A Warning on These Two Popular Wealth Building Books
Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call hereAre you relying on popular wealth-building books but still unsure how to actually follow their advice without stressing over every dollar?This episode breaks down two of the most influential personal-finance books for Canadian business owners—I Will Teach You to Be Rich and Becoming Your Own Banker—and reveals the hidden challenges most readers never address. You’ll hear how seemingly “simple” strategies like automated index investing often collide with real human behavior, business-owner cash-flow fears, and the psychological barriers that keep money sitting idle. You’ll also get a grounded look at infinite banking—what works, what’s misunderstood, and how to avoid forcing yourself into rigid systems that don’t match your goals. If you’ve ever wondered why “the math makes sense” but still feels impossible to follow, this conversation will connect the dots.You’ll discover: • Why strong wealth strategies fail without accounting for real-life behavior and cash-flow uncertainty • How a “wealth reservoir” can make investing easier, safer, and more consistent than traditional emergency-fund thinking • A clearer way to blend equities, fixed income, and high-cash-value insurance so your plan reflects your reality—not someone else’s formulaPress play now to learn how to apply the best ideas from these two books without falling into the common traps that hold business owners back.Discover which phase of wealth creation you are in. Take our quick assessment and you’ll receive a custom wealth-building pathway that matches your phase and learn our CRA compliant tax optimized strategies. Take that assessment here.Canadian Wealth Secrets Show Notes Page:Consider reaching out to Kyle…taking a salary with a goal of stuffing RRSPs;…investing inside your corporation without a passive income tax minimization strategy;…letting a large sum of liquid assets sit in low interest earning savings accounts;…investing corporate dollars into GICs, dividend stocks/funds, or other investments attracting corporate passive income taxes at greater than 50%; or,…wondering whether your current corporate wealth management strategy is optimal for your specific situation.A strong Canadian wealth plan helps business owners turn retained earnings into long-term security by combining tax-efficient investing with clear financial vision setting and a balanced investment bucket strategy. By aligning corporate wealth planning witReady to connect? Text us your comment including your phone number for a response!Canadian Wealth Secrets is an informative podcast that digs into the intricacies of building a robust portfolio, maximizing dividend returns, the nuances of real estate investment, and the complexities of business finance, while offering expert advice on wealth management, navigating capital gains tax, and understanding the role of financial institutions in personal finance.
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Your 60/40 Investment Portfolio Is Not Actually 60/40. A Canadian Business Owner Case Study
Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call hereAre you an incorporated professional sitting on hundreds of thousands in your corporate account—but too nervous to invest it?Many business owners find themselves in this exact bind. You’ve built a thriving practice, cash is piling up, but fear of illiquidity, taxes, or a market downturn keeps that money sitting idle. Meanwhile, inflation erodes its value and passive income taxes take half your gains. This episode dives into the real-life case of “Mark,” a medical professional from Calgary with over $700,000 in retained earnings, and unpacks how he can move from analysis paralysis to strategic growth. We explore why fear-based “safety” can actually be costly, how to structure your retained earnings for flexibility, and how to align your investments with both logic and emotion.In this episode, you’ll discover:How to balance liquidity with long-term growth inside your corporation without triggering punitive tax hits.Why your retained earnings portfolio might be more conservative than you think—and how to fix it.The strategy top professionals use to turn idle corporate cash into a tax-efficient, growth-producing reservoir.If you’re ready to stop letting your retained earnings stagnate and start building lasting corporate wealth, press play now and learn how to make your money work as hard as you do.Discover which phase of wealth creation you are in. Take our quick assessment and you’ll receive a custom wealth-building pathway that matches your phase and learn our CRA compliant tax optimized strategies. Take that assessment here.Canadian Wealth Secrets Show Notes Page:Consider reaching out to Kyle…taking a salary with a goal of stuffing RRSPs;…investing inside your corporation without a passive income tax minimization strategy;…letting a large sum of liquid assets sit in low interest earning savings accounts;…investing corporate dollars into GICs, dividend stocks/funds, or other investments attracting corporate passive income taxes at greater than 50%; or,…wondering whether your current corporate wealth management strategy is optimal for your specific situation.Canadian business owners seeking financial freedom in Canada can unlock powerful opportunities by aligning retained earnings with smart investment strategies and principles of behavioral finance. Through thoughtful corporate finance planning and attention to liquidity and tax implications, enReady to connect? Text us your comment including your phone number for a response!Canadian Wealth Secrets is an informative podcast that digs into the intricacies of building a robust portfolio, maximizing dividend returns, the nuances of real estate investment, and the complexities of business finance, while offering expert advice on wealth management, navigating capital gains tax, and understanding the role of financial institutions in personal finance.
