3 Steps to Pay Yourself More as a Business Owner - Ep 183

You deserve to earn more, but actually paying yourself more can be a challenge! In this episode, Danielle Hayden breaks down three strategies to increase profitability, ensuring you can sustain your business and boost your income. She also shares two methods to determine the right amount to pay yourself and explains why it's important (and sometimes legally required) for business owners to pay themselves. Tune in to learn how to confidently pay yourself more while keeping your business financially healthy!   Key Takeaways: Understanding your dual role as a business owner and operator is crucial for determining how much to pay yourself. Discover three key strategies to boost profits in your business over time. Find out how to accurately calculate your pay using two methods: reasonable compensation and the rule of averages. Get advice on budgeting, paying yourself a fair salary, and why it's important for LLCs to adopt this practice early.   Topics Discussed: The first method of paying yourself: reasonable compensation (1:47) Paying yourself as an LLC versus S Corp (3:08) The second method: the rule of averages (5:15) Why it's important to create a personal budget (9:31) Three strategies to increase profits (11:33) This week's homework: 3 steps to start paying yourself more (15:24)   Resources: Download this Kickstart Accounting Inc. worksheet to calculate your pay using the rule of averages! https://kickstartaccountinginc.com/payyourself/   Book a Call with Kickstart Accounting, Inc.: www.kickstartaccountinginc.com/book   Connect with Kickstart Accounting Inc.: Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/Kickstartaccounting YouTube |  https://www.youtube.com/@businessbythebooks Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/kickstartaccountinginc