Making Money Make Sense: 4 Truths to Rethink How You Earn, Spend, and Decide
If I were to give this month’s emails a centralizing “theme,” I’d call it — Making Money Make Sense — not just in theory, but in practice. Not just in spreadsheets, but in your life.
We often look to numbers for clarity, but numbers don’t always tell the full story. What we choose to earn, spend, save, or sacrifice is never just about money — it’s about what matters to us. Our priorities. Our energy. Our relationships. Our self-trust.
It’s why you may have bristled when you read, “what we choose to earn!” Because you may not feel you have much control over that. (We can dive into that another time.)
This month, though, I explored four perspectives that invite you to make money make more sense — and feel more solid — in your business, career, and life.
Here’s a round-up in case you missed any (or simply want to revisit a favorite):
🧭 Gut Check Time: Are You Where You Want to Be?
We kicked off the month with a reflection on the power of mid-year reviews. I shared what I’ve been uncovering as I archive old blog posts (they go back to 2010!) and how reviewing the past helps renew my commitment to talking about money differently.
This post is your reminder that a mid-year check-in isn’t just about course-correcting — it’s about celebrating your progress and reconnecting to your bigger vision.
💸 The Hidden Cost of “Profit at All Costs”
Inspired by a long-standing habit of checking my P&L after reconciling QuickBooks (anyone else?), this piece explored the three-legged stool of financial sustainability: revenue, profit and cash flow.
I talked about the stories numbers don’t tell — like which offers actually energize you, or how poor cash flow can leave you stressed even when your numbers look good.
Because success without stability? That’s a hidden cost you don’t need to pay.
🧠 An Unusual Way to Strengthn Self-Trust With Money
Not getting what you expected from a purchase can shake your self-trust. And when your self-trust takes a hit, it doesn’t just affect that one decision — it lingers.
This piece looked at how strategy, systems, and self-trust are deeply intertwined — and why self-trust is the glue that helps you make aligned decisions (especially when the stakes are high).
I also shared how the Financial Flywheel™ helps illuminate what’s beneath your numbers — so your choices reflect more clarity than caution.
🤝 Never Underestimate How Personal Money is — Especially in Business
Personal and business finances may live in separate accounts, but they do not exist in separate emotional universes.
From clients scaling back due to family needs to preparing for college tuition, this piece explored how household priorities and business realities are always in conversation — whether we acknowledge it or not.
Your money decisions may show up on spreadsheets, but they’re shaped by your life.
In Case You Need the Reminder…
Making money make sense isn’t just about knowing your numbers. It’s about knowing what they represent — and what they make possible.
If you’re ready to dig deeper into how your personal and professional finances intersect — and how to bring more clarity, confidence, and sustainability to both — I’d love to help.
This is exactly the work we do inside my six-month coaching experience: Successful, Profitable…and Not Broke.
And if you’re not quite sure what support looks like for you yet? Start with this question:
What do you need money to do for you, personally?
Because it always starts where it always starts.
p.s. The Pricing Made Human® masterclass got a glow-up this summer and I can’t wait to share the details with you soon. 🎉
About Jacquette
I love to ask questions and spark aha moments. I love to talk about why success with money is about more than just the numbers, and how the cultural impact on the intersection of money, business, and life matters–A LOT! And, I really hope I help people feel seen, heard, and not judged—especially since money is emotional and personal.
