CRAFTED Millionaire Cayla Craft

Overcoming the 8 Biggest Financial Hurdles of Today
In this economy (and your life in general) it’s so important to have a financial plan! Let’s dive into 8 common financial challenges and how to overcome them!
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Show Notes:
03:00 How to create a budget (aka alignment plan) that will give you freedom.
07:30 My practice for debt management.
12:45 Tips to set aside money and pay yourself first.
18:30 How can I learn financial literacy?
21:00 Ways to prepare for unexpected expenses.
23:15 How to make enough money to thrive.
26:15 What can I do if I’m having a challenge with emotional spending?
30:30 The power of having a financial plan regardless of how much money you make.

Mastering Money: Cayla Craft's Guide to Financial Success
Cayla Craft starts the podcast by expressing excitement about the concept that everyone has what they need to succeed financially. She defines money not just as a tool, but as a game that requires understanding and strategy. During a keynote speech in Florida, she emphasized the importance of viewing money as a seed that, when sown into good soil, can yield a harvest. Cayla advises being selective about who you work with, comparing it to planting seeds that should be nurtured properly to avoid negative outcomes. She discusses the significance of having a healthy relationship with money, stressing that merely having more money won't solve all problems. Instead, she encourages people to audit their beliefs about money and continually evaluate their financial strategies. Finally, she underscores the importance of responsibility in managing money, highlighting that empowerment comes from being accountable and making wise financial decisions.
Show Notes:
00:00:04:16 - 00:00:08:11: Cayla emphasizes that everyone has the resources to succeed financially.
00:00:40:08 - 00:00:49:05: Introduction to the concept of money as a game, with insights from a keynote speech in Florida.
00:01:02:01 - 00:01:04:18: Description of the beautiful experience in Saint Augustine, Florida.
00:15:11:12 - 00:15:23:11: Discussion on the importance of being selective about who you work with, likening it to planting seeds.
00:21:33:14 - 00:21:53:06: Emphasis on having a healthy relationship with money and the misconception that more money equates to freedom.
00:11:12:06 - 00:11:14:14: Highlighting the rule of responsibility with money, stating that being responsible leads to empowerment.
00:15:11:12 - 00:15:23:11: The importance of being selective about who you work with, likened to planting seeds.
00:18:45:08 - 00:18:58:03: Insight into auditing personal beliefs about money for better financial strategies.
00:21:33:14 - 00:21:53:06: Emphasis on having a healthy relationship with money and the misconception that more money equates to freedom.
00:25:10:00 - 00:25:20:12: The impact of continually evaluating financial strategies to ensure growth.
00:30:11:12 - 00:30:25:14: Highlighting the rule of responsibility with money, stating that being responsible leads to empowerment.
Links + Resources:
Join Game Changers Today - stan.store/caylacraft
Get my framework for more abundance, meaning, and connection in my book - What Do You Really Want?
Get executive coaching with Cayla Craft! - Submit Here!
Join GameChangers:
stan.store/caylacraft/p/gamechangers
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https://caylacraft.com/
CONNECT WITH  CAYLA!
Follow Cayla on Instagram @cayla.craft
Watch + Subscribe on YouTube - Cayla Craft
#Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Empowerment #LegacyBuilding #FamilyValues #SuccessMindset #BusinessTips #Inspiration #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurJourney

