
Common Struggles: Everyday Questions for MKB
12/30/24 • 11 min
Common Struggles: Everyday Questions for MKB | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 34, Season 4
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/k2w8dg0jWKE
Welcome to The Mills Knows Bills Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of MKB, discusses strategies for business owners and variable income earners to manage their finances effectively. Let's get to those burning financial questions!
In this episode, Mills takes a conversational approach, and answers some of the common questions that she gets asked. Along with marketing team member Chloe, she discusses the challenges small business owners face with budgeting and offers tactical advice on establishing and maintaining personal and business budgets. The episode also outlines a step-by-step guide on how to review finances weekly, monthly, and quarterly, emphasizing the importance of proactive financial planning.
Do you have your own burning financial question for Mills or the MKB team?
Contact her here:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://MillsKnowsBills.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/@millsknowsbills
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mills-knows-bills
Subscribe on YouTube for the latest from MKB: https://youtube.com/@MillsKnowsBills
00:00 Introduction to Mills Knows Bills
01:03 Today's Episode Structure
01:37 Common Financial Questions
02:35 Creating Accurate Budgets
05:05 Implementing Your Budget
05:31 Consistent Financial Reviews
09:32 Long-term Financial Planning
10:43 Conclusion and Next Steps
#financialpodcast #millsknowsbills #MKB #podcast #financialquestions #variableincome #smallbusinessfinance #entrepreneurfinances
Common Struggles: Everyday Questions for MKB | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 34, Season 4
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/k2w8dg0jWKE
Welcome to The Mills Knows Bills Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of MKB, discusses strategies for business owners and variable income earners to manage their finances effectively. Let's get to those burning financial questions!
In this episode, Mills takes a conversational approach, and answers some of the common questions that she gets asked. Along with marketing team member Chloe, she discusses the challenges small business owners face with budgeting and offers tactical advice on establishing and maintaining personal and business budgets. The episode also outlines a step-by-step guide on how to review finances weekly, monthly, and quarterly, emphasizing the importance of proactive financial planning.
Do you have your own burning financial question for Mills or the MKB team?
Contact her here:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://MillsKnowsBills.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/@millsknowsbills
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mills-knows-bills
Subscribe on YouTube for the latest from MKB: https://youtube.com/@MillsKnowsBills
00:00 Introduction to Mills Knows Bills
01:03 Today's Episode Structure
01:37 Common Financial Questions
02:35 Creating Accurate Budgets
05:05 Implementing Your Budget
05:31 Consistent Financial Reviews
09:32 Long-term Financial Planning
10:43 Conclusion and Next Steps
#financialpodcast #millsknowsbills #MKB #podcast #financialquestions #variableincome #smallbusinessfinance #entrepreneurfinances
Previous Episode

Profit Margins: How to Raise Them
Profit Margins: How to Raise Them | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 33, Season 4
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/G5bPVlgrgHw
Welcome to The Mills Knows Bills Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of MKB, discusses strategies for business owners and variable income earners to manage their finances effectively. Let's get to those burning financial questions!
In this episode of the MKB Podcast, Mills is once again joined by fractional CFO Christian Wilson. Together, they tackle a common financial challenge faced by variable income earners: understanding and improving gross profit margin. The pair offer practical advice on renegotiating costs and vendor relationships, strategies for scaling service businesses effectively, and emphasize the importance of aligning business goals with personal aspirations.
Tune in to get the insights you need to make an informed choice for your business. Subscribe for more from Mills Bender and MKB on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@MillsKnowsBills
Connect with Christian: [email protected]
Do you have your own burning financial question for Mills or the MKB team? Contact her here:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://MillsKnowsBills.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/@millsknowsbills
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mills-knows-bills
00:00 Introduction to Mills Knows Bills
00:49 Meet the Team and Today's Question
01:38 Understanding Gross Profit Margin
02:42 Improving Your Gross Profit Margin
06:26 Scaling Your Service Business
08:47 Aligning Business Goals with Personal Goals
10:53 Final Thoughts and Contact Information
#financialpodcast #podcast #millsknowsbills #entrepreneurialfinance #smallbusiness #variableincome #profitmargin #scalingbusiness
Next Episode

Financial Stress: What Causes It, and How Do We Fix It?
Financial Stress: What Causes It, and How Do We Fix It? | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast | Episode 35, Season 4
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/D7V0md9U_Mk
Welcome to The Mills Knows Bills Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of MKB, discusses strategies for business owners and variable income earners to manage their finances effectively. Let's get to those burning financial questions!
In this episode of the MKB Podcast, Mills addresses common financial stresses faced by blue collar business owners, with a focus on cash flow management. She discusses the root causes of financial stress, short-term fixes such as cutting expenses and collecting overdue receivables, and long-term strategies like negotiating vendor prices, raising prices strategically, and improving team efficiency. Tune in to learn how to master your money, maintain a steady cash flow, and turn your business into a profitable asset.
Do you have your own burning financial question for Mills or the MKB team?
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://MillsKnowsBills.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/@millsknowsbills
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mills-knows-bills
Subscribe to the MKB YouTube channel for the latest: https://youtube.com/@MillsKnowsBills
00:00 Introduction to Mills Knows Bills
00:53 Welcome Back: Addressing Business Owners' Financial Questions
01:22 Tackling Financial Stress for Blue Collar Business Owners
03:43 Common Cash Flow Mistakes and Solutions
06:59 Strategies for Maintaining Profitability Without Raising Prices
08:48 Conclusion and How to Get Help from Mills Knows Bills
#financialpodcast #millsknowsbills #podcast #mkb #entrepreneurialfinance #bluecollar #smallbusiness #variableincome
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