Is your crew truly a contractor, or should they be on payroll? In this episode of Full Throttle Finance™, we break down one of the most misunderstood parts of running a race program: W-2 vs 1099 classification.

Whether you’re paying part-time help at the track or building a full paddock crew, how you set up payroll matters. We’ll walk you through how the IRS defines employees vs contractors, common mistakes we see in motorsports and small businesses, and why getting this right protects both your budget and your team.

🔧 Topics we cover: How the IRS classifies workers (and why intent matters) The real risks of misclassifying your crew Why W-2s offer long-term advantages—even part-time How to properly work with 1099s (contracts, per diem, expectations) Examples from F1, MotoGP, and small privateer teams

👥 If you're not sure how to structure your team, or you're thinking about switching someone to payroll, we can help. Book a consult here: 👉 https://www.cleanbeeconsulting.com/fullthrottlefinance

📣 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe to support financial literacy in motorsports. New episodes every Friday!

#W2vs1099 #RaceTeamPayroll #FullThrottleFinance #MotorsportsBusiness #BookkeepingForRaceTeams #SmallBusinessFinance #IRSClassification #PayrollTips #CleanBeeConsulting

Netflix quietly released F1: The Academy, a powerful docuseries following the journey of rising female drivers, and almost no one noticed.

In this episode of Full Throttle Finance™, we’re diving into why the show didn’t get the promo it deserved, what makes these women’s stories so compelling, and how visibility (or the lack of it) impacts the future of motorsport.

We explore: 🏁 The emotional stories of Abbi Pulling and Chloe Chambers 💸 The financial & cultural barriers in racing 📉 Why promotion matters — and how Netflix missed the moment 🤔 The ongoing debate: Should women and men race separately?

This isn’t just about F1. It’s about access, opportunity, and the business of building a racing career, with or without the spotlight.

👇 Drop a comment: Did F1: The Academy show up in your feed? Or did you have to go looking for it?

🎙 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.

From bureaucratic red tape to community-first decision-making, we unpack what Clarkson’s farm teaches us about financial risk, cash flow, and building a team that tells you the hard truths (yes, we’re talking about Charlie, the accountant). You’ll also hear us geek out over Lamborghini tractors, TikTok’s own Harriet the Farmer, and the pub that sticks to its values—even when that means leaving ketchup off the menu.

This episode is full of laughs, lessons, and a fresh perspective on how motorsports, money, and farming are more connected than you think.

👇 Need help building your own version of a Diddly Squat Farm or race program? 📍 Book a consult at: www.cleanbeeconsulting.com/fullthrottlefinance

🔔 Like, comment, sub for new episodes every Friday as we blend financial strategy with real-world grit.

#ClarksonsFarm #JeremyClarkson #SmallBusinessFinance #Entrepreneurship #Motorsports #FarmToTable #FinancialPodcast #FullThrottleFinance

🏁 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 diving deep into task management systems and why they’re essential for both race teams and small businesses. From missed deadlines to burnout to inconsistent processes, we’ve seen firsthand how a lack of systems can stall growth.

We cover: ✅ What a task management system actually does ✅ Tools we’ve used (Asana, Notion, Trello, ClickUp, COUNT, and more) ✅ How we structure workflows to reduce stress and increase efficiency ✅ Real motorsport examples, like F1 teams and grassroots race programs ✅ How to build systems that work for you (even if you’re still using clipboards)

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by everything that lives in your head, or your inbox, this episode is your roadmap to getting organized.

📍 Learn more: https://www.cleanbeeconsulting.com/fullthrottlefinance 📩 Book a consulting call to streamline your systems

💻 Thinking about switching from QuickBooks? We were too. This week on Full Throttle Finance™, we break down the exact software stack we use to run our consulting firm—including why we’re leaving QBO, the pros/cons of other platforms like Xero and Zoho, and why a new all-in-one system called COUNT might be the future for firms like ours.

We also share our favorite tools for project management, communication, and password security—plus how we choose the right software for each of our clients (instead of forcing a one-size-fits-all stack).

