Show Summary
In today's episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, we are excited to welcome Val Duvick, a seasoned wedding photographer turned business coach and certified Profit First Professional specializing in female creatives. With a unique perspective and unconventional, life-centered business strategies, Val challenges the notion that creatives struggle with numbers and math. She speaks the creative language fluently and passionately believes that even artistic minds can take control of their money and time.
Val shares her personal journey in the episode, revealing how the Profit First methodology became a transformative force in her life and business. This segment serves as an inspirational testimony to the impact of strategic financial management on creative entrepreneurs.
Moving on, Val delves into why traditional accounting can feel like a foreign language to creative entrepreneurs but emphasizes how Profit First provides a manageable and relatable approach. By breaking down barriers and simplifying financial concepts, Val empowers creatives to embrace financial control without feeling overwhelmed.
The episode further explores the profound connection between money management and achieving a healthy work/life balance. Val sheds light on how the way we handle our finances directly influences our ability to create harmony between our professional and personal lives.
Closing the episode, Val offers insights on how accountants can better serve their creative clients. By understanding the unique challenges faced by creatives in the financial realm, accountants can tailor their services to support their clients' specific needs. Val's expertise provides a valuable guide for both creatives seeking financial empowerment and accountants aiming to enhance their support for this dynamic sector.
Website:
www.valmarlene.com/shop
creativeincomecure.valmarlene.com
Instagram:
www.instagram.com/val_marlene_creative
Corporate Partner:
Geraldine Carter: How CPAs Can Get Down to 40 Hours
Billie Anne Grigg: Insider Access Look on Profit First Professionals
Inna Korenzvit: Running a Successful Accounting Firm as a Family Business
Tim Thompson: Tax Transformation: Turning Junk into Treasure
Lori Hardtke: Knowing What You Don't Want
Harley Liechty: Distinguishing Yourself in the Business
Kathy Dise: Budgeting Strategies
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Maddie Craig: Building the Brand of YOU
Jonathan Bello: How to Build Strong Accounting and Bookkeeping Teams
April Stroink: A Coaching Journey of Resilience and Success
Sarah Webb: Working with Licensed Professionals
Andrew Berg: Journey to Modern Accounting Firm
Elaine Pofeldt: Building a Million-Dollar, One-Person Business
Deanna Zubrickas: Relay's New Partner Program
Sue Fulmer: How My Experience at PFP Sets It Apart from My Previous Workplace
Hope Blankenship: Small Business Growth and Entrepreneurial Story
Stacey Seguin: Redefining Rules in Life
Dan Richards: PracticeWIN
Stacy Herman Lang: Acquiring a Book of Business
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