If your income changes every single month, the idea of paying yourself a consistent salary probably sounds like a nice fantasy, not something that's actually possible for you.

But it is! You just need a different system than what most people are using (usually "pay myself whatever's left," which is often nothing). Tune in to learn exactly how to make consistent pay happen even when your revenue isn't.

Topics Covered:

• Why most creative service providers get stuck in the feast or famine cycle — and why it's not a discipline problem, it's a planning problem
• The "pay yourself last" trap — why leaving yourself for whatever's left at the end of the month keeps you broke even in good months
• How to budget when your income is different every single month — where to start when nothing feels predictable
• Finding your baseline (your cash floor) — knowing the minimum your business needs to survive another month is essential for decision-making
• Building a personal salary system — how to set a consistent pay amount and actually stick to it even when revenue fluctuates
• Using your great months to protect your slow months — how planning ahead during a good month means you're never scrambling or selling from desperation

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