The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Have you looked at the executive team you've built for your business? Do they think just like you under pressure? As an entrepreneur, you need people to help you see your blind-spots. So says author and founder of Flourish Forums, Mike Maddock, who says the right forum can provide the kind of diverse thought that acts as your own growth advisory board. Listen in!
Episode Notes Mike Maddock is an entrepreneur, a keynote speaker, an executive coach and a writer.
He calls himself an Idea Monkey because he loves to solve problems with disruptive ideas. This passion for problem solving led him to establish Maddock Douglas, Inc. in 1991. Maddock Douglas has become an internationally recognized innovation consultancy that has helped more than 25% of the Fortune 100 create and launch new products, services and business models.
Mike has launched seven successful businesses - most recently Flourish Forums. Flourish Forums is an invite-only growth advisory board engineered to help company leaders respond to quickly changing business environments.
A doodler, turned cartoonist, turned author, Mike has been using words and pictures to get laughs and build ideas his entire life. Today, Mike is a contributor to Forbes and author of four bestselling books: Free the Idea Monkey...to focus on what matters most!, Brand New: Solving the Innovation Paradox and Flirting With the Uninterested, Innovating in a Sold, Not Bought Category. And finally, Plan D––his latest book about Disruptors.
He also co-chairs the Gathering of Titans Entrepreneurial Conclave at MIT, and he is past Chapter president of Entrepreneurs’ Organization and Young Presidents’ Organization, both chapters located in Chicago.
Websites and Handles:
www.flourishforum.com
www.mike-maddock.com
www.maddockdouglas.com
How many people can say they’ve never worked for anyone else? Selling eggs door-to-door at 14 years old began a lifetime of self-employment. As a speaker and small business consultant, Jeffrey Shaw helps self-employed and small business owners gain control of their business in what seems like otherwise uncontrollable circumstances. Drawing on his experience as a renowned portrait photographer, Jeffrey shows business owners how to see business through a different lens and strategies to compose the often-chaotic pieces of life and business into sustainable success. Jeffrey’s TEDxLincolnSquare talk is featured on TED.com and he’s the host of the top-rated podcast, The Self-Employed Life, author of The Self-Employed Life: Business and Personal Development Strategies That Create Sustainable Success and LINGO: Discover Your Ideal Customer’s Secret Language and Make Your Business Irresistible.
Today we have a fun episode for you where the team plays the Swedish conversation game called HYGGE. We have a round table discussion regarding religion, committing crimes, doing one thing again for the first time and if money makes you happier.
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Episode Summary
Bess and Mike focus on her journey growing a business in the cannabis industry which is highly regulated and highly taxed all while the industry generates hundreds of millions of dollars a year in revenue.
Topics include:
-Taxation and regulation
-Where the industry is headed
-Censorship on social media
-Opportunities for entrepreneurs
-The best allocation of marijuana income
Episode Notes Bess Byers is the founder of Blaise Creative, a marketing company that does promotional marketing, amazing photography and social media for dispensaries and growers of marijuana. She has a background in PR and communication and lives in Seattle, WA.
Websites & Handles:
www.ImCannaBess.com
@ImCannaBess on Instagram
@BlaiseCreative on Instagram
Thank you for being such a loyal listener! In order to support the needs of our audience we have created a new show called 'Mike Up In Your Business' or MUIYB for short. Go to www.MMPodcast.me to check it out! Right ow we are on spotify, apple, stitcher and more to come. The interviews are deeper, the topics are more current and the information is valuable for every business owner.
It's probably happened to you. Someone's come through your door to answer your employment ad, and they seemed like the IDEAL candidate. You like them personally, their resume blows you away, and they've got the energy you think you need to be your next great hire. But in a short time, you're scratching your head and wondering how the same person could be giving you such lackluster work. Amber Hurdle joins us to explain the science behind hiring the right match to save you and your company the pain of ineffective recruiting. Welcome to a brand new bonus episode of Entrepreneurship Elevated.
As an entrepreneur running your own business, you're likely to have mountains of tasks that eat up your time and energies. What if there was one thing you could do that, by doing it, would make everything else you do, easier or unnecessary? Geoff Woods says this is your one thing, and shares just how to pinpoint that for you. Welcome to a brand new bonus episode of Entrepreneurship Elevated.
So you think you've got what it takes to be an entrepreneur? Gino Wickman, author of Entrepreneurial Leap, is sharing what essential traits an entrepreneur needs AND the 8 mistakes you need to avoid to make your entrepreneurial dreams come true. Welcome to a brand new bonus episode of Entrepreneurship Elevated.
Our very own Kelsey is in the spotlight as the team talks about her role as President of Obsidian Launch, LLC., the Mike Michalowicz brand. As she navigates us through the challenges the pandemic presents, she's sharing her best practices in communication, hiring, and how she positively inspires the team to drive the business to new and higher ground. Welcome to a brand new bonus episode of Entrepreneurship Elevated.
What makes small businesses so special is the personal connection those small businesses have the potential to offer. Ashley Alderson shares with us how to build community and get present in your marketing to help your business survive, on this bonus episode of Entrepreneurship Elevated.
Chris Reynolds joins us to discuss the neuroscience of your brain in business. How can we stay positive and block out negative thoughts? How does the body respond to stress? What is the best way to maximize Productivity? Chris answers all of these questions and more in this bonus episode of Entrepreneurship Elevated.
