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I’m weird, you’re weird, we’re all weird about money. Weird Finance explores the often intimidating terrain of money, finances, and economics and how these invisible forces shape each person’s ideas about themselves and the world around them. Hosted by author, illustrator, and musician Paco de Leon; Weird Finance is all about have real, honest, unconventional money conversations with the aim of getting comfortable with the uncomfortable and changing our relationship with money. We’ll laugh so we don’t cry and most importantly, we’ll hear people’s money stories in the hopes that these stories will help us make better decisions and take care better care of one another.

Weird Finance The Hell Yeah Group

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I’m weird, you’re weird, we’re all weird about money. Weird Finance explores the often intimidating terrain of money, finances, and economics and how these invisible forces shape each person’s ideas about themselves and the world around them. Hosted by author, illustrator, and musician Paco de Leon; Weird Finance is all about have real, honest, unconventional money conversations with the aim of getting comfortable with the uncomfortable and changing our relationship with money. We’ll laugh so we don’t cry and most importantly, we’ll hear people’s money stories in the hopes that these stories will help us make better decisions and take care better care of one another.

    How Artists Can Protect Their Work and Their Legacies with Katherine de Vos Devine

    How Artists Can Protect Their Work and Their Legacies with Katherine de Vos Devine

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    In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco speaks with Katherine de Vos Devine, an attorney specializing in art law. Katherine discusses the importance of legal and financial management for artists. She shares her journey from art history to law and explains why she chose to focus on the arts. Katherine emphasizes the need for artists to have an estate plan and highlights the emerging legal issues in the art world, particularly regarding fair use and AI. She also addresses the struggle artists face in balancing artistic integrity with commercial success. At the end of the conversation, Katherine speaks about the value of professional bookkeeping for artists and creatives and her personal experience working with the Hell Yeah, Bookkeeping team.
    Katherine de Vos Devine (@devosdevine) is the principal attorney and founder of Implement Legal (@implement.legal), a boutique law firm that offers copyright, trademark, contract, and estate planning services to creative clients.
    Katherine teaches Art Law at Queens University of Charlotte and is Co-Chair of the College Art Association Committee on Intellectual Property. Her academic research focuses on transformative use and appropriation art, and she has spoken widely about copyright law and artists’ rights at venues, including the University of California at Berkeley, Harvard University, and Art Basel. 
    When she’s not working with clients, Katherine writes Protect Your Magic, a newsletter on intellectual property, contemporary art, and creative economies.
    The theme music was written and performed by Andrew Parker, Jenna Parker, and Paco de Leon.
    If you’d like to contact us about the show or ask Paco a question about finances email us at weirdfinancepod (at) gmail.com or submit your questions here. We’d also love your listener feedback about the show; here’s a short survey.
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    • 42 min
    Get Over Your Money Blocks and Fear of Being Seen So You Can Grow Your Business with Eden Connelly Tallarico

    Get Over Your Money Blocks and Fear of Being Seen So You Can Grow Your Business with Eden Connelly Tallarico

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    In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco talks to holistic business teacher, coach, and the creator of New Money Social Club (@newmoneysocial.club), Eden Connelly Tallarico. They delves into overcoming money blocks and fears while growing a business, the importance of clarity in offerings, the challenges of showing up and being visible, and the value of consistent content creation. Eden shares insights on managing inconsistent income, cultivating abundance, and pursuing values-driven work. Gain valuable advice on rebranding, marketing expansion, and balancing selfless service with business growth strategies. Tune in for practical tips on navigating financial hurdles and transforming entrepreneurial mindsets.
    After a decade in nonprofits, Eden pivoted to helping values-led businesses grow through a mixture of mindset work, mathematics, and marketing. As a learned and natural-born growth marketer devoted to projects that are making the world a more equitable and sustainable place, she's helped purpose-driven businesses reach millions and teaches holistic business at a global health coaching school. She's a certified Trauma of Money facilitator, and on a mission to help the folks who are doing the most healing, creative, regenerative work in our society nourish themselves while building profitable businesses they love.
    Links:
    New Money Social Club 
    New Money Social Club on Instagram
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    The theme music was written and performed by Andrew Parker, Jenna Parker, and Paco de Leon.
    If you’d like to contact us about the show or ask Paco a question about finances, email us at weirdfinancepod (at) gmail.com or submit your questions here. We’d also love your listener feedback about the show; here’s a short survey.
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    • 50 min
    Building a Solid Legal Foundation for Your Creative Business with Grant Atkinson

