Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler
Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler is the #1 podcast for real estate entrepreneurs who make good money but struggle with cash flow, tax planning, and building real wealth. If you're tired of living deal to deal, wondering where your money goes, and paying too much in taxes, this show will transform how you manage your real estate business finances.
Host Marcus Crigler, CEO of BEC CFO Services, helps real estate investors escape financial stress by implementing proven wealth-building systems, advanced tax strategies, and cash flow management techniques that turn chaotic finances into predictable profit machines.
Real estate wholesalers, fix and flip investors, and rental property owners making six or seven figures but still living paycheck to paycheck will discover how to stop constantly chasing the next deal. If you're overwhelmed by bookkeeping, financial management, and paying massive tax bills without knowing how to reduce them legally, you're ready to stop surviving and start building generational wealth.
Every episode delivers actionable strategies on real estate tax planning, business cash flow optimization, wealth building for entrepreneurs, and financial systems that create freedom. Learn real estate tax deductions, legal tax avoidance strategies, cash flow forecasting, business budgeting for real estate investors, profit and loss analysis, entity structuring for tax benefits, and wealth building strategies beyond closing deals.
Most real estate entrepreneurs focus on deal flow but ignore money flow. They hire accountants who only file taxes instead of providing proactive tax planning. Marcus shows you how to keep more of what you make, reduce your tax burden legally, and create financial systems that work whether you close one deal or ten deals per month.
Listen to case studies of real estate investors who've saved $50K+ in taxes annually, built seven-figure net worth, and achieved financial freedom. Learn from entrepreneurs who've transformed their businesses from cash-hungry operations into wealth-generating machines.
This isn't just spreadsheets and tax codes. It's about creating a real estate business that supports your lifestyle, reduces financial stress, and builds lasting wealth. Marcus addresses the mindset shifts, business systems, and financial habits that separate successful real estate entrepreneurs from those stuck in survival mode.
If you like The BiggerPockets Money Podcast, Money Rahab with Nicole Lapin, The Dave Ramsey Show, or The Rich Dad Radio Show, you'll love Strength in Numbers.
Subscribe now and join thousands of real estate professionals who've discovered that true wealth doesn’t come from closing more deals, but from keeping more of what you make. Stop living deal to deal. Start building wealth that lasts.
Strength in Numbers with Marcus Crigler
Episode 23: His Bookkeeper Cost Him $300K in Taxes on Money He Never Made
It is the boring part of the business that has to be done, and has to be done successfully, as it could destroy every other part of the business: bookkeeping.
In this episode of Strength in Numbers, Marcus Crigler explains why ignoring the “boring” side of your business can quietly destroy everything you’re building. He also walks us through a real client story where bad bookkeeping caused over seven figures of income to be reported incorrectly, leading to hundreds of thousands of dollars in unnecessary taxes and years of cleanup, amendments, and potential IRS scrutiny. This is a wake-up call for any business owner who thinks bookkeeping is easy or not worth investing in. Listen and enjoy!
You’ll Learn How To:
- Understand why bookkeeping is the foundation of a long-lasting business
- Spot the hidden risks of inaccurate financials
- Avoid bad books that lead directly to bad tax returns
- Avoid paying taxes on income you never made
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
(02:26) What defines a “sophisticated” business with longevity
(03:04) Why bookkeeping should be consistent
(03:53) A real client story: millions in revenue, messy books
(04:41) Discovering inaccurate financials going back 18 months
(05:54) Cleanup work is expensive but avoidable
(06:35) Reporting over $1M in income that never existed and paying taxes on income the business never earned
(08:14) Why incorrect books always lead to incorrect tax returns
(09:53) Bookkeepers are the heartbeat of the business
(11:08) When to bring in higher-level accounting oversight
(12:00) The importance of multiple review points in accounting
Who This Episode Is For:
- Real estate entrepreneurs who want their business to last
- Owners relying on one bookkeeper or a low-cost solution
- Investors who feel like they are overpaying in taxes but don’t know why
Why You Should Listen:
If you think bookkeeping is something you can ignore or deal with later, this episode will change how you see your entire business.
Connect with Marcus Crigler:
- Website: https://beccfo.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcus-crigler-cpa-977a45b7
- Facebook: https://facebook.com/marcus.crigler