Kirsten Russell

The Start Out Savvy Podcast

Business EN ↓ 77 episodes

You’re running a business , not a charity. So let’s make sure it actually pays you like one. The Start Out Savvy Podcast is for service-based women who are ready to feel confident with their money, charge properly for their work, and run a business that supports their life. Hosted by accountant and money mentor Kirsten Russell, this is straight-talking advice on cash flow, pricing, paying yourself, and building real wealth,without hustle culture or fluffy nonsense. Smart money. Clear decisions. Savvy AF growth.

Author

Kirsten Russell

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.startoutsavvy.com

Latest episode

Mar 9, 2026

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Episodes

Ep. 27 Stop Playing Small & Settling For Less 16.09.2024

Are you playing small? Stuffing down your big kick a** vision to avoid triggering others? Kirsten has seen a common thread in her most successful clients recently, and in this episode she is sharing what that is. Along with how you can stop playing small and start thinking, acting and being bigger. It's time you started to take up more space. Kirsten Ready to transform your money mindset? Get...

Ep. 26 Spiritual Strategies: Balancing The Woo With The Work 09.09.2024

In this episode Kirsten is sharing her top 4 tips on incorporating the Woo into your business to co-exist alongside the work. This is what she did to grow her business from zero to having year on year growth for the last 3 years. Even better, these are free strategies that you can start doing today! Hit play and lets go! Don't forget to come follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join...

Ep. 25 What To Do When It's Quiet In Your Business 02.09.2024

So sales have slowed, its winter, or maybe school holidays and things are slow for you. What do you do? Firstly, you don't freak out and go into scarcity and lack. You instead need to see this quiet time as a gift. Find out why in today's episode where Kirsten shares what to do when its quiet in your business A short and simple episode today Kirsten Don't forget to come follow us on In...

Ep. 24 We Need To Normalise Conversations About Money 26.08.2024

Money. Whew, it causes a whole lot of stress, pressure, joy, happiness and various other emotions. But. Its not something we talk about as much as we should. Its time to start normalising conversations about money so we can bring it out of the shadows and into the light. Find out how in today's episode Kirsten Don't forget to come follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And if you wa...

Ep. 23 Outsourcing & Automation 19.08.2024

Outsourcing & automation. What are they? Should you be doing it? How do you start and where do you start? Kirsten is covering all this and more giving you the steps to take to get started. You will need a pen & paper for this one Kirsten Don't forget to come follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And if you want to supercharge your own business journey, make more bank, build wea...

Ep. 22 Stop Giving Your Power Away 12.08.2024

Hey you, I see you. Over there, asking for permission to be yourself, to breathe more of you into your business and life. Thinking that someone else holds the key to the magic kingdom to help you get where you want to be. Today, Kirsten is talking all about reclaiming your power. Take it back, be your own Queen! You won't want to miss this one. Kirsten Don't forget to come follow us on Ins...

Ep. 21 It IS About The Money 05.08.2024

"It's not about the money". BS its not about the money. In this episode Kirsten goes deep into why it is about the money and how you can be ok with that. She is cutting to the heart of the matter in today's episode and talking all things MONEY baby! Hit play and lets go! Kirsten Don't forget to come follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And if you want to supercharge yo...

Ep. 20 I'd be doing this if starting my biz again 29.07.2024

New to business, or maybe been in business for a while and things are a bit slow? This week Kirsten is sharing what she would do differently if she was starting again from scratch. If you want to supercharge your results and save loads of time, this is a must listen episode Kirsten Don't forget to come follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And if you want to supercharge your own business j...

Ep. 19 More Sales Anyone? 22.07.2024

In a recent IG poll, so many of you wanted to know how to increase sales. You asked for it, here's Kirsten's take Sale isn't a one off thing Its something we need to be committed to doing often for as long as it takes If you are after a quick fix, well then this episode might be triggering But if you are ready to stop with the BS and take charge and commit to increasing sales then thes...

Ep. 18 Help I'm Not Paying Myself! What Can I Do? 15.07.2024

Not paying yourself from your business? Unfortunately, this is common, so do NOT feel bad about it. However you should be, otherwise, well, honestly, do you really have a business? In today's episode, Kirsten shares what you can do TODAY to start making bank and paying yourself from your business. And you know what? It's not as hard or complex as you might think. Hit play and lets go! Kirs...

Ep. 17 Give This New Month "Magic Money" Process A Whirl 08.07.2024

Kirsten is sharing a super simple new month Magic Money process you can (and should) be doing at the beginning of each month. It will literally take you under an hour and it will set you up for a new month with clarity, action steps and learn to celebrate where you are now and where you are heading! If you aren't doing this, you should be. If you want the step by step, you can download the PDF...

Ep. 16 Structure Your Bank Accounts for Success 01.07.2024

Kirsten is sharing a BTS today of how she personally structures her business bank account and also how she works with her clients to structure their bank account for success. Not only that, but she also shares what these accounts are for, what to put in them and why. This is business basics at its finest and even if you have been in biz for a while, this episode is for you. Don't forget to com...

