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Joe Saul-Sehy of Stacking Benjamins: On Ruining His Credit & Teaching Money Skills with Humor
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I sit down with Joe Saul-Sehy, host of the Stacking Benjamins Show, for a deep dive into the world of personal finance and the emotional side of money management. Joe shares insights from his journey writing a personal finance book, and we explore topics like budgeting strategies, creating financial systems that work, and learning from our biggest money mistakes.
We also discuss how mindset and emotions affect your money decisions, why community and accountability are essential for building wealth, and practical tips for artists and freelancers managing irregular income. Throughout the conversation, we highlight the importance of defining your financial goals, your core money values, and how having the right support network can help you actually achieve them.
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I sit down with Joe Saul-Sehy, host of the Stacking Benjamins Show, for a deep dive into the world of personal finance and the emotional side of money management. Joe shares insights from his journey writing a personal finance book, and we explore topics like budgeting strategies, creating financial systems that work, and learning from our biggest money mistakes.
We also discuss how mindset and emotions affect your money decisions, why community and accountability are essential for building wealth, and practical tips for artists and freelancers managing irregular income. Throughout the conversation, we highlight the importance of defining your financial goals, your core money values, and how having the right support network can help you actually achieve them.
Also mentioned in this episode:
06:23 Tools for Financial Management
07:22 Learning from Financial Mistakes
13:07 Navigating Financial Challenges
24:46 The Power of Timelines in Financial Planning
26:30 Defining 'Best' in Financial Goals
33:46 The Emotional Side of Money
44:41 Creating a Sustainable Income Strategy
Takeaways
Tech tools can simplify financial management.
Budgeting is essential for financial stability.
Personal stories of financial mistakes can be motivating.
Learning from financial advisors is key to success.
The emotional side of money impacts decision-making.
Defining financial goals helps prioritize spending.
Community support is vital for financial success.
Artists and Creatives need to value their work and manage income wisely.
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Link to pre-order my book, Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed.
Link to pre-order my workbook, Taxes for Humans: The Workbook
Money Cheat Sheet for the Overwhelmed
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Today, I’m sharing an article I wrote where I give a practical financial overview and is a personal finance cheat sheet for anyone feeling overwhelmed with their finances and taxes.
Listen to this episode to get some finance tips to help you feel more secure as an entrepreneur when it comes to your money.
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Today, I’m sharing an article I wrote where I give a practical financial overview and is a personal finance cheat sheet for anyone feeling overwhelmed with their finances and taxes.
Listen to this episode to get some finance tips to help you feel more secure as an entrepreneur when it comes to your money.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
02:50 Understanding the Emotional Impact of Money
06:06 Basic Steps to Avoid Financial Disaster
08:55 Debt Management Strategies
12:37 Saving and Investing for the Future
15:52 Empowerment Through Financial Knowledge
Takeaways
Understanding the order of operations in personal finance is crucial.
Money often represents self-worth and security for many individuals.
Artists may feel disconnected from traditional financial systems but must navigate them.
Basic personal finance steps are universal and can empower individuals.
Avoiding financial disaster is the first step in personal finance.
Pay off high-interest debt first to regain financial control.
Prioritize retirement savings over children's college funds.
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My #1 Tip to Make Your Kid a Millionaire
Link to pre-order my book, Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed.
Link to pre-order my workbook, Taxes for Humans: The Workbook
Get your free visual guide to tax deductions
How to Have it All
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Have you ever wondered how you can have it all in your life and business?
In this throwback episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m talking about focus as an entrepreneur and how I use metrics in my business to decide what to focus on next.
Listen to this episode to learn how you can use metrics to have it all and why you need to be focusing on one thing to get your best work.
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Have you ever wondered how you can have it all in your life and business?
In this throwback episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I’m talking about focus as an entrepreneur and how I use metrics in my business to decide what to focus on next.
Listen to this episode to learn how you can use metrics to have it all and why you need to be focusing on one thing to get your best work.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why you should focus on one thing at a time 8:30
Why batching is so important 13:58
Repetition and how it can help you in business 19:36
The decision metric I use when deciding to take on a new project 39:40
Takeaways
You can have it all, but you can't have it all at once.
Focus on your current capacity and what will increase it.
Specializing in one area can lead to greater success.
Batching tasks can help maintain focus and efficiency.
Repetition is essential for mastering skills in business.
Context switching can drain your cognitive resources.
Editing your business can simplify operations and enhance focus.
Metrics are crucial for tracking progress and improving processes.
Your vision should guide your business decisions.
Don't stress about everything; focus on one thing at a time.
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Links:
Link to pre-order my book, Taxes for Humans: Simplify Your Taxes and Change the World When You’re Self-Employed.
Get your free visual guide to tax deductions
My Mental Health Checklist for Hard Times
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Today, In the wake of the election, I’m sharing my personal recipe for maintaining your mental health during tough political times and emphasizing the importance of taking care of your basic needs. I’m also talking about how you can focus on finding joy in the small moments and connecting with loved ones, rather than getting caught up in the negativity of social media and constant news consumption.
Join me in this important episode to learn how you can make sure you're prioritizing your mental health and how you can make a difference in local elections.
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Today, In the wake of the election, I’m sharing my personal recipe for maintaining your mental health during tough political times and emphasizing the importance of taking care of your basic needs. I’m also talking about how you can focus on finding joy in the small moments and connecting with loved ones, rather than getting caught up in the negativity of social media and constant news consumption.
Join me in this important episode to learn how you can make sure you're prioritizing your mental health and how you can make a difference in local elections.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Focusing on something you can control 6:36
Finding joy in the small things and turning to the arts 11:44
Increasing political engagement and reducing news intake 25:03
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