Chris Reynolds is a lifestyle entrepreneur, high-performance tactician, international speaker & founder of The Business Method & Get Shit Done Live. The Business Method & Get Shit Done Live both help entrepreneurs scale their businesses rapidly using research driven high-performance productivity techniques. Chris has been a location-independent entrepreneur 9-years, living in multiple countries & traveling the world consistently during that time. Over the years, he has spoken in numerous different countries, created 10 business accelerators in Spain, Brazil & Thailand while interviewing more nearly 400 successful entrepreneurs on his podcast including people like Laird Hamilton, World’s Top Big Wave Surfer, Steven Kotler, NYTImes Best-Selling Author, Jim Rogers, one of the world’s most sought-out investors, & former partner of George Soros, John Lee Dumas, Top Business Podcaster, Casey Fenton, founder of CouchSurfing, & Ron Lynch the marketing mind that took GoPro from $600k to $600 million. Chris was an official juror of the Global Startup Awards in 2019, & currently, he focuses on helping entrepreneurs get to the top of their game in businesses & life through consulting, digital courses, & live events.
www.TheBusinessMethod.com
Can you imagine spending years traveling around the world with your children in tow, while running a business? Meet Ryan Langford, who, with his wife and 5 children, has been to 80 countries running multiple ventures. He's here to tell us what brought him down this amazing path and the experiences (and freedom) it's provided to the entire family. Welcome to Episode 306 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
You've heard it here before: Different is better. Our guest Denise Blasevick says, as a business owner, how well you differentiate your business is your competitive advantage and the key to improving your brand. How do you do it? Listen in! Welcome to Episode 305 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
In an economy where it's becoming ever more apparent that your business' health is contingent on how deeply you connect with your office team, customers and your community, understanding how to have necessary conversations is incredibly important. David Wood teaches us how to have the tough conversations that are truly your path to up-leveling your life and your business. Welcome to Episode 304 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
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In 2015, Steven Bousquet Pumpkin-Planned his landscape business and saw incredible growth. To support that growth, he fostered a culture among his employees that has really payed off. In fact, in 12 years time, only two have moved on to other careers, despite the hard work landscaping requires. Steven is here to share the exceptional techniques implemented to build engaged, invested employee teams that you can use too. Welcome to Episode 303 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
My new book has just released! "Fix This Next" was written for businesses that are in crisis. I've seen time and time again that the biggest challenge business owners have is knowing what their biggest challenge is. "Fix This Next" and this special podcast episode will introduce you to a simple model that shows why you stay stuck, the identification process to determine what to work on next, and the method to fix it. Welcome to The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Today we're talking about improving performance. As entrepreneurs, we're like the athletes of the business world: quick on our feet and determined to master our game. Who better to coach us than Alan Stein Jr., who's worked with the world's most elite athletes and corporate teams, providing simple strategies to help your business win. Welcome to Episode 302 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
In your efforts to grow your business, no doubt you've been led to believe that a strong marketing and sales game is how you'll get there. But will it? Kirby Hasseman joins us to reveal how giving first with a servant-leader mindset is how you'll truly join the global "Give First Economy", and earn you long term-relationships with your customers that will make your business better. Welcome to Episode 301 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
When you hear "rapid growth" in business, do you believe that's just about hiring more staff? Maybe you're under the impression that it's just not possible in your industry. Matthew Pollard is here to tell us how growth in your industry can be all about your profit, and reveals the path to it that even an introvert can walk. Welcome to Episode 300 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Chris Guillebeau is a prolific author of great business non-fiction reads, and now has a brand new fiction book called The Money Tree. It's a great story about finding fortune in your own back yard, and speaks to Chris' theme: "You don't have to live your life the way other people expect." Welcome to Episode 299 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
There is no greater expert on getting attention for your business than Chris Winfield, and he's here talking about what's more evident than ever: the importance of our connection. Welcome to Episode 298 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Dr. Nancy Trimboli is here to tell us about her journey and the extraordinary results she experienced after streamlining her business. It wasn't always easy, (and she'll explain why), but her practice's complete transformation has made it all worthwhile. Welcome to Episode 297 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Dr. Nancy Trimboli is here to tell us about her journey and the extraordinary results she experienced after streamlining her business. It wasn't always easy, (and she'll explain why), but her practice's complete transformation has made it all worthwhile. Welcome to Episode 297 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
You've probably heard how important it is for you to express your appreciation for your clients with gifts. But not any gift will do. John Ruhlin, author of Giftology, is here to tell us how to perfect this art. Take note: There's a recipe for gift-giving. It's the thoughtful thought that counts! Welcome to Episode 296 of The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Jon Berghoff teaches us the strategy to unlock the collective genius of your team. Learn how to get everyone on the team elevating the company as they elevate themselves. Get ready to get the most out of everyone (including yourself). Welcome to Episode 295 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Amber Vilhauer, the president of NGNG Enterprises, shares the strategies and considerations for a big book launch (or any product for that matter). She even gives insights on the Fix This Next book launch. Welcome to Episode 294 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Are you unskippable? Jim Kukral explains why you need to bring joy to customers, especially the way they shop. (Hint: People don't want to leave their homes anymore.) Welcome to Episode 293 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
What if you followed your passion regardless of how "reasonable" it was? What if you threw out standard conventional thinking and made your joy your business? That is what Travis Ruskus did with Rock Balancing. Discover the lessons he learned in his journey. Welcome to Episode 292 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Hear a Profit First journey firsthand as Colleen Hilton explains her experiences before, during, and after the implementation of the system. As a result, her counseling firm is now experiencing explosive growth and explosive profit. At the end of this show, you can too. Welcome to Episode 291 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
With just $200 and a Facebook post, Future Golf was launched. It's founder, Ali Terai, is here to share the incredible story of how his desire to build up a community of like-minded golfers blossomed into the creation of one of Australia's largest golf clubs. Welcome to Episode 290 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
We talk a lot about your passion as an entrepreneur. But your passion and your purpose are very different things. Dov Baron is here to explain why, in the hero's journey, the entrepreneur must face their pain to find their true purpose. Welcome to Episode 289 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
The author of Duct Tape Marketing, Duct Tape Selling and The Referral Engine has released a life changing book for entrepreneurs. In this episode we interview John Jantsch, author of the brand new book, The Self-Reliant Entrepreneur: 366 Daily Meditations to Feed Your Soul and Grow Your Business. Welcome to Episode 288 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Customer service is the new marketing. Give great customer service and customers spread the word through social media. Give bad customer service, and customers spread the word even more. Micah Solomon, a leading expert in customer service, shares insights to a winning process. Welcome to Episode 287 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
David Meerman Scott shares his details on his brand new book "Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans". The newest and most effective approach to growing a successful business. Welcome to Episode 285 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
David Meerman Scott shares his details on his brand new book "Fanocracy: Turning Fans into Customers and Customers into Fans". We're talking about the newest and most effective approach to growing a successful business. Welcome to Episode 285 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Most people think about what they have to do to make a sale to a customer. But what about the 5th, 6th or 7th sale to that customer? We're talking about making EVERY sale, and Wes Schaeffer is here to tell us how. Welcome to Episode 285 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Chris Warner is a successful keynote speaker who uses his gripping stories from Everest and K2 to help companies build better teams. While on the edge of their seats, he guides the audience through life or death leadership lessons, and teaches a data driven, real world formula for building high performance teams. For the last 30 years Chris Warner has been building better leaders and guiding teams to success in real life or death situations.
