1615: Tax Planning and Asset Protection for Entrepreneurs with Todd Villarrubia

1615: Tax Planning and Asset Protection for Entrepreneurs with Todd Villarrubia

July 17, 2026 · 25 min

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Todd Villarrubia discusses tax planning and asset protection strategies for entrepreneurs to safeguard their wealth.

Most business owners focus on growth, sales, and scaling, but the real danger often shows up after they’ve already “made it.” In this episode, tax attorney and estate planning expert Todd Villarrubia explains how thriving entrepreneurs unintentionally expose themselves to massive tax bills, lawsuits, and family chaos simply because their wealth isn’t structured or protected the right way. Todd has spent over 30 years helping entrepreneurs and high net worth families protect billions of dollars from the IRS, creditors, and unnecessary estate taxes. He breaks down why “pigs get fat, hogs get slaughtered” when it comes to tax planning, and how to stay aggressively legal while still minimizing income tax, capital gains, and estate tax. You’ll hear real-world examples of owners losing eight figures because they didn’t document ownership correctly, mismanaged retirement plans, or failed to shield personal assets from business risk. This conversation goes beyond surface-level tax tips and into strategic wealth architecture. Todd explains when advanced strategies start to make sense (typically once you’re paying six figures in tax), and walks through tools like solar programs, film tax…

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