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Re-framing Finances for Creatives

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Re-framing Finances for Creatives

This week, I’m sharing an episode that aired on the Creative Baggage podcast where I was recently a guest.  

Creative Baggage is a conversation-based podcast giving voice to the unspoken baggage of pursuing a career in the arts.

In this episode, I speak about my career in both the arts and taxes and offer some practical advice on managing your finances as an artist. 

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This week, I’m sharing an episode that aired on the Creative Baggage podcast where I was recently a guest.  

Creative Baggage is a conversation-based podcast giving voice to the unspoken baggage of pursuing a career in the arts.

In this episode, I speak about my career in both the arts and taxes and offer some practical advice on managing your finances as an artist. 

 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • My background in the arts and how I got started in the tax field 2:05

  • The breakeven point in business 14:59

  • The importance of forming relationships 22:10

  • Creating a community through social media 30:39

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

 

Links:

Check out Creative Baggage: 

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/creative-baggage/id1514894003

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https://www.sunlighttax.com/moneybootcamp2023

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When Do You Actually Need an Accountant?

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When Do You Actually Need an Accountant?

Are you a creative entrepreneur who’s been wondering when you should hire an accountant or if you’ll be able to just do your own taxes?

In today's episode, I’m breaking down some of the most common scenarios that you might want to consider actually hiring an accountant and when you can just do your own taxes as an entrepreneur. 

Join me in this informative episode to learn the best times to consult an expert and why using an accountant might save you money in the long run. 

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Are you a creative entrepreneur who’s been wondering when you should hire an accountant or if you’ll be able to just do your own taxes?

In today's episode, I’m breaking down some of the most common scenarios that you might want to consider actually hiring an accountant and when you can just do your own taxes as an entrepreneur. 

Join me in this informative episode to learn the best times to consult an expert and why using an accountant might save you money in the long run. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • When it’s a good time to consult an accountant 5:33

  • Why it’s not as expensive as you think to hire an accountant 8:30

  • Tax returns and what you’re paying for 11:00

  • Tax planning and strategy and why it’s important to consult an accountant 21:15

  • Understanding your taxes 26:15

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

Links:

https://www.sunlighttax.com/deductionsguide

https://go.sunlighttax.com/free

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Taylor Smalls: Taking the Leap from Architecture to Full Time Art

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Taylor Smalls: Taking the Leap from Architecture to Full Time Art

Taylor Smalls is a contemporary painter who runs her own studio practice based in California.  

In today’s episode, Taylor joins me to chat about how she made the shift from working in architecture to being a full-time artist and what she’s learned along the way with pricing and business structure. 

Join us in this episode as we share valuable tips on making the leap from corporate to creative entrepreneur and how you can learn to communicate the value of your art when selling. 

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Taylor Smalls is a contemporary painter who runs her own studio practice based in California.  

In today’s episode, Taylor joins me to chat about how she made the shift from working in architecture to being a full-time artist and what she’s learned along the way with pricing and business structure. 

Join us in this episode as we share valuable tips on making the leap from corporate to creative entrepreneur and how you can learn to communicate the value of your art when selling. 

Also mentioned in today’s episode: 

  • What Taylor got a handle on before she took the leap to full-time artist 3:25

  • Why getting rid of debt was a motivator 15:15

  • Pricing as an energetic exchange 20:31

  • Taylor's approach to pricing in the tech space 23:35

  • Talking about money in the art world 25:02

  • How the art world can be intimidating to the buyer 27:36

  • Communicating the value of your art 33:35

If you enjoyed this episode, please rate, review and share it! 

Links:

IG: @Taylor.Smalls

http://www.taylorsmalls.com/

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Money Management for Creative Professionals

Nerissa Street of Ten Thousand Women Ten Thousand Stages Podcast interviews art-centric tax expert Hannah Cole about her influences as an artist and as a tax expert for creative freelancers. This interview is available as both a podcast and a video, so you can choose the medium that you prefer.

Nerissa Street of Ten Thousand Women Ten Thousand Stages Podcast interviews art-centric tax expert Hannah Cole about her influences as an artist and as a tax expert for creative freelancers. This interview is available as both a podcast and a video, so you can choose the medium that you prefer.

Hannah Cole and Nerissa Street of Ten Thousand Women Ten Thousand Stages podcast

Hannah Cole and Nerissa Street of Ten Thousand Women Ten Thousand Stages podcast

What do creative people need to know about the differences in tax laws between gig workers and employees? How much should you be saving in self-employment tax? How has the landscape changed in the current economy?

Hannah had two messages growing up: "Do what makes you happy!" and "Art won't make any money." How did that and her other experiences as an artist help her translate design needs into practical commercial benefit? They also talk about the stimulus bills and payments, deductions, and what you can look forward to in July if you have children.

Who benefits from the latest tax legislation? What has changed with business meal deductions this year?

You can either listen to the hour-long podcast here, or view it below via YouTube:

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