To scale your business effectively you need to master four elements - delivery of your offering, consistent generation of leads, converting leads to customers, and growing an empowered team. We learn how from our guest Carolin Soldo. Welcome to Episode 283 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Who better to illustrate the profile of the entrepreneur than someone who has sat down and interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs from around the world? Ben Gothard joins us to discuss the common traits they share, and explain what it takes to tap into true entrepreneurial success. Welcome to Episode 282 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Did you know that a Gallup Poll found that 67% of the American workforce described themselves as disengaged? Where is their incentive? Dane Sanders is here to explain how, as an employer, your investment in your employees' dreams can make all the difference in how strongly they invest themselves in yours: your business. Welcome to Episode 281 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Whether your a small business or a big company, each element of the process of M&A can present numerous obstacles that can undermine the success of the deal. Jennifer Fondrevay is here to explain what you need to do for the best possible transition. Welcome to Episode 280 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
SEO gets the right customers in front of you right away. Yet most people get SEO all wrong. Our guest, Kris Reid, teaches us how to do SEO right! Welcome to Episode 279 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Failure, the thing we entrepreneurs may fear the most, is actually an amazing ( and necessary) path to the success we're looking for. Brian Scudamore is here to share his philosophy on how our willingness to fail can create incredible growth. Welcome to Episode 278 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
My personal speaking coach, John Bates, joins us on Entrepreneurship Elevated to teach us how to speak on any stage. If you're an entrepreneur, if you're speaking to one person or one thousand people, every opportunity is an opportunity for a great speech, and John tells us how. Welcome to Episode 277 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Michelle Pippin joins us on Entrepreneurship Elevated to talk about what it takes to be a successful female entrepreneur. Her insights are for all of us. If you're a guy, you've got to listen to this one too! Welcome to Episode 276 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Michelle Pippin joins us on Entrepreneurship Elevated to talk about what it takes to be a successful female entrepreneur. Her insights are for all of us. If you're a guy, you've got to listen to this one too! Welcome to Episode 276 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Joey Coleman, author of Never Lose a Customer Again, joins us to share the secrets to customer retention. Learn the phases of the customer journey and what you need to do in the first 100 days to make your customers stay. Welcome to Episode 275 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
We are zooming in on your profitability in a brand new way. We talk about Profit First all the time, but what about predictable profits? Charles Gaudet joins us on the show to share the strategies to driving predictable profits, and it all starts with momentum. Figure that out, and you've got money rolling in! Welcome to Episode 274 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
A business is not a parent-child relationship. It's that of conjoined twins. We share critical organs, a soul and a heart. Francesca Vavala joins us and talks about her incredibly unique life experience of being born a conjoined twin. She's lived the perils of separating yourself from a conjoined twin and separating yourself from your business and being wildly successful. Welcome to Episode 273 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Krista Michalowicz joins us to talk about the joys, the fun, as well as the challenges, (staying sane, keeping it real, and keeping the kids alive), that come with being married to an entrepreneur. Welcome to Episode 272 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Dr. Sabrina Starling is here to tell us the key strategies we need to employ to hire and create teams of productive, innovative "A" players. Welcome to Episode 271 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
There were incredible insights that were hidden in plain sight in the letters of Jeff Bezos, resulting in the phenomenal growth of Amazon. Steve Anderson, author of The Bezos Letters, is here to share them on this bonus episode of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
What if doing less brings about more? Our guest Kate Northrup shares the revolutionary strategies to do less work and obtain better outcomes. Hint: Part of it depends on whether you're a man or a woman. Welcome to episode 270 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
If your business is going to change, you need to change. That is the key essence of leadership. You are about to discover the changes necessary to achieve your vision for your business with Gene Hammett. Welcome to episode 268 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Ninety percent (90%!) of people die with regret. It does not need to be you. David Wood shares simple strategies to live a regret free life, and live into who you were meant to be. Welcome to episode 267 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Your business can and should run on automatic. You do it through a sequence of deliberate, small steps that build a business that will ultimately runs itself. Josh Fonger shares how. Welcome to episode 266 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
A decade ago, internet sensation Cali Lewis had over 1 billion cumulative downloads. You would think she had hit a home run, but the costs outweighed the gains both literally and figuratively. Luira "Cali Lewis" Petrucci shares all. Welcome to episode 265 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
The biggest determinant of achieving a desired result or not is this little discussed component: Friction. Roger Dooley joins us to share insights from his newest book. Welcome to episode 264 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
What does it take to really become a millionaire? Surprisingly, Chris Hogan says it isn't just about how much money you make, and you don't even need to be a business owner. Welcome to episode 263 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Clockwork has evolved! Discover the newest findings, like the 5th D, a new and improved QBR and so much more. Welcome to episode 262 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
The root of success is loving thyself, according to our guest. Regardless of the cards you have been dealt you've got a shot at going big. Welcome to episode 261 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Industries across the board are experiencing change that affect their consumer's perceptions. Andrew Campbell joins us to explain how he leverages those changes to provide clarity to the consumer and meaningful connection. Welcome to episode 260 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Are you positioning yourself as your customer's hero? Sounds like a smart move, right? Don Miller joins us to explain why this is exactly the WRONG role for you, and how to get clear on your message and offerings. Welcome to episode 259 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Profit can be achieved through incremental adjustments. Pete Williams explains the 7 levers that can be improved by a mere 10% and yet more than double your profits. Simple Steps to massive impact on this episode of Entrepreneurship Elevated.
