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:
Rhamy Alejeal: People Processes - Partnership with Profit First Professionals
RJon Robins: Profit First For Lawyers
Mike Milan: Cash Flow On The Go!
Crista Grasso: Simplifying How You Scale Your Business
Stacy Tuschl: How to Create Efficient Remote Teams
Michelle Grecni: Avoiding Burnout and Staying Motivated
Patty Block: How The Broken Cookie Effect® Is Blocking Your Growth
Kelley Brubaker: Reframing Sales Calls With Great Success
Annette de Lancey: Using Profit First to Bring Clarity to Manufacturing Companies
Kasey Anton: Helping Restaurant Owners to be More Intentional and Profitable
Wally Malesh: Applying Profit First to the Real Estate Team Business Space
David Steininger: Self-Employment Sidekick
David Furth: The Value of Automating Your Financial and Accounting Processes
Shweta Patel: Women's Health and Wellness
Christina Springstead: Doing It Scared
Melissa Morris: Is Your Overwhelm an Ops Issue?
Mike Milan: Cash Flow Strategies
Fady Hawatmeh: Being a CFO
Stevyn Guinnip: Health and Wealth
Hilary Hendershott: The Profits Pyramid
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