The Money Skills Every Entrepreneur Needs | Gareth Shears

They don’t teach you this at school.

In this episode of Mastering Business Growth, Paul Fernandez sits down with Gareth Shears—financial planner, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Sanctuary Financial Planning—to talk about the money lessons every entrepreneur needs but most never learn.

From why so many business owners end up paying themselves last, to the truth about savings, pensions, and risk, Gareth shares the raw realities of financial planning for entrepreneurs. With over 100,000 followers built through consistent content, he also explains how visibility and education can transform the way business owners think about money.

Key Highlights:

The financial mistakes most entrepreneurs make early on
Why “playing it safe” with money keeps you broke
How to pay yourself first without starving the business
Why business ownership can be less risky than employment
The content strategy that built Gareth’s 100k following
The money skills no one teaches you (but you need to know)

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