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How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner—The Right Way

How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner—The Right Way

Update: 2025-08-08
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As a business owner, paying yourself isn't as simple as cutting a check. In this episode, Hoss breaks down the smartest ways to structure your compensation—whether you're a sole proprietor, LLC, S-Corp, or C-Corp. Learn the difference between salary, owner's draw, and distributions, and how to avoid the tax and cash flow pitfalls that catch entrepreneurs off guard. Whether you're just getting started or trying to clean up your books, this episode will help you pay yourself the right way. Oh man

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How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner—The Right Way

How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner—The Right Way