

The Long Game
Thomas Kopelman
The Long Game podcast is all about educating 30-50 year old business owners and those with equity compensation on how to build wealth.
You will learn everything from the basics to complex tax, estate, and financial planning concepts from Thomas Kopelman as well as other qualified professionals.
You will learn everything from the basics to complex tax, estate, and financial planning concepts from Thomas Kopelman as well as other qualified professionals.
Episodes
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Jun 2, 2023 • 35min
Founder Tax Planning Series Part 1: What You Need To Know About Opportunity Zones With Barrett Linburg
In this episode with Barrett Linburg we talk:
- What an opportunity zone is and what options you have to invest in them
- All the tax benefits that exist
- Why founders when selling should at least consider utilizing them
- Whether you should do your own or work with a company
- Why you need a great team around you to execute on this strategy

May 26, 2023 • 43min
Ways To Potentially Reach Financial Independence Faster With George Acheampong Jr.
In this episode with George Acheampong Jr. we talk:
- financial independence and the value of it
- ways to get there faster
- why increasing income should always be priority one
- why understanding what matters and what your desired lifestyle is
- the power of a high savings rate
- the buy, borrow, die approach
Go and give George a follow on twitter, linkedin, and instagram.

May 19, 2023 • 28min
What You Need To Know About Hiring Kids and Spouses Within Your Business With Matt Chiappetta, CPA
In this episode with Matt Chiappetta, CPA we talk:
- whether you can hire your children or spouse
- the do's and don'ts of hiring them
- what to look out for
- the tax benefits of doing it
- and much more!

May 12, 2023 • 57min
Figuring Out Your Enough and Pursuing Contentment With Khe Hy
Khe Hy, entrepreneur who left Wall Street to start his own business, talks about his childhood, why money and happiness don't go hand in hand, finding your 'enough', digging into what brings you happiness, and the limitations of money in solving problems.

May 5, 2023 • 29min
Living Trusts with Alessandro Chesser and A couple Reader Questions On Buying A House In this Environment and Emergency Funds
In this episode with Alessandro Chesser we talk:
- his journey in tech
- the need for trusts
- why living trusts can be so valuable
- his company and how they are helping with this problem
Then some reader submitted questions:
- Should I buy a house now or wait?
- Should I invest my emergency fund?

Apr 28, 2023 • 54min
Taxes For Entrepreneurs With Anthony Price CPA
In this episode with Anthony Price we talk:
- all things business and taxes
- S Corp
- C Corps
- QSBS
- QBI deductions
- Hiring family
- Charitable remainders trusts
- Limiting capital gains taxes
And much more!

Apr 21, 2023 • 51min
The True Benefit Of Pursuing FIRE - Optionality
Discussing the ins and outs of FIRE, the power of financial mission statements, mapping out your financial life, the true benefit of pursuing FIRE as optionality, and the importance of knowing your ENOUGH in the world of personal finances.

Apr 14, 2023 • 42min
Estate Planning Mistakes With Jenny Rozelle
Jenny Rozelle, an expert in estate planning, discusses the importance of estate planning and common mistakes to avoid. Topics covered include the taxation of life insurance, the accessibility and costs of estate planning, and the consequences of not updating estate plans regularly. The value of seeking professional advice and the potential risks of not hiring professionals are also emphasized.

Apr 7, 2023 • 49min
Intro To Trusts: The Most Common One's To Use, Testamentary Trusts, Revocable + Irrevocable Living Trusts, & More With Jenny Rozelle
Jenny Rozelle, estate planning attorney, discusses the most common types of trusts and why they are used. The podcast covers misconceptions about estate planning, the role of revocable living trusts, the importance of trust funding, and the significance of special needs trusts and supporting the special needs community.

Mar 31, 2023 • 31min
How Planning For Physicians Is Different With Mark McGrath
In this episode with Mark McGrath we talk:
- how financial planning is different for physicians
- how starting to make income later changes the planning
- how to balance lifestyle creep and the increase of income so quickly
- how to avoid burnout
- the most important times to engage with a planner as physician