Being Boss with Emily + Kathleen #2 - What To Do When You're Freaking Out About Money
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Jan 13, 2015 They tackle creative entrepreneurs’ money panic and where that fear comes from. They reframe money as neutral energy and suggest using numbers to calm anxiety. Practical tactics include a six-step fix for money crises, quick ways to make cash, and tools for tracking finances. They also cover pricing choices, visual income planning, and how to bring money into client conversations.
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Think Of Money As Neutral Energy
- Reframe money as neutral energy to remove moral baggage and open up practical questions about capacity.
- Kathleen compares money to electrical capacity: if your house can't handle appliances, you blow a circuit; same for big paychecks.
Six Step Fix For A Money Freak Out
- Stop freaking out and look at the numbers to solve money problems instead of letting stress paralyze you.
- Kathleen outlines six steps: breathe, define the exact dollar need, find solutions, commit, celebrate, and learn from it.
Prioritize Quick Revenue Tasks First
- Make a concrete plan and execute it: identify quick revenue actions like maintenance tasks, follow-ups, or small packaged services.
- Emily recommends doing money-producing small tasks first (wrap files, follow up) to trigger paychecks.
