I woke up at 5:30 AM this morning and checked my bank account. Something hit me, today was the day I needed to sit down and take a serious look at all of my business expenses. What should I keep? What should I cut? What should I pay annually instead of monthly? It wasn’t just about bills, it was about stewardship.

Every quarter, I believe we need to “clean house.” We pick up a lot of tools and subscriptions along the way, and with how fast technology is moving, we sometimes unconsciously allow our budgets to bleed. From TV subscriptions in our personal lives to software in our businesses, costs pile up if we’re not intentional.

I asked myself: “What can I pay up for the year?”

• Shopify? Absolutely. That’s how people purchase my products.

• Kajabi? No question, it’s home to one of my businesses.

• Google Workspace? A must.

• Hole Skater? Yes, still actively using that platform.

Then I asked the harder question: What do I really need?

Do I need this editing software? Yes, I’m planning to publish 3–4 pieces of content a week. But these other four tools? They’re taking about $200 out of my monthly budget, and I haven’t used them in weeks. Gone.

This is where strategy comes in. I’ve seen a famine season before, and I wasn’t prepared. This time, I’m thinking differently.

I’ve already started implementing the Profit First method. If you haven’t read the book, I highly recommend it—it’s a game-changer for understanding how to pay yourself first and structure your finances properly.

But beyond books and budgeting, I’m a believer first. And when I think about stewardship, I think about Joseph in the Bible.

Joseph interpreted Pharaoh’s dream and realized that seven years of abundance would be followed by seven years of famine. So what did he do? He didn’t wait. He stored up a portion of the grain during the plentiful years so that when the famine hit, Egypt would not only survive but thrive. That wisdom didn’t just save a nation—it positioned them for power. That’s strategy and obedience at work.

So what does that mean for us as entrepreneurs?

It means we need to think ahead. We need to put up a third of our income. We need to tighten up loose spending and set systems in place. Financial stewardship requires financial literacy. This morning was a shift for me, not just for today, but for every quarter going forward. I’m making it a calendar event. You should too.

Start asking:

• Do I really need this?

• Is this pushing my mission and vision forward?

Clean house. Plan ahead. Prepare for the famine.

God bless the entrepreneur®️