{"podcast":{"title":"Creative Minds, Smart Money: Finance & Business Tips for Creatives","slug":"creative-minds-smart-money-finance-business-tips-for-creatives-7759654","podcast_index_feed_id":7759654,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/creative-minds-smart/","website_url":"https://www.firestormfinance.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/f48248e0-0778-40b2-b779-d601e95e8c74/Copy-of-Copy-of-Episode-43-2.png","author":"Samantha Eck | Bookkeeper for Creatives","episode_count":110,"summary":"Creative Minds, Smart Money is the go-to podcast for creative entrepreneurs who are ready to stop treating their finances like a side character in their business story. Hosted by Samantha Eck, bookkeeper and fractional CFO, this show breaks down the financial side of running a creative business into actionable steps that actually make sense. Each week, we tackle everything from pricing strategies and cash flow management to making smart business decisions that keep your creative business thriving (yes, even during those slow months). You'll get real, practical advice on managing your money and growing your business while still having time and funds to enjoy what you love. Beyond the numbers, we explore the full picture of creative business success - from marketing strategies to efficient systems - because building a sustainable business requires more than just good bookkeeping. And occasionally, I bring in industry experts to share their insights on taking your creative business to the next level. Ready to turn your creative talents into a thriving business that actually pays you what you're worth? Hit subscribe and let's make it happen.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-22T22:19:52.595574+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/creative-minds-smart-money-finance-business-tips-for-creatives-7759654"},"episode":{"title":"From \"Can I Even Afford You?\" to Paying Herself with Mari from Market by Mari","slug":"from-can-i-even-afford-you-to-paying-herself-with-mari-from-market-by-mari","published_at":"2026-04-08T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/creative-minds-smart-money-finance-business-tips-for-creatives-7759654/from-can-i-even-afford-you-to-paying-herself-with-mari-from-market-by-mari","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/creative-minds-smart-money-finance-business-tips-for-creatives-7759654","url":"https://www.firestormfinance.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/cf80416f-71a8-479f-888f-af0bea89a0b2.mp3","summary":"From \"I don't know if I can afford you\" to paying herself, planning launches, and making real financial decisions with confidence, my client Mari has come a long way. Mari is one of my favorite examples of what it looks like when someone just trusts the process. We started small with taxes, then a cleanup, then basic bookkeeping. Now we're at weekly cash flow, monthly video breakdowns, and a level of clarity she genuinely didn't think was possible a year ago. Topics Covered: How Mari and I started working together — why she came to me just for tax help and ended up with full bookkeeping support What changes when you stop just hoping the numbers are okay and start understanding them — the shift from PDF financials to real visibility The weekly video breakdowns — and how seeing her money ebb and flow by week gave Mari the ability to actually plan How working with a bookkeeper became the test run for hiring anyone — and what it told her about where her business really stands Connect with Mari: Website: MarketbymariMarket by Mari Instagram: Instagraminstagram.com/marketbymari Links & Resources: Website: FirestormfinanceFirestorm Finance | Bookkeeping for Creative Entrepreneurs Podcast Home: FirestormfinancePodcast | firestormfinance.com Book a Discovery Call: FirestormfinanceContact Firestorm Finance | Bookkeeping Support for Creatives Listen & Subscribe: Apple Podcasts: AppleCreative Minds, Smart Money: Finance & Business Tips for Creatives Spotify: SpotifyCreative Minds, Smart Money: Finance & Business Tips for Creatives Social: Instagram: @firestormfinance Threads: @firestormfinance LinkedIn: Samantha Eck Facebook: Firestorm Finance YouTube: @FirestormFinance Pinterest: Firestorm Finance","meta_description":"From \"I don't know if I can afford you\" to paying herself, planning launches, and making real financial decisions with confidence, my client Mari has come…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":632,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/creative-minds-smart-money-finance-business-tips-for-creatives-7759654/episodes/from-can-i-even-afford-you-to-paying-herself-with-mari-from-market-by-mari/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/creative-minds-smart-money-finance-business-tips-for-creatives-7759654/from-can-i-even-afford-you-to-paying-herself-with-mari-from-market-by-mari.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}