Do you avoid your business numbers because they feel confusing, confronting, or just plain boring?

In this episode, Karen makes small business finance easier to understand by breaking down the key numbers every business owner should know - without turning into an accountant.

This is a practical, empowering conversation for business owners who want to stop guessing, stop relying solely on their bank balance, and start making smarter decisions with more clarity and confidence.

Karen walks through the five core numbers every owner should be tracking, the three key financial reports worth understanding, and how knowing your numbers helps you price better, manage cash flow, improve profit, and lead your business more strategically.

If you've ever said, "I'm not a numbers person," this episode is especially for you.

• Why knowing your numbers is about power, not paperwork

• The 5 key numbers every small business owner should know

• How better numbers lead to better decisions

This episode is perfect for small business owners, sole traders, self-employed professionals, coaches, consultants, tradies, and anyone wanting more financial confidence in business.

If you want support understanding your numbers, building stronger financial systems, and becoming a more confident business owner, check out The EDGE Bootcamp here: https://events.financialmanagement101.com/edge-bootcamp

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Are your sales coming in, but your bank account still feels tight?

In this episode, Karen breaks down one of the most frustrating and confusing parts of running a business - why cash flow can still feel stressful even when sales look good.

This episode explores the difference between revenue, profit and real cash flow, and why so many business owners feel like money comes in fast… and disappears even faster. Karen walks through the most common reasons cash flow pressure builds, including undercharging, slow-paying clients, poor money systems, lack of visibility, and paying yourself last.

If you're tired of wondering where the money is going and want practical insight into how to create stronger financial control in your business, this episode is a must-listen.

• Why sales and cash flow are not the same thing

• Common causes of cash flow stress in small business

• How undercharging creates pressure behind the scenes

• Why payment terms matter more than most owners realise

• The danger of using one bank account for everything

• Why paying yourself last keeps you stuck

• A simple cash flow reset for small business owners

This episode is ideal for small business owners, consultants, coaches, tradies, self-employed professionals, service providers, and business owners who want more control over their cash flow.

Want help tightening your money systems and building a business that feels stronger financially? Learn more about The EDGE Bootcamp here: The Edge Bootcamp: Profit, Systems & AI for Small Business

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How much are small business owners in Australia really earning, and what does the latest ABS data reveal about the true state of small business?

In this episode, Karen breaks down what the latest turnover figures tell us about where Australian businesses are really sitting and why so many owners feel behind when they compare themselves to unrealistic online business hype.

This is a grounded, eye-opening conversation about revenue bands, business pressure, turnover versus profit, and why earning more does not always mean keeping more. Karen also explores what the numbers suggest about sustainability, financial stress, and the importance of building a business with stronger structure, better margins, and clearer financial control.

If you've ever wondered whether your business is behind, broken, or just more normal than you think, this episode will help put things into perspective.

• What the latest ABS small business turnover data shows

• Where most Australian businesses are really sitting

• Why turnover is not the same as profit

• The danger of comparing your business to online noise

• What different revenue bands may be experiencing

• Why structure matters more than ego in business growth

This episode is especially valuable for small business owners, sole traders, tradies, consultants, service-based businesses, family businesses, and self-employed professionals in Australia.

If you're ready to strengthen your business foundations, improve your money management, and build a more profitable business, check out The EDGE Bootcamp here: The Edge Bootcamp: Profit, Systems & AI for Small Business

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Are you building a real business… Or have you accidentally created a job for yourself that feels harder, riskier, and more exhausting than employment ever did?

In this episode, Karen unpacks one of the biggest traps small business owners fall into - becoming the salesperson, operator, admin, problem-solver, and financial stress-holder all at once. If your business depends on you for everything, leaves you constantly overwhelmed, and still isn't paying you properly, this episode is for you.

You'll learn the difference between being self-employed and becoming a true business owner, the warning signs that your business is too dependent on you, and the key mindset shift required to move from overworked operator to strategic owner.

This is a powerful conversation for tradies, service providers, self-employed professionals, franchisees, and small business owners who want to build a business that is more profitable, more structured, and less reliant on them doing absolutely everything.

