Most advisors think about taxes for six weeks a year — and that habit may be costing their clients (and their business) more than anything else.

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Justin and Wes break down why proactive tax planning is one of the most overlooked — yet most powerful — ways to differentiate your practice, increase client retention, and create meaningful value.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why most CPAs focus on preparation, not planning
• How proactive tax planning creates massive client loyalty
• Simple tax strategies advisors can begin using immediately
• Why fear keeps advisors from stepping into tax conversations
• The one action you should take this week to get started

If you want to differentiate your firm, deepen client relationships, and help clients keep more of what they earn — this episode is a must-listen.

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In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Justin Lakin sits down with Wes Young to continue the conversation around Beautiful Savage—this time exploring the story behind the framework.

They discuss why the book is structured as both a narrative and a practical guide, how mentors and relationships shaped Wes’s journey, and why curiosity is one of the most important traits for sustained growth.

You’ll also hear how success can quietly create blind spots, and why using 90-day cycles is one of the most effective ways to turn ideas into action.

If you want to keep growing—even when things are already going well—this episode will challenge how you think.

• Why Beautiful Savage is structured as both a story and a framework
• The role of mentors, “who not how,” and learning from others
• The danger of success-induced blindness and how it shows up
• Why curiosity is a key guardrail against arrogance
• How to stay a learner—even when you’re already successful
• Why 90-day cycles are critical for real growth and execution

Explore the book: Beautiful Savage

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What if the tension you feel between ambition and contentment isn’t a problem—but a signal you’re built for more?

In this episode of From Busy to Rich, Justin Lakin sits down with Wes Young to unpack the ideas behind his new book, Beautiful Savage.

They explore why high performers often feel the pull toward “what’s next,” how to balance ambition with gratitude, and why the real challenge isn’t learning—it’s applying.

You’ll also hear how fear shows up in the process of growth, why most people avoid making new things normal, and how to push through resistance to create a more meaningful life.

If you’ve ever felt driven but conflicted, this conversation will help you reframe that tension—and use it as fuel.

In This Episode We Cover:

• The Entrepreneur’s Paradox—and why ambition doesn’t conflict with contentment
• The concept of a “Beautiful Savage”: ambition, gratitude, and persistence
• Why most people recognize patterns—but fail to apply them
• The three forms of resistance that prevent growth (including fear)
• How to reframe fear as fuel instead of a barrier
• Why making “new things normal” is the key to transformation

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