Creative business is full of bad money advice dressed up as empowerment. It sounds brave. It drains profit. In this episode, I bust the five biggest money myths I see on repeat in creative industries. You’ll hear where these ideas came from, why they keep good people stuck, and the practical truths that build stability and scale. Preview

• “Charge what you’re worth” vs. pricing to your market + positioning
• “Spend before you have it” vs. spend with a plan to earn it back
• “Raising rates = growth” vs. net profit as the only scoreboard
• “Hire before you’re ready” vs. right hire, right system, right time
• “Solo = more flexibility” vs. building for optionality and potential exit

What you’ll learn

• A simple pricing equation that outperforms “charge your worth”
• How to tie any investment to an earnings plan
• A fast profit check for your current offer stack
• A pre-hire readiness list that prevents expensive mistakes
• How to create flexibility beyond solopreneur season

Your Next Steps:

• Work with Me: https://www.erintrafford.com/link-in-bio
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