Episode 131: Balancing debt payoff with savings
On this episode, I chat with my guest Keila Hill-Trawick about balancing debt payments with saving for an emergency fund and and saving for retirement.
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In my alumni group we recently read money philosophy "I Will Teach You to be Rich" by Ramit Sethi for our quarterly book club. On the topic of money philosophy today's question is a hypothetical one.
"If you're starting from scratch saving money and paying debt, how would you prioirtize between 1) building an emergency fund of around $3,000, 2) paying your quarterly taxes, 3) saving your first few thousand dollars toward retirement and 4) paying down about $3,000 in high-interest consumer debt? Do you do them all at the same time or in a certain order?"
Keila shares her insight that it's what makes you feel safe. If you...
Episode 125: The difference between cost of goods & expenses
On this episode I'm joined by Keila Hill-Trawick, founder of Little Fish Accounting in Washington D.C.
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Today we answer the question, "I am clueless when it comes to 'inventory.' I don’t know what items are considered 'supplies,' capital, depreciation, I also struggle when I do my town property tax filings because they want to tax furniture, my computer but these are dual use items." while breaking down the differences between supplies, cost of goods, and inventory.
Supplies - what you use to make the "thing."
Inventory - the final product. Inventory is an asset, not an expense. The cost of all the components that go into making the "thing" sit as the inventory cost.
Cost of goods sold - Once you sell the "thing," you can expense what it cost to make it. This is so the IRS can make sure...
Episode 124: Back to basics on pricing your services
On this episode, my guest Jacquette M. Timmons, a financial behaviorist and owner of Sterling Investment Management, digs into all things business pricing.
As a financial behaviorist, Jacquette offers 1:1 financial and business coaching with entrepreneurs and small business owners, national speaking engagements to share perspective on the integration of the psychology and math of money, events to bring people together to discuss money, business and life, as well as a pricing made human masterclass training.
Building upon last episode's question "Everyone says research your competitors, but how do you get their pricing?" Jacquette covers the positives and negatives of competitor pricing research for service-based entrepreneurs. Everyone's business and personal finances are different and they will influence how you set your pricing. What you need to charge to cover your expenses, factor in your emotional needs, and earn enough to support your living situation may differ...
Episode 123: How to research competitor pricing
On this episode, financial behaviorist Jacquette M. Timmons answers the question "Everyone says research your competitors, but how do you get their pricing? Catfish that shit?"
Before you catfish that shit, ask yourself, "What is the benefit of knowing what the competitor is charging?" While the question "what should I charge?" is a universal one, the answer is a personal one. What you charge for what you bring to the table may differ from your competitor, and comparing prices can be dangerous if you are in different markets or have different offerings. It's best to start your research by identifying what your competitors are offering. Hear more on the podcast about ways to best identify your competition, learn more about their offerings, and get insight on their pricing.
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Episode 122: How much you need to pay yourself
On this episode, I chat with Keina Newell, financial coach and owner of Wealth Over Now, about all things money and how to begin determining how much income you need to bring home in order to support the lifestyle you want.
As a financial coach, Keina helps people create new possibilities with money by saving more, paying down debt, stress less and be in control of your finances instead of your finances being in control of you.
The Money Series continues as we discuss how much to pay yourself in your business, how to create a spending plan you can stick to and chat aspirational dream budgets.
Anyone can open a spreadsheet and enter their numbers. Keina goes beyond the spreadsheet to discuss goals, budgeting and spending habits. The Wealth Over Now owner answers the question - what are your "stake in the ground" issues about money?
In this episode Keina also shares the secret to balancing and prioritizing savings and paying down debt. The good news is,...
Episode 121: When to switch from hourly to retainer work
On this episode, guest Jacquette Timmons - a financial behaviorist and owner of Sterling Investment Management, answers the question "At what point should you consider switching from hourly to retainer work?"
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Episode 120: Getting started with cash flow management
On this episode, I give an introduction to cash flow management and share how you can get started with my super simple approach.
Let’s face it, 2020 has been a financial shitshow for many of us. I'm kicking off the Money Series on my podcast with a discussion on cash flow management. The Money Series will cover personal budgeting, business budgeting, how much to pay yourself, specific tax deduction and bookkeeping questions and how to get more revenue in your business right now with upsells, cross-promotions and more.
Today’s topic: what is cash flow management? And once a client pays you, what happens to the money? We’re talking where it should go, how to get paid and ways to intentionally manage your cash flow management.
Previously on the podcast we’ve covered the basics of Cash Flow 1.0 – putting all your business money into a business bank account to pay your business expenses, then transferring the money to our personal...
Episode 113: Do you need to be on payroll?
On this episode, I answer the question "As a business owner, should I put myself on payroll or just take an owners draw?"
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Episode 096: We're Talking to My Book Coach!
On this episode, I'm interviewing my book coach, Jodi Brandon, and discussing the process of taking a book from idea to publication.
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Episode 095: Deductions for Retirements Savings
On this episode, I share how tax deductions work and how getting a kick start on retirement savings can help you also save some taxes.
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