Scaling Past Six Figures with Intention

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

You hit six figures… but now what?

In this episode of Creative Minds Smart Money, we’re talking about what really happens after you cross the six-figure mark and why making money is just the beginning. You’ll learn how to shift from reactive, DIY mode to strategic CEO mode so you can lead your business with clarity, not chaos.

This episode walks you through what happens after six figures and how to create a business that actually feels profitable, sustainable, and aligned with the way you want to live and lead.

In this episode, we cover:

✅ Why six-figure businesses still feel unstable behind the scenes

✅ The “success hangover” and how to name what you’re feeling

✅ How to tell if you’re ready to hire (or raise your prices)

✅ Why you're making more but feeling cash-poor

✅ The 4 key seasons of post-6-figure growth: Stabilize, Sustain, Scale, Strategize

✅ CFO-level moves that help you make decisions with confidence

✅ How to shift from panic-mode decisions to intentional growth

Whether you’re newly six figures or multiple years in, this episode is packed with strategy, encouragement, and grounded financial wisdom. You’re not doing anything wrong you’re just playing a new game with new rules. Let’s get you the clarity and tools to win it.

🎧 Press play and step into your CEO era with confidence.

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