Owning Your Numbers & Building a Business You Love w/ Julie Hankins

What does it really mean to take ownership of your numbers? In this episode, Julie Hankins—a fractional CFO and financial strategist—joins me to break down how to get clear on your finances without losing your values, vision, or energy.We talk about how to overcome fear of your numbers as a small business owner, when it’s time to hire a bookkeeper or financial help, and why outsourcing financial tasks doesn’t mean giving up control. Julie shares the mindset shifts and practical financial strategies that have helped creative entrepreneurs build sustainable businesses aligned with their personal goals.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your finances or unsure how to make data-driven decisions, this is your invitation to reframe your relationship with money and build a business that supports your life—not the other way around.Episode Highlights:Taking ownership of your numbers without doing it all yourselfAligning business finances with personal goals and valuesKnowing when to outsource and how to retain strategic controlChapters:00:00 | Intro & Why Numbers Matter02:00 | Owning Your Numbers vs. Outsourcing05:00  | Value of Hiring Experts & Protecting Your Time07:30 | Clarity on Goals & Business Vision10:30  | Mindset, Alignment & Next StepsConnect with Julie Hankins:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliehankinsco/Website:  https://www.juliehankins.comUpcoming Events:Chicago Retreat - July 14-16, 2026 - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/iid9wbr2ycNapa Retreat - October 5-8, 2026 - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/cetj223rsrGrowth & Connect Events - https://laurennajar.myflodesk.com/hb2a0mwbqwLet’s Stay Connected: → Follow Lauren on Instagram: www.instagram.com/laurennajar → Learn more or work with me: www.laurennajar.com → Follow Business Over Cocktails on IG: www.instagram.com/businessovercocktails → Attend Growth & Connect retreats & events: www.instagram.com/growthandconnect🎧 Subscribe & Review: Love the episode? Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share with a friend who needs a business boost and a good chat over a cocktail.