Punk, Passion, and Payday: Betty Mauritz of Gold Steps on Surviving the Music Grind

This episode dives into the world of pop-punk through the lens of Betty Mauritz, whose band Gold Steps has rocked stages across the country — from Vans Warped Tour to South by Southwest. But it’s not all crowd-surfing and stage lights. Betty opens up about the real costs of making music: maxed-out credit cards, DIY tour budgeting, and the hustle of forming a band-as-business through an LLC.

She talks about discovering financial literacy through Clark Howard (yep — the OG money nerd), learning to track every penny, and how financial independence isn’t just a dream — it’s a necessity for indie musicians. You’ll hear how Betty blends art with strategy and how the band navigates merch sales, booking agents, and financial burnout on the road.

Whether you're a musician, a misfit, or just someone trying to figure out how to turn passion into survival, this one hits. Betty is a fucking rockstar and role-model to girl, or anyone for that matter, fronting a band, doing life, or just being a bad ass.