Ep 94: Shannon Mattern Differentiates Spending vs Investing and Explains Her Criteria for Making Investment Decisions has been deleted.

<p>No entrepreneur goes straight up the ladder to success. And no entrepreneur achieves success without investing in themselves.</p><p></p><p>But how do you know what’s an investment in yourself and your business and what’s just spending money?</p><p></p><p>On today's episode. I'm so excited to host my new friend and bad-ass business owner, <a href="https://shannonmattern.com" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">Shannon Mattern</a>.</p><p></p><p>Shannon teaches solopreneurs how to DIY their website and mentors web designers on how to package, price, sell and run premium web design projects with boundaries (not burnout).</p><p></p><p>Shannon’s also the host of <a href="https://shannonmattern.com/podcast/" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">Pep Talks for Side Hustlers</a>, a podcast for side-hustlers who want to become self-employed (without taking a pay cut)!</p><p></p><p></p><p>Tune into this episode to hear:</p><p></p><ul><li>Why Shannon gives the honest truth on her podcast about what she spent and what she earned</li><li>Five questions to ask yourself when you’re making an investment in yourself</li><li>Pros and cons of credit, loans, and debt when it comes to investing in your business</li><li>Why you need to be able to invest what you’re asking clients to pay</li></ul><p></p><p>Learn more about Shannon Mattern:</p><p></p><p><a href="https://shannonmattern.com" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">ShannonMattern.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/shannonlmattern/" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">@shannonlmattern</a></p><p><a href="https://shannonmattern.com/podcast/" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">Pep Talks for Side Hustlers</a></p><p><a href="https://webdesigneracademy.com" style="background-color:transparent;color:rgb(17,85,204);">Web Designer Academy</a></p><p></p><p>Learn more about Pia: </p><p></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsagencyow