I started my financial journey Fall of 2014 when I found myself with only $1.50 to my name, so I understand the frustration around money mismanagement, struggling with where to start, and the courage it takes to take ownership of your finances. Now, I’m a financial coach, speaker, author, and the founder and owner of Mills Knows Bills where I have the opportunity to teach individuals and businesses how to manage and master their money within 90 days. On this podcast, I will teach you how to ...
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Family Business Connection is a Prairie Family Business Association podcast where we lift up the stories behind family businesses who thrive for generations. We explore the topics our family business members request most often: Communication, Culture, Innovation, Leadership, Strategy, and Succession by hearing from the family business leaders who are solving problems day-in and day-out while building a legacy for their businesses and their families.
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Mastering Your Finances During Your Business' Slow Season
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Welcome to the Mills Knows Bills Podcast! In this episode of Mills Knows Bills, host Mills Bender delivers a solo cast with valuable financial advice for business owners facing slower seasons. Mills discusses strategies such as identifying your slow season through profit and loss analysis, building and utilizing an emergency fund, and effectively u…
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How To Be Financially Reliable With Your Business
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Welcome to The Mills Knows Bills Podcast! Let's get to those burning financial questions! Welcome to the Mills Knows Bills podcast! In this podcast, host Mills Bender, the founder and CEO of Mills Knows Bills, discusses practical financial strategies for variable income earners to master their money. This episode welcomes guest Michael Morrow, a se…
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Welcome to The Mills Knows Bills Podcast! Let's get to those burning financial questions! In this episode of Mills Knows Bills, host Mills Bender welcomes guest Zach Sasser, "The Young Closer," to answer questions on prioritizing cash flow versus appreciation in real estate investments. Drawing from both their extensive experiences, Mills and Zach …
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Welcome to The Mills Knows Bills Podcast! Let's get to those burning financial questions! In this episode of the "Mills Knows Bills" podcast, host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of Mills Knows Bills, welcomes Scott Rammage from Hire VP to discuss how variable income earners can effectively manage their finances. Scott, a long-time friend and busines…
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Innovation as the Driving Force | Paul Steffes of Steffes
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On our episode ahead of Father’s Day, we welcome Paul Steffes, Founder and Innovation Advisor of Steffes Companies headquartered in Dickinson, North Dakota. In our conversation, we talk about family and business values and especially integrating innovation into all that Steffes does and stands for. We also discuss what Paul refers to as the OBM Mod…
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Welcome to the Mills Knows Bills Podcast! In this episode of the "Mills Knows Bills" podcast, host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of Mills Knows Bills, welcomes Clifton Muckenfuss, a serial entrepreneur and business coach. Together they discuss tailored financial strategies for entrepreneurs, the importance of setting personal financial goals, and t…
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Is Passive Income Real?! | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast EP 10
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Welcome to a new season of the Mills Knows Bills Podcast! Join host Mills Bender as she discusses with her guests strategies for variable income earners to master their finances. In the season premier of the Mills Knows Bills podcast, host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of Mills Knows Bills, speaks with guest Hugo Perez about managing money with a v…
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Leading as the Matriarch | Mary Jo Minor of Mills Property Management
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On our episode ahead of Mother’s Day, we welcome Mary Jo Minor, CEO of Mills Property Management, a property management company in Brookings, South Dakota. In our conversation, we talk about the similarities and differences between Mary Jo’s Gen1 to Gen2 transition and her current Gen2 to Gen3 transition. We also discuss how she approaches being in…
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To Crypto or Not to Crypto? | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast EP 9
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Welcome to the Mills Knows Bills podcast! Join host Mills Bender as she discusses with her guests strategies for variable income earners to master their finances. In the season finale of the Mills Knows Bills podcast, host Mills Bender, alongside special guest Megan Fitzpatrick, founder of The Fitz Solution, dive into the complexities of managing v…
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How To Turn Your Vacation Home Into a Profitable Rental?! | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast EP 8
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Welcome to the Mills Knows Bills podcast! Join host Mills Bender as she discusses with her guests strategies for variable income earners to master their finances. In this episode of the Mills Knows Bills podcast, host Mills Bender is joined by guest Jon Sansone. The discussion focuses on financial strategies for individuals with fluctuating incomes…
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Championing Culture | Lorie Pope of Nexus Innovations
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We welcome Lorie Pope, co-president of Nexus Innovations, a management and technology solutions family business that empowers clients for success through strategic solutions. Though Nexus is an expert of innovation in the everchanging technology industry, in this conversation we hear how they are a champion of culture. In our conversation with Lori…
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How Key Non-Family Leaders Impact Succession | Jake Quasney & Becky Word of Lloyd Companies
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Jake Quasney and Becky Word of Lloyd Companies join Family Business Connection to discuss their roles as key non-family leaders in a family business. Jake is the Chief Operating Officer and Becky is the Chief of Staff of the Sioux Falls-based real estate company offering development, construction, property management, hospitality, and apartments. W…
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Growing Into Leadership | Jenn Barlund & Kyle Bender of Falcon Plastics
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In our first ever episode, we welcome both Jenn Barlund and Kyle Bender to Family Business Connection. Jenn is the president and Kyle is an executive vice president of Falcon Plastics, a plastic injection molding company based in Brookings, South Dakota. As Gen3 of Falcon Plastics, you’ll hear Jenn and Kyle’s stories of growing up in the business a…
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Retired? (...And Low On Funds.) What Do You Do? | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast
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Welcome to the Mills Knows Bills podcast! Join host Mills Bender as she discusses with her guests strategies for variable income earners to master their finances. The episode features guest Ashley Herrera, a mortgage expert and TV host, who shares insights on assisting elderly clients with limited financial resources in purchasing homes. They explo…
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How to Handle Volatile Financial Markets | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Welcome to the Mills Knows Bills Podcast! The podcast aims to assist variable income earners in mastering their finances within 90 days, focusing on transitioning from paycheck-to-paycheck living to achieving personal and professional financial goals. In this episode, host Mil…
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E87: Good vs. Bad Clients! (For Financial Advisors)
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Welcome back to the Mills Knows Bills podcast! In this episode, host Mills Bender, CEO of Mills Knows Bills, chats with guest Brady Slack, managing partner at High Country Finance and co-founder of the software company Stacked. They discuss the attributes of their best clients, emphasizing the importance of a positive money mindset and the willingn…
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E86: Buried in Credit Card Debt?! Should You Invest in Retirement?
