By the Numbers: Looking Back on 8 Years in Business [episode 51]

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Starting a business can be a daunting journey, and doing it while managing the whirlwind of family life is even more challenging. My story begins with a pivotal moment in 2016 and the decision to launch my own business venture.

This episode is all about looking back and sharing the honest numbers behind my eight-year journey, offering a unique perspective on growing a business deliberately and sustainably. From the early stages of juggling clients and young kids to the critical transitions that shaped my path, this episode is an inspiration for anyone seeking to align their professional and personal lives.

In this episode, By the Numbers: Looking Back on 8 Years in Business, I cover:

  • The significance of hiring support and streamlining operations, which set the stage for ongoing success
  • How my business thrives on a model that maintains a 70% gross profit margin, allowing me to prioritize family and personal values
  • Looking back on 8 years of slow, steady, and value-driven growth

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If you find yourself avoiding conversations about money, are burnt out from working all the time and wondering where your cash goes, and are tired of not paying yourself consistently, you are in the right place. 

Profitable Women is for those who don’t want to choose between their career and motherhood. It is to educate you on the financial side of running a profitable and sustainable business. It is a safe place where you are seen and heard in your fears as a business owner. It is where we talk about the money stories that are showing up in your everyday business decisions. It is where we allow ourselves to get curious about the numbers and welcome financial abundance in our lives.  We will talk mindset, financial strategy, and numbers all with the goal of aligning our business to our life. If you believe in what you do and want to make it sustainable while building wealth, Profitable Women is the podcast for you! 

Your host, Sheila Hansen, is a CPA, coach, and business mentor who supports female business owners to make confident financial decisions. In addition to solo episodes, we will hear from other expert female guests who are out there supporting women with the work they do.

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