<description>&lt;p data-start="1591" data-end="1778"&gt;If you've ever wondered when to start paying yourself, how much is "too much," or why you still feel broke even when your business is booming - this episode is for you.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1780" data-end="1923"&gt;In Episode 3 of the &lt;em data-start="1800" data-end="1825"&gt;Peace &amp; Profits Podcast&lt;/em&gt;, I'm breaking down how to design a pay strategy that takes care of YOU, not just your business.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="1925" data-end="1947"&gt;Inside this episode:&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start="1948" data-end="2336"&gt; &lt;li data-start="1948" data-end="2027"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1950" data-end="2027"&gt;Why owner pay is more than a bookkeeping decision - it's a lifestyle strategy&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="2028" data-end="2135"&gt; &lt;p data-start="2030" data-end="2135"&gt;The 4 pillars of paying yourself: business clarity, forecasting, clean books, and compensation planning&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="2136" data-end="2244"&gt; &lt;p data-start="2138" data-end="2244"&gt;Real examples of how my clients shifted from "when I can" to structured, consistent salaries and bonuses&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="2245" data-end="2336"&gt; &lt;p data-start="2247" data-end="2336"&gt;The mindset shift to start treating yourself like the employee you'd never want to lose&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt; &lt;p data-start="2338" data-end="2472"&gt;Because your business isn't successful if you're underpaid and overwhelmed. Around here, we don't do hustle - we do &lt;em data-start="2452" data-end= "2469"&gt;Peace &amp; Profits&lt;/em&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="2474" data-end="2624"&gt;👉 DM me on Instagram &lt;a class= "decorated-link" href="https://instagram.com/thefinancefemme" target="_new" rel="noopener" data-start="2496" data-end= "2553"&gt;@thefinancefemme&lt;/a&gt; to share your current pay routine - or to apply for CFO-level support.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

The Peace & Profits Podcast

Kendra James-Anderson

How to Pay Yourself Like a CEO (Not Just When There's Money Left Over)

SEP 30, 202512 MIN
The Peace & Profits Podcast

How to Pay Yourself Like a CEO (Not Just When There's Money Left Over)

SEP 30, 202512 MIN

Description

If you've ever wondered when to start paying yourself, how much is "too much," or why you still feel broke even when your business is booming - this episode is for you. In Episode 3 of the Peace & Profits Podcast, I'm breaking down how to design a pay strategy that takes care of YOU, not just your business. Inside this episode: Why owner pay is more than a bookkeeping decision - it's a lifestyle strategy The 4 pillars of paying yourself: business clarity, forecasting, clean books, and compensation planning Real examples of how my clients shifted from "when I can" to structured, consistent salaries and bonuses The mindset shift to start treating yourself like the employee you'd never want to lose Because your business isn't successful if you're underpaid and overwhelmed. Around here, we don't do hustle - we do Peace & Profits. 👉 DM me on Instagram @thefinancefemme to share your current pay routine - or to apply for CFO-level support.