Your business is growing! You’ve been doing it alone, bootstrapping and hustling. You’re hitting your initial revenue goals and you’re ready to move to the next level. There is a saying that “If you want to achieve something you’ve never achieved, you have to do what you’ve never done.” This is especially true for doublingContinue reading “Get More Done in Your Business”
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Living Off One Income
Some people believe that in today’s day it’s impossible for the average middle class family to live off of one income. I’m not one of those people. Whether your goal is to become a stay at home parent or to experience a career change – you can work your finances such that you make yourContinue reading “Living Off One Income”
Recommended Reading to Improve Your Life and Money
I often recommend books for personal finance and life change. There are so many to choose from! I can’t share every book I’ve read, so below is a list of the ones I often reference while coaching. The images below are clickable and will take you to Amazon. I may receive a commission when you clickContinue reading “Recommended Reading to Improve Your Life and Money”
Debt Repayment Strategies
Mark Cuban said, “Pay off your debt first. Freedom from debt is worth more than any amount you can earn.” I must admit that I agree with him – especially in regard to consumer debt! Your greatest wealth building asset is your income, so it’s important to have it fully at your disposal and notContinue reading “Debt Repayment Strategies”
Four Tips For Keeping a Budget
Budgeting advice is often cut and dry. Write out all your expenses and then pay them on time – oh, and don’t overspend in any category but stick to that written plan! That’s easier said than done. However, with a shade more advice it really can be super easy to keep to your budget. Here are myContinue reading “Four Tips For Keeping a Budget”
Your Purpose is Waiting
Mark Albion writes in More Than Money, “It’s easy to slide into a career that matches your skills but not your deepest desires. When you get good at something you don’t want to do, you feel as if you’re dying a little bit each day – that your soul is being sucked out of you. WorseContinue reading “Your Purpose is Waiting”
Do you know about the FIRE Movement?
I was first introduced to Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) by a YouTuber named Mina Irfan. Ironically, I stumbled across her content while researching Louis Vuitton handbags. Picture it, I’m in debt up to my eyeballs, and I’m shopping for a $1200 purse. It’s ridiculous, and absolutely true. I wasn’t a dummy, I swear! Heck, my bachelorsContinue reading “Do you know about the FIRE Movement?”
Conversation Starters: Talk Money with your Partner
Frequently in relationships, one person is more inspired to clean up finances and communicates it with such enthusiasm that their partner is likewise convinced. This process may be quick or may take some time. Once I had my paradigm shift and strongly desired to become debt free, it took about six months for my husband andContinue reading “Conversation Starters: Talk Money with your Partner”
Tidy Up & Build a Runway
When others heard that I gave my resignation and was leaving a corporate career after nearly two decades, several people expressed that I “was brave” and that they “couldn’t do what I’m doing” even if they wanted to. I totally understood them – I felt the exact same way just three years ago. I wasContinue reading “Tidy Up & Build a Runway”
Seven Principles for Success
There are seven principles that, when follwed, deliver the results you desire. This is true whether your goal is tied to finances, fitness, career or your social life. They are well known to everyone who has seen a measure of success in their lives, and most likely, you already know them too. Know what you want andContinue reading “Seven Principles for Success”