Discover how a family can work together cohesively and not mingle their personal lives with their business lives. Welcome to episode 257 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
A thriving business is no longer made by great products and great marketing. It’s made by a great culture. On this episode Josh Levine explains why. Welcome to episode 256 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Jessi Roberts shares her story of how she created a wildly successful retail and wholesale business, despite challenges presented from being in rural location. The author of Backroads Boss Lady talks about the principles and heart-felt values she employs for a flourishing life and business that celebrates and uplifts her community. Welcome to episode 255 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Aaron Dignan joins us to discuss his new book Brave New Work, and explore how the stereotypical structures of businesses, bureaucracy, and elaborate systems of control are changing to environments of autonomy, testing and learning. Welcome to episode 254 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
He created an outsourcing business in the Philippines. It was nearly impossible to keep up with demand. And yet the business racked up debt and struggled, until he turned it around. You are about to discover Jamie Jay's turnaround story. Welcome to episode 253 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
A great place to work: Everybody wants that, but how do we recognize and implement the qualities that make one? (Hint: It ain't a new foosball table!) Darren Virassammy explains how to create a culture in your workplace that will have your team members wanting to give their best every day and feeling their value. Welcome to episode 252 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Hard work is hardly a frightening concept for the person who embodies the entrepreneurial spirit. But effecting the changes we need to make to realize our visions for ourselves and our businesses can be daunting. Gregg Clunis joins us to explain his method for getting results that get you to your goals. Welcome to episode 251 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Small business networking is a key factor in scaling your business, but without intentional business relationships, networking can fail. Matt Ward shows us how genuine connection can provide the key to getting effective word of mouth referrals, the most powerful marketing you can do. Welcome to episode 250 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Joe Sanok joins us to talk about his five part framework for big ideas, and how they'll help you scale your business. Welcome to episode 249 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
You know that saying, "You Can't Beat Free?" What if your competitor charged clients nothing? Could your business survive? Our guest Paul Gough explains how he was able to market his way to incredible success, even in the toughest conditions. Welcome to episode 248 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Are you a contractor looking to apply Profit First to your business? Shawn Van Dyke joins us to discuss Profit First for Contractors and the translatable steps you can use to make Profit First work for you. Welcome to episode 247 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
Are you running a struggling business that's wreaking havoc on your personal life? Perhaps your business is running you! Brian Chaney tells us how he stopped the madness and really got a handle on priorities (family) and profits!
Are you frustrated with the lack of growth of your nonprofit? Do you fear your nonprofit will never make the difference you intended it to? Our guest Kathleen Janus shows us how to successfully scale your business to have the most impact. Welcome to episode 245 of the Profit First Podcast!
There is a common narrative that artists tell themselves: they cannot truly be artists if they treat their careers as businesses. The truth is, you need to embrace your financials and step into your role as a business owner to be able to continue to create your art. Our guest, Jessica Abel, will share her story and how she was able to overcome her limiting mindset and become profitable.
Do you know what a disruptor is? They're the people that blow sh** up in your business so you can put it back together again...better. Our guest, Mike Maddock, will explain more and walk us through the lessons we can learn from the most successful disruptors. Welcome to episode 243 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
There's only one person in the way of you untapping your capabilities: You. There's also one person who can move you out of the way so you can perform at your peak.
That person is already inside you. You just need to unlock them. This other part of you is your Heroic Self and you unlock it with an Alter Ego. Our guest Todd Herman will walk you through the process of creating and using your own Alter Ego.
It can be really uncomfortable to sell "yourself" or your brand or product. Mo Bunnell walks us through a system that will help you sell authentically and more effectively. He’s developed his program after years of testing and peer-reviewed research into why people buy and what makes the buying process happen faster, in greater volume, and with more enjoyment.
The road to success is often not easy or clear. Our guest, Mike McDerment, shares his journey of starting FreshBooks with nothing and the blunders he made along the way.
"Big business" style marketing could kill your small business. Our guest, Allan Dib, walks us through some strategies that actually work for small and medium-sized businesses.
We chat amongst ourselves on this episode of Entrepreneurship Elevated. The team shares our practices for building community and a fun, productive workplace.
As I'm sure you know, entrepreneurship can be a roller-coaster of highs and lows. Our guest, Rachel Carroll shares her journey and how she used Profit First to not only ensure stability but achieve her personal and business goals.
Understanding the nuances of using Profit First within an industry can make an incredible difference in helping to avoid some headaches and get you to your goals even faster. Cyndi Thomason is the expert in Profit First for Ecommerce Sellers. She'll walk us through it on episode 236 of the Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast!
I'm sure you've heard it at this point: video is the most impactful way to communicate to your audience right now. Our guests Justin Andrews and John Antonacci explore the various ways to use video in your business, without spending a fortune. Welcome to episode 235 of the Profit First Podcast!
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Perhaps you are like many entrepreneurs who started their business because they loved making or providing a service, but you don't consider yourself a "business" person. Our guest, Gabriele Nicolet doesn't consider herself a business-minded person but through Profit First, she found a way to take ownership of the financial part of her business in order to maximize her true mission. Welcome to episode 234 of the Profit First Podcast!
Just like an airplane attendant urges you to put your oxygen mask on first, Kevin Lawrence recommends the same for your business. You have to take care of yourself before you can fully show up to serve your business. He walks us through all the tips on this episode of the Profit First Podcast!
You've heard of AI and at this point, you probably use it daily, but are you maximizing the impact it can have on your business? Daniel Faggella will walk us through the nuances of Artificial Intelligence on this episode of the Profit First Podcast!
The internet is saturated with ads and promotions for the millions of businesses out there. How do you get yours to stand out to your audience? Joe Fier and Matt Wolfe share some incredible tips to get your business to be seen everywhere on this episode of the Profit First Podcast!
Each one of us has the opportunity and the responsibility to impact generations. Kelly Roach talks with us about viewing our life and our business through the lenses of our legacy on this episode of the Profit First Podcast!
Being conscious of and intentional with your time is critical as an entrepreneur. Laura Vanderkam is the authority on time-management and will walk us through her tips to make sure we're maximizing our time on this episode of the Profit First Podcast!
