Financial Fitness Coaching

Recommended Tools & Resources

The secret to getting ahead is just starting - Mark Twain

Sometimes the hardest part is knowing where to start.  I see it all the time with finances in general - overthinking to the point of doing nothing. My hope for you is that this page will help give you some much needed guidance for resources, tools and even exercises that will help you take steps toward a stronger financial future.

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Free Resources for your Business

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Your Path to Profit Starts Here!

Are you ready to love the money part of your business as much as you love what you do?

Download the first two full chapters FREE of Profit First here to get started on your path to financial freedom!


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Separating your Expenses

It starts out so innocent, but soon, you’re tangled in a web of commingled finances.

Separate your personal and business expenses to save time, save money and gain clarity all around. Download the worksheet for a quick step by step guide.

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CFO Checklist

Your weekly money meeting with yourself should be just as important (and maybe moreso!) than any client meeting.

Download the weekly CFO Checklist for small business owners and entrepreneurs to get a detailed plan to manage your money in just 30 minutes a week.

Free Resources for your Personal Finances

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30-Day Personal Finance
E-mail Challenge

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Top 20 tips to Save More, Spend Less without sacrificing your Lifestyle

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Before you Budget Free Mini Course

Recommended Business & Finance Books

Recommended Personal Finance Books

 

My Must-have Biz Tools that help us stay efficient and keep our expenses down:

Not only are all of these platforms incredibly efficient and easy to use, but most of them have significant free trials (or better yet, fully free options) to get started. It makes them perfect for all levels of growth!

 
 

Dubsado

An all-in-one management tool that allows you to send contracts, invoices, streamline your process with automation and so much more.

Active Campaign

Save hours weekly by creating optimized customer experiences & automating behind-the-scenes marketing, sales, & support.

Gmail

Professional email with the power to schedule send, track read receipts, set up reminders, use as a CRM and integrate with all your best tools.

Later

Plan, analyze, and publish your social media content in a few clicks – so you can save time and grow your business.

 

Zapier

Automate your workflow and processes between apps and save hours of your time weekly.  It’s like having your own personal assistant behind the scenes.

Canva

Drag and drop platform created for us non graphic designers that’s great for making everything from business cards, to logos, to social media posts, pamphlets and so much more.

Relay

User friendly online banking for every size business. Everything you need for Profit First success with free accounts, no minimums, simple transfers and so much more!

Thinkific

Easy to use for both yourself and your clients for creating and hosting full sized courses, mini courses, challenges, memberships and more.

Business Finance Podcast Features

It’s About Time - In this podcast, I’m talking with Anna about the top tools and strategies I use in my own personal life to manage our family and finances; the power of budgeting and why it’s so life changing; the 4 primary methods to paying off debt and even a little Profit First for the business owners - interests with both personal and business finance will love this episode!

Proprietors of Pittsburgh Podcast - In this podcast, I share with Darin my own personal story of being saddled by debt to financial freedom and the journey of how my business has developed over time.  We get into the financial foundations that I feel are critical for all small business owners who are dedicated to having their company grow.

TDM - 3 Tips to Transforming your Business with Profit First - This podcast episode really dissected all things Profit First and why the Profit First system works for every business. Amanda and I dig into the 3 top tips I have for implementing Profit First properly.

Tribe of Unicorns - This podcast focuses on business finances for creatives - Kendra and I start out talking about money mindset, getting started in business, the emotions behind money and why it affects your finances so heavily. If you’re a creative entrepreneur, you won’t want to miss this episode!

The Mind Circus - This podcast focuses on how I help both individuals on the personal level and small businesses and entrepreneurs master their Mind Circus around money as well as implement strategies to achieve their financial goals.

Secrets of the High Demand Coach - In this podcast episode, I share how I went from having a decent job and no money to helping business owners make more profit than they could ever have imagined. 

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Personal Finance Podcast Features

Press for Champagne - Talking with Dani and Brandi in this podcast episode all about the most common types of debt women get themselves into, how to stop spending money that you don't have, and how to finally gain the financial freedom you have always wanted. 

Mind Over Motherhood - I had such a great conversation with Dr. Carly talking about strategies for women to help find more clarity and feel more in control of their finances. We chatted about how to take control and lessen your financial anxiety, the difference between a financial coach and a financial advisor, the important role of our emotions and mindset when it comes to our money and so much more! 

My Designed Life - In this podcast I talked with Tanya all about money. We dove into what it really means to live a rich life and the action steps to create the financial path we need to get where we want to go.  We talk about mindset, all the areas of your life it affects, and best practices to get your money in order.

Adulting is Easy - This was a fun podcast with Lauren talking about money, financial coaching and debunking some myths that people have when it comes to money and personal finance.

 
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It’s not about how much you make. It’s about how much you keep.

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