If you’re a passionate entrepreneur with a great service and happy customers, the problem might not be you—it might be your financial systems.💸 It’s time for a Finance MakeOver. We’ll give you the roadmap, tools, and simple strategies to turn your cash-eating business into a lean, green profit machine. Connect with Me.
I never saw the turn coming
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Dear Reader, This week, our family escaped to beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho. We spent our mornings doing one of my favorite things — biking to breakfast with my husband, my two daughters, my grandchildren, and extended family. On Thursday, we biked to Hailey, Idaho. After breakfast, everyone decided to head over to a pump track. I’ll be honest. I did not even know what a pump track was. I like biking on the road. Smooth paths. Predictable turns. Nothing too surprising. I am not a mountain biker. The day before, we had gone to a pump track in Ketchum. That one had a paved section, so I tried it. It went straight up and down, and I thought, “Hey, I can do this.” So when we got to the pump track in Hailey, I watched the 10- and 12-year-old boys riding the bigger track and decided I would try it too. Without asking anyone. Without really thinking it through. On my very beautiful, very pink, very heavy e-bike. That was my first mistake. The first turn was sharp. Very sharp. And instead of making the curve, I rode straight off the edge like it was a little cliff. I landed on my right wrist and hand. Then my 50-pound e-bike landed on my shoulder, ribs, and chin. I left with a splint, a sore wrist, a bruised shoulder, a zinger on my chin, and a very clear reminder: Unexpected turns matter. And that made me think about business. Most entrepreneurs do not get thrown off track because of one big disaster. Usually, it is the unexpected turn. A big client leaves. Sales slow down. Rent goes up. Payroll hits before cash comes in. Taxes are due. A surprise expense lands at the worst possible time. And if your finances are not organized before the turn comes, that turn can knock you completely off track. That is the difference between Stressed Karen and Strategic Karen. Stressed Karen checks the bank balance and hopes there is enough for payroll. Strategic Karen has a plan. Stressed Karen chases more revenue and prays it fixes everything. Strategic Karen knows where the money is going before it is spent. Stressed Karen reacts to every surprise. Strategic Karen has cash set aside, clear accounts, and a system that helps her make decisions with confidence. Life will always throw curves. The question is: Will your business be ready for them? Starting August 1st, I am opening a few seats in my 8-week Cash Flow Mastermind. This will be a small group where I will work with you weekly to help you: • Organize your money We will work on your mindset, your money, and the way you lead your business. Because the goal is not to keep riding full speed and hope you make the turn. The goal is to build a business that can handle the curves. If you want one of the remaining seats, reply to this email and let me know.
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Finance MakeOver
If you’re a passionate entrepreneur with a great service and happy customers, the problem might not be you—it might be your financial systems.💸 It’s time for a Finance MakeOver. We’ll give you the roadmap, tools, and simple strategies to turn your cash-eating business into a lean, green profit machine. Connect with Me.
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