YUP, THE TOPIC NO ONE EVER TALKS ABOUT… I’M GOIN’ THERE: How To Pay Yourself as an Entrepreneur
So you own your own business which means you’re the boss, and as the boss - you get to determine how much money you make. Awesome, right? Considering how often I get asked this question, it seems to be more stressful than awesome for most business owners.
If you ask the average entrepreneur what they make, they’ll likely tell you their profits for the year. “I made six figures last year” often means the BUSINESS made six figures. But what did you, the business owner pay yourself? And how do you come up with that number? And what should your business goals be to align with your personal salary goals?
Safe to say there are a lot of things to consider and I wanted to break down how we’ve figured this out (while working through the seasons of crazy and the seasons of slow). When I first started, I realized quickly that I would have seasons where I would make a lot of money and then seasons where it would be nothing and I knew that in order to be smart with my money, I wanted to figure out a way to make sure I felt comfortable in all seasons....
Want to find out how I did it?? Click the link in bio and get ready to learn how to ensure there are always $$$ in that bank account! (These tips and tricks will surprise you!)
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165: How to Pay Yourself as an Entrepreneur

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Do you want to get more done in less time so you can get back to your life? Are you tired of working so hard only to rest your head at the end of the day wondering, “What did I even accomplish today?” If you can relate, this episode is for you!
Batchworking is a productivity technique where tasks are grouped together based on similarity or type and completed in dedicated, uninterrupted blocks of time. It involves structuring workflow to streamline processes and minimize context switching, ultimately maximizing your productivity!
In this episode, I’m sharing how I’m taking batchworking to a whole new level in my business this year – and you’ll even hear some of my team’s productivity tips, too. Let’s dive in!

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Should you work with someone you love?! I’ve always been fascinated by the couples who defy the odds, seamlessly blending their personal and professional lives and thriving along the way… like Matthew and Audrey Hussey!
Over the past fifteen years, Matthew Hussey’s proven approach has inspired millions through authentic, insightful, and practical advice that not only enables them to find love but also feel confident and in control of their own happiness. And his wife, Audrey, serves as the Creative Directory for his brand – working alongside him and the rest of their team to spearhead marketing initiatives, create content, and propel the brand forward.
In this episode, I speak to them about the daily grind of running a business together, how they separate their personal and professional lives, their biggest advice for other couples considering working together, how to have hard conversations both in love and in business, and more.
If you’ve ever considered working with your partner, this episode is for you, so click play now! And don’t forget to grab Matthew’s brand new book, Love Life: How to Raise Your Standards, Find Your Person, and Live Happily (No Matter What) which is out April 23, 2024!

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I’m a little nervous to admit this publicly but I’m burnt out. I think we’ve all been here before – and if you haven’t, you’re blessed. But the truth is, I’m burnt out.
This isn’t something new for me, I’ve hit this point many times in my decade-long career, but this time it feels different. So in this episode, I’m sharing a few things I’m going through personally and how I think I got to this place… and I’m also going to talk about what I’m doing about it.
Chances are, if you’re an entrepreneur, you’re likely going to face burn out on the journey, so let’s talk about exactly what I’m doing about it… and how you can do the same when you inevitably find yourself in this season, too.

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764: Confession: I’m Burnt Out, Here’s Exactly What I’m Doing About It

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165: How to Pay Yourself as an Entrepreneur

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