Episode Summary
In this episode of the Debt-Free CEO Podcast, Melissa, the founder of Not Another VA, discusses her journey from a history teacher to a successful virtual assistant business owner specializing in email marketing. She shares insights on managing finances, transitioning to full-time entrepreneurship, and the importance of budgeting as a business owner. Melissa highlights budgeting strategies for personal and business expenses, investing in education accounts, and achieving financial goals. She emphasizes the benefits of early budgeting to reduce financial stress, strengthen relationships, and secure a better financial future.
In this episode we share:
- Transitioning from Overspending to Budgeting
- Implementing Budgeting in Business
- Using Unexpected Money Wisely
- Advice on Setting Goals and Budgeting
Resources:
- Ditch the 9-5 and Go Debt-Free
- Free Budget Template
- Free Training: How to Start Your Freelancing Business to go Debt-Free
- Passion to Profit and On to Debt-Free Workbook
Connect with Melissa:
- Instagram – @notanotherva
- Website – notanothervirtualassistant.com
- YNAB budgeting app
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Connect with Megan:
- Follow on Instagram @thedebtfreeceo
- Website – meganmendez.com
- Join The Debt-Free CEO FB Community – The Debt-Free CEO Community
- Email – info@meganmendez.com
- Pinterest – pinterest.com/meganmendez__/
More About The Debt-Free CEO Podcast
Are you tired of getting yourself further into debt month after month? Does your mindset around money play a factor in your family’s spending? Do you struggle with knowing which debt to pay off first and how to keep yourself from going further into debt? Maybe you’re a freelancer who struggles with how much to pay yourself each month making it difficult to create a working budget.
In this podcast, you will learn ways to manage your finances to set you on the path to debt-free and on to financial freedom.
I’m Megan Mendez, and I was a tired teacher needing to get out of debt to leave the classroom for good. In 2021, paid off $53,000 worth of debt in 12 months and started my freelancing business shortly after. I’ve been able to successfully pay myself as a business owner and continue on the path to financial freedom and now I want to help YOU do the same!
My hope is that this podcast gives you tactical tips to help you improve your finances and set you and your family’s future up for success. I hope you’ll join me as we journey to financial freedom together.
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