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🎧 Episode Summary:

In this episode of The Solo Grind, I sit down with my friend Megan Dahle, a business strategist and fractional CFO, to talk about something that used to terrify me—numbers. We dig into how creative entrepreneurs (yes, even the “I’m not a numbers person” crowd) can feel empowered by really seeing and understanding what’s going on in their business finances.

Megan and I talk about the power of visibility, why mentorship matters, and the very real challenges women face in a business world that wasn’t built for us. She shares how she works with clients in a way that’s personal, supportive, and focused on building clarity—often starting with a little self-forgiveness to release the financial baggage we’ve been carrying.

We also get into her Vital Four framework, the four outcomes every business needs to pay attention to, and how knowing whether you’re in a growth cycle or a profit cycle can completely change the way you make decisions.

What I hope you take away from today's episode...

☕ You don’t have to be a “numbers person” to get a clear handle on your business finances. You just need the right approach.

☕ Visibility is power. When you truly see what’s going on with your money, you can make better, more confident decisions.

☕ Mentorship isn’t about handing over control. It’s about learning to speak the same language as your numbers.

☕ Financial baggage is real, but it doesn’t have to define how you run your business. Self-forgiveness is part of the process.

☕ The Vital Four — Outreach, Sales, Capacity, and Stewardship — are the levers that drive your growth and profit.

☕ Your business naturally cycles between growth and profit phases. Knowing which one you’re in can save you stress, money, and wasted energy.

☕ Intuition belongs in your business decisions, especially when it comes to your financial strategy.

Links to the cool stuff mentioned in this episode...

☕ Megan Dahle's Website https://www.megandahle.com/

☕ Profit First Buy the Book

Links to connect with me...

☕ Book a Consult HERE! (https://caffeinecreative.io/consult/)

☕ Website — CaffeineCreative.io (http://caffeinecreative.io/)

☕ Facebook — Teresa Schlup, The Caffeine Creative (@thecaffeinecreative) https://www.facebook.com/thecaffeinecreative

☕ Instagram — The Caffeine Creative (@thecaffeinecreative)

☕ LinkedIn — Teresa Schlup (https://www.linkedin.com/in/teresaschlup/)