“Get the discipline of really tracking your numbers on a daily basis.”

–Dahiema Grant

How much money should you be making? It’s a question we grapple with as entrepreneurs, and I dig into it with Dahiema Grant, who helps entrepreneurs succeed with the money side of business.

One of the reasons Dahiema’s money ideas meshes so well with PlanSimple is that she doesn’t separate the person from the business. The lifestyle you want plays a big role in determining how much money your business needs to bring in to cover expenses and pay for your lifestyle.

Let’s get more comfortable with money and develop good money practices. We’ll see when it makes sense to get financial help, too.

We talk about: 

• Non-negotiable morning routines and how they set us up for success
• Money habits that can flex with how much or little money you have
• A gross profit goal and what you actually net
• How getting really specific about what you want helps you get there
• Being on top of your money, even if you outsource a lot of financial activities
• Getting support on historic financials and strategic projecting

ABOUT DAHIEMA 

CEO & Founder, Dahiema Grant, is a purpose-driven entrepreneur who walks a path of faith, empowerment, and service. She deeply understands the unique journey of female entrepreneurs—their challenges, aspirations, and the strength it takes to build something greater than themselves. Guided by a spirit of mentorship, she finds profound joy in uplifting young girls and women, using her gift for numbers as a tool to foster abundance and success.

She holds a bachelor's degree in accounting, an MBA in finance, and a CPA license. With almost two decades of experience in the small business sector, she has gained deep insight into the challenges entrepreneurs face, equipping her with the wisdom and expertise to help them overcome obstacles and thrive. Through her wisdom and practical strategy, she has helped numerous clients navigate obstacles, cultivate resilience, and achieve sustainable growth—not just in their businesses, but in their personal and spiritual lives as well.

Dahiema is also a passionate endurance runner, a testament to her unwavering discipline, faith, and perseverance. She has completed countless races, including the NYC Marathon, the Chicago Marathon, and the esteemed Boston Marathon. With every mile, she embodies the same principles she brings to her work—determination, commitment, and the belief that with faith and dedication, all things are possible.

LINKS

• https://www.linkedin.com/in/dsg-advisory-cpa/

DOABLE CHANGES

At the end of every episode, we share three doable changes, so you can take what you've heard and put it into action. Action is how change happens.

Often we feel like our actions have to be huge to match the bigness of our desires, but we have seen over and over and over again that the little things add up. By stacking up a series of Doable Changes, you will create that big change that you crave. Choose the one that really resonates with you this week and really make it part of your life. 

Here are Three Doable Changes from this conversation:

• TRACK YOUR NUMBERS DAILY. Get in the habit of looking at your numbers daily. Include revenue and expenses. See how much you are taking in and how much you are actually taking home. If you have outsourced money, make sure you are getting regular reports — and looking at them.
• SET REVENUE / FINANCIAL GOALS. Know how much you want to bring in through your business, and also have a sense of how much you want to net. Both are important to meeting your financial goals. Once you know what those goals are, you can start making decisions
• CREATE YOUR APPROACH TO MONEY. Dahiema talks about how her money approach works no matter how much she is making. Try creating an attitude of gratitude around your money. Choose to be a good steward of your money. How can you live within your means?