The Autonomous Creative How to handle your creative business finances—even if you’re “not a math person,” with Shawn Fink
Mar 2, 2023
In this engaging conversation, Shawn Fink, a Business Strategist and Courage Coach, breaks down the fears surrounding business math for creatives. She emphasizes the importance of knowing your 'enough' number for a sustainable business and offers five keys to courageously meet your goals. Together with host Jessica Abel, they explore budgeting strategies, the emotional journey of hitting sales targets, and leveraging your unique skills for higher income. Listeners learn practical tips for managing finances and embracing a service mindset to thrive creatively.
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From 'Bad At Math' To Six‑Figure Owner
- Shawn Fink recounts being terrified of money when she started and thinking she was bad at math.
- She later ran a six-figure business and now does daily business math comfortably.
Old Notebooks Revealed Early Budgeting
- Jessica found 1990s notebooks with budgets showing she tracked income and expenses early on.
- Despite early budgeting skills, she later realized she lacked deeper revenue-design math.
Project Hopping Kills Impact
- Chasing new projects often dilutes impact and causes time scarcity, harming launch quality and sales.
- Use math to prioritize offers that maximize revenue-per-hour and align with your zone of genius.