🔧 Tools we cover: QuickBooks, COUNT, Asana, Slack, Descript, 1Password, Xero, AppFolio, REI Hub, Zoho Books, Wave

📈 Real numbers: QBO’s price hikes by tier

🏁 And what motorsports has to do with our latest software demo

🎧 Join us for an honest, practical look at how small businesses can work smarter without breaking the bank. Check back in every Friday for a new episode!

#BusinessSoftware #QuickBooksOnline #SoftwareSwitch #AccountingTools #SmallBusinessTips #BusinessPodcast #MotorsportBusiness

Why Smart Businesses Sponsor Motorsports | Full Throttle Finance™ Podcast

Thinking about sponsoring a racer or motorsport team? Wondering if it's worth it for your business? In this episode of Full Throttle Finance™, we break down the exact strategy behind our recent sponsorship of professional motorcycle racer Kayla Yaakov, and why it made sense for our brand.

We talk candidly about: 🏁 How we chose Kayla and structured our sponsorship 📍 What makes a strategic logo placement 💡 Why smaller businesses can afford motorsport sponsorships 🧃 The untapped opportunity for CPG & wellness brands in racing 📈 How racing visibility creates ROI long after race day 💬 What we learned from brands like Mission Foods and Olipop ⚡️ How to align your marketing dollars with your values

Whether you're a business owner, marketer, or motorsport fan — this episode offers insight into how sponsorships can fuel both brand growth and athlete dreams.

🎙️ Hosted by Felicia & Alli of Clean Bee Consulting We help race teams, athletes, and entrepreneurs rev up their finances with consulting, bookkeeping, and strategy tailored for the motorsport industry.

🔗 Book a consult: www.cleanbeeconsulting.com/fullthrottlefinance

👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you enjoyed today’s episode. Your support helps us keep bringing financial literacy to the paddock.

#SponsorshipStrategy #MotorsportsMarketing #KaylaYaakov #FullThrottleFinance #CleanBeeConsulting #MotorcycleRacing #BusinessStrategy #RacingSponsorship #SmallBusinessMarketing #AthleteSponsorship #MotoAmerica #WomenInMotorsport

📦 When Your Business Takes a Backseat (and That’s Okay)

This week, we’re getting honest about what happens when life gets busy and your own business falls to the bottom of the to-do list. After weeks on the road at Road Atlanta and visiting family, Felicia hadn’t touched Clean Bee’s books in almost a month—and guess what? The sky didn’t fall.

From missed bookkeeping tasks to automating invoices and keeping payroll running, this episode is all about how we stayed afloat using smart systems like Profit First, Hubdoc, and Asana.

✨ If you’ve ever felt like you’re dropping the ball in your business—this one's for you. Let’s talk grace, real workflows, and how to bounce back without burning out.

🎙️ New episode drops every Friday - Please like, subscribe, comment!

Visit our website to book a consultation: cleanbeeconsulting.com/fullthrottlefinance

#FullThrottleFinance #ProfitFirst #BookkeepingTips #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessSystems #WomenInBusiness #FinancialLiteracy #BehindTheScenes #SmallBizOwner #CreativeFinance #MotorSportFinance

One Year In: What Worked, What Didn’t & What We’re Changing

🎙️ Welcome back to Full Throttle Finance™! In this special Part 2 episode, Felicia and Alli reflect on what really worked, and what did not, during our first year as a consulting firm. From contract lessons and Upwork strategies to social media struggles and staying agile without strict goals, we’re getting real about the highs, lows, and everything in between.

💬 Whether you're scaling your firm, navigating client relationships, or launching a new service, these behind-the-scenes insights will hit home.

🛠 Topics Covered:

• Contract do’s & don’ts in service-based work
• The real ROI of Upwork & networking
• Why we don’t goal set—but still hit targets
• Managing tough client breakups
• Budgeting with Profit First
• Lessons from our social media learning curve
• When (and why) we say no

🔗 Learn more about our services: www.cleanbeeconsulting.com/fullthrottlefinance

Watch a new episode of Full Throttle Finance™ every Friday! 👊🏼✊🏼💨

#FinancialLiteracy #SmallBusinessFinance #CleanBeeConsulting #EntrepreneurLife #BookkeepingTips #ConsultingFirm #FullThrottleFinance #ServiceBusiness #ProfitFirst #YearOneInBusiness