In today’s episode, we sat down with the incredible Kate Slater, a CFO and accountant who’s not only brilliant with numbers, but also so down-to-earth and passionate about empowering business owners — especially in the salon space.

We chatted all things money, mindset, tax planning, and why understanding your numbers is the ultimate form of self-respect as a business owner.

If you've ever felt overwhelmed, behind on your tax, unsure about how to pay yourself, or even a bit awkward about breaking up with your accountant — this episode is for you.

What we cover in this episode:

• What to do if your relationship with your accountant isn’t great
• A super simple tax planning hack you can do yourself
• How to separate business and personal money (and why it matters so much)
• Salary vs drawings — and how to decide what’s right for you
• The magic of paying yourself regularly (even when it feels hard!)
• Why you MUST bank your cash — and how not doing it might be holding you back
• How business structure affects your tax, your asset protection, and your future
• What to do if you feel “financially stuck” — and how to start turning things around today
• And yes... we even talked about the “breakup convo” with your accountant 🙈

Biggest takeaways:

• You don’t need to be perfect with money — just consistent
• Even if you’re behind or in debt, there is always a path forward
• Respecting your money = respecting your time, energy, and future
• Building wealth starts with being honest with your numbers (even the uncomfortable ones)

🔗 Connect with Kate Slater:

Follow Kate on Instagram: @kateslatercfo
Visit her website: www.camtechslater.com.au

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Thanks for being here — and remember, your business thrives when you thrive. 💛

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