Ep. 15 You Can't YOLO Your Way To A Big Fat Juicy AF Bank Account 24.06.2024

In today's episode Kirsten is talking about why you can't YOLO your way to a big fat juicy AF bank account balance. And we all want something behind us for the future right because noone wants to have live on NZ Super alone and to be able to live the life you want in the future you need to.... Hit play to find out Don't forget to come follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And if you wa...

Ep. 14 Step One in Changing Your Money Mindset 17.06.2024

Kirsten is sharing the oh so important foundational step in changing your money mindset. A simple exercise you can do to bring awareness to how you think, feel and acti around money and even better, where its come from. Grab a pen and paper and get ready! Don't forget to come follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And if you want to supercharge your own business journey, make more bank, build w...

Ep. 13 Are You Stuck Looping In The Fluff & Floofery? 10.06.2024

Buckle up! This episode might be a wee bit like Kirsten is seeing into your Soul and calling you out on it. Today, Kirsten is sharing the missing piece you aren't doing or doing consistently in your business because (and she has done this too!) you are stuck looping in the fluff and floofery. And noone wants to be stuck doing that right? Hit play and lets go! Don't forget to come follow us...

Ep 12. Why I am grateful for endometriosis 03.06.2024

In this episode, Kirsten is sharing her personal story about how endometriosis, the disease so many women suffer from is something she is grateful for. Find out why without it, she wouldn't be where she is today or living the life she is. There are moments in life, that are THE moments of change, this was Kirsten's. If you or someone you know suffer from endometriosis, keep on fighting to...

Ep. 11 What to do when someone says you are "too expensive". 27.05.2024

Ok hear me out, someone has reached out to you, asking about the price to work with you, you responded and then.... You get the email, the message that "you do know there are people out there cheaper than you". It triggers the sh*t out of you and before you know it, the doubts start to kick in. Today Kirsten is sharing why its good there are people out there doing it cheaper than you, bu...

Ep 10. You need to do this BEFORE pricing your services 20.05.2024

Before pricing your services you need to do this! A simple exercise which is the starting point when you are new to or in business already to ensure your pricing structure is enabling you to hit your money goals (both personally and in business). The outcome might surprise you. Have a pen and paper handy and buckle up as we take a deep dive into the numbers of your biz. Don't forget to come fo...

Ep. 9 What to Do if Sales Aren't Flowing 13.05.2024

Sales not flowing? Leads not of the quality you desire? Then great news this episode is for YOU. In today's episode Kirsten is sharing the two areas you need to look into when sales aren't flowing in your business along with strategies on what to do to get the money flow happening again. You are here for a reason, your gifts are needed, your impact is needed, make these few tweaks in these...

Ep 8. Do The Math. Is that New Handbag Really Worth It? 06.05.2024

This week Kirsten is sharing a "Do the Math" episode. A sneak peak into the power of building passive income and being thoughtful with spending and spending from a place of alignment not emotion. With real examples of what that designer handbag could be costing you in terms of passive income and future wealth. Don't forget to come follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ And if you want to...

Ep 7. To Xero or Not To Xero? 29.04.2024

To Xero or not to Xero? That is the question. In this episode Kirsten will cover what Xero is, what it can do, the cost and also if you need it as a business owner. Xero is a powerful tool and gives you so much information and functionality at your finger tips. Hit play and see if Xero is for you and if you need it. Want to check it out for yourself find out more here Ready to get started with Xer...

Ep 6. I don't want to be too woo woo 19.04.2024

Scared of being too woo or spiritual? Been there done that. Fear of being too "weird" is often our magic that our clients come to us for. The thing is they won't know that if we don't share about it. Find out what to do by hitting play and be prepared for a butt kick from Kirsten Don't forget to come follow us on Instagram ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ And if you want to supercharge your own busi...

Ep 2. How I Exploded My Business in Just 2 Years 19.04.2024

In this episode, Kirsten is sharing the secret sauce that exploded her business in just 2 years. It's how she went from $0 and 6 clients (mainly friends and family) to multi 6 figures in income and over 100 clients and growing in just 2 years. And it is totally available for you and your business, even better, its actually free. Hit play, find out what it is, then go take action and make this...

Ep 3. I Don't Know Where the Cash Goes - Help! 19.04.2024

Todays episode is one for all you people who struggle with the cash flow in your business and figuring out where it has gone and where it goes. Kirsten shares simple ways about how you can learn where it's going, how to have more of it and the numbers you need to know in your business to grow your cash balance and ultimately grow your bank account. Don't forget to come follow us on Instagr...

Ep 4. Are You Savvy Enough? 19.04.2024

Today, Kirsten is sharing some business basics you need to nail BEFORE starting your business. If you've been in business for a while, then this episode still has all the goods for you too. Getting these foundations in place are KEY to a successful business so you can confidently answer the question "Are you Savvy enough?" with a "heck yea I am" Don't forget to come fol...

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