Budgeting and managing your money is hard enough when you have a steady paycheck each month and a laundry list of goals you want to achieve. When you throw in inconsistent income, budgeting becomes even harder. Just like you, I’ve had so many months as an entrepreneur when the numbers don’t add up. I’ve learned a few tricks along the way that I want to share with you in this very special reboot episode. What You'll Learn How I learned to budget when running a non-profit business in college What steps you can take to set up your budget to plan for inconsistent income What steps you can take when you're in the middle of a month or stretch of inconsistent income The most valuable lessons I've learned as a lifelong entrepreneur to make my budget work Why you can't get past knowing your numbers - and why they are the key to your success How I got past the "I deserve it" syndrome to find balance every month Links Clarity Money (budgeting app I use) Marcus by Goldman Sachs (for ER fund savings) Ally Bank (for ER fund savings) Episode Sponsors Make it the year you finally cross life insurance off your list, and get protection for your loved ones. Go to Policygenius.com and get started. You could save 50% or more by comparing quotes and start the new year with one less thing to worry about. Prose is the healthy hair regimen with your name all over it. Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to prose.com/mymoney. Get started with the MANSCAPED™ Perfect Package 3.0! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code SHANNAH at Manscaped.com. SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW Want to be the first to know when new episodes are released? Click here to subscribe in iTunes! Ask Shannah Have an Ask Shannah question, submit it here Get Social Shannah on Twitter Shannah on Instagram   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices