Creative Income Cure

My guest today is Mara Kucirek, an online course specialist. After trying to switch to the Profit First method several times over the course of a few years, Mara finally committed to it and experienced a ton of benefits. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the Profit Course method and don’t know how to make it work for you and your business, Mara’s story will inspire you to get started.

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What’s more intimidating than finances? The legalities or taxes, business structures, and the IRS. Thankfully, our guest today leaves us feeling at ease about the legalities of finances. Paige Griffith is an attorney who offers legal education to creative entrepreneurs through an online platform, The Legal Paige. She’s the go-to for legal advice that all entrepreneurs need, and she packages it in an approachable and understandable ...

Over 77% of Americans hold some type of debt—often struggling with how they’re going to pay it off. In today’s episode, Jess Wayne joins us on the podcast to share her story of getting out of debt. In this episode, we talk about Jess’s hot take on debt, creating an intentional money plan, building a money village, and moving past money guilt. If you’re overwhelmed by the idea of budgeting and managing your money, this episode is fo...

Have you hear of business minimalism? It's a great approach to running your business so that it doesn't run you. In today's episode, Jade Boyd joins us to share what it looks like to approach your finances in business with a minimalist approach so that you're minimizing expenses and generating more profit!

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You've heard me talk about the value in implementing Profit First, but today's guest, Jordan Jones, is joining us to share a real life example of the power of Profit First. Listen in as Jordan shares how Profit First not only allowed for more profit in one of her businesses, but also took her from hobbyist to professional in another.

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Financial literacy isn't built into our brains—most of us actually hate it because we don't understand it. In today's conversation, my friend Kiana Anderson interviews me about my own story, how I pivoted my business, and the impact that Profit First has made in my life. If you've ever wondered how someone who wasn't good at math to become a coach and educator on business, finances, and money, this is the s...

Tax season is upon us and you may have a million questions about strategy and write-offs. I know I did. In today's episode, CPA Kimberly Tara joins us to discuss important deadlines, what constitutes a write-off, and what to consider when preparing your taxes!

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With everyone sharing their life and business success online and coach after coach teaching you how to be successful, it's easy to get trapped chasing a definition of success that doesn't fit your life. You'll never be happy if you're chasing someone else's version of success and I believe you're setting yourself up for disappointment and burnout if you've never sat down to get really intentional ...

It's time to redefine and learn how to guarantee profit with every sale in your business, whether you've been in business 10 days or 10 years. Eight out of 10 businesses fail—most of the time because they don't profit. While you might be thinking that the reinvesting you're doing is helping you grow, it may actually be stunting your growth. In today's episode, we're going to face the truth about profit...

Put simply, Profit First changed everything for me. This book and cash management system truly changed the trajectory of my life—which is why today's episode is a total pinch me moment, as I get to chat with THE Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit First! In today's episode, Mike shares the concept behind Profit First, the psychology and human behavior behind it's design, and how you can implement it into your business...

I've got a hot take for ya...if your business can't afford to pay you, I don't think you can really afford to be in business. If you’re struggling to pay yourself as a business owner, this episode is for you! Whether you've been in business for 10 minutes or 10 years, I want to encourage you to simplify your salary using three tips to pay yourself well. Lean in as I share my own paycheck journey (with actual num...

Does the thought of organizing your business finances make your stomach turn? If so, there’s a good chance you’re feeling overwhelmed and frustrated because you don’t have clarity and control over your money. Bookkeeping is more than just tracking numbers–it's about having data that allows you to be strategic in your money management. And let me tell ya - getting clarity and control over your money can transform your creative ...

Welcome to Creative Income Cure, the podcast for creatives that speaks your language and proves that your creative brain is capable of knowing your numbers. Recovered overspender turned certified Profit First coach, Val brings you empowering insights and practical steps to make the most of your money in every episode. Plus, she’s asking industry experts the questions that we’re sometimes too afraid to ask so you don’t have to. Lean...