375 - Running a Profitable Business During Personal.Struggles - A Profit Report with Guest Ashley Rose of Systems Over Stress
On today's episode of the podcast I'm talking with Ashley Rose of Systems Over Stress about her report, taking out loans, and how she came out on top after difficult times impacted her business.
Consider this episode a sequel to Ashley's episode of The Get Paid Podca$t with Claire Pelletreau, which you can listen to here. Check out that episode to hear more about Ashley's recently difficult time and what led her to where she is now.
A look at Ashley's Business
- Started her business in 2020 after leaving her job pre-COVID to do in-person events
- Decided to launch a course “Be Your Own COO” in April 2020, made $2,500
- Divorced in 2023
- Took out a $43,000 Stripe loan, decided to still keep business rolling
Year-to-Year
2021 - $137,000
2022 - $166,000
2023 - $268,000 → selling a lot of high ticket and had a lot of high bills
2024 - $257,000 (goal was $350,000)
Profit & Loss 2025
YTD through beginning of June 2025
Revenue
Group Program: $202,000
Templates: $25,000
VIP Days + Consulting: $6,400
Live Workshops: $4,200
Expenses
Payroll: $22,000
Distribution: $41,000
Contractors: $30,000
Affiliate payouts: $3,700
Education & Training: $11,000 (includes an $8k mastermind)
Legal and Professional: $1,400
Office supplies/software: $3,700
Other/Misc.: $10,000
Total: $83,000
Get in Touch with Our Guest
Ashley Rose, owner of Systems over Stress
Learn more about Ashley at
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