On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara interviews Val Duvick, a business and finances coach for creatives and the host of the Creative Income Cure podcast. - What to know about the Profit First hype - Why finances and numbers feel so darn scary to us as creatives - How Val planned, both logistically and financially, for time away from her business, including two maternity leaves and a sabbatical in 2023 - Val's can't-miss baby step you can take today to right your financial ship 🎙️ MEET VAL DUVICK: As a true creative brain, Val spent her first 10 years as a photographer overworking, overspending and learning almost everything about business the hard way. And now, she's Profit First certified, and she helps women like you take back control of their money and time. In her courses and programs, and on her podcast, Creative Income Cure, Val proves that your creative brain is capable of knowing your numbers. 📚 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ✨ Salary Made Simple Freebie: https://valmarlene.com/salary-made-simple ✨ Creative Income Cure Podcast: https://valmarlene.com/podcast ⭐ SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW ON APPLE PODCASTS https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/copywriter-on-call/id1675583578 ⭐SUBSCRIBE AND LEAVE A REVIEW ON SPOTIFY https://open.spotify.com/show/34JSQze17ISQs83SDpIQ6U?si=f5292021ae7b4792&nd=1 CONNECT WITH SARA: 🌐 Website: https://whatsarasaid.com/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellosaragillis/ 🎥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hellosaragillis