Making Money vs Building a Business
MAKING money is an activity. Something you do. Just like… You make a cake. You make your bed. You make a phone call. You make an appointment. You make a birthday party for your child. You make the thing. And then it’s done. Making Money vs Building a Business When...
Two million dollars and money stress
Back in the day when I was a newbie fee-only financial planner, I had a client. A woman of means. With a $2 million inheritance. We met every six months or so to review her portfolio and other financial stuff. One time, we ran over the scheduled two-hour time slot by...
When you ignore the consequences of ignoring reality
You can ignore reality, but you cannot ignore the consequences of ignoring reality. ~ Ayn Rand Let me share a true story. I recently had a call with a woman. Let's call her Sally. A few years ago, 60-something Sally moved in with her mom to manage the home, the...
There’s no such thing as bad debt
As a Business Coach & Money Mindset Mentor, I love delving into my thoughts about debt. Because people have thoughts and beliefs about Money and Debt that stop them from building the business of their dreams, keeping and sharing more money, and living the life...
How I created $107,489 in 10 months
In 2019 it took me 13 months to cross the 6-figure mark in my business. In 2020, I crossed that line on October 16th. That's 3 1/2 months less, or 27% more quickly for the math geeks like me 🙂 Here's the exact breakdown of how I created $107,489 in 10...
Building a business requires commitment
Building a business requires COMMITMENT. Commitment is a contract you make with yourself to show up and create the result you desire - no. matter. what. It's kind of like marriage. When you get married you commit to ONE person. You commit to showing up for each...
How to talk to your target audience
If you want to talk to your target audience, stop being as bland as boiled chicken breast. Your people want to hear your voice and your words. They want to hear what you have to say, in the way that only you can say it. And deliver it. If you're just another talking...
Your brain is a liar!
Your brain is a liar! It's going to tell you all sorts of stuff - LIES - designed to keep you small and safe. It's going to play a broken record of useless, outdated information so you don't take risks, set yourself up for failure OR success, or serve more people in...
If money were my lover
I spend time getting to know my money mindset, clearing my limiting beliefs and up-leveling my relationship with money. So, I thought it would be fun to explore what it would be like if money were my lover. Here is what it means to me. I hope you'll play along with...
Saving vs. Investing vs. Spending – What’s your best bet?
In my book The $1K Investor: Simple, Smart Steps to Start Investing with $1K or Less, I differentiate between Saving and Investing. In this article, I'll take it one step further and we'll explore Saving vs. Investing vs. Spending - What's your best bet! Saving vs....
3 Reasons to raise your prices now
If you haven’t raised your prices in a while, I wrote this blog post especially for you. Three reasons to raise your prices now! Because I’ve been noticing recently that some people are reluctant to raise their prices because of the global...
Showing up consistently
There are days when being a business owner is hard. The tech doesn't go right. The power is out due to snow. You lose the Canva presentation you worked on for hours. School for your kids is cancelled (again). Your fur baby passes away. A client quits on you. To...
Confidence is a muscle
You probably have this backwards. Because most people do. You think that once you make $10K a month in your business, you’ll be more confident. When you make $20,000 a month, you’ll be courageous. $100k a month… fearless. But that’s not how it works. Money does NOT...
Tapping to break through your income ceiling
Breaking through your income ceiling! Everybody wants to make more money. So let's start with a question. Do you set a goal for your income or do you strongly believe that you cannot move beyond that income ceiling? As a financial coach, I hear from many...
The Fastest Way To Build A Successful Business
Business coaches everywhere will tell you that they hold the secret to helping you build a successful business. All you need to do is sign up for their course and follow the top-secret formula. In no time, you’ll be making 6 or 7 figures. Easy peasy. Honestly, though,...
Do you have a dirty little money secret
Is your money out of control and you're living in a financial mess? Does your cash run out before month end? Are you late paying taxes or perhaps you haven't filed in a few years? Do you feel worried and stressed about your financial situation? I have news for you:...
5 Financial Truths You Need To Understand As A Business Owner
When you’re a business owner, finances can be a scary topic. You might feel frustrated that money isn't coming in as quickly as you're hoping. Maybe you avoid looking at your accounts because of the 'truths' those numbers are telling you. Or perhaps fear of rejection...
What To Do When Your Money Mindset Work Isn’t Working
If it’s a money mindset hack, you’ve tried it out before. You journal every day. You declare affirmations to your reflection in the mirror every morning. And if you find yourself getting into a negative headspace, you tap to release it using EFT (Emotional Freedom...
Debbie Sassen is a business, mindset and money coach who helps female entrepreneurs double their income, save more money, and build wealth.
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