Episode 014 / Joe Solari joined us this week to help authors create a financial plan for getting through Covid-19’s economic repercussions. We talk about short and long-term strategies and mindset issues for indie authors. You can find show notes and links at wishidknownforwriters.com. Joe Solari is an author, entrepreneur, and consultant. He graduated with a BFA from the School of the Art Institute and an MBA from Chicago Booth School of Business. Joe helps authors create business systems. In this podcast episode, you’ll discover: How the economy cycles and what to do if this your first economic downturn  Strategies for the short term, including continued production of content (story drafts) as well as stress testing your business  Why cash flow is important in the short term Long-term strategies Fundamental shifts in marketing that may come in the future  Considerations around releasing books right now What Joe wishes he’d known about getting through an economic downturn Benefits of being your own boss during this time Links:  Joe Solari - author business stress test link is on the home page