If you're ready to stop carrying the business and start building it properly, this episode will give you plenty to think about.

• The difference between self-employment and true business ownership

• Signs you may have bought yourself a job

• Why hard work alone does not guarantee business success

• How weak structure keeps owners stuck

• Why systems, pricing, numbers and leadership matter

• The shift from technician to owner

To learn more about The EDGE Bootcamp, visit: https://events.financialmanagement101.com/edge-bootcamp

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Investing doesn't have to be overwhelming or scary. In this episode, Karen G. Adams from Financial Management 101 chats with Michael Degtyar from Scope Advisory about the truth behind investing. Learn the basics of risk, reward, diversification, and long-term thinking - plus the myths that hold so many people back from getting started.

Know more about Michael Degtyar:

https://www.scopeadvisory.com.au/about-us/our-team/ https://www.adviserratings.com.au/adviser/1251796/Michael-Degtyar

Connect with Karen: 🌐 financialmanagement101.com.au/contact 📧 [email protected]

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Goals are great - but how do you actually achieve them? In this episode, financial coach Karen G. Adams teams up with financial planner Michael Degtyar from Scope Advisory to show you how financial goals can be transformed into a real, step-by-step roadmap. Whether you're saving for a home, retirement, or your kids' future, this episode shows how planning creates clarity and confidence.

Know more about Michael Degtyar:

https://www.scopeadvisory.com.au/about-us/our-team/ https://www.adviserratings.com.au/adviser/1251796/Michael-Degtyar

Connect with Karen: 🌐 financialmanagement101.com.au/contact 📧 [email protected]

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Earning money is one thing - protecting it is another. In this episode, Karen G. Adams talks with Michael Degtyar from Scope Advisory about the often-overlooked role of insurance in your financial plan. Learn how the right cover can safeguard your family, income, and lifestyle, and why insurance is a financial foundation, not just an expense.

Know more about Michael Degtyar:

https://www.scopeadvisory.com.au/about-us/our-team/ https://www.adviserratings.com.au/adviser/1251796/Michael-Degtyar

Connect with Karen: 🌐 financialmanagement101.com.au/contact 📧 [email protected]

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Confused about your superannuation? You're not alone. In this episode, Karen G. Adams, financial coach and founder of Financial Management 101, sits down with financial planner Michael Degtyar from Scope Advisory to break down what super really is, why it matters, and how to avoid the common mistakes Australians make with their retirement funds. Simple, practical, and jargon-free education you can actually use.

Know more about Michael Degtyar:

https://www.scopeadvisory.com.au/about-us/our-team/ https://www.adviserratings.com.au/adviser/1251796/Michael-Degtyar

Connect with Karen: 🌐 financialmanagement101.com.au/contact 📧 [email protected]

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Do you keep putting off "the money talk" with your partner? You're not alone. So many couples avoid talking about finances because of fear, shame, or past trauma, but silence creates stress, not safety.

In this closing episode of the Love & Money Unfiltered series, Karen and Mauro tackle the emotions behind money avoidance and give you practical tools to start having honest, judgement-free financial conversations. This episode is your permission slip to speak up, listen better, and create a financially transparent relationship - without the drama.

💡 Perfect for couples ready to break the silence and finally talk about money with love, clarity, and connection.

Connect with Mauro:https://maurodaviddi.com/ Book an appointment: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/group/621yxdGe9MqvBc61U3Gf

Connect with Karen: 🌐 financialmanagement101.com.au/contact 📧 [email protected]

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Is one partner in charge of the finances while the other feels left out - or powerless? This episode dives deep into the subtle (and not-so-subtle) power imbalances that can arise in relationships when it comes to money.

Karen and Mauro break down how control, inequality, and silence around finances create emotional distance and resentment - and how couples can shift from a one-sided money dynamic to mutual respect, shared decisions, and financial empowerment.

💡 If your relationship feels unfair or lopsided when it comes to money - this conversation could change everything.

Connect with Mauro:https://maurodaviddi.com/ Book an appointment: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widget/group/621yxdGe9MqvBc61U3Gf

Connect with Karen: 🌐 financialmanagement101.com.au/contact 📧 [email protected]

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