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5 Steps to Paying Yourself Your Goal Salary Each Year in your Serviced-Based Business

Darlene Hawley

Learn how to set your goal salary so that you can actually bring home what you want each month without hidden expenses.

I was talking to a client a few weeks ago about our upcoming Q4 Business Plan workshop and she mentioned that she feels like she always misses the mark when planning out her income goals.


See, she's great at setting a goal but realized she was not accounting for ALL of her business expenses which left her feeling like she was off target.


Are you ready to set your goal salary so that you can actually bring home what you want each month without hidden expenses for Q4?


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Hey there! I'm Darlene Hawley, Personal Branding and Online Business Coach for service based entrepreneurs. Learn how to set your goal salary so that you can actually bring home what you want each month without hidden expenses.


I've broken it down with real numbers so you can see how it works visually here:

 Step 1 What is your Goal Salary- How much do you need to make each month? $50k for the year, so Q4 is $12,500/ $4166

Step 2 What is your Business Budget- What are the expenses for your business? Employees, virtual assistance, profit, taxes, zoom, website, phone, coach, printer paper, planner, etc $1250 per month so $3750/quarter  

Step 3 Now you have your Target Revenue Goal- Salary + Budget = target revenue $16,250/quarter or $5416/month

Step 4 This is the Actual Revenue you need to make each month to reach your goal. $16,250/quarter or $5416/month

Step 5 Set your goal and make a plan to reach it. Write it down, tape it to your desk, look at it daily.



Hi I'm Darlene Hawley, a mother, wife, connector, storyteller and dream builder. I'm also a Brand & Online Business Coach, the founder of www.DarleneHawley.com and host of the Attract & Stand Out Podcast.


I coach ambitious, heart-centered online entrepreneurs who are struggling with building a successful personal brand and business. They’re afraid to share their unique life story but know they need to stand out if they want to build an authentic and profitable online business. I help them build a solid brand foundation so they can share their message with the world, attract dream clients and have the impact, freedom, and flexibility they desire. 


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Darlene Hawley, Personal Branding & Business Coach for service based entrepreneurs

Hey There!

I'm Darlene



As a mother, wife, connector, and dream builder, I’m Darlene Hawley, the founder of DarleneHawley.com and an Executive Leadership & Businesss Coach dedicated to empowering leaders like you.


My passion lies in helping ambitious professionals cultivate their unique leadership style while crafting an authentic and impactful personal brand. Through my coaching, we’ll work together to build a solid foundation that not only inspires your team but also drives results and growth within your organization.


Since 2007, I have been committed to guiding leaders and entrepreneurs in launching and scaling their businesses with confidence and clarity.


Today, I focus on supporting women in reaching their leadership goals and living their dream lives—all while balancing the joys of raising my family and creating meaningful memories each day.


Together, we’ll transform your challenges into opportunities, allowing you to lead with authenticity and inspire those around you.

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