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How To Legally Pay Less Tax as a Canadian Business Owner
Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call hereAre you unknowingly letting taxes drain your wealth—even after years of business success?Many Canadian business owners build impressive portfolios, yet still lose thousands each year to unnecessary taxes. It’s not because they’re doing anything wrong—it’s because they’re missing the system the wealthy quietly use to build, protect, and transfer wealth efficiently. In this episode, Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr break down how to legally minimize taxes, grow your assets strategically, and turn your corporation into a true wealth engine instead of a tax leak.You’ll discover:Why most entrepreneurs build wealth backward—and how defining your financial vision changes everything.How to use your corporation as a tax-efficient reservoir to trap wealth before it leaks to the CRA.The truth about tax timing—and how to outpace most investors by simply losing less to taxes.When to start withdrawing strategically (hint: not when you retire).How to design your legacy so your wealth ends up exactly where you want it—not where the government decides.Press play now to learn how to take back control, protect your profits, and engineer your financial freedom.Discover which phase of wealth creation you are in. Take our quick assessment and you’ll receive a custom wealth-building pathway that matches your phase and learn our CRA compliant tax optimized strategies. Take that assessment here.Canadian Wealth Secrets Show Notes Page:Consider reaching out to Kyle…taking a salary with a goal of stuffing RRSPs;…investing inside your corporation without a passive income tax minimization strategy;…letting a large sum of liquid assets sit in low interest earning savings accounts;…investing corporate dollars into GICs, dividend stocks/funds, or other investments attracting corporate passive income taxes at greater than 50%; or,…wondering whether your current corporate wealth management strategy is optimal for your specific situation.Building financial freedom in Canada starts with a clear financial vision and a smart, tax-efficient plan that keeps more of your wealth working for you. Whether you’re a Canadian entrepreneur, real estate investor, or business owner, understanding personal vs corporate tax planning, salary vs dividends, and RRSP optimization is key to creating lasting prosperity. By developing financial buckets and a wealth reservoir inside your corporate structure, you can balance tax-efficient inveReady to connect? Text us your comment including your phone number for a response!Canadian Wealth Secrets is an informative podcast that digs into the intricacies of building a robust portfolio, maximizing dividend returns, the nuances of real estate investment, and the complexities of business finance, while offering expert advice on wealth management, navigating capital gains tax, and understanding the role of financial institutions in personal finance.
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How to Build Your Own Pension as a Canadian Business Owner
Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call hereShould you keep your pension—or build your own?If you’ve left a teaching or public sector job to start a business or invest independently, the idea of commuting your pension can feel intimidating. Do you trade the safety net of a predictable income for the freedom (and risk) of building wealth your own way? In this episode, Jon and Kyle break down the mindset and math behind pensions—revealing what most people misunderstand about “guaranteed” security and how business owners can create their own version of it. Whether you’re missing the comfort of a defined benefit plan or wondering if those “golden handcuffs” were ever worth it, this conversation reframes what financial certainty can really look like.You’ll discover:The real rate of return behind traditional pensions—and why they’re not as generous as they appear.How to replicate pension-like security using a well-structured, high–cash-value insurance policy or other conservative strategies.A practical framework for balancing growth, flexibility, and risk so you can build your own financial “floor” without sacrificing upside potential.Press play now to learn how to design your own pension-style safety net—and take control of your wealth on your own terms.Discover which phase of wealth creation you are in. Take our quick assessment and you’ll receive a custom wealth-building pathway that matches your phase and learn our CRA compliant tax optimized strategies. Take that assessment here.Canadian Wealth Secrets Show Notes Page:Consider reaching out to Kyle…taking a salary with a goal of stuffing RRSPs;…investing inside your corporation without a passive income tax minimization strategy;…letting a large sum of liquid assets sit in low interest earning savings accounts;…investing corporate dollars into GICs, dividend stocks/funds, or other investments attracting corporate passive income taxes at greater than 50%; or,…wondering whether your current corporate wealth management strategy is optimal for your specific situation.Building lasting financial security in Canada starts with a clear Canadian wealth plan that integrates business ownership, financial planning, and tax-efficient investing. Through smart use of insurance, RRSP optimization, and corporate wealth planning, entrepreneurs can design a path toward financial independence Canada—balancing salary vs. dividends, managing personal vs. corporate tax, and leveraging investment strateReady to connect? Text us your comment including your phone number for a response!Canadian Wealth Secrets is an informative podcast that digs into the intricacies of building a robust portfolio, maximizing dividend returns, the nuances of real estate investment, and the complexities of business finance, while offering expert advice on wealth management, navigating capital gains tax, and understanding the role of financial institutions in personal finance.
