Your Numbers Are Talking — Here’s How to Finally Listen
Tanya Fox
Podcast Episode 274
When was the last time you really looked at your numbers?
For many entrepreneurs, checking financials feels intimidating. The spreadsheets, the jargon, the fear of what you might discover , it’s enough to make you want to slam your laptop shut and pretend it doesn’t exist.
But here’s the truth: your numbers are already talking. The question is are you listening?
Why Ignoring Your Numbers Hurts Your Business
Avoiding your numbers doesn’t make the problems go away. It only keeps you making decisions based on emotion instead of facts.
Think about it:
Have you ever said yes to a client project because you felt panicked about cash, only to realize later it wasn’t worth your time?
Or bought a new tool because you felt like you could afford it, but ended up scrambling when bills hit?
That’s what happens when you don’t listen.
What Your Numbers Are Really Saying
Your financials reveal so much more than just “how much money is in the bank.”
They answer questions like:
Am I truly profitable, or just busy?
Where is my money really going each month?
Am I paying myself consistently and most importantly fairly?
For example, imagine you brought in $10,000 this month. Great! But after expenses, software, and contractors, you only kept $2,000. That’s your numbers saying: “Hey, you’ve got a profitability problem.”
How to Start Listening Without Overwhelm
Good news: listening to your numbers doesn’t have to be complicated.
Here are 3 simple ways to start:
Schedule a Weekly Money Date
Spend 30 minutes reviewing what came in, what went out, and what’s coming up. Make it part of your CEO routine.Look at Trends, Not Just One Month
One slow month doesn’t mean failure. One big month doesn’t mean you’re set for life. Numbers over time tell the real story.Ask Your Numbers a Question
Instead of staring at them with dread, ask: “If I want to pay myself $5,000 this month, what needs to change?” The numbers will show you where to adjust.
It’s Time to Hear the Truth
Your numbers aren’t here to judge you. They’re here to guide you. When you stop avoiding them and start listening, you’ll finally feel confident making decisions that grow your profit, not your stress.
And if you’re ready to stop guessing, I’d love to invite you to my upcoming workshop on September 16th. I’ll show you how to:
Read your numbers in plain English (no accounting degree required)
Spot the hidden leaks that are draining your profit
Set up a simple system so you always know where your money is going
Your numbers are already talking. It’s time you started listening.
