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  • Fundamentals | 07.03

    Why Better Systems Won’t Fix Entrepreneurial Burnout

    Happy Friday, all! Happy Fourth of July weekend!! As we wrapped up Pride Month, I’ve been thinking about authenticity—not just in who we are, but in how we build our…
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  • Fundamentals | 06.26

    Choosing the Right Business Structure

    Happy Friday, all! One of the questions I hear most often from entrepreneurs is, “Should I become an S-Corp?” or “Is an LLC still the right choice?” While taxes are…
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  • Fundamentals | 01.16

    Why I Hired an Operations Manager

    Happy Friday, all! When I started my firm in 2016, if you’d asked me whether I’d ever hire someone, I would’ve told you 1000% no. Actually, I was still saying…
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  • Business Planning | 12.05

    You Can’t Change What You Don’t Track

    Happy Friday, all! I’ve always had a bit of a love affair with spreadsheets. Whether it’s tracking my sleep, health stats, coffee brands, or money, I find clarity in the…
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  • Fundamentals | 11.28

    Happy Thanksgiving!

    Happy Friday — and Happy Thanksgiving weekend! As I often do this time of year, I love reflecting on what has made this year meaningful—and you are a big part…
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  • Business Planning | 10.17

    101 Sketches To Start Meaningful Conversations

    Reflection of the Week 101 Sketches To Start Meaningful Conversations Happy Friday, all! This week, I had the privilege of speaking again with someone who’s had a profound impact on…
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  • Fundamentals | 09.12

    Stability In Chaos

    Hey all, It’s been another heavy week. Another violent shooting, more political fear-mongering, and unjustified attacks on LGBTQ+ communities have left many of us feeling raw, anxious, and angry. If…
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  • Fundamentals | 08.01

    BTF Turns 9!

    Reflection of the Week BTF Turns 9! Happy Friday, all! This week is a big one. Brian Thompson Financial (or BTF, as many of you know it) turns nine years…
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  • Business Planning | 07.18

    Breaking Down the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

    Reflection of the Week Breaking Down the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Happy Friday, all! I’ve been waiting to write about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) since it…
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  • Business Planning | 07.11

    Writing Your Own Business Story

    Reflection of the Week Writing Your Own Business Story Happy Friday, all! This week’s podcast episode features Faye Ziegeweid, founder and CEO of Queen Fayzel—a greeting card company that’s as…
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  • LGBTQ Finance | 06.06

    Leading with Pride

    Reflection of the Week Leading with Pride Happy Friday, all! And Happy Pride Month! This month, I’m creating a Pride Month series. I know I discuss issues facing LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs…
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  • Business Planning | 05.30

    Harnessing The Power Of Small To Create Global Impact

    Reflection of the Week Harnessing The Power Of Small To Create Global Impact Happy Friday, all! This week’s episode of the Mission Driven Business podcast features Masami Sato, founder and…
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  • Business Planning | 05.23

    Permission to Pause

    Reflection of the Week Permission to Pause Hey all, Happy Friday! I hope you all are excited for a long weekend. As we step into it, I want to offer…
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Brian Thompson Financial LLC (“BTF”), is a Registered investment Adviser in the States of Illinois and New York. Based in Chicago, BTF focuses specifically on serving mission-driven LGBTQ entrepreneurs locally and nationwide. Brian Thompson, JD, CFP® is a proud member of NAPFA, XY Planning Network and Pride Planners.

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