About this episode

Sharon DeKoning and Melanie Cheek discuss financial habits and strategies for entrepreneurs to build long-term wealth.

In this insightful episode, Sharon welcomes financial advisor and entrepreneur Melanie Cheek for a candid conversation about the financial habits, mindset shifts, and planning strategies that can transform an entrepreneur’s future. Melanie shares her personal journey from financial stress and debt to becoming a trusted advisor helping others orchestrate their wealth. Together, they explore why so many Canadians grow up without financial education, how our beliefs about money impact our decisions, and why replacing phrases like “I can’t afford that” with more empowering language can create meaningful change. The discussion dives into practical tools entrepreneurs can use to keep more of their hard-earned money, including Tax-Free Savings Accounts (TFSAs), First Home Savings Accounts, business deductions, health spending accounts, and retirement planning strategies. Melanie explains why entrepreneurs should think differently about saving, how to create a spending plan instead of a budget, and why even small contributions can build significant wealth over time. She also shares valuable insights on reducing taxes legally, understanding financial products, and making informed…

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Host: Sharon DeKoning

Guest: Melanie Cheek

Topics covered

• financial habits
• entrepreneurship
• wealth building
• tax strategies
• mindset shifts

Keywords

• financial education
• wealth management
• tax-free savings accounts
• retirement planning
• business deductions

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Places: Canada

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