“I attribute much of my success to running my business like a business. I work consistent hours, track all expenses, run a monthly P&L, track all of my leads, have a tight budget that I stick to, and have concrete quarterly goals. Early on, I didn’t utilize any of these items; while I seemed to be making money, I wasn’t really keeping any of it! I sought out a local business professor as a mentor. In return for social media coaching and set-up, she coached me on operating my business. It was a life-changing experience, and I can now say with confidence that my taxes are done by Jan. 15, I save 30 percent of my income, and I donate 5 percent of my net to charity.”