In this podcast episode, Cayla Craft addresses the prevalent issue of decision fatigue among entrepreneurs, explaining that the average adult makes around 35,000 decisions daily, and entrepreneurs likely make even more. Decision fatigue impairs the ability to make decisions and can lead to impulsive or irrational choices. Cayla shares strategies to avoid this fatigue, such as establishing a decision-making outline and prioritizing tasks based on company values and long-term mission. She illustrates this with a personal example of how she supports her husband by streamlining his daily tasks, allowing him to focus on high-level business decisions. Cayla emphasizes the importance of having clear company values to guide decisions and advises entrepreneurs to eliminate minor daily decisions that consume mental energy. Lastly, she encourages listeners to focus on decisions that truly move the needle in their business.
Show Notes:Introduction to Decision Fatigue - Cayla introduces the concept of decision fatigue and its impact on entrepreneurs, explaining the high number of daily decisions and the resulting fatigue (00:00:35).Explanation of Decision Fatigue - Detailed explanation of decision fatigue, its effects, and how it leads to impaired decision-making and impulsive choices (00:01:26).Personal Example of Streamlining Tasks - Cayla shares how she supports her husband by managing his daily tasks, allowing him to focus on important business decisions (00:03:56).Strategies to Avoid Decision Fatigue - Introduction of strategies to avoid decision fatigue, including creating an outline for decision-making and prioritizing tasks (00:02:49).Importance of Company Values - Cayla stresses the importance of having clear company values to guide decisions and make quick, effective choices (00:05:55).Impact on Business Results - Discussion on how focusing on important decisions and eliminating minor daily decisions can lead to better business outcomes (00:05:28).
Links + Resources:
Join Game Changers Today - stan.store/caylacraft
Get my framework for more abundance, meaning, and connection in my book - What Do You Really Want?
Get executive coaching with Cayla Craft! - Submit Here!
Join GameChangers:
stan.store/caylacraft/p/gamechangers
Increase your INCOME, PORTFOLIO, and IMPACT!
https://caylacraft.com/
CONNECT WITH  CAYLA!
Follow Cayla on Instagram @cayla.craft
Watch + Subscribe on YouTube - Cayla Craft
#Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Empowerment #LegacyBuilding #FamilyValues #SuccessMindset #BusinessTips #Inspiration #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurJourney

In the podcast, Cayla Craft shares the best coaching advice she has ever received. Contrary to common expectations that a coach will give direct instructions, the most valuable role of a coach is to reflect who you are and who you can become. Cayla recounts how her first coach helped her realize she was making emotionally charged decisions affecting her business. Instead of providing direct solutions, the coach would repeat her statements back to her, allowing Cayla to gain insight into her own behavior. This process highlighted the importance of maintaining a neutral perspective rather than labeling events as good or bad. Ultimately, Cayla emphasizes the power of having a coach to offer a different perspective and help in personal and professional growth​
Links + Resources:
Instagram: Mel Abraham on Instagram
Book: Building Your Money Machine
Join Game Changers Today - stan.store/caylacraft
Get my framework for more abundance, meaning, and connection in my book - What Do You Really Want?
Get executive coaching with Cayla Craft! - Submit Here!
Join GameChangers:
stan.store/caylacraft/p/gamechangers
Increase your INCOME, PORTFOLIO, and IMPACT!
https://caylacraft.com/
CONNECT WITH  CAYLA!
Follow Cayla on Instagram @cayla.craft
Watch + Subscribe on YouTube - Cayla Craft
Show Notes:
00:00:31 - 00:00:48: Cayla starts the podcast by challenging the common belief that coaches give direct instructions, instead emphasizing that the most powerful coaches reflect back who you are and who you are destined to be.
00:05:24 - 00:05:39: She discusses how people are allowed to have opinions about you and emphasizes the importance of not taking these opinions personally. Her candid and humorous take on handling criticism is both relatable and amusing.
00:06:01 - 00:07:05: Cayla Craft shares a humorous story about receiving hundreds of positive comments on a social media post except for one negative comment. She finds it ironic and amusing that the negative comment comes from a private account, noting that such people often lack the courage to put their lives on display like she does.
00:07:04 - 00:07:39: Cayla laughs about how her mind gets caught up in the one negative comment despite all the positive ones. She realizes she doesn't owe anyone an explanation and recalls an empowering quote from her friend Rachel, "Explanations are gifts, not debts," which helps her stay neutral.
00:10:31 - 00:11:04: She confidently states that people love to buy from her and that her success is inevitable. This positive affirmation is both inspiring and entertaining as she declares her certainty about having a record-breaking sales day.
00:11:30 - 00:12:04: Cayla talks about rejecting the feeling of rejection and believing in the inevitability of her success. Her enthusiastic delivery and unwavering confidence make this part particularly engaging.
00:13:18 - 00:13:47: The podcast wraps up with Cayla promoting her new program, Game Changers, with excitement. Her enthusiasm for the success stories of her clients...

