We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Lindsey Konchar a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Lindsey thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. What’s the kindest thing anyone has ever done for you?
When I was growing up, money was always a source on contention in my house. Financial disagreements ultimately led to my parents’ divorce. In my teenage years through their messy split, I was forced to live out of a suitcase, frequently going back and forth between homes.
When I was 16, I more or less moved in with a friend’s family instead. Life felt different there. Like I didn’t have to walk on egg shells. Like, if I spilled my punch, I wasn’t going to get in serious trouble. Instead, they’d simply get the couch cleaned or even get a new one. Money didn’t feel like something to be fought over; it felt like something to use to live a happy life.
Fast forward 5 years later, I came home from college and visited the family. My friends mom was teaching me how to use a salad spinner. I was quickly enamored with the devise. Could something really wash berries that easily and thoroughly? It was amazing. The next day, my friends mom came home from shopping with my very own salad spinner. I couldn’t believe it. I couldn’t even get my dad to buy me a pair of jeans, yet she was willing to spend her hard-earned dollars on a salad spinner for me?! That was a defining moment in my life. I knew I wanted to live my life with money so I could provide simple acts of generosity, love, and care to others.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I’m Lindsey Konchar, your favorite financial therapist. I work with individuals and couples, encouraging you to take care of yourself by taking care of your money. I have the unique ability to merge behavioral therapy and financial education. Because money isn’t just a math problem; there is always so much more to the equation. My job is to help my clients transform their money mindset, get on the same page with money, get out of debt and stay out of debt by changing their habits, and use intentionality and purpose when they’re spending, saving, and investing!
Can you open up about how you funded your business?
I’m really lucky in that my business is almost entirely virtually run. I have some client whom I see in-person, but when I see them, we’re doing an intensive, and usually in the comfort of their home. That means, I needed very little funding to start my business. One mistake I think many business owners make is having a very expensive overhead. Remember, every penny your business brings in directly impacts how much money is trickling down into your personal finances (and just because “it’s a write-off” doesn’t mean it’s free). I encourage many new (and seasoned) entrepreneurs to understand the intersection of their business finances and personal finances.
Where do you think you get most of your clients from?
Easily word-of-mouth and referrals have been my best source of new clients. I provide a unique service, and my clients have a good experience and most importantly, see success in their finances and life. So they’re happy to refer people back to me. Always, always, always over-deliver on your services!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://copingwithlindsey.com/financial-therapy
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/financialtherapistlindsey/
Image Credits
Whitley Sander