
The Long Game
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 14, 2023 • 38min
An Update On Debt And How To Think Through: Mortgage, HELOC, Auto, Credit Cards, and Students
In this episode with Rohit Agarwal we talk what we are seeing in the current lending markets and what to think through for each type of debt.

Jul 12, 2023 • 27min
Special Announcement: I Am Now The Head of Community For Wealth.com
This is a special episode!
I recently (in the last couple of weeks) took the head of community role at wealth.com. The second I saw this product and me the team, I was blown away with it. So I asked for this role and now got it.
If you have not yet, go checkout wealth.com

Jul 7, 2023 • 36min
A Masterclass On How To Invest In Real Estate With Sean O'Dowd
In this episode with Sean O'Dowd we talk all things real estate investing:
- How to pick a niche
- Why cash flow matters
- What you need to know when looking at different deals

Jun 30, 2023 • 53min
Most Debated Financial Topics (Permanent Life Insurance, Active vs Passive Investing, Fees, Etc.) With Andy Panko, CFP®, RICP®, EA
In this Episode With Andy Panko, CFP®, RICP®, EA we talk some of the debates we see consumers and advisors having:
- Permanent life insurance: the good, the bad, the use cases, etc.
- Active vs passive investing
- Different type of fee models
- Worrying about tax refunds or not

Jun 23, 2023 • 51min
Founder Tax Planning Series Part 4: Using Real Estate For Tax Planning (Active vs Passive) with Brandon Hall, CPA
In this episode with Brandon Hall, we talk all things utilizing real estate for tax planning:
- active vs passive
- short term vs long term rentals
- Why it is such a powerful asset class
- The tax benefits of real estate
- why return on equity is a great metric for real estate
- and so much more!

Jun 16, 2023 • 50min
Founder Tax Planning Series Part 3: The Power of Estate Planning and Charitable Giving With Ben Lake, CFA, CFP®
In this episode with Ben Lake, we talk:
- why estate planning is so important for founders
- estate planning moves to consider
- revocable vs irrevocable trusts
- the power of donating to charity
- the best ways to do it, foundations, donor advise funds, charitable remainder trusts, etc.

Jun 9, 2023 • 33min
Founder Tax Planning Series Part 2: QSBS and 83(b) Elections With Mark Cecchini, CFP
In this episode with Mark Cecchini, CFP, we talk:
- what QSBS is
- the benefits of it
- how to qualify
- 83(b) elections

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!
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