Not sure what to do with your business finances when you're just starting out?
You are so not alone—and this episode was made for you.
Whether you’ve just launched or you’re a few months in and still feel lost when it comes to money, I’m breaking down exactly what to do first. This episode is your crash course in business finances for beginners—without the overwhelm or jargon.
From separating your money to tracking income and expenses, we’re walking through the essential steps to help you finally feel clear, confident, and in control of your finances.
In this episode, I’m covering:
✅ How to separate your business and personal money (and why it matters)
✅ The simplest way to start tracking income and expenses
✅ What to know about setting aside money for taxes
✅ Why paying yourself (even a little!) is a powerful move
✅ How to build a basic budget that actually works for your biz
✅ When to ask for help—and how to know if it’s time to hire a bookkeeper
✅ Why these small steps now can save you big stress later
If you’ve been putting off your finances because they feel intimidating, this episode will give you a clear, doable plan to move forward—with zero shame and all the encouragement.
🎧 Hit play now and let’s get your business money set up the right way from day one.
🔗 Resources & Links
Website: https://www.firestormfinance.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firestormfinance/
Threads: https://www.threads.net/@firestormfinance?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-e-8796b6176/
Newsletter: https://firestormfinance.myflodesk.com/ajmiv1kyt1
📢 Found this episode helpful?
Share it with a friend who’s starting a business, and leave a review to help more creatives build their business on solid financial ground.
Got a topic or guest suggestion? Submit it here!
Popular Podcasts
Stuff You Should Know
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Dateline NBC
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Special Summer Offer: Exclusively on Apple Podcasts, try our Dateline Premium subscription completely free for one month! With Dateline Premium, you get every episode ad-free plus exclusive bonus content.
On Purpose with Jay Shetty
I’m Jay Shetty host of On Purpose the worlds #1 Mental Health podcast and I’m so grateful you found us. I started this podcast 5 years ago to invite you into conversations and workshops that are designed to help make you happier, healthier and more healed. I believe that when you (yes you) feel seen, heard and understood you’re able to deal with relationship struggles, work challenges and life’s ups and downs with more ease and grace. I interview experts, celebrities, thought leaders and athletes so that we can grow our mindset, build better habits and uncover a side of them we’ve never seen before. New episodes every Monday and Friday. Your support means the world to me and I don’t take it for granted — click the follow button and leave a review to help us spread the love with On Purpose. I can’t wait for you to listen to your first or 500th episode!