making | Austin Short Film https://www.austinshortfilm.com sut and About in Austin TX Wed, 27 Mar 2019 03:50:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.8 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/austin-short-films-65x65.png making | Austin Short Film https://www.austinshortfilm.com 32 32 163542106 E720: Capital Factory Josh Baer on making Austin a startup hub & beacon for talent @ at SXSW 2017 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/tech/e720-capital-factory-josh-baer-on-making-austin-a-startup-hub-beacon-for-talent-at-sxsw-2017/ Wed, 27 Mar 2019 03:50:07 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/e720-capital-factory-josh-baer-on-making-austin-a-startup-hub-beacon-for-talent-at-sxsw-2017/ Filmed at Cisco Spark Haus, SXSW 2017, Jason sits down with Capital Factory Mentor founder of Josh Baer, who helps people quit their jobs and become entrepreneurs. Josh is a tireless supporter of startups, but more specifically, has made Austin a center of gravity for entrepreneurs. Capital Factory Mentor boasts a mentor network of 100+ […]

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Filmed at Cisco Spark Haus, SXSW 2017, Jason sits down with Capital Factory Mentor founder of Josh Baer, who helps people quit their jobs and become entrepreneurs. Josh is a tireless supporter of startups, but more specifically, has made Austin a center of gravity for entrepreneurs. Capital Factory Mentor boasts a mentor network of 100+ experts from diverse backgrounds and uses it to grow startups. Josh discusses his investment successes, failures & greatest misses, the thriving entrepreneurial scene in Austin and growing venture community, and why bridge loans are usually a bad deal for both entrepreneurs and VCs. He then takes questions from the audience about crowd-funding, why it’s only easier to be a founder in today’s times, and the importance of setting the stage for international entrepreneurs.

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Does Making Charitable Donations Actually Save You Money? | Misconception Monday https://www.austinshortfilm.com/tech/does-making-charitable-donations-actually-save-you-money-misconception-monday/ Tue, 09 Oct 2018 03:18:58 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/does-making-charitable-donations-actually-save-you-money-misconception-monday/ #taxdeductions #businessadvice #businesslawyer http://cenkuslaw.com This is Misconception Monday, where we tackle common misconceptions in business law, business and society generally. This week, we’re talking about a general misconception around tax deductions. You’ve probably heard that you can save money on taxes by making charitable donations to get you below a certain tax bracket. If you […]

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This is Misconception Monday, where we tackle common misconceptions in business law, business and society generally. This week, we’re talking about a general misconception around tax deductions.

You’ve probably heard that you can save money on taxes by making charitable donations to get you below a certain tax bracket. If you really understand the tax system, you’d realize why that simply isn’t true. The math just doesn’t add up!

By donating, you change your effective taxable income (and do some societal good), but you will still take home less at the end of the day.

Charitable donations will reduce your overall tax burden, but the bottom line is that they won’t increase your net income.

Watch the video for more detail, and contact me with any questions!
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About me:

My 20+ years of experience in business finance, business law and entrepreneurship have led me to believe that numbers and logic are awesome tools, but understanding human nature and emotions is the first step to business success.

The Cenkus Law Firm provides services related to mergers & acquisitions, general business issues and startups, including founders’ agreements and fundraising. I also consult with entrepreneurs and have invested my own capital as an angel investor.

From 2010-2013 I served as Chief Legal Counsel of a publicly-trade international oilfield services company. From 2001 to 2006 me and a partner founded and built Paragon Residential Mortgage. Paragon was sold to Bridge Investments in 2006.

I hold a Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Messiah College in Grantham, Pennsylvania.

Now, I live in Austin, TX with my wife and two kids. I enjoy reading, running, classic movies, great food and wine and some great American football.

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Making a Difference – Local Business Buys Donuts for Teachers https://www.austinshortfilm.com/business/making-a-difference-local-business-buys-donuts-for-teachers/ Sun, 02 Sep 2018 05:53:41 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/making-a-difference-local-business-buys-donuts-for-teachers/ AUSTIN, Tx — Teachers in Pflugerville started their school year with pencils, paper, and pastries! CBS Austin anchor, Allison Miller, shows us how a local company set the tone on the first day, making a difference one donut at a time. A viewer messaged us, letting us know about the good work Pflugerville Realty is […]

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AUSTIN, Tx — Teachers in Pflugerville started their school year with pencils, paper, and pastries! CBS Austin anchor, Allison Miller, shows us how a local company set the tone on the first day, making a difference one donut at a time.

A viewer messaged us, letting us know about the good work Pflugerville Realty is doing, under the radar.

Owner of Pflugerville Realty, Chris Templeton, is a former educator. He knows the struggles that teachers face and how hard they work. About 5 years ago, he decided to bring donuts to a few campuses. After asking what schools wanted to participate the number grew and grew. This year they provided 200 dozen donuts (That’s over 2,000 pastries) to over 40 campuses for teachers and staff in Pflugerville ISD.

Chris and his employees headed to Round Rock Donuts well before the crack of dawn to pick them up!

They also opened up a tab at the nearby Dazzle Coffee for teachers to grab a cup a joe with their donuts.

The donuts are just a small part of what Chris and his team at Pflugerville Realty do to give back to teachers and the community.

Learn more on their website: http://pflugerville-realty.com/
Or Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pflugervillerealty/

http://Facebook.com/AllisonMillerTV

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Flip phone tech making headlines | Austin, TX 2006 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/tech/flip-phone-tech-making-headlines-austin-tx-2006/ Mon, 02 Jul 2018 15:31:14 +0000 https://www.austinshortfilm.com/blog/flip-phone-tech-making-headlines-austin-tx-2006/ UT student reporter Lauren Petrowski gives us the 411 on the latest rage in cellphone technology… Text Message Coupons. Check out the now Good Day Austin Anchor in this weeks #FOXflashbackFRIDAY More info on Flip phone tech making headlines | Austin, TX 2006

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UT student reporter Lauren Petrowski gives us the 411 on the latest rage in cellphone technology… Text Message Coupons.

Check out the now Good Day Austin Anchor in this weeks #FOXflashbackFRIDAY

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