One of the most common issues that photographers have in their finances is the lack of consistent income. In today’s episode, Joy Michell, photographer turned business coach and founder of Photoboss joins us to share how Profit First shifted the way she does business. Listen in as she highlights how implementing Profit First allowed her to become the CEO of her business, while also giving purpose to the work she was doing.

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Key Moments

• 1:03 - Joy’s Profit First Journey
• 8:41 - Transitioning to the Profit First Method With Your Spouse
• 10:43 - Separating Yourself From Your Business With the Profit First Method
• 14:43 - Joy’s Percentages
• 19:09 - Three Common Misconceptions Photographers Have About Money
• 24:36 - Joy’s Money Advice for Photographers

Mentioned in this Episode

• Profit First book

Connect with Joy

• Called to Both podcast
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ou6jRKxcjMrVMxWxLO_fQ

My guest today is Mara Kucirek, an online course specialist. After trying to switch to the Profit First method several times over the course of a few years, Mara finally committed to it and experienced a ton of benefits. If you’ve felt overwhelmed by the Profit Course method and don’t know how to make it work for you and your business, Mara’s story will inspire you to get started.

See full show notes at valmarlene.com/podcast.

This episode is brought to you by my Creative Income Cure Course.

Are you ready to say hello to growth and stability with your finances? The Creative Income Cure course is a Profit First backed online course + community for creatives so you can confidently manage your money, give yourself a raise and make the right financial decisions in your business.

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Key Moments

• 0:46 - Mara’s Profit First Journey
• 6:46 - Changing Your Profit First Percentages
• 11:17 - Making the Profit First Method Work For you
• 19:18 - The Benefits of the Profit First Business Model
• 29:12 - Mara’s Transparent Numbers
• 34:45 - How to Get Started With Profit First When You Feel Overwhelmed

Mentioned in this Episode
Profit First
Relay Bank

Connect with Mara
Create a Better Course Podcast
Mara’s website: https://marakucirek.com/
Mara’s income reports

What’s more intimidating than finances? The legalities or taxes, business structures, and the IRS. Thankfully, our guest today leaves us feeling at ease about the legalities of finances. Paige Griffith is an attorney who offers legal education to creative entrepreneurs through an online platform, The Legal Paige. She’s the go-to for legal advice that all entrepreneurs need, and she packages it in an approachable and understandable way.

In this episode, Paige talks about how to manage your business finances to stay legal. She also offers listeners a free legal class so they can learn about the contracts they need to have for their businesses.

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See full show notes at valmarlene.com/podcast.

This episode is brought to you by my Creative Income Cure Course.

Are you ready to say hello to growth and stability with your finances? The Creative Income Cure course is a Profit First backed online course + community for creatives so you can confidently manage your money, give yourself a raise and make the right financial decisions in your business.

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Key Moments

• 2:14 - Making a Profit First Business Work For You
• 13:30 - Managing Your Business Finances With an LLC
• 19:20 - Operating as an LLC
• 22:27 - Paige’s Financial Advice For Creative Entrepreneurs
• 23:47 - Red Flags For the IRS
• 25:41 - How to Know When You’re Ready to Become an S-Corp
• 32:46 - Paige’s Free Legal Class

Mentioned in this Episode:
Profit First Book

Connect with Paige
thelegalpaige.com
instagram.com/thelegalpaige
The Legal Paige Facebook Community

Connect with Val
valmarlene.com
valmarlene.com/podcast
Instagram: @val_marlene_creative

Over 77% of Americans hold some type of debt—often struggling with how they’re going to pay it off. In today’s episode, Jess Wayne joins us on the podcast to share her story of getting out of debt. In this episode, we talk about Jess’s hot take on debt, creating an intentional money plan, building a money village, and moving past money guilt. If you’re overwhelmed by the idea of budgeting and managing your money, this episode is for you. Plus we’ll even help you determine the right debt payoff strategy for you.

See full show notes at valmarlene.com/podcast.

This episode is brought to you by my Salary Made Simple Freebie:
If you’re ready to get paid well, make sure you grab my Salary Made Simple Freebie, where you’ll get access to my simplified salary formula + the secret to getting paid year-round and saving an emergency fund!
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Mentioned in this Episode:

Dave Ramsey

Connect with Jess

Website: jesswaynecoaching.com

Podcast: jesswaynecoaching.com/podcast

Instagram: instagram.com/jesswaynecoaching

Connect with Val

valmarlene.com

valmarlene.com/podcast

Instagram: @val_marlene_creative

Have you hear of business minimalism? It's a great approach to running your business so that it doesn't run you. In today's episode, Jade Boyd joins us to share what it looks like to approach your finances in business with a minimalist approach so that you're minimizing expenses and generating more profit!

See full show notes at valmarlene.com/podcast.

This episode is brought to you by my Salary Made Simple Freebie:
If you’re ready to get paid well, make sure you grab my Salary Made Simple Freebie, where you’ll get access to my simplified salary formula + the secret to getting paid year-round and saving an emergency fund!
DOWNLOAD NOW >>

Mentioned in this Episode:
Profit First
Xero
Madison Dearly

Connect with Jade
jadeboyd.co
@jadeboyd.co
The Business Minimalist Podcast
jadeboyd.co/doubleyourprofitmasterclass

Connect with Val
valmarlene.com
valmarlene.com/podcast
Instagram: @val_marlene_creative

You've heard me talk about the value in implementing Profit First, but today's guest, Jordan Jones, is joining us to share a real life example of the power of Profit First. Listen in as Jordan shares how Profit First not only allowed for more profit in one of her businesses, but also took her from hobbyist to professional in another.

See full show notes at valmarlene.com/podcast.

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Mentioned in this Episode:
Profit First
Pumpkin Plan
Relay

Connect with Jordan
instagram.com/jordanjones.co
https://jordanjones.co/

Connect with Val
valmarlene.com
valmarlene.com/podcast
Instagram: @val_marlene_creative

Financial literacy isn't built into our brains—most of us actually hate it because we don't understand it. In today's conversation, my friend Kiana Anderson interviews me about my own story, how I pivoted my business, and the impact that Profit First has made in my life. If you've ever wondered how someone who wasn't good at math to become a coach and educator on business, finances, and money, this is the story!


Mentioned in this Episode:
Profit First

Connect with Val
valmarlene.com
valmarlene.com/podcast
Instagram: @val_marlene_creative

Tax season is upon us and you may have a million questions about strategy and write-offs. I know I did. In today's episode, CPA Kimberly Tara joins us to discuss important deadlines, what constitutes a write-off, and what to consider when preparing your taxes!

See full show notes at valmarlene.com/podcast.

This episode is brought to you by my Define Your Success worksheet.
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Mentioned in this Episode:
Profit First
Define Your Success worksheet
Episode 74: Estimated Tax Penalty Increase
Quickbooks

Connect with Kimberly
taracpafirm.com
taracpafirm.com/download
instagram.com/taracpafirm
https://pod.link/1613419377

Connect with Val
valmarlene.com
valmarlene.com/podcast
Instagram: @val_marlene_creative