Get ready to say to growth + stability in your finances!
Get ready to say to growth + stability in your finances!
Imagine knowing exactly how much you can pay yourself, how much your business can spend and ZERO stress about whether you’ll have enough money to pay your taxes. You could start the year with the kind of clarity and confidence you thought was reserved for accountants while you spend more of your precious time and energy on the work that lights you up.
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If you want to build a healthy business that serves you in all areas of life, you’ve got to get your finances under control.
Financial freedom might take a little sweat and maybe even some tears, but you really can do this.
That truly 1000% if I can beat the finance overwhelm with a true creative, allergic-to-numbers brain, YOU CAN TOO.
What does that mean for you?
I AM the stereotypical creative who has a zillion ideas, is easily distracted by pretty things and still uses her fingers to add sometimes. 🤪 And yet, at the same time, knowing my numbers has allowed me to take 2 maternity leaves in 2 years, get significant quarterly bonuses, take multiple all inclusive vacations, and even have a guilt-free monthly coffee budget.
Finances did not come naturally to me.
I need you to know something.
ready for financial freedom without sacrificing what matters most?
but first
Hi!! I'm Val and I'm going to show you how to build a business that gives you LIFE
LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHER
Kirby
"The confidence and knowledge that I gained from this program is unmatched. It is/was the most important and best investment I have made for my business to date."
MESSAGING + SALES COACH
Cynthia
“Your method was the only reason I was able to pay myself during the months when I had to shut down my business due to mental health challenges and recover from a car accident.”
COPYWRITER + COACH
Sara
"For the first time in business - and maybe the first time in adulthood - I know that while math still isn't my jam, I can and do know my numbers enough to make sound financial decisions."
I SO NEED THIS
a Profit First backed online course + community for creatives so you can confidently manage your money, give yourself a raise and make the right financial decisions in your business.
Creative Income Cure
Introducing
In Creative Income Cure, I will guide you through the same exact process I use in my business to quickly get you UNSTUCK and ON TRACK with your finances so you can grow your bottom line in a healthy, simple + doable way.
What to do with every payment to make sure you’re covering your costs, paying yourself and saving for future payments, education + investments
Crystal Clear Payment Organization
The best way to manage and separate your personal and business finances so everything goes to the right place + simplifies tax season
Personal & Business Money Management
How to identify a clear and unique-to-you definition of success that gets you excited to prioritize what matters most and directly affects your financial decisions
Your Definition of Success
Here's what you'll learn.
My hot take on value pricing to cover costs, pay yourself and profit every single time
Pricing Profitably
A clear breakdown of the bank accounts you need and your weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual finance tasks to stay on top of things so you can keep growing your income strategically
How to Manage Your Bank Accounts + Finance Tasks
Pretty spreadsheets that do the math for you and bring life-changing clarity to your finances
Life-Changing Spreadsheets
The tools + process to help you think through any financial decision so you can make the right choices
Tools for Sustainable Financial stability
How to know what you can spend on outsourcing, investments and upgrades in your business
Responsible business spending
How to plan + project your income across months + years at a time to carry you through slow seasons
How to plan for slow seasons
You'll have 24/7 access to a private online community for feedback, accountability + real relationships with the other like-minded women going through the same exact content!
Community
At the end of every module, you will have homework with clear action items to put what you’re learning into practice right away! If you follow the steps, you’ll finish the course with a clear finance plan in place!
Homework
Math is hard! Spreadsheets are God's gift to the creative, allergic-to-numbers brain (like mine!) You'll get exclusive access to ALL the spreadsheets and worksheets I use to get the clarity you need in your finances throughout the course!
Templates
I will walk you through the principles and details of my Creative Income Cure formula and show you exactly how to implement every single step. You’ll also get detailed video walkthroughs of the spreadsheets you’ll be using!
Trainings
so what does this actually look like?
LET'S BREAK IT DOWN
Likeminded + safe private online community
Clear + paced homework with 4 or 8 week schedules
Free live office hour
video calls with Val
Pretty tools + templates with how-to videos and PDFs
Bite-sized video modules (most 30 minutes or less)
your access includes:
zero fluff
How to make the most of your investment with suggested schedules
Intro
+ several bonus modules
The first step to financial freedom is defining your version of success!
Success
Before we get into the nitty gritty of our numbers, we need to check our mindset.
Mindset
Your business and personal finances need to work together to bring you control and freedom with your money!
Personal Finances 101
Learn to take control of your personal money and determine the salary your business needs to provide!
How to Budget
Catch the vision of a cash + percentage based business that guarantees profit!
Business Finances 101
Learn how to set the percentages that will allow you to pay yourself monthly, cover your costs, never stress about taxes, and profit every time!
Setting your Percentages
Hear my hot take on pricing to cover costs, pay yourself and profit every single time WHILE still living your life!
Pricing
Get a feel for the bank accounts you’ll need and how to prioritize paying yourself and saving to minimize confusion and stress!
Bank Accounts + Paying Yourself
Get my best tips for finding the right people to work with as you put your new finance system in place!
Choosing Your Partners
Learn what to do with the money you have now and what to do when new payments come in!
Bank Transfers + Dispersements
Learn how to think through and process important financial decisions and how the heck you’re actually going to keep up with all this!
