SN2; Minisode 10: When Should Founders Pay Themselves? And How Much?

When is the right time to start paying yourself as a founder, and how much should you actually take home? 🤔 A lot of businesses are started with one goal: to make money for you. But somewhere along the way, many founders end up underpaying themselves… or not paying themselves at all. In this episode, we break down the reality of founder compensation and why paying yourself isn’t optional - It’s a core principle of building a sustainable business. Because if your business can pay everyone and everything else… why not you? 👀 In this episode, we cover: 1. When to Start Paying Yourself 2. The 3 key stages of business 3. Smart Compensation Structure Key Insight: If you’re not paying yourself, your business isn’t giving you a true picture of what it actually costs to run. And that? Can cost you more in the long run. 👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe & turn on notifications for more real conversations around business, money, and growth. Partner Spotlight; We’re honored to have Sarova Hotels as our Season 2 partner on Founder Diaries. From creating beautiful spaces to curating unforgettable experiences, Sarova is the best fit for your staycation, business meeting or that special celebration. Visit their website to check out their facilities and services at www.sarovahotels.com Sponsor highlight; This podcast is proudly sponsored by Beauty Square Ke and Sage Sknn. Visit and patronize at beautysquareke.co and use the code FOUNDER10 for some coins off. Follow Founder Diaries on socials: Instagram / founderdiar. . Tiktok / founder.diari. . Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/1CBpdVj... Follow our host on socials: Instagram⁠ https://www.instagram.com/yvonnekanyi... TikTok⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@entrepreneurm...