DiscoverThe Faces of BusinessWhen Success Backfires: Tax Traps for Business Owners - John Browning
When Success Backfires: Tax Traps for Business Owners - John Browning

When Success Backfires: Tax Traps for Business Owners - John Browning

Update: 2025-07-28
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In this episode of The Faces of Business, John Browning, CEO of Guardian Rock Wealth and #1 Amazon Best-Selling Author, shared crucial insights to help business owners avoid hidden tax pitfalls that can sabotage success. 


 


John brings over 30 years of experience from Wall Street and has dedicated the last decade to helping business leaders build the life they want through values-based financial strategies and tax-smart investing. At Guardian Rock Wealth, John’s team works as fiduciary partners, helping clients create and execute sound financial plans tailored to their goals. 


 


During the show, John will break down how financial success can unintentionally trigger costly tax consequences—and what you can do to avoid them. He’ll share real-world strategies to help you reduce tax burdens, build wealth efficiently, and prepare your business for long-term success or exit. 


 


John’s mission is clear: empower business owners to build lives—not just portfolios—by making smart financial decisions that align with their values. He has spoken across the country, is a certified John Maxwell Speaker, and is widely recognized for demystifying complex financial topics with clarity and compassion. 


 


Join us to learn how to keep your financial success from becoming your biggest liability. 


 


Check out the Blog post here: When Success Backfires: Tax Traps for Business Owners


 


Thanks for taking the time to listen today.


 


Find Damon Pistulka on LinkedIn talking about life & building businesses you can sell or succeed. 


 


On Twitter as @dpistulka with inspiration and sharing thoughts. 


 


Find out more about Damon when he's not working.  @damonpistulka on Instagram, or Damon Pistulka on Facebook.   


 


More information on building businesses you can sell or succeed and the Exit Your Way method on our website


 


Email us for more information info@exityourway.com

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When Success Backfires: Tax Traps for Business Owners - John Browning

When Success Backfires: Tax Traps for Business Owners - John Browning

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