Calling all artists and creatives! Mitch Bowler proves that you don't have to be a starving artist and shares his story and how he became permanently profitable with Profit First in this episode of the Profit First Podcast!
Your personal finances are so important to your business. Phylecia Jones walks us through the steps to get clarity in your finances and work on an effective budget that brings you ease and peace of mind in this episode of the Profit First Podcast!
If you're a business owner you have to know and understand taxes. Jerry Lynch walks us through the information you need to know and insight into some nuances you should be aware of in this episode of the Profit First Podcast!
Derek Lidow is a wealth of knowledge to set yourself up for long-term success in your business. He shares amazing tips that aren't your average fare on this episode of the Profit First Podcast!
As a business owner, it is imperative that you evaluate the products and services you're offering to determine if you may be suffocating the company. John Warrillow shares his method for analyzing and moving your business towards ultimate health and potentially salability in this episode of the Profit First Podcast!
How would you describe your relationship with money? Is it a little bit of a love/hate relationship? You love it when you have it and wish for more, but you hate obsessing about it and feel guilty asking for too much? Amber Dugger explores the connection between money and mindset and explains the importance of setting goals that inspire you on a visceral level, creating a clear budget to support it and then rejoicing in the magic that happens as a result in this episode of the Profit First Podcast!
Becoming an expert advisor in a niche can have an incredibly fruitful outcome for all involved. Lin Brown walks us through the steps and the subsequent impact of becoming a Profit First advisor for Home Staging Professionals in this episode of the Profit First Podcast!
With the effective implementation of a budget, you can gain total control of your money, get out of debt and stop living paycheck to paycheck. Jesse Mecham will teach us the rules for thinking about your money in a whole new way in this episode of the Profit First Podcast!
In this episode, we learn why networking, in the traditional sense that you've come to know it, is dead. The age of the superconnector has officially begun. Scott Gerber explains the difference in this episode 220 of the Profit First Podcast!
Do you have a dedicated Human Resources manager at your company? Perhaps you're doing it yourself because you can't afford to hire someone, but you may be setting yourself up for a costly mistake. Lindsay Polyak explains an alternative solution that won't add to your payroll, but will protect your company and make you even more money!
Today we talk about putting people first. The people in your company are your greatest resource, or at least they should be. Creating a culture that serves your employees can serve your profitability and your sustainability beyond your imagination. Welcome to episode 218 of the Profit First Podcast!
Publicity can have a huge impact on your profitability, but only if it's done thoughtfully. Editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine, Jason Feifer, walks us through how to effectively garner the right press to have the optimal impact.
Choosing to leave your traditional job and start your own business is not an easy decision, but Patrick Rauland shares his experience on his journey into entrepreneurship and lays out the steps to set you up for success. Before you fall down the rabbit hole of potential consequences, he poses - you can either think about the consequences of a decision or think about who you want to be. Something to ponder as you listen to episode 216 of the Profit First Podcast!
Sometimes we are the problem in our business, or at least our ego is. As business owners, it is hard to separate ourselves from the business and sometimes we end up serving our ego rather than the mission of the business. Ryan Holiday explains why this is problematic for your business on episode 215 of the Profit First Podcast!
Do you love paying your sales tax? Our guest Brittany Conner can honestly say she loves paying her sales tax. Since implementing Profit First she's excited to pay her taxes because the money is already set aside and she doesn't have to worry about incurring late fees because she doesn't have the money to pay them. The other bonus? PROFIT! Yes, she can finally use her profit to do fun things like take her family to Disney World. Learn how she did it on episode 214 of the Profit First Podcast!
Truly understanding yourself as a multi-faceted human being can bring clarity and fulfillment to your role as an entrepreneur. Dov Baron walks us through exploring the why below the why- the soul; the true, deep reason you've started your business beyond money.
Emily Morgan and Billie Anne Grigg join us for Episode 212 of the Profit First Podcast to discuss how to be more productive in your business, and how to get that profit in your pocket!
It is critical to take ownership of your finances. Robert Thomas Bethel understands personally how to turn failing businesses to become profitable. Starting with rescuing his own auto dealership and subsequently, 77 more, Robert knows intimately why businesses fail and how to turn them around.
Any business can become streamlined, including yours. In this episode, Adrienne Dorison explains how to streamline your business, regardless of the size, and as a result, receive way more profit than ever before.
Conflict may be an inevitable part of life, but you don’t have to give up on new opportunities and growth when employees don’t get along — you can accelerate your company’s progress and profitability instead! Liz Kislik helps us understand why conflict happens and how to prevent, alleviate and learn from it.
Do you feel guilty taking time away from your business? We explore the benefits of taking space away from your business with Nigel Bennett. Nigel argues in order to be really integral to your priorities and overarching goals for your life and business, you need to distance yourself from the daily operations. Furthermore, you need to trust the clarity and insight you gain, even if it seems counterintuitive to the path you thought was best.
Warren has helped 3 companies go from $0 to $1 billion, and he's seen other companies go to $0 (after looking promising initially). There are no guarantees in startups, but Warren has learned a lot of lessons on how to approach starting and growing a company from his time at Sequoia.
The Kings Texas Smokehouse has a new owner, Steven King. Business is off to a start, but definitely not profitable. Steven joins the show to be coached by Ryan Lee, Kelsey Ayres and Mike Michalowicz to get him quickly down the road towards profitability.
Your ideal prospects and customers have a specialized lingo that they use. Discover to learn their secret language and you'll immediately earn their trust and their money. Special guest Jeffrey Shaw, the author of LINGO, comes in and shares the 6-step process.
If your business is a creative business, you can surely still be profitable. our guest Marina Darlow explains how creative entrepreneurs can channel their ADHD gifted selves to become permanently profitable by using all things systems in their business.
Today, Danielle Mulvey join us to show us the 5 ways that entrepreneurs can be blind-sided by the accounting in their business. Danielle touches on hiring bookkeepers, financials, trust, taking responsibility, and overall profitability.
Josh Patrick joins to talk about his book Sustainable and what it actually takes to create a business that is sustainable. Listen and learn the five areas of business sustainability, why most businesses hire so poorly, and why profit is a result..not a goal.
