{"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":"The Financial Foundation That Sets Your Creative Business Up to Last","slug":"the-financial-foundation-that-sets-your-creative-business-up-to-last","published_at":"2026-04-22T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/creative-minds-smart-money-finance-business-tips-for-creatives-7759654/the-financial-foundation-that-sets-your-creative-business-up-to-last","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/fc66ca9b-15c8-4e6e-bdca-bedb6351300b.mp3","summary":"You started your business, and you're bringing in money, but nobody told you what to actually set up on the financial side so that it all doesn't fall apart later! In this episode of Creative Minds, Smart Money, we're going back to basics (bank accounts, bookkeeping, owner's pay, taxes) and walking you through exactly what a healthy financial foundation looks like from day one. Topics Covered: Why a separate business bank account isn't optional — what happens when your business and personal money get tangled How many bank accounts your business actually needs — the case for three (operating, tax, and savings), why one isn't enough, and why Profit First's five-account system isn't the right fit for everyone When to start tracking your income and expenses — the answer is immediately What a real owner's pay setup looks like — how to work backwards from what you actually need to survive The truth about quarterly taxes — how setting aside 20–30% in a dedicated account saves you from a very bad April 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":"You started your business, and you're bringing in money, but nobody told you what to actually set up on the financial side so that it all doesn't fall apa…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1225,"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/the-financial-foundation-that-sets-your-creative-business-up-to-last/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/the-financial-foundation-that-sets-your-creative-business-up-to-last.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}