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! 👊🏼✊🏼💨

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Full Throttle Finance™ | Episode 20 – Part 1 of 2

This week, Felicia shares the raw, emotional, and powerful story behind how Clean Bee Consulting came to life. From losing her mom unexpectedly to walking away from burnout and building a thriving firm in under 12 months — this is the story behind the numbers.

📊 In Part 1, Felicia reflects on:

• How grief sparked the first business
• What building the firm looked like month by month
• First clients, first wins, and the exact tools she used
• Revenue growth, industry expansion, and hiring her first employee
• Real metrics from Year One (and what we helped our clients achieve too)

✨ Whether you’re a business owner, aspiring entrepreneur, or someone in need of a fresh start — this episode is your sign that it’s possible.

🛠️ Come back next week for Part 2 next Friday, where we break down the things that didn’t go to plan — and how we pivoted.

💛 Thanks for being a part of this story. We’re just getting started.

🏁 MotoAmerica Race Weekend — Trackside Talk + Tax Deductions

Full Throttle Finance™ – Episode 19 | Live from Road Atlanta

In our first-ever in-person episode, Felicia and Allison hit the track at MotoAmerica’s Road Atlanta round and bring you behind the scenes — from paddock life to race day finances.

We break down what we actually saw teams spending money on, and how those expenses show up on your books:

🛠️ What’s deductible now vs. what gets depreciated

🏍️ How to handle gear, rentals, tools, and repairs

💥 What happens when a bike crashes or an engine blows

💸 The tax side of contingency prize money (yes, it’s taxable)

We also share our impressions of the weekend — from race strategy to unexpected celeb sightings, a photo finish for the books, and lessons learned from seeing how the pros operate up close.

A huge thank you to Orange Cat Racing for welcoming us into your hospitality setup and giving us a front-row seat to what it takes to run a top-tier race program. And a special shoutout to Jayson Uribe and Andrew Lee for your incredible podium finishes this weekend — this is one race weekend we’ll never forget.

Whether you’re a race team owner, rider, or motorsports business, this episode is packed with real-world takeaways you can apply to your next event.

📦 Grab more financial tools + resources for racers at

👉 www.cleanbeeconsulting.com/fullthrottlefinance

🎧 New episodes every Friday. Subscribe, like, and leave a comment, we would love to hear from you!

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🏁Trackside at Road Atlanta: Racing, Receipts, & Rider Highlights

This week, we’re live from MotoAmerica’s Road Atlanta round for our first official Full Throttle Finance™ retreat — and we’ve got plenty to cover, both in the paddock and in your budget.

We’re diving into:

🔧 What race weekend expenses are actually tax-deductible

📲 Tools to stay financially organized while traveling 📈 Real advice for teams, sponsors, and small businesses on structuring business trips 🏍️ MotoAmerica class breakdowns + who’s leading each championship 💥And yes — we’re announcing that we’re sponsoring Kayla Yaakov this round!

From baggers to superbikes, this episode is full of practical advice for teams on the move and fans who want to understand what goes on off the track too. Whether you're tuning in from the paddock or planning your next trip, this episode has something for you.

🎧We hope to see you all there this weekend!!!

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This week, we’re celebrating a lot of wins — We are celebrating 1 year as a firm. From wrapping our first full tax season as a firm to prepping for our very first company retreat at MotoAmerica’s Road Atlanta round, this episode is part catch-up, part strategy, and 100% Full Throttle.

Felicia & Allison reunite to talk about:

✅ The systems that made PTO during tax season actually work

✅ How we reduced chaos and increased profit this season

✅ Why we’re calling our trip to Road Atlanta a legitimate business deduction

✅ What small businesses can learn from our approach to marketing, planning, and sponsorship

✅ Behind-the-scenes logistics: flights, hotels, and rental cars — all with a financial twist

🚨 Bonus: We spill the beans on sponsoring a rider at this MotoAmerica round… and how tax strategy plays into every decision we make.

Whether you’re a motorsport entrepreneur, a small business owner, or a remote team leader, there’s something in this episode for you.

🎧 Listen now, and if you’ll be at Road Atlanta — come find us in the paddock!

Check out our website to book a consultation today!: cleanbeeconsulting.com/fullthrottlefinance

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Before Clean Bee Consulting, there was a candle company — and the lessons I learned from that venture changed everything about how I lead today.

In this solo episode, I’m sharing how building a product-based business taught me the power of simplicity, data-driven growth, and why steady always wins. Whether you're leading a race team or launching a side hustle, these takeaways apply.

#FullThrottleFinance #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth

In this solo episode, Felicia - CEO at Clean Bee Consulting - dives into one of the most misunderstood business topics: payroll.

Whether you’re a solo entrepreneur, a race team owner, or a small business leader, this conversation will challenge how you think about paying others.

Felicia shares her personal journey with building a team, including what hiring her first employee taught her about leadership, clarity, and sustainable growth.

You’ll learn why payroll isn’t just a cost - it’s a powerful growth strategy that can unlock capacity, improve tax outcomes, and build lasting team loyalty.

💡 Topics Covered:

-Why payroll isn’t just for “big” businesses

-The true definition of payroll (and why agreements matter more than size)

-How payroll became a turning point for Clean Bee’s growth

-Tax strategies, worker classification tips, and real examples

-How motorsports teams can apply these insights to scale effectively

Whether you're on the throttle or in the pit lane of your business journey, this episode will help you rethink the way you build your team and invest in your people.

📲 Learn more or book a consult: www.cleanbeeconsulting.com/fullthrottlefinance #motorsport #consultant #strategy #growth

Ever feel like your business is running full speed… in the middle of a downpour? Welcome to Racing in the Rain - our latest episode of Full Throttle Finance™, where we unpack how high-pressure racing moments mirror the real-world decisions entrepreneurs and business owners face daily.

When race teams face unpredictable weather - on again, off again rain that disrupts strategy and challenges everyone’s nerves - they don’t just rely on instinct. They lean into preparation, adaptability, and team communication. That same mindset is critical for leaders navigating financial uncertainty, whether it’s shifting markets, inflation, unexpected expenses, or regulatory changes.

• How clouded judgment and emotional decision-making can derail progress

• Why preparation and forecasting are your best defense against reactive chaos

• What it means to lead with boldness and clarity when your team is looking to you for direction

• The value of building financial flexibility and contingency plans that actually work

• If you're running a race program, managing a growing team, or building a brand that depends on precise execution, this episode will resonate deeply.

You’ll also hear how:

• Having a trusted “pit crew” of financial experts can keep your plan on track

• Developing a strong mindset around cash flow, reserve planning, and scenario modeling builds confidence

• Tracking data points (not emotions) helps you make smarter decisions when the pressure is on

🎧 Tune in to Episode 14 now and learn how to drive strategic growth, no matter the conditions. 🎙️