đ¸ Adopt a Wealth Mindset (and Laugh a Little Along the Way)
How Female Printable Business Owners Can Overcome Money Blocks and Build a Truly Profitable Shop
If youâve ever felt like you and money are in a love-hate relationship, rest assuredâyouâre not alone. You sit down to design a printable, you post it with hope in your heart⌠and then tumbleweeds. Or maybe you do make a few sales, but every time you think about charging more, investing in your business, or even dreaming biggerâyou freeze.
That, my friend, is your wealth mindset talking. And if your current mindset sounds like, âNo oneâs going to pay for this,â or âIâm not cut out for making real money,â then it’s time for a reboot.
Why This Matters for Printable Business Owners
Mindset directly affects your actions. And your actions determine your resultsâespecially in a creative business where pricing, marketing, and visibility are tied to confidence.
- According to Psychology Today, our beliefs about money impact our behaviors and financial outcomes. (Psychology Today)
- A 2019 study in Frontiers in Psychology found a direct correlation between self-worth and financial motivation. (Frontiers in Psychology)
So, if youâre running a printable shop and constantly undercharging, second-guessing yourself, or resisting visibility… itâs not about your products. Itâs about your money mindset.
Letâs explore how to shift from a scarcity spiral into a mindset of abundanceâone that empowers you to build wealth with your creative work (yes, even those $7 printables count).
What Is a Wealth Mindset?
A wealth mindset isnât about dreaming of yachts or six-figure Etsy months overnight. Itâs about shifting from:
- â âThereâs never enoughâ
to - â âThereâs always more to create, learn, and earn.â
Women with wealth mindsets:
- See money as a tool for growth
- Take confident action (even when scared)
- Treat their business like a real business, not a side hobby
- Invest in resources that save time and increase income
- Build sustainable, diversified income from digital products like printables
Women without a wealth mindset often:
- Undercharge
- Avoid visibility
- Stay stuck in research mode
- Burn out trying to do it all alone
Sound familiar? Donât worryâthese patterns are common, but theyâre changeable.
6 Wealth Mindset Blocks Holding You Back in the Printable Biz (And How to Overcome Them)
1. âMoney is the Root of All Evilâ
The Block: Feeling guilty about charging for your work, or believing that wealth and generosity can’t coexist.
Why Itâs a Problem:
The Journal of Happiness Studies reports people who view money negatively tend to save and invest lessâblocking long-term success. (Journal of Happiness Studies)
Fix It:
- Reframe money as a neutral tool.
- Follow generous role models like Oprah or Melinda Gates.
- Focus on what money allows you to do.
2. âThereâs Never Enoughâ
The Block: Believing that the market is saturated, buyers wonât pay your price, or you canât afford to grow.
Why Itâs a Problem:
Harvard Business Review found scarcity mindset causes âtunnel vision,â limiting your ability to plan or take smart risks. (HBR Article)
Fix It:
- Stop saying the market is too crowded.
- Track small wins: every follower or sale is progress.
- Visualize abundance using printable trackers.
3. âI Donât Deserve to Be Wealthyâ
The Block: Feeling like wealth is for “other people.”
Why Itâs a Problem:
Frontiers in Psychology confirms low self-worth = low action. (Frontiers in Psychology)
Fix It:
- Write down limiting beliefs and replace them.
- Set micro-goals to build confidence.
- Connect with a supportive business community.
4. âI Have to Hustle 24/7 to Make Moneyâ
The Block: Thinking burnout = success.
Why Itâs a Problem:
World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes burnout as a real occupational risk with long-term damage. (WHO Burnout Info)
Fix It:
- Ditch hustle culture. Use PLR, templates, and tools.
- Prioritize income-producing actions.
- Set working hours and protect rest time.
5. âI Canât Talk About Moneyâ
The Block: Believing money talk is rude or taboo.
Why Itâs a Problem:
The 2017 National Financial Capability Study found only 34% could answer basic financial questionsâa result of hush-hush money culture. (FINRA NFCS)
Fix It:
- Normalize money conversations.
- Join communities that welcome transparency.
- Ask questions and seek education.
6. âWhat If I Fail⌠or Succeed?â
The Block: Fear of judgment from failing or from changing your life with success.
Why Itâs a Problem:
Journal of Behavioral Decision Making found fear leads to procrastination and missed income. (Journal of Behavioral Decision Making)
Fix It:
- Reframe failure as data.
- Visualize success scenarios with confidence.
- Launch in small, low-risk ways to build proof.
5 Simple Ways to Build a Wealth Mindset in Your Printable Biz
- Use Practical Affirmations: âIâm building a profitable business month by month.â
- Track Your Wins Weekly: Log views, subscribers, and sales every Monday.
- Invest in Yourself Wisely: Coaching, templates, automation = time and profit back.
- Surround Yourself with Abundant Thinkers: Join aligned biz groups and follow expansive creators.
- Give Generously: Harvard Business School found giving boosts happiness and rewires scarcity. (Harvard Business School)
Final Thoughts: Wealth Starts in Your MindâThen in Your Shop
The most successful printable business owners arenât the ones with the fanciest designs. Theyâre the ones with mindset, support, and strategy.
You donât need to hustle harder. You need to believe bigger, act smarter, and ask for help when you need it.
You deserve wealth. You deserve rest. And yesâyou deserve to make money selling pretty little printables.
Ready to Make the Shift?
âď¸ Grab our Pretty Little Printables Starter Pack â a done-for-you bundle designed to help you launch with confidence.
⨠Or book a 1:1 coaching session with Kay Renee and letâs shift both your mindset and your money planâtogether.
Because your business? It was never meant to stay small.
