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Sherry —The Biz Starter
August 26, 2025

Hi Biz-Starters!

For years, I shared tactics. Funnels. Offers. Launch plans. Lately, I keep coming back to a reality that impacts all of us. Your business should support your life, not swallow it. Cash flow decides that faster than anything. It decides whether you have a hobby or a business.

I know that stings, but it’s the truth.

You know that feeling when money stress is off your shoulders? One of my clients got to that place recently, and I’ll tell you how. She had everything ready—her offer, her funnel—but only $600 for ads. Stripe was slow with payouts, her card kept declining, and she called me, just done.

I told her, 'Let’s pause and get you some breathing room.' She took my funding quiz on Tuesday, and by Friday, she had a 0% intro card and a small line of credit. Suddenly, she could put $100 a day into ads, hire a VA, and cover her tools. She said, 'I can finally breathe again.'

What I love about helping with funding? I’m not selling. I’m helping your idea or business come to life. It’s the most satisfying part of my work.

This isn’t a random shift. Years ago, I joined small groups of business owners who prioritized life over business. Those rooms changed how I think about success. Work can make life better, not just take from it. Over the past year, I’ve brought more of that into this newsletter and my client work. Many of you wrote back asking for one thing: clear, simple funding so you can build calmly. So I created something for you.

That’s the point of Money Moves Week. From September 2 to September 9, I’ll help you get pre-qualified so you can move with confidence. Less ‘can I afford this?’ and more ‘watch me.’

How it works

  • Take a 2-minute quiz.

  • See your funding range and best-fit options.

  • Join office hours to plan next steps.

Here’s your simple, high-energy week at a glance:

  • Tue, Sep 2: Quiz Kickoff: two minutes. Done.

  • Wed, Sep 3: Range Reveal: we email your funding range + top picks.

  • Thu, Sep 4: Live Q&A, 3–4 pm ET: bring numbers, leave with a plan.

  • Mon, Sep 8: Power Hour, 2–3 pm ET: apply or book a 1:1.

  • Tue, Sep 9: Wrap + Route: final review, next steps locked.

Five small moves. Clear result: you get funded.

Start here: Start the Funding Quiz
Prefer a call? Book here

P.S. Complete the quiz by Wed, Sep 3, at 11:59 pm ET to get a live review during Thursday’s office hour.

First-come, first-served.

Let’s get into this week’s resources and Biz Gems.👇

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Vineyards & Vision

Did you know Maryland has vineyards tucked away in the hills of Frederick? Rows of grapes stretching over rolling hills, cozy patios overlooking the countryside, and glasses that seem to refill themselves before you even notice. My husband and I spent last Saturday there, wandering through vines and sipping wine flights.

For a few hours, there was no inbox, no “urgent” text, no back-to-back calls, no teenager complaining about why she can’t wear Crocs everywhere. Just space to breathe and let my mind wander.

I realized how different my thinking felt. Without the noise, your next big business move might not come from another long night at your desk. It might just need a vineyard pause first.

P.S. What if your business gave you the same space as that vineyard? The Vault is just $1.57 a day. Less than a glass of wine, but it gives you the space to actually enjoy one. Inside, you’ll find fresh marketing systems, ready-to-use templates, and tools each month that take hours off your plate. No scrambling. No last-minute fires. Just simple resources that keep your business moving while you sip, breathe, and let the next idea sneak in.

Fresh grapes, fresh perspective. Sometimes business clarity shows up between the vines.

Money Corner

To help get you motivated about making money for your business, I share resources in each issue to help you Get Money!

SEE THIS WEEK’S WAYS YOU CAN GET FUNDING →

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I’ve been where you are—stressed, stuck, and self-funding my business. In this interview, I share the funding strategies I wish I knew 30 years ago.

In this powerful conversation hosted by Troy Richardson of CCFT Studios, I explain how entrepreneurs can stop bootstrapping and finally fund their businesses the smart way. From my journey as a franchise owner and global consultant to building a client-getting agency and a brokerage that’s helped dozens of people from personal financial credit building to business funding, I break down a simple truth: you don’t need to struggle your way through business.

Here’s what you’ll learn when you watch:

  • A 4-part framework to start, fund, attract clients, and grow sustainably

  • How to secure 0% interest business funding (and why you need it before you think you do)

  • The difference between credit-based vs. revenue-based funding, and which may fit you right now

  • Real stories of entrepreneurs who boosted their credit scores by 80+ points in just 60 days and unlocked tens of thousands in funding

  • How a client-getting agency and AI-powered assistants give you time back while your business runs smoothly

P.S. If we were having coffee, this is exactly what I’d be telling you: don’t wait until it’s too late to get your funding in place.

Until next time

That’s it for this Tuesday’s Issue #93. Thank you so much for reading The Biz Starter❤️. I welcome your thoughts, so feel free to hit reply.

Coach Sherry Business Strategist

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