This week, Henry Gibson share with us financial advice, tips, and tricks to maximize our financial savings. This is not a sponsored episode – Henry is a friend and actor who offered up his time to provide advice.

Henry Gibson-Garcia began his career as an actor, performing onstage in and in front of the camera for over a decade. Starting in 2019, he began using the skills he'd developed as an actor and director to provide training in Leadership, Collaboration, and Communication to medical students through Improv. Earlier this year, after years of reading and studying personal finance, he became a financial coach and investment advisor with Plan & Act, a wealth management firm seeking to provide finance advice to ordinary Americans. With a background in coaching, and with real experience of what it's like to survive as a Creative, Henry hopes he can make a positive difference in people's lives.

In a COVID, world, what advice does Henry have for creatives?

Don't lose hope
Know your worth
Save your receipts

Don't fund your side hustle with your credit card

Why are side hustles good?

Add a new skill to your resume
Network with others through you side hustle

Use and manage your own time
Focus on your passion and purpose

How can you finance your side hustle?

Grants

Business line of credit or loan

I have a job currently, but I am uncertain if I will be laid off soon. How should I prepare?

Maximize your income
Contribute to your 401K, at least the minimum required to get your company match

Figure out what you are passionate about and your marketable skills

If I have a full-time job, but want to leave it to pursue my side-hustle, what should I think about?

Have more cash on hand
Be able to withstand more risk

Final pieces of advice as we start our side hustle?

Hire help – financial planner or accountant
Don't be afraid of stepping out of your comfort zone. Being scared means you're heading in the right direction.
Charge what you are worth.

Contact Henry:

planandact.com

Henry.gibson@planandact.com

With that, go flex your creative muscle and keep winning.

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