Felicia heads trackside at COTA to talk with MotoAmerica racers and hydration experts about the pressure, preparation, and passion that fuel every race weekend.

Full Throttle Finance™ goes trackside at MotoAmerica 2025 from Circuit of The Americas! Felicia shares CEO insights, leadership lessons, and motorsport-inspired business strategies — from patience and boundaries to tax credits and R&D opportunities. Discover how racing parallels can fuel financial clarity and growth.

Misclassifying workers as contractors can lead to IRS audits, payroll tax penalties, and lawsuits. In this episode of Full Throttle Finance™, we break down the IRS Voluntary Classification Settlement Program (VCSP), how it reduces liability to 10% of last year’s contractor pay, and why fixing 1099 vs W-2 mistakes protects your business.

A rapid-fire OB3 recap for operators: tips and overtime deductions, SALT, CTC, senior deduction, U.S.-assembled car interest, bracket tweaks, R&D, FICA tip credit, PFML, childcare, and more—what changed and what to do next.

Starting January 1, 2026, the IRS will eliminate part of the business meal deduction — no more write-offs for office snacks, coffee, or catered lunches. In this episode of Full Throttle Finance™, we explain what’s changing, what expenses remain deductible, and how this shift will impact small businesses, tax strategy, and company culture.

In this episode of Full Throttle Finance™, we break down four OB3 employer tax credits, R&D, FMLA leave, FICA tips, and childcare, that can save small businesses thousands in 2025 and beyond.

The Big Beautiful Bill is raising the SALT deduction cap from $10,000 to $40,000 starting in 2025 — but the impact depends on where you live. In this episode of Full Throttle Finance™, we explain what the SALT deduction is, how it’s changing, and why some families could save thousands while others see no difference at all.

We break down 4 major 2025 tax changes from the Big Beautiful Bill — the new senior deduction, car loan interest deduction, inflation-adjusted tax brackets, and the enhanced Child Tax Credit — so you can plan now and save more next year.

New tax rules mean you can no longer deduct 100% of your gambling losses, even if you broke even. We break down what the Big Beautiful Bill changes, who it impacts, and why pro bettors need to tighten their recordkeeping.

The No Tax on Overtime and No Tax on Tips deductions could mean a bigger refund next year, but how much could you actually save? In this episode, we run the numbers with five real‑world job examples and give you a free downloadable calculator so you can see your own potential savings in minutes.

Can W-2 workers really deduct $12,500 in overtime from their taxes? We break down what’s inside the No Tax on Overtime Act, who qualifies, and why your W-2 reporting matters more than ever.

What does the No Tax on Tips Act really mean for service workers? In this episode, we break down how the new $25,000 tip deduction works, who qualifies, and what business owners need to know about IRS reporting changes.

Hiring help for your race team? In this episode, we break down how to classify your crew correctly, W-2 vs 1099, and why it matters more than most small teams realize. Avoid costly mistakes and build a payroll system that supports your growth.

Netflix’s F1: The Academy shines a spotlight on rising female drivers—but why didn’t anyone hear about it? In this episode, we explore the stories, the missed promo moment, and what visibility means for women in motorsport.

🎙 What do a motorsport legend and a struggling farmer have in common? Turns out—everything. In this episode of Full Throttle Finance™, we’re breaking down Season 4 of Amazon Prime’s Clarkson’s Farm and how Jeremy Clarkson’s journey from Top Gear to tractor gear mirrors the challenges of running a small business.

🏁 It’s not just the machine that wins races, it’s the systems behind the team.

In this episode of Full Throttle Finance™, we’re breaking down how task management systems can transform the way race teams and small businesses operate. From Asana to COUNT, we share the tools, workflows, and real-world strategies that help keep your team organized and efficient , on and off the track.

🎧 Tune in and learn how to build systems that scale

QuickBooks just raised prices again—so we’re making a change. In this episode of Full Throttle Finance™, we reveal the software stack we use to run our consulting firm and why COUNT is replacing QBO for us in 2025.

We’re sharing the real numbers, the tools we love (and don’t), and what motorsports has to do with software demos.

Why Smart Businesses Sponsor Motorsports
Sponsoring a racer isn't just about slapping a logo on a helmet — it's a strategic move that can generate brand awareness, long-term visibility, and genuine community impact. In this episode of Full Throttle Finance™, we unpack our sponsorship strategy with rising MotoAmerica star Kayla Yaakov, explore why motorsports are an untapped marketing opportunity for small businesses, and offer advice for brands looking to make meaningful investments in the racing world.

Entrepreneurs and small business owners often fall behind on their own internal operations—especially during busy seasons or while traveling. This leads to anxiety, financial disorganization, and fear that they’re "failing" at running their own business.

By implementing automated systems (like Profit First, Hubdoc, and Asana), budgeting month-to-month, and staying agile with financial planning—even during travel—you can maintain profitability, meet obligations like payroll and taxes, and avoid burnout. The key takeaway is that you don’t need to be perfect; you just need solid workflows and self-awareness.

Reflecting on Year One: What Worked & What We’d Do Differently

In Part 2 of our firm anniversary series, Felicia and Alli share the behind-the-scenes of what fueled our growth—and what we’re doing differently moving forward. From Upwork strategy to flexible contracts and client boundaries, this episode offers real talk on building a consulting firm with integrity.