87: The Connection Between Fear and Finances With Mark Butler

Your bookkeeping – I’d bet you’re either obsessed with it or you go with the “out of sight, out of mind” mentality. Your finances don’t have to be a gas pedal or slam-on-the-breaks routine – and understanding that there is an enormous connection between deep-rooted fear and your financial future can be the very thing that sets you free.Today, we’re chatting about all things fear, finances, and bookkeeping and to do that, I have accounting expert, Mark Butler. In this episode, you’ll learn:Mark’s entrepreneurial journeyWhy Mark felt broke even after founding three online business that brought in close to $2 millionHow to ‘magically’ shrink your spending without feeling super restrictiveWhy being self-employed gives you more control over your financesHow to get really in tune with your money without self-criticism or self-judgment  (this one’s for my ‘out of sight, out of mind’ folks)How to eliminate the negative narratives around your financesWhat is hedonic adaptation and how can this lead to financial disappointment?How to raise your rates with confidenceAccording to Mark, what is the ‘job’ of the money?How did Mark help Brooke Castillo achieve her financial vision?Mark is the founder of the accounting startup Let’s Do the Books, as well as, the bookkeeper, CFO and confidante to top online entrepreneurs like Brooke Castillo and Stacey Boehman.Before working in finance, Mark co-founded three online businesses that brought in close to $2 million in total revenue.Today, Mark combines his business savvy with his certification in life coaching to help business owners take control of their finances and work through the shame and anxiety that almost always comes up when dealing with money.---RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODETo learn more about Mark’s services, click HERECONNECT WITH MARK BUTLERFacebook Page: Let’s Do the BooksInstagram: @letsdothebooksWebsite: letsdothebooks.comCONNECT WITH LAURAAURA Instagram: @thatlauraauraFacebook: @thatlauraauraTwitter: @thatlauraauraWebsite: LauraAura.comTHANK YOU, GUTSY TRIBE!We love, love, love to read your comments, feedback, and reviews. If you haven’t yet, drop us one below! Your review might even get highlighted within one of our gutsy love posts or on our website.Support the showLeave a Review!We love, love, love to read your comments, feedback, and reviews. It also helps other women like you know they're in the right place to get support.https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/the-gutsy-podcast/id1445481970