful inheritance you can leave isn&#39;t money—it&#39;s clarity.Avoiding the conversation about wealth and succession guarantees future problems. Having the difficult discussion now, using a structured and empathetic approach, is an act of love that protects both your family&#39;s financial future and their relationships. Key Takeaways1. Documents Do Not Replace Conversations<ul><li>A common mistake is believing a perfectly drafted will, trust, or tax plan is sufficient. These documents are tools for execution, but they cannot prevent family conflict if the intentions and reasons behind them are not clearly communicated and understood.</li></ul>2. The &#34;Cost of Silence&#34; is Immense<ul><li>Avoiding the conversation leads to a dual fallout:</li><li>Financial: Wasted structures, missed tax reliefs, assets getting tied up, and wealth being eroded by advisory fees to fix problems.</li><li>Emotional: Resentment, confusion, mistrust, and long-lasting family conflict after you&#39;re gone.</li></ul>3. The Goal is Clarity, Not Just Distribution<ul><li>The most powerful inheritance you can leave your family is not money, but clarity. Clear communication about your wishes, values, and the &#34;why&#34; behind decisions is the greatest gift for preserving family harmony.</li></ul>4. Use a Four-Step Blueprint for a Successful Family Meeting<ul><li>Frame the Purpose: Clearly state that the meeting is about alignment and reducing future stress, not dividing assets. It&#39;s about ensuring everyone understands their role and your wishes.</li><li>Pick the Timing &amp; Setting Carefully: Choose a neutral time and space, not a holiday or birthday. Consider using a neutral third-party facilitator to chair the meeting.</li><li>Use a Neutral Framework: Employ a tool or methodology (e.g., a &#34;Legacy Lens&#34;) to provide structure. This shifts the conversation from personal opinions to shared clarity and helps manage emotional resistance.</li><li>Facilitate, Don&#39;t Dictate: Approach the meeting as a dialogue. Use phrases like, &#34;Here’s what we’re thinking, we’d love to hear your thoughts.&#34; The goal is to listen and make people feel heard.</li></ul>5. Start with Powerful &#34;Starter Questions&#34;<ul><li>Begin the conversation by reflecting on and discussing:</li><li>What kind of legacy do we want to leave as a family?</li><li>What does &#34;fair&#34; look like? (Equitable doesn&#39;t always mean equal).</li><li>What is the most important thing to protect: the estate or the family relationships? (The answer should always be family first).</li></ul>6. Practical Tools: The Legacy Letter and Starting Small<ul><li>Write a Legacy Letter: This is a non-legal, personal letter (or video) explaining your hopes, values, and dreams. It provides context and reduces the chance of conflict.</li><li>Start Small: The first meeting is an introduction to the conversation. You don&#39;t need to solve everything at once. The objective is to start the dialogue and set a date for the next conversation.</li></ul> Contact Paul here:LinkedIn                                            <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                                                 <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Dan here:LinkedIn                                              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/</a> Listen to more episodes here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:                <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

The Family Meeting Blueprint: Avoiding the Cost of Silence

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In this episode of the Connected Advice podcast, host Paul Redmond is joined by George Skelton, tax partner, to explore the pitfalls of short-term tax planning. They discuss why focusing solely on annual tax deadlines often leads to missed opportunities, unnecessary stress, and financial inefficiency for families and business owners. George shares real-life examples of how long-term strategies—like leveraging capital gains allowances, pension contributions, and inheritance exemptions—can create significant tax savings and provide peace of mind. Tune in to learn why connected, forward-thinking advice is essential for building and preserving family wealth across generations.Key Takeaways1. Short-Term Planning Limits Your Options2. You Miss Out on &#34;Use-It-or-Lose-It&#34; Allowances3. &#34;Siloed Advice&#34; Creates Stress and Inefficiency4. Rushed Decisions Lead to Costly Mistakes5. Small, Consistent Actions Build Significant Wealth6. The Alternative: Proactive, Multi-Year &#34;Connected Advice&#34;Effective tax and wealth planning isn&#39;t an annual event—it&#39;s an ongoing, strategic process. Behind every number is a family decision, and those decisions are best made with time, collaboration, and a long-term perspective. Contact Paul here:LinkedIn                                            <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                                                 <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Dan here:LinkedIn                                              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/</a> Listen to more episodes here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:                <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

