Creative Success = Financial Balance with Flexible Budget Plans As a creative individual, dealing with irregular income can be daunting. In this episode of From "Creative Passion To Profit", titled "How Creatives Can Budget for Regular Income," I, Mahmood, tackle one of the biggest challenges faced by those in the arts and creative world—budgeting. Have you ever felt the high of being fully booked and having commissions flying off the shelves, only to be met with silence and income droughts the following month? You're not alone. But here's the good news: with a little planning, you can smooth out those financial ups and downs. In this episode, I'll share three simple steps to help you build a budgeting system that fits your lifestyle and supports your creative ambitions. You'll learn how to determine your essential baseline expenses, create a financial buffer for quiet months, and implement a flexible yet simple budgeting method that allows you to thrive creatively and financially. You'll also have some homework tasks... Timestamped Summary: [00:00:00] Introduction to challenges of budgeting with erratic income. [00:00:58] Step 1: Determine your baseline expenses. [00:02:12] Step 2: Build a financial buffer for quieter months. [00:03:46] Step 3: Apply a simple, discipline-based budget system. [00:04:58] Homework: Calculate baseline expenses and track income. Mentioned in this episode: Training Training Training Find out more about Budgetwhizz Find out more about Budgetwhizz Budgetwhizz…
Welcome to 'Nock, Nock...Who's There? The official voice of The Nock Academy. We help busy parents & professionals move more, eat well and feel great via our In Person and Virtual Yoga and Fitness studio and this podcast! Each week Nicky and Gareth host our Academy Members, sharing their journey of struggles and successes, alongside industry experts sharing tips and advice for busy parents and fitness fans alike! If you are a busy parent or just a busy human, this is the podcast that will help you move more and feel great!
Welcome to 'Nock, Nock...Who's There? The official voice of The Nock Academy. We help busy parents & professionals move more, eat well and feel great via our In Person and Virtual Yoga and Fitness studio and this podcast! Each week Nicky and Gareth host our Academy Members, sharing their journey of struggles and successes, alongside industry experts sharing tips and advice for busy parents and fitness fans alike! If you are a busy parent or just a busy human, this is the podcast that will help you move more and feel great!