S9 E5: Planning is Essential with Adrienne Gates

“I had a lot of money, a couple of cars, a couple of properties, was raising my kids, and I went broke. You wanna know why, because I had a lot of money and no plan.” – Adrienne Gates

During Season 9 Episode 5 of WinHers United the podcast Adrienne Gates, CEO of EZ Money Tax Solutions and P.O.W.E.R. ATL, talks to us about how she lost her previous financial gains due to not having a plan for her money. After changing her practices she was able to rebuild herself, and now teaches others how to do the same. During this episode Adrienne also shares insight on the importance of hiring a business coach, having self-discipline, seeking therapy, taking breaks when needed, and being real with yourself.  

Episode Highlights

(3:47) Adrienne starts off by telling us how she got started with her companies EZ Money Tax Solutions and P.O.W.E.R. ATL

(7:15) Adrienne talks about paying it forward and having gratitude for those that helped in her journey

(11:21) Adrienne discusses how she approaches helping clients with business credit

(13:44) Adrienne sheds light on the importance of defining business goals when seeking to acquire business funds

(15:37) Adrienne shares a personal story to emphasize why having a plan for your money is essential

(17:38) Adrienne tells us about the value of relationships in business, and why having integrity and being trustworthy is a must

(19:46) Adrienne discusses how she separates her business relationships from her personal relationships to ensure that she makes decisions based on facts and not feelings

(22:17) Adrienne talks about her experience with business taxes, and shares her best practices

(25:59) Adrienne gives us the strategy she uses to reach the next level in her business

(28:32) Adrienne tells us about the changes she made in her life, which led to a change in her mindset

(32:36) Adrienne discusses how the adversity she faced helped her to realize what truly matters to her

(35:29) Adrienne shares her view of having a poverty mindset, and talks about how she helps clients change their approach to financial gain

(41:08) Adrienne gives advice in relation to speaking up about the things you do not know, and having the courage to ask for help

(42:17) Adrienne tell us about the books she used to improve her business practices

(43:51) Adrienne talks about how she uses affirmations and meditation to start her day on a positive note

(49:58) Adrienne shares her view on self-care as a business owner, and tells us how she practices self-care

(52:30) Adrienne tells us about her latest win and why it’s important to her

(53:54) Adrienne gives us her definition of a WinHer

(54:32) Adrienne offers her parting words of wisdom

Adrienne’s Bio

Adrienne is a life-time native of Atlanta and has always had the internal drive and possessed the entrepreneurial spirit. After experiencing a few personal and financial hardships, she was forced to make a decision that would adversely affect her family. As a single parent she faced seemingly insurmountable challenges. Lacking basic resources that were integral of a marginalized community, she stayed steadfast and focused on providing for her family.

Adrienne has always been passionate about being a servant of the community and an advocate for the women and children of those underserved communities. With that fortitude and zeal, she decided to service the community by way of a small tax and consulting business. Since its inception, EZ Money Tax Solutions has serviced over 400 families of the greater Metropolitan Atlanta area. Adrienne has dedicated her life to providing educational spaces that support and elevate the fight for equality, inclusion, advancement and empowerment for all.

Being able to provide a resource hub in the West End community, provides much needed intangible resources for the forward development of that community. Pathways of Wealth and Economic Resources Atlanta or P.O.W.E.R ATL fills this much needed void in relation to financial literacy. P.O.W.E.R ATL offers basic financial accountability classes, which helps to establish a baseline for individual financial success. Furthermore, Adrienne’s organization is a liaison for career and individual sustainment.

Adrienne is eager to share her passion and experiences. She is looking to leave an indelible mark by giving love, teaching, and inspiring current and future generations. Adrienne’s selfless dedication to duty as a mother has been underscored by raising four beautiful children to be productive citizens in our society. Adrienne also parented her younger sister and brother when they needed a stable home environment as adolescent children. Adrienne’s life work is to be a beacon of light to others. Touching every possible individual is of the utmost importance and allowing her testimony to be a testament that the American Dream is possible for us all.

Visit Adrienne online at: http://iamadriennegates.com

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