Saddle Up Life Skills

04/08/2026

Charging what feels comfortable is not the same as charging what you need.

I learned this the hard way. I adjusted my prices twice and both times I did it on gut instinct rather than actual numbers. The work kept coming in but the profit never followed.

If your calendar is full and you are still wondering where the money went, your price might be the problem.

This week I talk honestly about why so many business owners get this wrong and what to do instead. Link in the comments.

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03/31/2026

Most business owners finish a quarter and move straight into the next one without ever stopping to read what just happened.

I have seen it with almost every client I have worked with. Not because they do not care but because nobody ever made it feel simple enough to bother.

That changes this week. I break down the five numbers that give you a clear picture of where your business actually stands and what to do with that information before Q2 gets away from you. Link in the comments.

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03/24/2026

A busy week does not mean a profitable one.

I have seen business owners run flat out for months only to look at their numbers and wonder where it all went. The Profit and Loss Statement answers that question. Every single line of it.

Once you know how to read it, you stop guessing and start making decisions that actually move the needle.

This week I walk you through it in plain language, no jargon, no overwhelm. Link in the comments.

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03/20/2026

Day 1 Spring - listen to what Moose has to say about it 😆😆

03/17/2026

Missing receipts are not an organization problem. They are a money problem.

When a receipt disappears, you either lose a real business expense or you guess at tax time. Neither one ends well.

I learned this early in my career with a client who handed me her finances in a paper bag every month. What I put in place for her took minutes to set up and saved us both hours every single month.

This week I walk you through the exact same approach. Link in the comments.

PS: Want the tools that make money feel simple? Stan Store link in comments.

03/10/2026

Can AI do your bookkeeping? I get that question a lot.

The short answer is partly. But there is one thing only a human can catch, and most business owners have no idea it is slipping through.

I cover it all in this week’s newsletter including a mistake I made early on that cost me four hours over a few cents. Link in the comments.

PS: Want the tools that make money feel simple? Stan Store link in comments.

AI won’t replace our horses but look at this picture of a robot dog….Could there be robot horses? Geez. —Angela

03/08/2026

Celebrating 10 months old today! 🤎🤍🎉

03/06/2026

Friday didn’t feel like work today. 🤍

6 hours flew by like 6 minutes. That’s how you know you’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.

Grateful for my herd 🐴 who show up every day just as they are, no judgment about my zero makeup, windblown hair, or the fact that my clothes have seen better days. Just real, authenticity doing life together.

That’s the good stuff.

Happy Friday, friends. Find your herd.

03/05/2026

Cash flow stress usually starts before the bill is due.

Problem: you are running week to week and hoping the timing works out.

Outcome: you can breathe because you can see what is coming next.

My advice: one weekly cash check with three lines and one set day.

Want the simple check. Subscribe to this week’s Business Tea. Link in comments.

PS: Want the tools that make money feel simple? Stan Store link in comments.

02/24/2026

Booked and still not seeing profit!

Problem: direct costs and operating costs are mixed, so the numbers stay unclear.

Outcome: you can see what work is worth repeating and what overhead needs a cap.

My advice: code by purpose, not by vendor. Ask why you bought it before you categorize it.

Want the simple 10 minute rule and examples? Subscribe to this week’s Business Tea. Link in comments.

PS: Want the tools that make money feel simple? Stan Store link in comments.