    Building a Solid Legal Foundation for Your Creative Business with Grant Atkinson

    Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. 
    In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco talks to Grant Atkinson to delve into the multifaceted world of entrepreneurship and legal services for creative businesses. Grant candidly discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, from financial struggles and risk management to the necessity of resilience and adaptability in changing economic conditions. Grant helps us get to the bottom of why so many small business owners think they need to register their business in Delaware business and the importance of proper trademarking. 
    Grant is the founder of Framework Law Group (@frameworklawgroup), a law firm dedicated to helping creative entrepreneurs navigate their business legal, including (1) registering their businesses, (2) protecting their brands, (3) getting their contracts together, and (4) navigating growth. Grant is a creative entrepreneur and launched his practice in 2014 to help demystify the legal process, and make the law more accessible to his creative peers.
    Grant is also the founder of ActionResponder, an AI legal tech platform for trademark attorneys, and co-founder of Village Roots, a creative retail shop and education space in Wrightwood.
    The theme music was written and performed by Andrew Parker, Jenna Parker, and Paco de Leon.
    Also, check out Framework Law Academy and the Free Jumpstart – a 16 minute gentle crash course on the three essential steps every creative should take to register and protect their business.
    If you’d like to contact us about the show or ask Paco a question about finances, email us at weirdfinancepod (at) gmail.com or submit your questions here. We’d also love your listener feedback about the show; here’s a short survey.
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    • 44 min
    Lessons I've Learned Bootstrapping A Bookkeeping Agency

    Lessons I've Learned Bootstrapping A Bookkeeping Agency

    Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. In this episode of Weird Finance, The Hell Yeah Group’s editorial associate, financial coach and co-founder of Ladies Talking About Money, Cole Kalin, turns the table on this episode by interviewing Paco. In this conversation, Cole and Paco dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of running a niche bookkeeping agency. Paco shares invaluable lessons from bootstrapping a small business, discussing everything from the pitfalls of undervaluing services to the strategic benefits of targeting a specific clientele. Whether dealing with the stresses of tax season or the nuances of providing fractional CFO services, Paco's insights shed light on the complexities of financial management within creative sectors. Join us for a conversation packed with practical tips and heartfelt advice on navigating the financial intricacies of the creative industry and don't forget to check out Hell Yeah Bookkeeping’s offerings.
    Thank you to Michael “Frosti” Snow for lending your voice for our special PSA. 
    The theme music was written and performed by Andrew Parker, Jenna Parker, and Paco de Leon.
    If you’d like to contact us about the show or ask Paco a question about finances, email us at weirdfinancepod (at) gmail.com or submit your questions here. We’d also love your listener feedback about the show; here’s a short survey.
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    • 42 min
    How PR Is a Vehicle for Power and Money with Caitlin Copple and Holly Conti

    How PR Is a Vehicle for Power and Money with Caitlin Copple and Holly Conti

    Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. 

    In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco speaks to Caitlin Copple and Holly Conti, partners at Full Swing PR. They dive into the transformative world of public relations, exploring how it not only bolsters brand visibility but also addresses crucial social disparities. This episode delves into their journey from founding Full Swing PR to becoming a beacon for businesses aiming to scale sustainably while emphasizing the power of PR in amplifying underrepresented voices.

    Caitlin and Holly are the co-owners of Full Swing Public Relations. Full Swing Public Relations (@fullswingpr) is the nation's leading agency serving small business owners from underrecognized communities. Founded in 2019, Full Swing helps BIPOC and LGBTQ+ led companies and organizations increase their visibility, credibility, and sales through expertly-executed public relations strategies.

    Thank you to Anney and Samantha for lending your voice for our special PSA. 

    The theme music was written and performed by Andrew Parker, Jenna Parker, and Paco de Leon.
    If you’d like to contact us about the show or ask Paco a question about finances, email us at weirdfinancepod (at) gmail.com or submit your questions here. We’d also love your listener feedback about the show; here’s a short survey.
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    • 52 min
    End of Season 1 (Update)

    End of Season 1 (Update)

    To stay in touch with us during this hiatus, sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. 

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