Today, Kathryn Kerby talks about profitability from the aspect of a farmer. If there's one business that is difficult to make a profit, it's farming. Kathryn's farm was struggling to survive and hit rock bottom; when Kathryn found Profit First she implemented it immediately, and now her farm has quadrupled in revenue and slashed costs in the process. Discover how this 20-acre farm turned a financial calamity into a prospering business.
There is a secret, powerful sequence of steps you can take that will result in 10,000 or more fans guaranteed. Kim details literally every, single step. By the end of this episode, you know exactly how to gain 10,000 fans on Facebook, for less than $100. This is a must listen to, secret-sauce-revealed, way to add more fa
Ramona Rice had a business that was growing but not profitable. She made the decision to hire a Profit First Professional and her company proudly posted its first profit within the first quarter of hiring a new coach. Ramona Rice walks us through her experience of bringing on a Profit First Professional and how she specifically implemented Profit First in her Spapreneur business. You can do the same by following Ramona Rice's profitability method.
Starting a business at any age is difficult, making it profitable is even harder. Yet, Derelle Roshell stared his first business at 16 and his second at 18 and has made both profitable. Derelle shares how he was inspired to become an entrepreneur, how to make his businesses profitable and some unique approaches to positioning your business that will ensure success.
Welcome to Episode 196 of the Profit First Podcast! WARNING: this episode contains references to spiritual and biblical beliefs... and if that scares you off it's unfortunate. Today we have the privilege of speaking to famed author Edwene Gaines about the concepts of her book, The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity: A Simple Guide to Unlimited Abundance. Whether you share these beliefs or not, the rules and guidance you will gain in the next 38 minutes are irreplaceable; Listen in, enjoy, and be prepared to awaken the knowledge you already have inside you to achieve another level of profitability!
Robbie Samuels joins Mike on this week's episode of Profit First Professionals! One of the lost arts of profitable businesses is networking. Robbie Samuels, master networker, explains how you, regardless of how introverted you may be, can network like the world's elite. Robbie shares the simple steps for making your business extraordinarily profitable though networking and generating leads through the people you meet.
Author and Entrepreneur Lewis Howes joins us to talk about his new book and the power of finding your greatness.
A couple uses Profit First and The Pumpkin Plan to become online super successes! Jocelyn and Shane Sams left their teaching careers to achieve the ultimate in freedoms: financial freedom, freedom to be with their family, and freedom in time. You can do the same!
Jack Daly is a master of public speaking and sales and shares with us his tips and processes. He really delves into techniques to connect and grow customer relationships by using effective systems. Welcome to Episode 192 of the Profit First Podcast!
Woman-owned businesses have a massive opportunity in the entrepreneurial landscape. If you are a woman-owned business, you can become more profitable than ever. If you're a guy, there are insights here for you, too! Join us with Elizabeth McCourt.
Welcome to Episode 190 of the Profit First Podcast! Michelle Villalobos shares her story of launching a membership organization - and how it wasn't all sunshine and roses. Michelle left a corporate position to start her company; it was only after she burned through all of her savings that she was able to start making the turn towards a successful business... but her story wasn't done yet! It took years to finally get her business to a level of consistent profitability. Then with the implementation of Profit First, Michelle's business is achieving success and profits to a degree it never has been before. In this episode you will also discover amazing insights to the concept of future self and the ability that we all have to make our own stage. You don't want to miss this one!
Author Lisa Robbin Young is releasing her newest book, Creative Freedom. In Episode 189 of the Profit First Podcast, Lisa shares the details on how you can own your dream once and for all, without selling your soul ever.
Barry Moltz, author of How To Get Unstuck, Bounce, You Need To Be A Little Crazy and other business books joins us for Episode 3 of the Profit First Podcast. Barry explains the extra steps family run businesses must take to be profitable.
Therapist turned Mindset Master, Kelly Ruta walks us through the money mindset. Get ready to amplify your mind and amplify your income. Welcome to Episode 187 of the Profit First Podcast!
Dawn Brolin, Managing Member of Powerful Accounting, LLC joins us for Episode 186 of the Profit First Podcast. Dawn deep dives into how to save money and increase profit in your business.
Any product can be more profitable by digitizing. Are you already selling a product? Want to make it more profitable? Jason Van Orden will show you the path in Episode 185 of the Profit First Podcast.
Entrepreneur Leticia Mooney joins Mike Michalowicz and Chris Curran for Episode 184 of the Profit First Podcast! Leticia talks about her business goals as Mike gives some great tips on becoming a specialist to skyrocket your businesses success.
Dorie Clark joins us to talk about her new book, Entrepreneurial You. In her book, Dorie writes about becoming more effective leaders. To become more effective leaders, we need to embrace the best of the entrepreneurial ethos, including: - A willingness to talk about, and learn from failure. - A commitment to testing and iterating your products/services - rather than making a big bet and just praying it works. - The importance of creating multiple revenue streams, to reduce risk and increase overall 'career security.' - Challenging key assumptions about your industry that hold others back. - Using creative means to rapidly garner 'social proof' and credibility.
Mike Agugliaro shares how he started a small electrical contractor/plumber business and grew it into a massive home service company that now generates more than $32 million in revenue. The secrets to his success aren't necessarily what you'd expect... a moment of exhaustion resulted in an explosion of growth. Additionally, Mike shares insights on how he started another business for coaching that plays into his passion. By being his authentic self it attracts customers that resonate with him, growing his coaching business into a wildly profitable one in only a few years.
Lisa Kuecker is a New Orleans entrepreneur, teacher, artist and momma. She's spent the last 10 years building her own kind of multi-million dollar fitness and wellness empire, while working 20 hours a week because she's kinda obsessed with family time and her next adventure. She's most passionate about changing the future of families all across the world who are fighting a battle against McDonalds, video games, and obesity...and losing. Which is exactly why she's on a mission: to empower thousands of women in fitness and wellness to build profitable businesses, so that together they change the world, one body at a time.
Peter Laughter, CEO of Wall Street Services in NYC joins episode 180 of the Profit First Podcast. Peter explains how the staffing industry works as well as how he makes a profit from it.
