AKP Business Advisors

05/25/2026

💰 Quick question for every business owner scrolling past this right now.

When did you last sit down with someone who could look at your numbers and say: here is exactly what you are overpaying, and here is how to stop?

For most of us, the answer is never. And according to Forbes, the average American is leaving about $10,000 on the table every single year because of it.

On June 4th, Sandy Jindal, CPA and Certified Tax Coach, is walking into Saltgrass Arlington to change that. She works with family-owned businesses as a Fractional CFO and tax strategist, and her whole thing is making taxes make sense for people who are busy running a business.

She is going to cover:
• Proactive strategies that reduce your tax bill legally
• How to grow your revenue without growing your tax burden
• Steps you can put to work immediately

It is free. Just RSVP.
It is one afternoon. And it might be worth $10,000 to you.

June 4th · Saltgrass Steakhouse on Lamar, Arlington
2:30 PM Networking · 3:00 PM Meeting · 3:10 PM Presentation · 4:00 PM Wrap

𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. Tag a business owner who needs this. 👇

05/22/2026

📣 Good things come to those who wait. Sandy Jindal is coming to Arlington on June 4th.

If you missed her in May, you have not missed your chance. Sandy was originally scheduled for our May 7th meeting but a venue mix-up had other plans. She graciously agreed to come back and we are giving her the stage she deserves.

Sandhya (Sandy) Jindal is a CPA, Certified Tax Coach, and founder of Jindal CPA Firm. She works with family-owned businesses as a Fractional CFO and tax strategist. And she has a gift for making taxes make sense, in plain language, for real business owners.

Here is what she wants you to know before you walk in the door: the average American overpays taxes by $10,000 every single year. Not because they are careless. Because no one ever showed them a smarter way.

That is exactly what June 4th is for.
June 4th · Saltgrass Steakhouse on Lamar, Arlington · Free
2:30 PM Networking · 3:00 PM Meeting · 3:10 PM Presentation · 4:00 PM Wrap

𝗥𝗦𝗩𝗣 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀. See you there! 👊

05/01/2026

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝘂𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗗𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗟𝗶𝗲

What if you could save $3.27 for every $1 you invested in your team's health?

Sounds too good to be true, right?

But that's exactly what's happening at construction companies that approach employee wellness strategically—not as a "nice to have," but as a real business tool.

We're talking about: ✓ Fewer sick days
✓ Lower turnover (keeping your experienced people)
✓ Better take-home pay for employees (yes, really)
✓ Reduced tax burden for the company

It's not magic. It's just smart planning and the right structure.

If you're running a construction business and wondering whether there's a better way to handle benefits and team health, this might be worth a look.

Learn more about how it works:
𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲/𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿-𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺𝘀-𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗿-𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗲𝘁𝘀-𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲-𝗽𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝗰𝗽𝗮-𝗲𝘇𝗱𝗼𝗰/

04/29/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀

Here's something most people don't think about:

The real cost of healthcare in construction isn't just the insurance premiums. It's the chronic health issues that keep your best people off the jobsite—or working at half-speed.

Diabetes. High blood pressure. Back problems. These aren't just personal health challenges—they directly impact project timelines, team morale, and your ability to staff jobs consistently.

Some construction firms are getting serious about helping their teams manage these conditions before they become major problems. And the results? Fewer sick days, lower costs, and crews that can actually finish what they start.

Taking care of your people isn't just the right thing to do. It's smart business.

Want to see how health management impacts construction companies?

Full story:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/healthier-teams-stronger-balance-sheets-definitive-pepperdine-cpa-ezdoc/

04/27/2026

𝗛𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝘁𝘀 & 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

Did you know your workers' comp Mod rate and your team's health are more connected than most people realize?

Construction is tough on the body—we all know that. But when crews are dealing with unmanaged health issues on top of the physical demands, it shows up in your safety incidents and insurance costs.

The good news? Some forward-thinking construction companies are seeing real results by treating wellness as part of their risk management strategy—not just an HR checkbox.

Lower Mod rates. Fewer incidents. Healthier teams who can show up and do the work.

It's not about making everyone run marathons. It's about smart, practical health support that actually makes a difference on the jobsite.

Curious about the connection between workforce health and your bottom line?

Read more: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/healthier-teams-stronger-balance-sheets-definitive-pepperdine-cpa-ezdoc/

04/24/2026

𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗟𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸 𝗮𝗻𝘆𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆'𝗿𝗲 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝘀.

Younger workers entering the trades today want more than good wages—they want to work for companies that support their mental health, respect their well-being, and create a culture where it's safe to speak up.

And the construction firms that get this? They're winning.

