Are You Paying Everyone but Yourself? Why It’s Time to Prioritize Your Paycheck

Tired of being the last one paid? Here’s how to flip the script.
In this episode of Balanced, Steph delivers a financial reality check: if your business isn’t paying you, it’s broken.
Too many entrepreneurs hustle hard and end up with empty personal bank accounts. Steph breaks down the mindset and mechanics behind paying yourself first—even when cash flow is tight. She shares how to shift your systems, budget, and beliefs so your business truly funds your life. Packed with strategies like Profit First, bite-sized mindset shifts, and a 9-step checklist, this episode is your roadmap to finally getting paid.
Because you didn’t start your business to be your own worst boss.
What You’ll Learn
00:00 – Welcome + The Pain of Not Paying Yourself
02:45 – You’re Not Alone: Stats & Struggles of Entrepreneurs
05:20 – The “Unpaid Job” Trap & Why Mindset Matters
06:40 – Three Core Reasons to Pay Yourself First
08:00 – Real Talk: How to Start Paying Yourself
08:34 – Strategy #1: Treat Yourself as a Business Expense
10:00 – Strategy #2: Use the Profit First Method
12:28 – Strategy #3: Decide on a Realistic Salary + Frequency
14:10 – Strategy #4: Trim Costs or Raise Prices
15:48 – Strategy #5: Start Small & Stay Consistent
17:10 – Your 9-Step Action Plan to Get Paid
21:30 – Prevent Burnout by Connecting to Your Why
24:47 – Final Words & Free Consultation Invite
Perfect For:
✓ Entrepreneurs tired of being last on the payroll
✓ Founders seeking financial clarity and sustainability
✓ Small business owners who want to get paid—finally
✓ Anyone craving real strategies to flip their money mindset
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Your business should fund your life—not the other way around. You deserve to get paid.

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