333: How To Start Investing For Retirement When You're Self-Employed

333: How To Start Investing For Retirement When You're Self-Employed

Author: Susan Bradley: E-commerce Expert August 18, 2026 Duration: 51:33

If you're like most people, nobody ever taught you how to money. And if you're a store owner, it's even  worse — no 401k, no automatic deductions, no HR department setting things up for you. So you keep telling yourself you'll deal with it "once the business is making more." 

Sound familiar?

I talked this week with Chloe Daniels, who's a Money Coach. Chloe teaches people like us how to invest for a secure financial future. Listen in and  learn:

  • Why self-employed people have MORE retirement options — not fewer

  • How to treat investing like a bill, not a leftover

  • The numbers to run so that you can make decisions on facts, not feelings
     

Because here's the truth: it's hard to be the business leader you want to be if your personal finances are a mess. Don't miss this one.

 

RELATED LINKS:

Find Chloe Daniels at clobare.com

How to Scale Without Borrowing (or Breaking Your Business) https://www.thesocialsalesgirls.com/blog/how-to-scale-without-borrowing-or-breaking-your-business-episode-279

3 Things you can do to be more profitable today https://www.thesocialsalesgirls.com/blog/3-things-you-can-do-to-be-more-profitable-today-episode-219

How to create profit goals https://www.thesocialsalesgirls.com/blog/how-to-create-profit-goals-episode-209

Gross Profit: Will you take charge and pay yourself more? https://www.thesocialsalesgirls.com/blog/gross-profit-will-you-take-charge-and-pay-yourself-more-episode-188

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Susan Bradley has spent years navigating the twists and turns of online retail, and in The Ecommerce Roadmap, she shares that hard-won expertise directly with you. This isn't about vague theory; it's a practical guide built from the ground up for Shopify store owners who are tired of guesswork. Each episode pulls back the curtain on real stores, dissecting what actually moves the needle for growth and profitability. You'll hear a data-driven blend of overarching strategy and the specific, actionable tactics you can implement immediately. The focus is always on building a business with predictable, profitable sales, not just fleeting traffic. As an e-commerce expert, Susan structures every conversation to cut through the noise, offering clear direction whether you're just starting out or looking to scale an established brand. Tune into this podcast for honest conversations that feel like consulting with a trusted advisor, all aimed at providing you with a reliable map for your unique journey in online commerce.
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