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My Money’s Stuck in My Corporation — How Do I Actually Use It Tax Efficiently?
Ready to take a deep dive and learn how to generate personal tax-free cash flow from your corporation? Enroll in our FREE masterclass here and book a call hereHow can you access the wealth trapped inside your corporation—without triggering a massive tax bill?Many successful Canadian business owners hit a surprising wall: their company’s thriving, their retained earnings are healthy, and yet their personal dreams—like buying that dream home by the beach—feel just out of reach. You’ve done everything “right”: paid yourself a smart salary, minimized taxes, built up savings inside the corporation. But when it’s time to use that wealth personally, the corporate veil suddenly feels like a barrier. This episode unpacks how to bridge that gap strategically, so you can enjoy the fruits of your business success without an unnecessary tax hit.In this episode, you’ll learn:How to structure a “Wealth Reservoir”—a financial system that gives you liquidity and flexibility while keeping your money working inside your corporation.A powerful way to access corporate wealth personally using a high-cash-value life insurance policy and third-party leverage—without prematurely pulling money out and losing tax advantages.Why proactive “upstream planning” sets you up for financial freedom later—and helps you avoid reactive, last-minute decisions that cost you thousands in taxes.Press play now to learn how to unlock your corporate wealth and turn your business success into real-life financial freedom.Discover which phase of wealth creation you are in. Take our quick assessment and you’ll receive a custom wealth-building pathway that matches your phase and learn our CRA compliant tax optimized strategies. Take that assessment here.Canadian Wealth Secrets Show Notes Page:Consider reaching out to Kyle…taking a salary with a goal of stuffing RRSPs;…investing inside your corporation without a passive income tax minimization strategy;…letting a large sum of liquid assets sit in low interest earning savings accounts;…investing corporate dollars into GICs, dividend stocks/funds, or other investments attracting corporate passive income taxes at greater than 50%; or,…wondering whether your current corporate wealth management strategy is optimal for your specific situation.Canadian business owners seeking financial freedom in Canada can unlock powerful results by integrating corporate wealth planning with smart personal finance strategies. By building a wealth reservoir—a system that leverages corporate assets for liquidity and tax advantages—entrepreneurs can achieve both business grReady to connect? Text us your comment including your phone number for a response!Canadian Wealth Secrets is an informative podcast that digs into the intricacies of building a robust portfolio, maximizing dividend returns, the nuances of real estate investment, and the complexities of business finance, while offering expert advice on wealth management, navigating capital gains tax, and understanding the role of financial institutions in personal finance.
Are you wondering whether your financial plan is going to lead to that wealthy Canadian lifestyle you envision for your future?Over the last 5 years, former mathematics teachers and serial entrepreneurs Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr have been implementing alternative wealth building and income tax strategies that have allowed them to transition from high net income to high net worth.Now, they seek to share these Canadian Wealth Secrets to empower the creation of a financial future that allows you to live a truly wealthy life; a life on your own terms.Canadian Wealth Secrets is a show focused on growing wealth to strengthen all five (5) pillars of a good life including health, family, finances, work, and play. We seek to ensure that you have a foundational financial plan in your life including Canadian investment, tax, and insurance strategies so that you can focus more of your time and attention on the other important pillars of life. Tune in every Wednesday as we uncover unknown strategies that allow you to protect your profits from income taxes, safely compound your investments more predictably, and help you take your high net income and create a wealthy lifestyle while creating a legacy that lasts. Before you can start on your own unique wealth building journey, you have to determine what a wealthy life looks like for you. Get started by listening to Episode #38: Clarifying Your Life’s Why So You Can Achieve Your Dream Lifestyle.Canadian Wealth Secrets is an informative podcast that digs into the intricacies of building a robust portfolio, maximizing dividend returns, the nuances of real estate investment, and the complexities of business finance, while offering expert advice on wealth management, navigating capital gains tax, and understanding the role of financial institutions in personal finance. We choose not to become Authorized Infinite Banking Practictioners because we only apply the most effective uses of Participating Whole Life Insurance as a leverage tool for accumulating assets and minimizing personal income taxes - not for personal expenses.Canadian Wealth Secrets Podcast Was Formerly Invested Teacher Podcast.
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