Creative Income Cure

014: I Decided to Take a New Job

Things have felt a little quiet over here on the podcast and that's because so much has been happening behind the scenes. Today, I'm interviewed by my friend, Joy Michelle, because I've been navigating a major career transition, balancing family, and finding peace in unexpected opportunities these last couple of months.  Listen in as we reflect on the importance of trusting God’s guidance, especially when stepping into a new season. It is crucial to pursue work that aligns with personal strengths and values, and to pay attention to how something makes you feel rather than how it makes your life look. Key Moments * 1:21 - Val's Professional Shift: From Course Launch to New Job * 4:12 - Realizations and Challenges in the New Role * 7:32 - Surprising Benefits of the New Job * 16:41 - Future of Val's Business and Podcast * 21:27 - Advice for Career Transitions Mentioned in this Episode Creative Income Cure Course [https://creativeincomecure.valmarlene.com/] This is your LAST CHANCE to get the course [https://creativeincomecure.valmarlene.com/] - enrollment is closing forever Dec 1, 2024! FINAL SALE happening now - get all my finance education for just $99! Be aware that Office Hours will discontinue Dec 2024 and the community will close Dec 2025 - so you've got a full year to get through the content! Email Val: val@valmarlene.com with questions for the FINAL Ask Me Anything podcast episode! Jordan Jones [https://jordanjones.co/] Connect with Joy Called to Both podcast [https://joymichelle.co/called-to-both-podcast] Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ou6jRKxcjMrVMxWxLO_fQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ou6jRKxcjMrVMxWxLO_fQ] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

013: Profit First for Photographers with Joy Michelle

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. If you’re ready to get paid well, make sure you grab my Salary Made Simple Freebie [https://valmarlene.com/salarymadesimple], where you’ll get access to my simplified salary formula + the secret to getting paid year-round and saving an emergency fund! Download Now >> [https://valmarlene.com/salarymadesimple] 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 [https://mikemichalowicz.com/profit-first/] Connect with Joy * Called to Both podcast [https://joymichelle.co/called-to-both-podcast] * Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ou6jRKxcjMrVMxWxLO_fQ [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-Ou6jRKxcjMrVMxWxLO_fQ] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

012: Profit First for Savers with Mara Kucirek

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 [https://valmarlene.com/podcast]. This episode is brought to you by my Creative Income Cure Course [https://creativeincomecure.valmarlene.com/]. 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. Learn More >> [https://creativeincomecure.valmarlene.com/] 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 [https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making-ebook/dp/B01HCGYTH4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=QCXFU47BX0E&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.v96siAwSluuTG4c4yIFxNUSHQMb8JAy7wwAQt9i1awmLxrzKStwSxQNkm-6Igt366AwA54nzkuSV6aZSl4e29F_8MCg6bED0aOi0Y3y-EZjDpKgE0MA8JDVAJPrGuR1XCMkk0uHbctijhufAWTaGkbOZ824NHjOzi5gmumqM04nuHWu-NX0nKkBGNiFDTprTMN6u_GDFRuK4KCwpnYFNGyKgO3LenScaegsA35KyZs0.Y-nQa7zu5rNynlRsSo9DRrDXvQDZdtbDdfJyavdw-CM&dib_tag=se&keywords=profit+first&qid=1715884001&sprefix=profit+first%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1] Relay Bank [https://relayfi.com/] Connect with Mara Create a Better Course Podcast [https://marakucirek.com/create-a-better-course-podcast/] Mara’s website: https://marakucirek.com/ [https://marakucirek.com/] Mara’s income reports [https://marakucirek.com/category/income-reports/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

011: Legally Legit LLC's + S-corps with The Legal Paige

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. EVERYTHING from The Legal Paige [https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=200] is 40% off May 20-23 AND you can use my code VALTLP10 for an extra $10 off your total! Please note: this code will ONLY be valid during the sale (May 20 at Midnight ET - May 23 at 11:59 pm ET) See full show notes at valmarlene.com/podcast [https://valmarlene.com/podcast]. This episode is brought to you by my Creative Income Cure Course [https://creativeincomecure.valmarlene.com/]. 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. Learn More >> [https://creativeincomecure.valmarlene.com/] 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 [https://www.amazon.com/Profit-First-Transform-Cash-Eating-Money-Making-ebook/dp/B01HCGYTH4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1HJCHGM4VP20D&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.v96siAwSluuTG4c4yIFxNRZ1iyJaztxW__KRlhEOBNWvPtRid9UptOBUsjvlYeBO0FAq-y5u3yOb0V3pEDz30EAwWNkeenD4t5QxlReDvYlE6vBb6KUK7dPNSbM8JsHp1VbxBA_o3bK0gGrboqozuukNfRowRlmw_JC9UbgcyeV_t5-oI1OWkpSVuMzkmomVWs-MuZEEnWFN6dHIJJB1e6Wo_xc5M9ensD3OucjbaSA.yDZ5-CbN000dQhwh_977pRddH8i3r1Rj-AOo3LWSHmA&dib_tag=se&keywords=profit+first+book&qid=1714754631&sprefix=profit+first%2Caps%2C113&sr=8-1] Connect with Paige thelegalpaige.com [https://thelegalpaige.com?aff=200] instagram.com/thelegalpaige [https://www.instagram.com/thelegalpaige/] The Legal Paige Facebook Community [https://www.facebook.com/groups/602195700208827 - The Legal Paige Facebook Community.] Connect with Val valmarlene.com [https://valmarlene.com/] valmarlene.com/podcast [https://valmarlene.com/podcast] Instagram: @val_marlene_creative [https://www.instagram.com/val_marlene_creative/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

010: Paying Off Debt with Jess Wayne

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 [https://valmarlene.com/podcast]. This episode is brought to you by my Salary Made Simple Freebie [https://valmarlene.com/salarymadesimple]: If you’re ready to get paid well, make sure you grab my Salary Made Simple Freebie [https://valmarlene.com/salarymadesimple], where you’ll get access to my simplified salary formula + the secret to getting paid year-round and saving an emergency fund! DOWNLOAD NOW >> [https://valmarlene.com/salarymadesimple] Mentioned in this Episode: Dave Ramsey [https://www.ramseysolutions.com/?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjww_iwBhApEiwAuG6ccMZ2tzezDuvSo27uURPPYk3pGAB4OKQQMZy6qwTlAkG2IzZQmqLF_BoCbVgQAvD_BwE] Connect with Jess  Website: jesswaynecoaching.com [https://www.jesswaynecoaching.com/] Podcast: jesswaynecoaching.com/podcast [https://www.jesswaynecoaching.com/podcast] Instagram: instagram.com/jesswaynecoaching [https://www.instagram.com/jesswaynecoaching] Connect with Val valmarlene.com [https://valmarlene.com/] valmarlene.com/podcast [https://valmarlene.com/podcast] Instagram: @val_marlene_creative [https://www.instagram.com/val_marlene_creative/] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.