There are a few authors and books that have changed everything for me and Mark, but one stands out as having the greatest, most clearly rewarding effect on both my business and our life. Profit First by Mike Michalowicz. His method for managing your business income has changed the way I allocate income and has […]

Your Guide to the Val Marlene Creative Google Drive Accounting Templates Managing your finances as a creative can be really challenging. Creatives are often stereotypically more of a right-brain crew, which can often make numbers really hard to understand. Add the fact that accounting processes and terminology are not the most clear or natural concepts […]

Pricing. The bane of every creative entrepreneur’s existence, am I right? 😅 What if I told you there’s an easier way to make sure you’re covering your costs, paying yourself what you need and planning for outsourcing and investments in your business? If we were sitting in a coffee shop chatting business, I would want […]

Oh hey there, off-season! Nice to see you again, amiright? 😉 For those of you with an off-season, right now you might be breathing deep, excited to relax, and take some time for yourself. This is the perfect time to take a step back, improve your workflows, tackle those bigger projects, and most importantly, take […]

Before working together, Josie said her business felt chaotic and lacked direction. She was working 55+ hour weeks and had a hard time finding a healthy work-life balance even as a full time entrepreneur. She wasn’t lacking clients or work, but she was so ready to get some clarity, balance, and boundaries. And that’s exactly […]