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Welcome to The Integrated Entrepreneur with Jonathan Fodera, hosted by founder, author, public speaker, investor and entrepreneur Jonathan Fodera. On this podcast you'll learn strategies on how to become a better operator, how to acquire more clients for your company, how to retain those clients, valuable lessons, and how you can avoid the mistakes that Jonathan has triumphed on his path to $500M+ in financing for business owners and entrepreneur's.

Meet the Co-Host:
Keith Gause was born in Houston, Texas and moved to Jacksonville, Florida at the age of 2. He continues to reside in Jacksonville with my wife, Deanna, and two daughters: Addison (13) and Kylee (10) and their 4 dogs, a cat, a bearded dragon, and a snake. (If it were left to the ladies to decide, they would have a zoo!)

Keith’s childhood was spent playing sports, being an only child, and watching his father become an entrepreneur by continuously failing and trying again. His father built a multimillion-dollar company allowing him to retire and live the life he always dreamed about. Watching his father’s journey taught him a lot about business.

Not ready to jump into the family business, Keith went into the military in the year 2000 at age 18. He spent 5 years assigned to the 20th Special Operations Command in Ft. Walton Beach FL and spent a majority of his military career deployed to places that needed the most attention.

Keith continued in the world of excitement and danger by going into Law Enforcement where he spent 10 years working in Northwest Jacksonville. He worked the nightshift, 6pm -6am, which allowed him to have a full day to make an impact on what he ultimately wanted to do. That goal was to create an empire and to impact as many business owners as possible.

In 2009, wanting to care for his wife and first born in the best way, he took a big risk and spent his entire savings on an inactive business name and one inflatable bounce house. Bounce Around Jax Party Rentals was Northeast Florida’s #1 party and event rental business. At least that is what he believed!

By 2012, Keith was able to make a 7-figure exit and leave Law Enforcement and began to study all things finance & investing. He focused on learning about any mistakes he had made as a business owner and became obsessed with helping others avoid the same ones. That is how Tideland Consulting came to be. Now, Tideland operates in all 50 states and has created a non-bias ecosystem for growth-oriented entrepreneurs that maximizes how each dollar impacts the business, from protecting assets and reducing taxes to succession plans and exit strategies.

In 2023, Tideland aligned with GFG Solutions as a strategic partner to serve business owners at the highest level, with a white-glove service feel from a world-class team.

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You Earned It, Now Keep It: Profit Protection Hacks

May 06, 2025 • Jonathan Fodera • Episode 72

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Unlock the secrets to maximizing business profits and protecting your valuable assets with our latest episode of The Integrated Entrepreneur. Jonathan and Keith expose common myths perpetuated by social media "gurus" and offer you actionable insights that can truly benefit your business. Navigate the murky waters of taxes with confidence as they explain the legitimate advantages of paying minor children for business-related activities. They’ll also show you how to leverage strategic company structures like LLCs and holding companies to safeguard your assets effectively. Plus, don’t miss the discussion on the Augusta Strategy, a legal way to rent your home to your business up to 14 days a year, and how it can fit into your overall asset protection plan.

Learn how strategic financial planning can be a game-changer for your business growth and tax management. Jonathan and Keith explore useful techniques such as Section 179 and lease agreements, helping you to balance equipment and vehicle purchases with your cash flow needs. Discover the benefits of leasing over buying, particularly with a dollar buyout option, and how this can lead to full write-offs and enhanced business credit. This episode wraps up with practical tips on creating a robust business structure that separates ownership and operation, giving you more flexibility and security. Listen in and transform how you manage and protect your enterprise.

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