Making a business profitable means making a business fun, so explain Dave Crenshaw, author of The Power of Having Fun. In this episode, discover the neat ways to have fun and drive profitability. Yes, they do go hand in hand.
On this "best of" episode we interview bestselling Author Michael Port. Michael talks about his book, Steal the Show, and gives us great pointers on how to gain the confidence you need for speeches, job interviews, or deal-closing pitches.
The Introverted Alpha. Sarah Jones saw a business opportunity to help introverted men get back in the dating scene and developed a program that is wildly successful. Sarah tells us how she made her business profitable, not just by seizing an opportunity, but doing what's right. Yes, sometimes the nice guy can win.
On this "best of" episode, success coach Jen Sincero unexpectedly takes Kristina through a coaching session on her passion in opera singing, sharing tips like "it's normal for humans to be afraid of change, but we need to live into our fear to start to grow, expand and live the life of a badass." One of the most powerful questions Jen asks is "if there was a gun put to your head... if your life depended on it, would you do it?" We have to realize, that our life DOES depend on this decision - you just have to give yourself permission to do what your heart desires.
Photographs, they can make or break a business. Roger Dooley explains why photographs are so important to the profitability of a business and explains all the neuromarketing techniques that make photographs drive profitability in your business. But there is more. Learn extraordinary neuromarketing techniques from our repeat guest, Roger Dooley.
James Cawdron discovered the Pumpkin Plan and used it to turn around his business. He outlines the exact steps he took to make his business more profitable than ever before. The system is simple, the process is effective, the question is, are you going to follow in James' footsteps?
If you want to drive profitability in your business, you've got to know where that profitability is coming from. Our guest, Dan Fagella, explains why metrics and its powerful dashboard is the exact tool you need to making your profits achieve exactly what you desire.
Any business can become streamlined, including yours. In this episode, Adrienne Dorison explains how to streamline your business, regardless of the size, and as a result, receive way more profit than ever before.
Debitize! If you've never heard that term before, you're in for a real treat. Did you know you can make your credit cards effectively debit cards? Did you know there are a lot of other tricks you can employ to make yourself more profitable in your personal life than ever before? Priya Malani reveals all in this episode of the Profit First Podcast.
In this episode we interview Dr. Sabrina Starling. There are roadblocks in implementing Profit First. It's not always a simple "one, two, three, let it be" process. In this episode, Dr. Sabrina Starling, a master Profit First Professional, explains how to navigate around the roadblocks of becoming your most profitable version of your company, ever.
A non-profit should be profitable, argues our newest guest, Kelsey Dee Bradley. She explains how raised funds, built a school in Cameroon and left the organization to be independent, all while being profitable.
From BMX bikes to getting the most out of a conference to what it's like to be an Instagram voyeur, Michael O'Neal shares all. Join us for one of the best journeys on the Profit First Podcast yet with special guest, Michael O'Neal of the Solopreneur Hour.
Ryan and Nick explain that, even in the extraordinarily competitive industry of fitness, you can make extraordinary profits. They walk us through a special way to build a funnel that attracts the best clients and keeps them coming back for more. Improve your fitness business, or any business, in this episode of the Profit First Podcast.
You may have never heard of a rock bottom moment more difficult than this. After exiting an abusive marriage with ten children to support, one that is permanently disabled, and only making $5,000 a year, Teresa turned her life around. She shares the secret to how she become profitable, gained the flexibility to live the lifestyle she desired and be there fully for her family.
Why not build an ELF? An easy, lucrative and fun business. Dan Kuschell of Champion Business Training explains why this actually the optimal business to build and how to do it. You can achieve your profitability objectives and live a life of balance.
Not every business has a smooth implementation of Profit First. At least that is Mike Manning's experience. He implemented Profit First for his gym and found it wasn't working so he dumped it and found that was working even worse, so he started with Profit First again. Follow Mike's formula to properly implementing Profit First once and for all.
In this episode we interview Kyle Graden. There is over $1 trillion of untapped profits waiting if your business will embrace the opportunity of the spectrum. Kyle Graden teaches us why embracing the spectrum of people allows your business to grow profits like never before.
In this episode we interview Dan Nichols. Dan Nicholas tells us there are five psychological barriers holding us back from profitability. We discover each psychological barrier and what you can do get your mind back into the profit game.
In this episode we interview Moshe Amsel. Business plans can be your biggest asset because they are the roadmaps to profitability, according to Moshe Amsel. Do your business plan right, and you'll know the prescription to profitability and what to do when things aren't going down the path that you expected.
In this episode we interview Dereck Jenkins. Growing a business in a competitive market is not easy. Doing it in lawn maintenance is even harder. But Dereck Jenkins has applied the Pumpkin Plan, Profit First, and other strategies to make his business consistently profitable and consistently growing. Dereck reveals what he's done and shares the processes you can use in your own business, be it lawn care or anything else.
In this episode we interview Betsie Bolger. There is money to be had on eBay. There is also money to be lost. In this episode of the Profit First Podcast, eBetsey, also known as Betsie Bolger, walks us step by step through the process of becoming a highly profitable eBay seller.
In this episode we interview Darren Virassammy. Every member of your team - owner, employee, virtual assistant - has strengths. The key, as the owner of the business, is to put people in the right place doing the right thing. It's like gears working together. If you put them in the wrong place, they will grind; if you put them in the right place, superpowers will reveal themselves. Darren shares how to get the right people in the right place doing the right thing to make your business thrive to its highest level of profits ever.
In this episode we interview Francine Steadman Krulak. What if you had a novel idea? What if you were the founder of BuddhaBooth, a concept to bring serenity to any chaotic environment. Well that's exactly what Francine did and as she starts her business, she's sharing her path to profitability. Lessons abound and it's nice to know you're not alone as you start your business.
In this episode we interview Larry Winget. Larry shares what's wrong with damn near everything. His new book reveals the degradation of integrity and values. Larry shares specific strategies for how to bring integrity back into your business and your life and, as a result, ensure the greatest profitability your business has ever achieved.
