In this episode, Danielle Hayden, CPA and founder of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., sits down with Interior Designer and Eye for Pretty Owner Nicole Salceda for a candid conversation about small business growth and finance. Together, they deep dive into the journey of rightsizing a business, shifting from a "grow at all costs" mentality to building a business that aligns with your values, lifestyle, and personal priorities.

Nicole shares how she transitioned from saying "yes" to every opportunity to becoming intentional about the projects she takes on, the team she builds, and the way she manages her time. Her journey and insights are proof you don’t have to hustle more, do more, or “catch up” to someone to have a fulfilling and sustainable business. 

Key Takeaways: 

• Growth Doesn’t Always Have to Be the Goal: Scaling a business can be exciting, but true success comes from building a business that aligns with your lifestyle and values.

• Making Smart Financial Decisions: Know Your Numbers! It’s easy to focus on revenue, but understanding expenses, profit margins, and cash flow is what truly leads to financial confidence.

• Business Seasonality - Managing the Highs & Lows: Every business has ups and downs. Learning how to anticipate slow seasons and plan accordingly can ease financial stress.

• Letting Go of Emotional & Ego-Driven Decisionmaking: Making choices based on what truly serves you and concrete data, rather than what looks impressive to others or how you feel without the numbers to back it up, leads to greater fulfillment and success.

Topics Discussed:

Scaling vs. Rightsizing Your Business (00:00:43 – 00:05:18)

Shifting from Reactive to Intentional Financial Decisions (00:05:18 – 00:11:28)

Navigating Seasonality and Cash Flow Challenges (00:11:28 – 00:14:44)

The Mindset Shift from Hustle Culture to Purpose-Driven & Value-Aligned Entrepreneurship  (00:15:02 – 00:22:01)

 

References:

Eye for Pretty | https://www.eyeforpretty.com/

 

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