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65: How to Conduct an Effective "Money Date" for Your Business and Create a Monthly Financial Workflow featuring Shanna Skidmore

Are you ready to gain clarity and confidence in your business finances? Maybe you peek at your numbers every couple of months, but let’s be honest, that just isn’t good for your business and it is probably adding to the intimidation and overwhelm of the task. In this episode, Shanna Skidmore, of Skidmore Consulting shares how she crafted her experience as a Fortune 100 Financial Advisor and is now helping entrepreneurs and her students build a profitable business they are comfortable and aligned with. If you are ready to set up a “money date” that will help make managing money much less stressful, this episode is for you!


Top reasons to listen to the entire episode:


  • Learn how to conduct an effective “money date” for your business.
  • Dive into Shanna’s easy-to-follow system to kickstart your financial journey.
  • Be motivated to get comfortable with your finances and get over your fear of peeking at the numbers in your business.


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