Why Year-to-Year Tax Planning Fails Families

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Welcome to Connected Advice, the podcast that explores the powerful transformation that happens when family, business, wealth, and legacy are brought into alignment.Hosted by Paul Redmond—an accountant, strategist, and creator of the Connected Advice framework—this show moves beyond surface-level solutions to ask the deeper questions that truly shape your future. We believe the future isn&#39;t found in the answers, but in the questions we dare to ask.Join us for honest conversations and real stories as we uncover how to:<ul><li>Replace disconnection with clarity.</li><li>Align your professional team with your personal priorities.</li><li>Build a meaningful and enduring legacy.</li></ul> Tune in for practical frameworks and insightful discussions designed to help you connect the dots in your life and business. Discover a better way forward—one that starts with your family, flows through your business, and leads to the future you truly want to create.

Welcome to "Connected Advice"

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In this episode, Paul Redmond breaks down why reactive, year-end tax scrambling is costing business owners thousands—and how shifting to a *3-year tax strategy* can unlock growth, protect wealth, and turn compliance into a competitive advantage. Learn how to use tools like holding companies, R&amp;D credits, and entrepreneurial relief to build lasting value—not just annual savings.Key takeaways:<ul><li>Why short-term tax thinking limits your upside (and how to break the cycle).</li><li>How to align tax planning with business lifecycles—start-up, growth, scale, and exit.</li><li>Practical steps to create a rolling 3-year tax roadmap (and get your advisors on board).</li><li>Real examples: Business owners who built wealth—not just avoided bills.</li></ul>Stop counting pennies. Start planning like a pro. Hosted by Paul Redmond | &#34;Crunch My Numbers&#34; – Where strategy meets savings.  Contact Paul here:LinkedIn                                            <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                                                 <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Dan here:LinkedIn                                              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/</a> Listen to more episodes here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:               <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

From Tax Bills to Building Wealth: Crafting a 3-Year Growth Plan

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In this episode, Paul Redmond and tax expert George Skelton dive deep into the power of holding company structures for Irish SMEs. Discover why separating your businesses under a group umbrella isn’t just for multinationals—it’s a game-changer for risk management, tax efficiency, and growth.Key takeaways:<ul><li>Tax-free exits: How the participation exemption lets you sell a subsidiary tax-free (yes, really!).</li><li>Risk isolation: Why housing multiple businesses under one roof is risky (and how a group structure protects you).</li><li>Loss relief: Transfer losses between subsidiaries to offset profits—legally.</li><li>Succession planning: Why timing matters (and when a group structure doesn’t make sense).</li></ul>Plus: Real-world examples (shops, pubs, pharmacies) and the #1 mistake business owners make when setting up groups. Hosted by Paul Redmond | Guest: George Skelton | &#34;Crunch My Numbers&#34; – Where smart structures meet smart tax planning.  Contact Paul here:LinkedIn                                            <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                                                 <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Dan here:LinkedIn                                              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/</a> Listen to more episodes here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:                <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

