How a Spa Owner Rebuilt His Financial Safety Net in Just 6 Months Using Sequence

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Skottē Esthetics Co

July 27, 2025

www.skotteestheticsco.com

💰 $0 to multi-month emergency cushion in 6 months

🔄 100% of income allocated automatically

🧘 Eliminated money stress and budgeting arguments

⏱️ 90+ minutes saved weekly on money management

💸 Mental relief: “I don't really like thinking about money—and now I don't have to.”

It's been life-changing. Sequence rebuilt our cushion faster than I thought possible—and freed me from money stress. It just works."Joel Skotte, Co-Owner

THE CHALLANGE

In 2023, Joel and his wife Caprice invested heavily in their spa business, transforming a warehouse into a fully built-out aesthetics space. The renovation, though successful, drained their savings and disrupted their financial flow.

Joel had been using a manual Profit First system via spreadsheets, but during the high-cost buildout phase, the system broke down:

Massive invoices exceeded operating expense buckets
He had to dip into tax and emergency funds
Business slowed post-move, making spending discipline critical
Traditional budgeting tools were too manual and rigid

If I had Sequence during the build, I could’ve created an untouched account for it. Instead, I had to dip into all our buckets—tax, emergency, everything. Joel Skotte, Co-Owner

The situation left Joel and Caprice without a clear picture of what they could safely spend—and no cushion to fall back on.

THE SOLUTION

Sequence automated Joel's entire financial system, turning manual discipline into effortless control. Here’s how:

‍Automated Money Map

Income automatically routed into distinct “pods” (accounts) on deposit
Pods include: Operating Expenses, Taxes, Profit, Surplus, Spa Improvements, and Discretionary Funds

Spending Autonomy with Virtual Cards

Custom virtual cards for discretionary pods like Joel’s Wants, Caprice’s Wants, Dining Out, Entertainment
Clear boundaries with zero micromanaging or overspending
Separate discretionary cards eliminated money conflicts

Goal-Oriented Surplus Building

Created a “Surplus” pod aiming for a 6-month operating reserve
Personal savings, vacation fund, and mortgage payments also separated and funded automatically

We just look at the accounts and make decisions based on what's in there. It’s made things easier, especially as a husband-wife business team. Joel Skotte, Co-Owner

THE RESULTS

In just 6 months, Joel completely transformed his financial foundation:

Savings Rebuilt: Went from zero cushion to multiple months of operating reserves
Stress Reduced: No longer overwhelmed by money decisions
Marriage-Saver: Eliminated most financial disagreements
Time Freed: No more spreadsheet juggling or weekly manual transfers‍
Mindset Shift: Regained confidence and control as a business owner

I think the system helped me rebuild a lot faster than I expected. I’m not in the danger zone anymore—and that feels amazing. Joel Skotte, Co-Owner

Metrics Summary

Multi-month financial cushion restored – Emergency Reserve Growth
100% of income automatically routed – Automated Financial System
Significant stress and argument reduction – Emotional Relief
90+ minutes saved weekly – Time Savings
Zero manual transfers needed – Fully Automated Budgeting