The Balancing Act

I recently helped someone discovery that they OVER paid in taxes by $20k. This happens all the time. I see it more than you would think. So in this episode I explain the ONE step that you can take to make sure that this doesn't happen to you!I also am SO excited to announce my MONEY IN THE BANK Masterclass!Click the following link to register! DISCOUNT for those who register by 9/30!https://balanced-by-stevie.mykajabi.com/masterclass

Want to learn how to build a multi-million dollar business? If so, this is the podcast for you! In the intro I mention my upcoming FREE masterclass called "MONEY IN THE BANK- The 6 Figure CEO's Crash Course to Biz. Finances." Guys I ONLY offer this class a few times throughout the year, so you don't want to pass on it! In this masterclass we cover the 4 things that EVERY business owner should know about the business finances (no exceptions!) The class is July 23rd, so REGISTER NOW at https://balanced-by-stevie.mykajabi.com/masterclass ..This Episode is a FREAKING gold mine of information! I am joined by the incredibly impressive Cait Scudder!.Cait Scudder is a high school teacher turned Forbes-featured 7 figure Business Coach for women entrepreneurs. A TEDx speaker, host of the Born to Rise podcast, and internationally recognized online business expert, as well as a loving mama and wife, Cait's mission is to empower ten million driven, bold-hearted women to uncover their zone of genius and use it to create a profitable, purpose-driven business that changes the world. Her work has been featured in Forbes, Fast Company, and Business Insider among several other publications. Find her inside her free Facebook community, The Radiant Entrepreneur, where she shares weekly free trainings and content for her community of boss babes, or on her website at www.caitscudder.com.

I am kicking off season two with a topic that plagues the entrepreneurial world which is cash management. The knowledge missing around this subject is the biggest downfall that I see happening within the entrepreneurial world, and its one of the leading causes of business failures. So in this episode I'm giving you a step-by-step process to follow to make sure that your business never runs out of cash!.The process that I outline in this episode is the same process that I use with my 1:1 clients, some of whom are generating millions of dollars within their business. IT. WORKS..Visit the episode notes here:www.balancedbystevie.com/podcast/manageyourcashlikemillions

This week on the podcast we have the one and only Susan Gordon of Susan Gordon Pottery!First of all, if you haven't seen her pottery, go here now. I dare you not to buy something!Susan Gordon is the founder of Susan Gordon Pottery which has been featured in Southern Living, Martha Stewart Weddings, Southern Lady & HGTV.In this episode, we talk about how she built her business from a one-woman shop working with a kiln in her damp and unfinished basement, to a huge powerhouse of a business, and one of the most sought-after brandsShe credits part of her success to a class that she took early on that taught her to dream big and not be embarrassed by her own dreams!Susan was very generous in sharing her struggles along the way, and the lessons that she learned while becoming the leader of a now 16 person team, and how she is now dedicated to fiercely protecting her company's mood and morale.Podcast Notes:https://www.balancedbystevie.com/podcast/susangordonpotteryShe also reveals the one thing that she does each day that she calls “so replenishing.”She took her dream and made it a reality, and her story is so inspiring!We also got SUPER vulnerable and discussed our struggles with anxiety and ADHD.

"When I call my tax accountant, I feel dumb asking questions."---Let's fix this, shall we?In this episode I bring on my go-to tax expert Candice Walker to break down the super complicated subject that is taxes!We cover:- The big picture of how taxes work for the self-employed- How YOU (and not just your CPA) will know when a tax restructure might be needed- What kind of attention you should expect from a tax accountant- When you have to pay quarterly taxes- How women are the most powerful people on the planet :)This is a must listen for anyone who is self- employed!For episode notes: https://www.balancedbystevie.com/podcast

In this episode, Cathrin and I discuss how she grew her business from $18k per year in 2019 to over $200k per year in 2020. This episode is such a delight, because Cathrin was so open & honest about her journey, the missteps along the way, and the lessons learned. This is a MUST LISTEN for all business owners!I also announce my Profit to Prosperity membership! For more information, click here and drop your email:https://www.balancedbystevie.com/profit-to-prosperity

In this episode I cover ALL costs that you should consider when trying to decide whether or not you should open a store front (it's much more than just rent!)I also include a cautionary tale of how my client was told she owed $40k in taxes that she didn't see coming! Listen to find out how we decreased her tax liability by $10k and learn from her mistakes!

I'm baring it all in this one. I want all of you to learn from my mistakes, so I'm putting all of them out there! From under-valuing myself to over-spending, I cover all of my biggest business mistakes made in 2020. I also talk about the things that I did right, and things that really helped. This is a must listen if you're a new business owner.

In this week's episode, I sat down with marketing & brand design expert and owner of "Hopson Rae", Aurrie Hicks. She discussed how she design the brand for yours truly, and she gives her best advice to small business owners who are just starting to dip their foot into the marketing pool.You can find more information in the podcast notes at https://www.balancedbystevie.com/podcast

In this episode I sit down with inbound marketing specialist Maddie Searcy, and we discuss the staggering fact that roughly 90% of all business & consumer interactions come from search engines vs. social media! She drops her knowledge on how to make SEO content work for your business!We also discuss the new PPP loan forgiveness application for businesses that borrowed $50k or less (its SO much better), AND the stats behind how Covid-19 has exposed & amplified previously existing systemic inequalities. This one is jam- packed!For more information, go to https://balancedbystevie.com/ and https://www.maddiesearcyagency.com/

This week I have my FIRST EVER GUEST! And he's super handsome...he's my husband, Luke! He's a personal finance guru, and he walks us through how he whipped our personal finances into shape as soon as we got married. We also discuss some recent developments with the Paycheck Protection Program, and a Quickbooks feature that can be super helpful that you're probably not using.

In this episode I go over three key tax deductions available to business owners, why Venmo is not what you should be using in your business (they don't have you back), and how Louis Vuitton & Tiffany & Co. almost got married, but are now going through a nasty separation ;)

This week we discuss how to pay yourself consistently from your business, why starting a business in 2020 might actually be a GOOD thing, and we talk about the craziest story you've never heard involving a murder, a prison escape, and how France first tried using paper money!

Are you an LLC? Are you not sure if you SHOULD be an LLC? How does it affect your taxes? In the episode I answer all of these questions for you. I also talk about the crazy/ridiculous way that fashion brands dispose of extra inventory, and the shocking art world statistic that will leave you saying "Times Up!"

Listen for some great tips on how to record your business transactions in a way that will allow for you to see your profit margins per item or service type! I also discuss the one platform that you might not have considered using to bring awareness to your brand, and three very weird ways that our behavior has changed due to the pandemic!

In this week's Balancing Act, we discuss the #1 bookkeeping tip that will make your life easier, we find out why this recession is more like a "she-cession", and we discuss one of the craziest stories I've ever heard when it comes to financial news.

In this week's episode we tackle questions that many of you have regarding business bank accounts, owner's pay, and accounting systems. We also discuss the head-scratcher which is the housing market during the pandemic, and the scammers who are out to steal your information. Enjoy!

In this weeks episode we discuss the most efficient way to invoice your clients & collect payments with ease, the high points of the executive order signed by The President, and the fact that Mackenzie Scott is a BOSS!