Finance Decisions + Follow Through
laura, wedding photography team lead
"CIC not only gave me the clarity and ability to organize my finances, but it completely changed my mindset in how I view money and I took it 10+ years into business. CIC gave me the financial freedom to make purchases that I otherwise never would have and I have an easier time saying no to work, which, in turn, has given me more freedom in my personal life."
"CIC has given me more freedom in my personal life."
JOY & BEN, WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS
"Val is a great teacher. Relatable and nurturing. Capable of breaking down difficult topics and conversations into manageable actions. She has helped us on our journey more than we could have expected. We felt like it could have been easy to be "robotic" or be a little doom and gloomy because we're talking about financials, processes, and spreadsheets. But it never felt that way to us. It felt fun and light while still delivering solid information."
"Val is a great teacher."
camrynn, WEDDING Planner
"Before working with Val, my finances were not in order as my business was my “side gig”. I felt I was ready to make the jump to go full time but wasn’t sure how to pay myself. That's exactly what I learned and more! Working with Val has been my best business investment to date!"
"Working with Val has been my best business investment to date!"
HARITA, HAND-LETTERER + DESIGNER
“Budgeting has never come easy for me, and still doesn’t, but focusing on finances with you has changed my entire perspective. Having a spreadsheet to go back to and save hours of time rebuilding what I’ve already built once was so helpful! I don’t fear my numbers anymore, making my success so much better!”
"I don't fear numbers anymore!"
Say no more, I’m in!
Are you in?!
Clear, Paced Homework + Accountability
24/7 Access to Private Online Community
16+ Video Training Modules
an online course + community for creatives where I'll walk you through every step to ditch the numbers overwhelm, manage your money, and grow your bottom line with confidence.
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your investment
videographer
Leah
"Val's approach to business finances is how I could pay myself a salary while on maternity leave AND during off season!"
Wedding + lifestyle photographer
Jenna
"CIC was 1000% worth it! You will absolutely see your money back and then some because of how Val helps you organize your money and reach your goals faster."
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER
Ruby
"Val’s course is life-changing! I feel prepared financially for what’s to come in my business and I loved her ability to explain things in a non-intimidating way. You NEED Val in your life!"
You are no different from the amazing creative women I've coached to achieve financial stability. Are you next?
skating skill coach
Mallory
"This is needed for literally everybody in my opinion."
Wedding photographer + coach
Jen
“I had been in business 10 years with a six figure revenue and after working through my numbers with Val, I realized I was underpaying myself and I upped my salary!”
KINDERMUSIK educator
Wendy
"Just do it! You will gain so much peace of mind. As a business owner, YOU can be a priority; you can pay yourself and allow yourself to get a bonus and/or raise!"
WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY TEAM LEAD
Kiana
"The way Val breaks down finances was exactly what my creative brain needed."
WEDDING + PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHER
Nicole
"Val has made me EXCITED about numbers and money and things I never thought I would everrrr feel excited about."
COPYWRITER + EDUCATOR
Cynthia
"Val's approach has empowered me to organize my finances in a way that serves my life without working more. I really feel like a CEO now."
brand + wedding photographer
Katzie
"This was the biggest game changer in my biz! It made all the difference learning from someone who *gets it* when it comes to the creative industry. Thank you!!"
ONLINE SHOP + PRODUCT DESIGNER
Avery
"I am so incredibly thankful for Val's easy to understand strategies + spreadsheets that help me visualize, plan and prepare the next steps for my business."
organic marketing agency
Duo Collective
"It was such a relief to just be able to plug the numbers into the spreadsheets, to see everything laid out, and know that it will work."
Think of me as your business strategist & BFF all in one ;) Some even call me their “business therapist.”
A recovered overspender turned Profit First certified business coach.
Hi! I'm Val.
I made a lot of mistakes in those first years (like, a lot of mistakes), but honestly, all those hard lessons ultimately led me to building a healthy business that actually pays!
And now, I'm Profit First certified and I help women like you (yes, even with a creative right-brain!) work your numbers around your life and experience the kind of financial freedom that makes all the hard work worth it!
I spent my first 10 years as a photographer overworking, overspending and learning a LOT about business the hard way. I had no clue how to properly manage my finances or really anything in my business for that matter.
I’m ready, sign me up!
I believe your creative brain is totally capable of managing your numbers like a boss!
This is me! I’m in!
Humility, willingness to learn, trust the process and a resolve to DO THE WORK are essential and so rewarding!
You value quality over quantity and genuinely want to build and implement healthy business practices.
You're craving a healthy business
You’re not looking for a get-rich-quick solution, you’re in it for the long haul because you’re passionate about what you do and serving others well.
You need a sustainable solution
You’ve seen that more clients and more money don’t just solve your money problems
More $$$ isn't always the answer
Your brain seems to hate numbers but you KNOW you have to get it under control
Your brain hates numbers
You know there HAS to be a way to pay yourself year-round, but just need someone to show you how.
You want consistent paychecks
You know you have some serious potential, but money often seems to be standing in the way of your big growth dreams.
Money's getting in the way of your growth
You’re so good at what you do, but feel ill-equipped when it comes to anything money-related.
You're Ill-equipped with Money
I believe in a good fit, so let’s make sure CIC is for you!
Ok Val, let’s do this!
Imagine ending the year knowing your numbers with confidence, a reliable monthly paycheck and paying your taxes + bills with ease…no really this can absolutely be your reality!
Are you ready to be one of the few who finally experience the financial freedom you always thought you’d have as an entrepreneur?
