Soulful Sales With Ruth Poundwhite

#79: My Biggest Money Mess Yet, and the Financial Habits That Saved Me

Ruth Poundwhite

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In 2024, I seriously messed up the money side of my business and it came with a lot of stress, shame, and some very real consequences. But it also became one of the biggest periods of growth I’ve ever had as a business owner.

In this episode, I’m opening up about exactly what happened, what it taught me about managing my finances as a limited-company owner, and the mindset shifts that helped me move from “I’ve completely failed” to feeling steady, confident, and back in control.

🎧 Tune in to hear:

  • The money mistake I didn’t see coming
  • Why shame kept me stuck longer
  • Financial habits that changed everything
  • Separating business money from personal money
  • Trusting myself with bigger numbers

💭 [5:43] “I can't tell you how much shame I felt when this happened…”

💭 [12:07] “That is so not the way that a successful business owner operates.”

💭 [16:15] “ No matter what situation you are in with money, it is never too late to start making positive changes.”

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