Let’s be honest—how often do you actually pay yourself a consistent, intentional salary?

If your answer is “only when there’s something left,” you’re not alone. But here’s the truth: your CEO paycheck isn’t a luxury. It’s the foundation for a business that supports your lifestyle, your legacy, and your walk in purpose.

In Episode 28 of Harmonious Wealth, I break down how to reset your financial strategy by starting with your own salary—and why this one decision can change everything.

Let’s Start With a Gut Check:

• Do you know what you need to take home monthly to live well?
• Are you underpaying yourself while overinvesting in everything else?
• Is your financial strategy rooted in confidence—or fear?

If any of these resonate, this episode was made for you.

Your Salary Is Step One
Start with your ideal lifestyle—then build the business to support it. When you define what your take-home pay needs to be, you can work backward to set your revenue and profit goals.

Try this: Write down your fixed expenses, savings goals, giving targets, and lifestyle desires. What monthly salary would truly support that life?

My Budgeting Framework (Faith-Rooted & Flexible)
Here’s how I approach my salary distribution:

• 50% → Living expenses
• 30% → Financial priorities (tithing, saving, debt payoff)
• 20% → Lifestyle (personal care, travel, fun)

The exact numbers might shift with the seasons—but the principle remains: plan your salary with intention, not impulse.

Want to try it for yourself? Use the CEO Salary Calculator to map it out.

Faith + Finance: Why Tithing Comes First
Tithing has become a non-negotiable in my personal and business life. It’s more than giving—it’s a trust exercise between me and God.

It reminded me that even when numbers feel uncertain, provision is never lacking. My tithing account is automated, sacred, and separate—and it’s transformed how I show up financially.

Take Action: Design Your Salary Strategy
If you’re tired of guessing what you can “afford” to pay yourself, it’s time for a reset.

1. Listen to Episode 28 of Harmonious Wealth
2. Download the CEO Salary Calculator
3. Reflect on what kind of life your salary is funding—and how aligned it feels

You’re not just building a business. You’re crafting a life—and you deserve to be paid accordingly.

Ready to make the shift?