Here are 5 things that happen when you invest in your people's mental health:

✅ Fewer call-offs
✅ Fewer injuries
✅ Happier, more engaged crews
✅ Better safety records
✅ Easier recruiting

One company saw turnover drop 27% in two years—just by making mental health a priority.

Loyalty isn't bought. It's earned. And it starts with showing your crew they matter beyond the job site.

Read how it's being done 👇
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/case-mental-health-programs-construction-beyond-cost-pepperdine-cpa-ryjdc/

04/22/2026

𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝘀𝘁𝘀

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗶𝗱𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗷𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹—i𝘁'𝘀 𝗮𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘄, 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲.

We all know construction work is demanding. But when mental health goes unaddressed, the ripple effects are real:

✔ More mistakes
✔ More accidents
✔ More turnover
✔ Higher insurance costs

The workers who show up distracted or struggling aren't just risking their own safety—they're putting the whole team at risk.

But companies that invest in mental health support? They're seeing the opposite: fewer injuries, stronger retention, and teams that actually want to stay.

It's not about being soft. It's about being smart—and taking care of the people who take care of your business.

If you lead a construction team or care about this industry, this is worth your time:
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/case-mental-health-programs-construction-beyond-cost-pepperdine-cpa-ryjdc/

04/20/2026

𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻-𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗮 𝘀𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗴?

Construction is one of the toughest industries in America—long hours, physical demands, constant pressure. And the statistics are heartbreaking: our industry's su***de rate is nearly four times the national average.

But here's what's changing: forward-thinking construction companies are training their foremen in Mental Health First Aid. They're creating peer support programs where it's okay to talk about stress, burnout, or just a rough week—without fear or stigma.

And it's working. One company introduced simple stress-reduction workshops and confidential counseling. Two years later? Accidents dropped 40%. Workers' comp claims fell by six figures. And their crews stayed together.

This isn't just about doing the right thing (though it absolutely is). It's about building stronger, safer, more loyal teams.

Because when people feel supported, they show up differently. They watch out for each other. They stay.

Worth reading if you care about the people who build our world 👇
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/case-mental-health-programs-construction-beyond-cost-pepperdine-cpa-ryjdc/

What if you could not only protect workers better but meaningfully reduce your operating costs at the same time? Could the solution you’re missing be as human as investing in mental health? A Startling Truth: Mental Health and the Construction Industry “The construction industry faces a su***de ...

03/27/2026

"𝗪𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗱𝗻'𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗺𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗳𝗶𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗹 𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗷𝗼𝗯 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘀𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗱."

That's what one construction CEO told us after rethinking how they take care of their skilled trades team.

Here's what changed: They stopped seeing benefits as just another cost and started seeing them as their competitive advantage.

They made healthcare more accessible. They boosted take-home pay without raising their budget. And they made sure every person on their team understood the real value of working there.

The impact? Fewer people leaving. More people applying. Better project outcomes. Stronger team morale.

Because when you invest in your people, they invest back in your company.

If you're a construction leader wondering how to attract and keep great skilled workers in this crazy market, this article breaks down exactly what's working right now: 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲/𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿-𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝘄𝗵𝘆-𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀-𝗽𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝗰𝗽𝗮-𝘃𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗰/

03/25/2026

𝟰𝟬% 𝗼𝗳 𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲.

Let that sink in.

While everyone's talking about the labor shortage, the smartest construction companies are quietly doing something different. They're not just competing on wages—they're building workplaces people actually want to stay at.

Better healthcare. Real recognition. Clear paths forward. And benefits that actually make sense for people doing hard, physical work every day.

One company we worked with saw their turnover drop 30% in just six months. Not by paying more, but by restructuring how they compensate and care for their teams.

The result? Their best people stayed. New talent started calling them. And their reputation in the industry completely shifted.

Want to see how they did it? Full story here:
𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲/𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿-𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝘄𝗵𝘆-𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀-𝗽𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝗰𝗽𝗮-𝘃𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗰/

03/24/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘀𝗻'𝘁 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲?

We just published new research on why skilled trades workers choose one construction company over another. The answers might surprise you.

It's not always about the biggest paycheck. It's about feeling valued, having real healthcare access, and knowing there's a future worth building.

The construction firms winning the talent battle right now? They've figured out how to offer better benefits without breaking the budget. And their teams are staying, growing, and bringing their friends.

Because word spreads fast when a company actually takes care of its people.

Read the full story—and see what the most successful construction leaders are doing differently:
𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗻.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝗽𝘂𝗹𝘀𝗲/𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴-𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗲𝗿-𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲-𝘄𝗵𝘆-𝘀𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗱-𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲𝘀-𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀-𝗽𝗲𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲-𝗰𝗽𝗮-𝘃𝘀𝗮𝗶𝗰/