Group Structures Unlocked: How Holding Companies Can Save You Thousands

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In this episode, Paul Redmond and Dan Daly dive into why *90-day advisory cycles* are the &#34;Goldilocks zone&#34; for business owners—long enough to drive meaningful progress, yet short enough to sustain momentum. Discover how this rhythm transforms fragmented advice into connected impact by aligning health, wealth, and relationships with business goals.Key takeaways:<ul><li>Why annual check-ins fail and why quarterly sprints unlock faster results.</li><li>The &#34;1-20 Brain Dump&#34; method to clarify priorities (hint: the last 5 items reveal the real challenges).</li><li>How to balance business growth with personal well-being—because burnout kills momentum.</li><li>A client case study: From stagnation to thriving (7 years of 90-day cycles = marathon-running, business-boosting success).</li></ul>Next steps: Take the free Connected Advice Quiz to diagnose your advisory gaps and start your next 90-day sprint with purpose. Take the Quiz here:<a href="https://quiz.rda.ie/connected-advice" rel="nofollow">https://quiz.rda.ie/connected-advice</a> Contact Paul here:LinkedIn                                            <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                                                 <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Dan here:LinkedIn                                              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/</a> Listen to more episodes here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:               <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

The 90-Day Goldilocks Zone: How Quarterly Planning Supercharges Impact

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In this episode, Paul Redmond sits down with George Skelton, Tax Partner at RDA Accountants, to demystify Revised Entrepreneurial Relief—a game-changing tax break that could save business owners up to €230,000 when selling their company. Discover why 1 in 4 entrepreneurs miss out on this relief, the critical qualifying criteria (like the 5% shareholding rule and active involvement), and how to avoid common pitfalls (e.g., dormant companies or mixed asset structures).Key takeaways:<ul><li>How the relief slashes capital gains tax from 33% to 10% on the first €1M gain.</li><li>Why timing and planning are everything—especially for entrepreneurs under 55.</li><li>Real-world case studies (including costly mistakes like minor shareholdings or property-heavy businesses).</li><li>The power of &#34;connected advice&#34; to align your business structure with tax efficiency.</li></ul> Whether you’re scaling, selling, or strategizing for the future, this episode is a must-listen for every business owner. Don’t leave a quarter-million euros on the table!  Contact Paul here:LinkedIn                                            <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                                                 <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find George here:LinkedIn                                              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-skelton-a795a036" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-skelton-a795a036</a> Listen to more episodes here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:               <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

Unlocking Massive Tax Savings: The Entrepreneurial Relief Guide

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In this insightful episode, Paul Redmond and Dan Daly dive into the critical role of connected advice in professional services. Paul shares his 40 years of experience to explain why even the best advisors often fall short when they operate in silos—and how this disconnect leaves clients feeling overwhelmed. Discover why accountants are uniquely positioned to act as the &#34;connected advisor,&#34; bridging gaps between tax, legal, and financial planning to deliver holistic, family-first solutions.Key takeaways:<ul><li>Why good advice fails when advisors don’t collaborate.</li><li>The &#34;illusion of being well advised&#34; and how to break it.</li><li>How COVID reshaped client expectations—and why proactive, human-centered advice is here to stay.</li><li>Practical steps to become the trusted connector your clients need.</li></ul> Tune in for a conversation packed with real-world wisdom, a dash of humor (including a Taken reference!), and actionable insights for advisors and business owners alike.Listen now and learn how to turn fragmented advice into transformative results.  Contact Paul here:LinkedIn                                            <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                                                 <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Dan here:LinkedIn                                              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/</a> Listen to more episodes here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:               <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

The Power of Connected Advice

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In this conversation, Paul Redmond and Dan Daly are joined by Kent Ashmore of Ashmore Financial to discuss the intricacies of wealth management and financial planning, emphasizing the importance of a family office approach.They explore risk management, the significance of connected advice, and the client journey in financial planning. The discussion highlights the necessity of protecting income, understanding client needs, and the value of strategic partnerships in providing comprehensive financial solutions. Takeaways<ul><li>Wealth management is essential for everyone, not just the wealthy.</li><li>Protecting income is the first step in financial planning.</li><li>Understanding risk is crucial for families and businesses.</li><li>Connected advice leads to better outcomes for clients.</li><li>Listening to clients is key to understanding their needs.</li><li>The family office approach integrates various financial services.</li><li>Clients appreciate a holistic view of their financial situation.</li><li>Investing time in mortgage and protection strategies can save money.</li><li>Strategic partnerships enhance the quality of financial advice.</li><li>The goal is to create a one-stop shop for clients&#39; financial needs.</li></ul> Find Kent Ashmore here:Ashmore Financial                          <a href="https://ashmorefs.ie/" rel="nofollow">https://ashmorefs.ie/</a>LinkedIn                                             <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/kent-ashmore-qfa-apa-69bb9722/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/kent-ashmore-qfa-apa-69bb9722/</a> Contact Paul here:LinkedIn                                            <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                                                 <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Dan here:LinkedIn                                              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieldalyrda/</a> Listen to more episodes here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:                <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

