# Why Smart Business Owners Still Struggle With Money (And How to Fix It) with Kelly Ward

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Podcast: [Earn Your Happy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/earn-your-happy-174912)
Published: 2026-06-15T06:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Are you making more money than ever but still feeling stressed about your finances? In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Ward, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Tax Coach, and owner of Robinson & Ward, to talk about the habits that help you reduce financial stress, make smarter money decisions, and build long-term wealth. We dive into why so many entrepreneurs avoid looking at their numbers, how to stop making financial decisions from stress and fear, and the systems that can help you create more clarity, confidence, and control over your money. Get ready to create a plan for your money and build lasting financial freedom. Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy. Indeed - Spend less time searching, and more time actually interviewing candidates who check all your boxes. Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Fora Travel - Curious how to become a travel advisor and earn while you explore? Start at http://foratravel.com/happy. Zazzle - Save 25% on your first order today at http://Zazzle.com with code EARN. Monarch Money - Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Wealthfront - Join the million-plus people already building long-term wealth with confidence by heading to wealthfront.com/earn. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Meet Kelly Ward, CPA, Certified Tax Coach, and owner of Robinson & Ward. 08:45 H…

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