Beyond the Bottom Line
Beyond the Bottom Line is a podcast for founders and business owners who want practical insight they can actually use as they grow.
Hosted by Miguel Alexander Centeno, founder and CEO of Centurion Firm, the show features in-depth conversations with industry experts, clients, and business owners about how they think through tax, cash flow, operations, and the decisions that come with running a real business.
We focus on how things really work when you’re scaling, what challenges tend to come up, and how other founders, experts, and operators have dealt with them.
If you’re building or growing a business (often somewhere between $500K and $25M+ in revenue), this show is designed to help you make smarter financial and operational decisions and keep more of what you earn.
Episodes
20 episodes
Minisode: Harmony in Life, Success at Work
In this minisode of Under the Hood, Miguel and Ashton discuss one of the firm’s core values: Harmony in Life, Success at Work. They break down why building a successful company isn’t about maximizing hours worked, but about mana...
How to Build a Stand Out Brand with Jenn Cordova
In this episode of Beyond the Bottom Line, Miguel sits down with Jenn Cordova, founder and creative director of Jenn Cordova Design, to talk about what it really takes to build a brand t...
What It Really Takes to Scale a Tax Firm (Without Burning Out Your Team)
In this episode of Under the Hood, Miguel and Ashton go behind the scenes of what it actually took to get through this year’s 4/15 deadline. From scaling the team and integrating a new acquisition to making tough calls on client fit, t...
Building Custom Software That Actually Scales Your Business
Most businesses know they need better systems. The problem is figuring out what to build, where to start, and how to make sure it actually drives results instead of creating more complexity.In this episode, Miguel sits down with Pablo, C...
How to Stop Overthinking and Actually Build Your Business
A lot of business owners spend time trying to get everything right before they make a move. The plan, the structure, the tools, the details. But in reality, most of the progress comes from starting, learning as you go, and adjusting along the w...
Minisode: How Events Turn Into Real Opportunities
In this episode of Under the Hood, Miguel and Ashton talk about how they approach events today. From ski trips and small group settings to panels and tech week, they get into what actually makes these experiences valuable. Over time, they learn...
What Business Banking Is Actually Costing You
Your checking account exists, the wires go through, and sure, there are some fees here and there, but that's just how banking works, right? Meanwhile, you’re earning 0.08% interest on idle cash, paying $25 per wire, and exposed to fraud risks y...
Minisode: Why Fit Matters in Sales
In this episode of Under the Hood, Miguel and Ashton talk about how their approach to sales has evolved. From chasing every opportunity to slowing down and figuring out if it’s actually the right fit, they get into how they open calls, wh...
How to Reduce Taxes on Your Rental Properties
How to Reduce Taxes on Your Rental PropertiesYou bought a rental property years ago. Maybe decades ago. It’s appreciated significantly, you’ve depreciated it down to almost no basis, and now the thought of selling makes you nervou...
Minisode: What Company Culture Taught Us
In this episode of Under the Hood, Miguel and Ashton talk about culture at Centurion - what it looks like when it’s working and what it looks like when it’s not. They discuss a hire that forced them to rethink what really matters, why respectin...
How to Put Your Idle Cash to Work
Most business owners have cash sitting in a checking account earning nothing. They assume treasury strategy is too complicated, too risky, or only worth it once the numbers get big enough. Meanwhile, inflation is quietly eroding their buying po...
Minisode: How We Got Here: The Origin Story
How We Got Here: The Origin Story Before Miguel and Ashton worked on bringing tax credits and advisory strategies to small and medium sized businesses, they were debate partners at South High School in Torrance, CA. ...
How to Design a Vacation Rental That Actually Makes Money
Most vacation rental owners buy a property, throw in some furniture, and hope for the best. Then they wonder why the bookings are inconsistent and the nightly rate never reaches what the numbers promised.But what if you could incorporate...
AI Search Strategy for Business Owners
AI Search Strategy for Business OwnersMany business owners are watching their website traffic drop without understanding why. Miguel experienced this firsthand when Tax Hack's blog traffic plummeted from 88,000 to 3,000 unique vis...
Diving into Rho’s Technology and R&D Tax Credit POV Webinar
Ever wonder what happens when finance, technology, and tax strategy all come together? In this recap, we dive into how Rho’s unified financial platform can streamline operations and help you maximize your R&D tax credit. #...
How to Calculate Your R&D Tax Credit Using Rho Webinar
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Tax Changes for 2025
Tax Changes 2025: Bonus Depreciation, Land Conservation Easements & Corporate Transparency ActIn this episode, Daniela and Miguel break down key 2025 tax updates that could impact your business and investments. We cover...
R&D Tax Credit and Section 174
R&D Tax Credit & Section 174: Key Insights with Miguel, Ishan & Ashton 🎙️💡In this episode, we dive into the complexities of the R&D Tax Credit and the latest updates on Section 174. Miguel, Ishan, and...
Tax Technical Talk Thoughts on Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act of 2024
Tax Technical Talk: Thoughts on the Tax Relief for American Families & Workers Act of 2024 🎙️💡In this episode, Miguel, Ashton, Paul, and Ishan break down the key provisions of the Tax Relief for American Families and Worker...