Understanding Risk in Financial Planning

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Host Paul Redmond sits down with Gavin Dixon, founder of Business IT Solutions, to tackle one of the most critical (and often intimidating) topics for business owners today: how to strengthen your cybersecurity and lock down your data—without locking down your team. In this practical, no-jargon conversation, they break down: ·        Why multi-factor authentication (MFA) is non-negotiable—and how to implement it smoothly in your business ·        The surprising risks of weak passwords (and why a password manager is your new best friend) ·        Creating a &#34;no-blame&#34; security culture—how to encourage openness and fast response when things go wrong ·        Real-world threats targeting SMEs—from phishing to ransomware—and how to spot them early ·        Simple, smart policies that make a big difference without overwhelming your staffGavin’s down-to-earth advice proves that cybersecurity isn’t just for IT departments—it’s a vital part of running a modern business. Whether you&#39;re leading a growing team or flying solo, this episode will give you practical steps to reduce risk, protect your reputation, and sleep better at night. Find Gavin Dixon here:Business IT Solutions                     <a href="https://bits.ie/" rel="nofollow">https://bits.ie/</a>LinkedIn                                             <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavindixon/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavindixon/</a>Call 												+353 56 778 6882  Contact Paul here:LinkedIn                             <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                                  <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Listen to more episodes here:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW6b8toTV5hUBzSDkTC1B1YFUC70-Rs-z</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:               <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

Cybersecurity: Protecting Your Business Without the Panic

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We bring the first season of crunch My Numbers to a close and your host Paul Redmond will give you a quick retrospective of the most important lessons from the season.The central markers of successful life and business are health, wealth and relationships  and Paul will walk you through these markers and relate them to the 4 phases of a business; startup, growth, scale and harvest. Examining the mindset shifts, choices and changes of focus that each of these stages need, to build a strong business and focus on the relationships, personal and business that help you achieve true success.Contact Paul here:LinkedIn              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                   <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:                <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

Summarising Crunch My Numbers Season 1

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As 2024 comes to a close, this episode of Crunch My Numbers focuses on preparing yourself and your business for a successful 2025.Host Paul Redmond dives into the challenges of year-end &#34;fog,&#34; where fatigue and reactive planning can hold you back, and introduces a fresh quarterly pivot strategy to create clarity and purpose. Learn how to renew, refresh, and reinvent your approach to health, wealth, and relationships, and discover actionable steps to make 2025 your best year yet.Contact Paul here:LinkedIn              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                   <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:               <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

Renew, Refresh & Reinvent for 2025

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Starting a business is an exciting time, you have a service or product you’re passionate about and excited to share with the world. But if all goes well and business grows you start to face new challenges. You become overwhelmed trying to provide the service customers need, your focus can slip and you start to struggle.This is the transition from startup to growth phase and it can be very challenging if you don’t know what to expect. And in this episode Paul Redmond will provide some insight on what usually happens when business grows, be prepared for challenges and how to turn them into opportunities. Contact Paul here:LinkedIn              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                   <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:               <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

Unlocking Growth: How to Transition Your Business from Startup to Scale

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The world is changing faster than ever as technology becomes more accessible, and the lastest area of growth is new methods of Automation through AI. As AI becomes more prevalent it’s important as a business leader to examine and adapt new technologies, test them in your business and adopt them if they are suitable, while always being prepared for the next breakthrough and be ready to move on.In this episode Paul Redmond will guide you through how to make your business nimble enough to take advantage of new technologies, and overcome the fear that change can bring. Contact Paul here:LinkedIn              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                   <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:                <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

