Welcome to No Se Habla Taxes, the podcast where I—a CPA and fractional controller—do my own bookkeeping and confess my way through the chaos so you don’t have to feel alone in yours.

In this episode, I get very real about budgeting—specifically, the emotional kind. Not the kind that lives in a pristine spreadsheet, but the one that has to account for things like impulse buys, last-minute trips, and yes, a serious case of professional FOMO.

Here’s what you’ll hear:

💸 The story of how I budgeted for one conference… and ended up attending two

📉 Why the problem wasn’t the money—but the scramble afterward

🧠 How emotional spending shows up in business (hello, “treat yourself” tax write-offs)

🛠️ My 3-step approach to building a solopreneur-friendly budget that actually works

💰 Why every founder needs a “FOMO Fund”—and how to set one up

👥 Plus, in our new segment From My Network, I’m shouting out the brilliant Lori Young—offer strategist and holistic business coach. Don’t miss her Offer Confidence Toolkit!

🎁 Freebie Alert: Want a solopreneur-friendly budget template? Grab my Budgeting Starter Kit via the link in the show notes.

📣 CTA:

If this episode made you feel seen, hit subscribe, share it with a fellow business owner, and leave a review. And remember—budgeting isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being honest. Future You will thank you.

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If you’ve ever found yourself transferring money from your business account to your personal one “just this once,” this episode is for you.

I get this question all the time—“How do I pay myself from my business the right way?” And honestly? It’s one of the most misunderstood parts of being a solopreneur.

In this episode of No Se Habla Taxes, I’m walking you through:

✨ Why your business account is not your personal piggy bank
✨ The real danger of treating your biz like your backup wallet
✨ How I (a single-member LLC) pay myself consistently and cleanly every month
✨ The system I use in QuickBooks Online to automate my owner distributions—without the chaos

And because I love a good workflow, I’ve got a free step-by-step guide for you:

📥 Download “How I Pay Myself Like a Pro” here: https://steadyhandaccounting.myflodesk.com/xf47l1ku5f

So if you’re ready to stop playing ATM roulette with your business account and start paying yourself like the grown-up CEO you are, this episode is your permission slip.

👀 Want more behind-the-scenes confessionals and clean bookkeeping systems?

👉 Subscribe to No Se Habla Taxes wherever you listen, and follow me for updates on my upcoming DIY bookkeeping mentorship program.

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In this episode of No Se Habla Taxes, I’m confessing something that every solo business owner has probably thought about: giving yourself a raise the moment new money hits the bank.

But before I could celebrate my new client wins with a little extra payout, I had to pump the brakes and take a hard look at what’s actually smart for my business right now.

We’re talking about:

• 💸 Why I pay myself via distributions (not salary) as a single-member LLC
• 🧾 How that 0% interest credit card I’ve been floating is about to turn into a pumpkin
• 💰 The unglamorous magic of setting aside cash for taxes and emergencies
• 🙅🏽‍♀️ Why “just because you can” doesn’t mean “you should” — especially when it comes to paying yourself

This isn’t about being stingy. It’s about making intentional money moves as the CEO of your business—even if you’re the only one on payroll.

✨ Bonus reality check: If you’re not saving at least 25% of your net income for taxes… this one’s for you.

📥 Subscribe to No Se Habla Taxes and get more behind-the-scenes financial confessions, smart bookkeeping tips, and permission to not have it all figured out.

Until next time: watch that credit card clock, save your receipts, and pay yourself like the boss you are.

Let's connect!

LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/armstrongmelissacpa/

Website: https://steadyhandaccounting.com/

Coaching Program Waitlist: https://steadyhandaccounting.myflodesk.com/ofgzp2o7tc