Welcome back to Crafted Entrepreneur, where today's guest is financial educator Mel Abraham, author of "Building Your Money Machine." Mel Abraham, a CPA turned entrepreneur, is known for helping people achieve financial independence through his unique methods and practical advice. In this episode, Mel discusses his new book, emphasizing the importance of making money work harder for you than you did for it. The conversation highlights the challenges of writing a money book that is accessible, simple, and actionable for readers. Mel shares his personal experience of losing a third of his wealth in a Ponzi scheme and the lessons he learned from it. The key takeaway from the discussion is the necessity of investing in oneself and applying knowledge to achieve financial freedom. The podcast emphasizes that financial freedom comes from creating leveraged income, not just passive income, to avoid burnout.
Links + Resources:
Instagram: Mel Abraham on Instagram
Book: Building Your Money Machine
Join Game Changers Today - stan.store/caylacraft
Get my framework for more abundance, meaning, and connection in my book - What Do You Really Want?
Get executive coaching with Cayla Craft! - Submit Here!
Join GameChangers:
stan.store/caylacraft/p/gamechangers
Increase your INCOME, PORTFOLIO, and IMPACT!
https://caylacraft.com/
CONNECT WITH  CAYLA!
Follow Cayla on Instagram @cayla.craft
Watch + Subscribe on YouTube - Cayla Craft
Show Notes:
00:00:33 - Mel Abraham, a renowned financial educator and CPA, is introduced, highlighting his new book "Building Your Money Machine."
00:01:29 - The book is designed to be accessible, simple, and practical, making it easy for readers to follow and apply its lessons.
00:02:26 - Mel shares a personal story about the challenges of writing the book, including having to cut down from an overwhelming 285,000 words.
00:03:18 - He added QR codes in the book linking to additional resources, allowing readers to delve deeper into topics of interest.
00:04:03 - Mel explains the stages of financial growth: stability, security, independence, and freedom, emphasizing the goal of financial independence.
00:05:25 - Mel highlights the pitfalls of trying to earn more money through working harder, leading to burnout and breakdown.
00:07:25 - Mel discusses the three types of income to focus on: asset-based income, residual income, and portfolio income, which provide financial freedom without a one-on-one effort-to-earnings relationship.
00:10:15 - The idea of a "money machine" is introduced, aiming to provide financial stability, security, independence, and freedom.
00:13:40 - Transition from financial stability to financial security, which includes maintaining current lifestyle expenses.
00:16:50 - Importance of investing in oneself as the most controllable and highest probability...

In this episode, Cayla Craft introduces her special guest, her mother, who has been a significant influence in her life. Cayla's mother shares her background, including her Catholic upbringing and transition to a non-denominational church, which shaped her faith and understanding of the power of words. She discusses the importance of speaking life and positivity, a principle she instilled in Cayla from a young age. Cayla reflects on her mother's unwavering support and how it contributed to her confidence and resilience as an entrepreneur. They delve into the challenges and rewards of raising a strong-willed child, emphasizing the need to let children be themselves while guiding them with faith and prayer. Cayla's mother talks about her long career as a hairstylist and the decision to pursue it more independently after reading inspirational books. The conversation concludes with advice on finding support and community through faith, prayer, and being bold in seeking meaningful relationships.
Links + Resources:
Join Game Changers Today - stan.store/caylacraft
Get my framework for more abundance, meaning, and connection in my book - What Do You Really Want?
Get executive coaching with Cayla Craft! - Submit Here!
Increase your INCOME, PORTFOLIO, and IMPACT!
CONNECT WITH  CAYLA!
Follow Cayla on Instagram @cayla.craft
Website https://caylacraft.com/
Watch + Subscribe on YouTube - Cayla Craft
Show Notes:
[00:00:00] Cayla Craft introduces her special guest, her mother, who has been a significant influence in her life.
[00:01:15] Cayla's mother shares her background, including her Catholic upbringing and transition to a non-denominational church, which shaped her faith and understanding of the power of words.
[00:05:30] She discusses the importance of speaking life and positivity, a principle she instilled in Cayla from a young age.
[00:10:45] Cayla reflects on her mother's unwavering support and how it contributed to her confidence and resilience as an entrepreneur.
[00:15:00] They delve into the challenges and rewards of raising a strong-willed child, emphasizing the need to let children be themselves while guiding them with faith and prayer.
[00:20:10] Cayla's mother talks about her long career as a hairstylist and the decision to pursue it more independently after reading inspirational books.
[00:25:25] The conversation concludes with advice on finding support and community through faith, prayer, and being bold in seeking meaningful relationships.
#Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Empowerment #LegacyBuilding #FamilyValues #SuccessMindset #BusinessTips #Inspiration #WomenInBusiness #EntrepreneurJourney