How To Financially Prepare For Winter

How To Financially Prepare For Winter

Author: Tracey Benson July 21, 2020 Duration: 27:41

For those of you out there seeking advice on how to stay financially stable and properly manage your money, look no further than today’s episode! I’ll be diving into my personal tips and tricks for keeping a consistent cash flow coming in, as well as how my perspective on money has influenced my role in the Real Estate sector. 


We’ve all felt the hit of this year’s current Coronavirus pandemic and many of us have taken on that weight in the business side of our lives. It’s a particularly crucial concern at the moment, as many out there have lost their sole sources of income or have experienced a significant drop in what they had before lockdown. In this episode, I’ll be primarily focusing on how to prepare for ‘winter’ and save your money accordingly. 


To hear more useful insights and to gain a deeper understanding of financial management, tune in to Episode 13 of Joyful Souls! 


In This Episode You Will Learn:

  • An introduction to today’s topic on financially planning for ‘winter’ (1:02)
  • My approach to monetarily preparing, business-wise (2:16)
  • Why Covid-19 has put our personal income security into perspective (2:48)
  • What I realized about financial sustainability from my previous job in Real Estate (4:06)
  • How I became an innovator within the Property Management market (7:03)
  • How the management of my business gave me consistent cash flow despite feeling a hit in other areas of the company (9:54)
  • Why having multiple enterprises is so important to bringing in a stable cash flow (11:45)
  • What to do once you have an emergency fund built up (13:23)
  • The difference between taking calculated risks with your investments and making flippant monetary decisions (16:29)
  • Where to start when cutting your expenses (17:34)
  • Why we should focus on enjoying life and not get too caught up in the process of hoarding money (19:53)
  • The benefits to seeking out mentorship (22:16)


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Tracey Benson hosts Joyful-Souls with Tracey Benson, a space where conversations flow into the many facets of a life well-lived. Rather than offering quick fixes, this podcast explores the deeper connections between our physical well-being, spiritual practices, and the cultural frameworks that shape our daily existence. You'll hear genuine dialogues with people who are thoughtfully navigating their own paths, discussing how intentional choices in fitness, health, and personal belief systems can coalesce into a more resonant and fulfilling experience. Each episode feels like a thoughtful conversation, one that acknowledges the complexities of modern society while seeking out moments of clarity and purpose. Tracey guides these discussions with a natural curiosity, drawing out stories that are both personal and universally relatable. The result is a collection of audio experiences that encourage you to reflect on your own alignment and intentionality. For anyone interested in the intersection of mindful living and active engagement with the world, this podcast provides a consistent and thoughtful touchpoint. It’s a series dedicated to the idea that joy isn't just a fleeting emotion, but something cultivated through conscious attention to the body, the spirit, and the communities we inhabit.
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