Leadership in a Changing World- Adapting to AI & Automation

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While many business owners start their business to free themselves from the rat race and support their families, they often find it difficult to achieve a healthy balance between looking after their family and personal lives and their business.The needs of the company feel pressing and urgent while family, our biggest source of support, gets left alone because they should understand the situation and sacrifices.But this is not healthy in the long run, and in this episode Paul Redmond will guide you on some simple methods to help maintain the critical balance you need between business and the rest of your life. Contact Paul here:LinkedIn              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                   <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:               <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

Balancing Family & Business Priorities for Business Owners

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When you’re starting your business, your biggest concerns are getting work and keeping busy so you will say yes to any client and opportunity that comes along, sometimes even if that ‘opportunity’ is outside your usual scope or not something you want to do. But if you do this for too long you will soon find yourself overwhelmed and stressed out, missing time with family, impacting your health and maybe even being too swamped to take on really good opportunities.This is when you need to start saying ‘no.’But how do you lighten your load? How do you get help? How do you bring yourself to turn down or ass on opportunities?Join your host Paul Redmond this week as he outlines how he started to learn to say no, and how you can do the same. Contact Paul here:LinkedIn              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                   <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:                <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

The Power of Saying No- How to Prioritise Your Time and Achieve More

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While business often involves risk, we work to minimise those risks. But often others may be hidden in areas of the business outside of where we usually look. There may be industry specific risks in a business, or changes in regulation in compliance standards may change risk profiles. Even technological changes can expose hidden risks, like increased connectivity may leave data exposed.And in this episode Paul Redmond will guide you through a process of identifying hidden risks and being alert to changes that increase the dangers of something going wrong by assessing your businesses’ hidden risks, the events that will cause them and how to protect against them Contact Paul here:LinkedIn              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                   <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:               <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

Unmasking the Hidden Risks in Modern Business

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Do you know what a Freedom Number is? In this episode, we explore this essential concept that helps you define the financial and lifestyle goals necessary for achieving true independence. Whether you&#39;re aiming to support your family, live your ideal lifestyle, or plan for retirement, every goal needs a clear number to aim for.We break down how understanding your Freedom Number—both personally and in business—can clear the financial fog, allowing you to see the path forward. From maintaining your lifestyle to planning for growth and retirement, knowing your Freedom Number gives you the clarity and confidence to set and achieve your goals.Contact Paul here:LinkedIn              <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/" rel="nofollow">https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-redmond-rda/</a>Email                   <a href="mailto:predmond@rda.ie" rel="nofollow">predmond@rda.ie</a> Find Crunch My Numbers here:YouTube:            <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57" rel="nofollow">https://www.youtube.com/@paulredmond57</a>Apple:                  <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774" rel="nofollow">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crunch-my-numbers/id1759207774</a>Spotify:                <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8" rel="nofollow">https://open.spotify.com/show/68lrgwtIPUYTBB5VmZEYm8</a>Web:                    <a href="https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers" rel="nofollow">https://redcircle.com/shows/crunch-my-numbers</a>

Calculating Your Freedom Number

Welcome to Connected Advice, the podcast where family comes first and business follows. Hosted by Paul Redmond, an experienced accountant and business strategist, this show delves into the intersection of family and entrepreneurship from a financial perspective. Each episode offers insightful discussions on how to balance your personal life with your business ambitions, ensuring that your financial decisions support your family's well-being and future.

Join us as we explore topics such as strategic financial planning, business growth, family-first entrepreneurship, and practical tips for managing your finances. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, Connected Advice is here to help you align your business goals with your family's needs, ensuring a harmonious and prosperous journey.

Tune in for expert advice, real-life stories, and actionable strategies to connect your personal and professional lives seamlessly.