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In this episode of the Mills Knows Bills podcast, host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of Mills Knows Bills, interviews Shawn Lane, CEO and founder of FRS Credit, a credit repair company. They discuss strategies for people with variable incomes to manage their money effectively, focusing on paying off credit card debt and investing for retirement con…
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E85: Solutions for a Real Estate Flipper's Budgeting Challenges
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Mastering Your Finances: An Insight Into Variable Income Handling and Real Estate Investment In this episode of the Mills Knows Bills Podcast, host Mills Bender is joined by CEO and Founder of Mills Knows Bills, Mills Bender, and real estate entrepreneur Robert Ortiz. They discuss the challenges and strategies associated with managing variable inco…
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The Mills Knows Bills Podcast: Mastering Money and Handling Large Cash Influxes In this podcast episode of the Mills Knows Bills, CEO and Founder Mills Bender has a deep financial discussion with a guest, Doug, who shares his success in building sales teams for Fortune 500 companies and his recently founded individual coaching and consulting endeav…
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E83: Sales Taxes Across State Lines & Tax Procrastination from a "VIN HENRY"
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Watch this episode & more at: https://www.youtube.com/@MillsKnowsBills E83: Sales Taxes Across State Lines & Tax Procrastination from a "VIN HENRY" In this episode of the Mills Knows Bills Podcast, Mills Bender, founder and CEO of Mills Knows Bills, embarks on a financial enlightenment journey with his business friend, Dimitri. Dimitri, a dance sho…
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E82: Celebrating Financial Wins: The Power of Positive Reinforcement in Your Money Journey with Brett Roos
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Welcome to the Mills Knows Bills podcast, where we empower you to achieve your financial aspirations. In today's episode, Brett Roos, one of our talented financial coaches, delves deep into the significance of celebrating our financial achievements, no matter how small they may seem. Drawing from two decades of experience as a variable income earne…
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E81: Lost in Translation: From the Acropolis to Modern Leadership with Glenn Lewis
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Dive deep into an intriguing conversation between Mills Bender and Dream4 Coach Glenn Lewis as they navigate their way from the bustling streets of Athens to the confines of a colorless hotel room. They discuss the challenges of modern-day leadership, the power dynamics in the professional world, the impact of cultural influences, and the art of bi…
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E:80 Mastering the Entrepreneurial Mindset: Time Management, Networking, and Mone with Jaime Nolan
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Step into the daily grind of modern entrepreneurship with Jaime Nolan and Mills Bender as they unpack the nuances of effective time management, the power of networking, and the mindset shift necessary for financial success. Listen to Jaime’s unique approach to dividing her workdays, the importance of setting boundaries, and the revelations from mee…
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E:79 From Real Estate Rhythms to Financial Flourishes: A Chat with Robert Aviles
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Dive into this episode of the "Millsknowsbills podcast" where host Mills Bender chats with Winter Park realtor, Robert Aviles. With over two decades of experience spanning from the streets of Manhattan to the sunny coasts of Florida, Robert shares his journey, insights, and the value of mastering one's finances. Whether you're eyeing the Central Fl…
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E:78 Financial Freedom and Fulfillment: Reddit's Burning Money Questions
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Join us for an impromptu Zoom meeting turned podcast episode as Mills Bender and Brett Roos dive deep into Reddit's most intriguing money-related questions. In this 30-minute recording, they discuss a range of financial dilemmas, starting with a compelling question: "Should I take a $10,000 pay cut for a potentially more rewarding job?" Brett Roos,…
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E:77 Empowering Wealth: Carol Cho’s Journey from Struggle to Financial Empowerment For Womankind
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In this heart-touching episode of Mills Bender’s podcast, we are honored to host the extraordinary Carol Cho. Her life narrative, evolving from the daughter of immigrant parents to a beacon of financial empowerment, is a tale steeped in resilience, learning, and immense personal growth. Join us as Carol unravels her life’s journey. From facing fina…
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E76: Reclaiming Time with Conrad Ruiz: Automation, VAs, and the Power of Delegation
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In this riveting episode of Mills Bender's podcast, we dive deep with Conrad Ruiz, the visionary founder of WellAware.Me. Ever felt like there aren't enough hours in the day? Conrad uncovers the transformative potential of automation and the invaluable role of Virtual Assistants (VAs) in today's busy world. Learn how integrating these tools and tec…
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E75: Firing On All Cylinders: Talking Entrepreneurship with Frederick Zada
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In today's episode, Frederick Zada, founder of ICB Firearms, shares his inspiring journey into the world of firearms, starting from his deep-rooted family passion for guns. He discusses the creation of ICB Firearms, shedding light on the unique brand identity and its ties to his rich cultural background. His story takes a heartfelt turn as he talks…
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