Episode 16 Money Talks... Do You Understand What It’s Saying?

In today’s episode, we’re talking about the not so sexy side of business that will keep you in business.  A conversation most creative entrepreneurs avoid—but NEED to knwo. Yep, we’re talking money, profitability, and the messy side of business finance. And if the numbers make your head spin, you are in good company.To walk us through it all, I’m joined by Natalia Zacharin, founder of Zacharin Consulting, where she helps small business owners increase profitability, reduce taxes, and scale smarter using simple financial strategies.We unpack why so many small businesses—especially in creative industries like home staging—struggle with cash flow and what it really means to run a profitable business.Here’s what we covered:✅ Why your bank balance is not your profit ✅ What numbers you need to track—and how to simplify it ✅ The truth about pricing your services for profit ✅ The power of a Fractional CFO (and why you don’t need to be a big business to get the benefits) ✅ How to know when you can afford to hire someone ✅ The difference between LLC vs S-Corp from a tax and cash flow perspective ✅ How to build a sellable business from day one (even if you're just starting out)Whether you're just launching or scaling up, this episode will help you move from “I’m winging it” to “I’ve got this.”Because here’s the thing: Creative doesn’t have to mean chaotic. You can still love the work and run your business like a CEO.So if you’ve been hiding from your numbers, this episode is your wake-up call. And the best part? We break it all down in plain English—no accounting degree required.small business profitabilityhow to manage cash flowbookkeeping tips for creativeshow to price your serviceshome staging business advicecreative entrepreneur financeQuickBooks for small businesswhen to switch from LLC to S-Corpunderstanding your numbersfractional CFO services