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Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.

This week, Sim and Sonya discuss a listener's money confession about considering leaving their job due to a difficult client. They express frustration with the pressure of how things look on resumes and emphasise the importance of valuing oneself in career decisions. The conversation touches on leveraging skills, seeking better opportunities, and not being afraid to make changes early in one's career.

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Welcome back to Girls That Business, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.

This week, Sim and Maia open up about their failed business ventures. Sim shares her experience with a sunglasses business that she sold too quickly and undervalued. Maia then discusses her tutoring company that didn't attract any clients, leading her to give up prematurely. They reflect on the lessons learned from these failures and the importance of perseverance and separating personal pride from business decisions.

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Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.

This week, Sim and Sonya discuss a listener's money confession related to their struggling ecommerce kid’s store. They explore the options of investing more in marketing to revive the business or considering selling and moving on to something new. They emphasise the importance of aligning passion and energy with business decisions while also considering the financial aspects and seeking professional help if needed.

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Welcome back to Girls That Business, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.

This week, Sim and Maia dive into the concept of cashflow and its significance in running a successful business. They discuss the importance of tracking money coming in and going out, using tools like accounting software or AI accountants to manage cashflow effectively. They also highlight the need to forecast expenses based on past trends and the value of having cash reserves as a safety net during challenging times.

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Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.

This week, Sim and Sonya discuss different ways couples handle their finances, including merging accounts or keeping them separate. They share their personal views, with Simran leaning towards sharing finances after marriage and Sonya favouring percentage-based splits based on income. They advise open communication and finding a system that works best for both partners to avoid resentment and ensure financial goals are met.

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Welcome back to Girls That Business, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.

This week, Sim and Maia discuss negotiation strategies, emphasising the importance of not giving your number first and using leverage. They suggest preparing thoroughly but speaking less during negotiations and putting yourself in the other person's shoes to understand their needs. They also highlight the value of emphasising win-win outcomes and being comfortable with the discomfort of negotiation.

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Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.

This week, Sim and Sonya discuss a listener's money dilemma regarding a pay discrepancy in a new job. The listener signed a contract based on a verbal offer of a higher pay rate, but later discovered a lower rate upon receiving their paycheck. The conversation explores the importance of reading contracts, the role of unions, and the options available to the listener in resolving the issue.

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Welcome back to Girls That Business, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.

This week, Sim and Maia discuss effective marketing strategies focused on showcasing the journey and building personal connections with customers. They highlight the impact of emotional investment and how it leads to higher engagement, retention rates, and repeat customers for small businesses and creators. They also mention the drawbacks of certain strategies like sales, collaborations, and paid ads, emphasising the need for authenticity and organic growth in marketing efforts.

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Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.

This week, Sim and Sonya discuss a money confession where someone regrets agreeing to purchase their in-laws' home at a high price, now that house prices have dropped. They debate the ethics and consequences of backing out of the agreement versus honouring it. They also share personal opinions on whether they would have a conversation with their in-laws and suggest a creative solution involving the bank's valuation to address the issue.

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Welcome back to Girls That Business, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.

This week, Sim and Maia discuss strategies to gain your first 1000 paying customers for your business. They emphasise the importance of building a community, gathering feedback from customers, and leveraging testimonials and word-of-mouth recommendations. They highlight how these approaches can validate your product and attract more customers in the long run.

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Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.

This week, Sim and Sonya discuss the sensitive topic of keeping financial secrets from partners. They emphasise the importance of open communication and trust in a relationship when it comes to money matters. They encourage listeners to have honest conversations with their partners about investments and risk tolerance to avoid misunderstandings or potential conflicts.

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Welcome back to Girls That Business, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.

This week, Sim and Maia explore different avenues for raising capital and starting a business, including unique approaches like venture capitalist pitch competitions and government grants. They also discuss the option of small business loans from banks and the potential benefits and drawbacks involved. The conversation highlights the importance of considering long-term goals and finding creative ways to fund and grow a business.

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Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.

This week, Sim and Sonya discuss a Reddit confession about a person who gives large sums of money to random women and is now facing financial ruin. They explore the addictive and self-destructive nature of this behaviour, raising concerns about power dynamics and the need for genuine connections. They suggest seeking professional help and healthier avenues for giving back to society, emphasising the importance of addressing underlying issues and finding fulfilment beyond monetary gestures.

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Welcome back to Girls That Business, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.

This week, Sim and Maia discuss productivity apps. They mention Canva for creating visual content, Flow for managing tasks and workflows, and Notion for organisation and content calendars. They also discuss Monday.com for project management and ChatGPT for email writing and content ideation.

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Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.

This week on Money Confessions, Sim and Sonya discuss a listener's money confession of secretly sending money to her mother from a shared account. They delve into the importance of trust and open communication in relationships, emphasising the need to have honest conversations with partners about financial decisions. They suggest that being open about such matters can alleviate guilt and strengthen the relationship.

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Welcome back to Girls That Business, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.

This week, Sim and Maia discuss the process of hiring Girls That Invest’s first employee. They share their experiences with job descriptions, sorting through applications, and conducting interviews. Simran highlights the importance of being clear about job expectations and providing thorough training, while Maia emphasises the significance of finding someone who aligns with the company's values.

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Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.

This week on Money Confessions, Sim and Sonya dive into the controversial topic of sharing personal finances with friends. They explore the potential pitfalls of divulging financial information, such as jealousy and unfair expectations, while emphasising the importance of reading the room and considering individual relationships. Their discussion highlights the need for empathy, honest conversations, and knowing your friends when it comes to navigating money matters in friendships.

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Welcome back to Girls That Business, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.

This week, Sim and Maia discuss overcoming the fear of failure when starting a business. They share personal experiences and offer valuable insights on how to push past the fear and take action. Their key advice includes embracing failure as a learning opportunity, envisioning your future self's regrets, and finding a supportive network to encourage and uplift you along the way.

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Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.

This week on Money Confessions, Sim and Sonya discuss imposter syndrome and the challenges faced by women in finance due to gender, age, and ethnicity biases. They also explore the benefits and drawbacks of negative experiences and adversity in the workplace and how these can affect one's resilience and success. Ultimately, they stress the importance of creating a psychologically safe workplace where everyone's opinions and contributions are valued and respected.

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Welcome back to Girls That Business, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.

After being in the 'wear all hats' mode of launching a side hustle or a business - you do social media, email marketing, logistics, finance.. the list goes on! - when you come to build a team, it can be hard to 1) delegate and 2) shift gears into being a leader, instead of a doer. Listen in today to hear Sim reflect on how this journey was for her, and steps she took to level up along the way.

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Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.

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Welcome back to Girls That Business, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and this week we're joined by a special guest, HR Specialist Shelley Johnson.

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Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.

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Welcome back to Girls That Business, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.

Is the content creator market now too saturated to break into? Listen in this week to hear Sim & Maia's thoughts.

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Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.

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Welcome back to Girls That Business, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.

This week, Sim and Maia spill the tea on digital product businesses. From the pros and cons, to the do's and don'ts, we've got you covered with everything you need to know to make your digital product dreams a reality ✨

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Welcome back to Money Confessions, a weekly series where you tell us your deepest, darkest money secrets or hot takes. You're joined by Sim and Sonya, two best friends who have *a lot* to say.

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Welcome back to Girls That Business, a weekly series where we spill the tea on how to create a seven-figure side hustle - because no one saves their way to wealth. You’re joined by Sim, a seven-figure business owner, and Maia, an entrepreneur in the making.

Tune in this week to hear all about one of the high points in Sim's many adventures in business 📈

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