Episode 11

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18th Sep 2024

Elevate Your Business Operations with Lauren Glynn

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Welcome back to the Creative Minds Smart Money Podcast! I’m your host, Samantha Eck, and today’s episode is all about taking your creative business to the next level with smarter, more efficient operations. I’m joined by systems and operations consultant Lauren Glynn, who shares her insights on streamlining business processes to cut the chaos and boost your bottom line.

Lauren breaks down the importance of defining your core values, setting actionable goals, and utilizing tools like AI to help you work smarter, not harder. We dive into her transition from corporate agile coaching to helping creative entrepreneurs fine-tune their workflows for greater productivity and increased revenue.

If you're feeling overwhelmed by the day-to-day grind or just want to optimize your business for growth, this episode is packed with actionable tips to help you run a well-oiled machine while keeping your creative spark alive. Tune in to learn how to take control of your operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and set your business up for long-term success!

Connect with Samantha:

Website: https://www.firestormfinance.com/

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Connect with Lauren:

Website: https://laurenglynn.com/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4ZDmg2afyZODtkmnPBNu6g

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurengconsulting/

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenglynn/

Threads: https://www.threads.net/@laurengconsulting

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00:00 Introduction to the Creative Minds Smart Money Podcast

00:29 Meet Our Special Guest: Lauren Glynn

01:06 Lauren's Journey to Becoming a Systems and Operations Consultant

02:38 Defining Core Values and Vision

07:15 Creating and Prioritizing Goals

12:30 Strategies for Productivity and Task Management

15:06 The Importance of Task Audits and Delegation

16:57 Combining Vision, Goals, and Tasks into an Action Plan

27:12 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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About the Podcast

Creative Minds, Smart Money: Finance & Business Tips for Creatives

Welcome to Creative Minds, Smart Money – the go-to podcast for creative entrepreneurs who want to master their money without losing their artistic spark. Hosted by Samantha Eck, a creative business bookkeeper on a mission to help you thrive, we’re here to tackle the financial side of your business in a way that makes sense for your creative brain.

We’ll break down bookkeeping basics and money strategies designed specifically for creatives – from pricing your services with confidence, to mastering cash flow so you can keep your business running smoothly (even in the slow months). You’ll get actionable tips on how to manage your money, grow your creative business, and still have time (and funds!) left for what you love.

Along the way, we’ll dive into marketing tips, business systems, and the mindset shifts that’ll help you build a sustainable creative business without sacrificing your passion or paycheck. And every now and then, I’ll bring in industry experts to share their insights on key areas like business growth and operational efficiency.

So, if you're ready to blend creativity with financial success, hit subscribe, and let’s turn your creative talents into a thriving business that fuels your dreams!

About your host

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Samantha Eck

Samantha Eck is the powerhouse behind Firestorm Finance, where she transforms messy financials into crystal-clear roadmaps for success. With six years of corporate accounting under her belt, a formal education in numbers, and the street cred of running two creative businesses, she’s uniquely equipped to help fellow creatives decode the story their numbers are trying to tell. When Samantha’s not wrangling QuickBooks, you’ll find her dominating on Xbox or curled up with a page-turner, her husband by her side and her pup Vivi keeping watch. She knows that clarity in the books leads to big, dreamy business moves. Ready to see for yourself? Tune into her podcast, Creative Minds, Smart Money, where she makes money talk feel like catching up with a friend.