In this episode we interview Susan Vernicek. What if you went all in with one client? What if the profit was streaming into you for three consecutive years? Would you try to diversify or would you do more with that client? Well Susan had that exact experience and the outcome was a little different than expected. Today, Susan is more profitable than ever before. She shares the secret for managing that one client you depend on fully and a strategy to diversify to protect yourself from the potential downfall.
There may be three ways to instantly increase profitability, according to Donna Krech. First, pay yourself first, a method that we teach in Profit First. Second, have stand up meetings, the ultimate way to communicate efficiently and effectively. And three, manage both your time and your health. If you take care of those three elements, profitability is assured according to Donna Krech.
Crowdfunding is an extraordinarily powerful tool for raising funds for your business but it's more than just that. You can prove out the viability and profitability of your business even before you get started. Khierstyn Ross walks us through using crowdfunding on the most popular platforms such as Kickstarter and Indiegogo to raise money for your organization and position yourself for permanent profitability.
Ramona Rice had a business that was growing but not profitable. She made the decision to hire a Profit First Professional and her company proudly posted its first profit within the first quarter of hiring a new coach. Ramona Rice walks us through her experience of bringing on a Profit First Professional and how she specifically implemented Profit First in her Spapreneur business. You can do the same by following Ramona Rice's profitability method.
What about dating your clients? That's what Seth David says you need to do. Relationships with your clients are just like personal relationships in that communication is key. Seth explains that when you're dating someone for the first time, you participate in high levels of communication in the beginning to build a quick and strong rapport. You need to do this with clients too. Act like you're dating and your business will grow. We'll discuss that and dozens of other business growing strategies with Seth David.
What if your business had an opportunity to take on the Goliaths of the industry. Vic tells us not only how his company is taking on the established, but also how the Goliaths are starting to collapse and he explains how to do it profitably. You're about to discover some extremely innovative ways for how to start a media company - literally for $10-100 per article that he ultimately converted into powerful videos and now he's becoming one of the fasted growing companies in his industry.
Why can't businesses be fun and profitable? On this episode we meet with Ryan Lee and have a hoot of a time talking about growing a business and developing recurring revenue. But it doesn't start out that way. First, you are going to learn how to get physically fit, how to laugh hard and with that stuff in place than you will learn how to grow a business that generates profits month in and month out.
Brynn Putnam explains how to grow a profitable business even when you face situations that could close your business. She overcame not having the finances to start her business. She overcame challenges with Hurricane Sandy and a poor lease. As a result she became extremely innovative, refined the workout industry and is now incredibly profitable. You can do the same!
For years we've been explaining how to become profitable. This episode we discuss what happens when you achieve those profits. What if you financial wealth and personal achievements get to the level that you've always dreamed. Well it happened for John Lee Dumas. As a result a whole new set of challenges presented themselves. He found a way top reduce his extraordinary tax consequences and gain some other benefits by moving himself and his business to...well you'll find out.
What if you could badass your brand? Meaning what if you could take your business and represent it in a way that you truly wanted to - all out! Well if you do, Pia Silva says you actually become more profitable and you fall in love with your business. Pia Silva walks through the steps to make any brand a badass brand, including Kelsey's jewelry business.
Grant explains the impact you can have as a speaker and how you can be more profitable by using very specific strategies. In this episode you will discover ways to structure a speech by using the "so what, now what" technique. You'll learn about the different audiences you can speak to and dictate an honorarium for it. You'll also learn why sometimes free speaking is the best speaking in the world.
Yanik Silver, the founder of Evolved Enterprise, suggests that a business is not just transactional, it can be transformational and even transcendent. Yanik Silver walks us through the steps to having your business have a greater impact in the world. It's no surprise when your focus is having a greater impact on the world, there will be an amazing impact on your bottom line.
Andy Buyting is the owner of Carle Publishing and he explains how a newsletter or magazine can help you dominate an industry. In his own words, "Own the ink of your industry and you will be profitable. More profitable than any of your competitors." Andy breaks down how you can use an outsourced party such as his or you can do it on your own.
Brian Kurtz, founder of Titans of Marketing, makes a powerful argument why direct marketing is a profit center. Direct Marketing is not limited only to traditional mail campaigns. It can be used for all forms of advertising that invokes a direct response. Brian argues that every marketing effort you make must be track-able and therefore you can determine what marketing is bringing in more profits and what marketing is not.
Can a business give back to the community and actually be more profitable as a result. On this episode with Denise Blasevick of the S3 agency explains how they implemented a new service called SFree where they are giving their services away for free. Sure enough the business is experiencing all the elements that bring profitability: greater employee retention, more enthusiasm about the business, word-of-mouth referrals, and new business is starting to flow in, all because they started to give away some services for free.
What if you're fearful of implementing Profit First? You're so close to doing it, but just can't do it. On this episode with Scott Mulvaney, an entrepreneur of three different business offerings, who's almost on the brink of implementing Profit First, but has been sitting there for a long time. Mike works one-on-one with Scott on getting him started and making sure his businesses are permanently profitable from today forward.
We follow the remarkable journey of a small business owner of a Brazilian jiu jiutsu academy who was on the verge of giving up after 24 months of an average income of a $100 a month, it was clear he was going to fold the business. By chance he discovered Profit First while exercising with a friend and within 11 months he experienced growth that has resulted in a personal income of over $7000/month, plus profit, plus money reserved for taxes.
What if your business got ripped off and substantial amounts of money were taken away and you didn't even know. Robert Hartline went 3 years and had $300,000 stolen from his business and he didn't even know. Until one day just by chance he discovered that he had an employee working for him that he didn't even recognize, it wasn't an employee and that uncovered an embezzlement that had been going on for 3 years. In this episode learn how Robert was able to get law enforcement involved, save his company, recover the money, and send a bad person away.
Jeff McMenamy talks about implementing Profit First in his business and the surprises it brought to him. He has actually grown his business faster as a result of profitability. He has been able to accomplish a life dream of his of setting up a garage and an apartment at his cabin house and many more things.
Believe it or not there is a hustle to chill ratio. Ariane Trelaun explains that hustling all the time is not the right solution. It's talked about, but perhaps there's something that can drive even more profitability and it's this awareness of your profit to chill ratio. Discover the 5 elements that can make it a reality for you and achieve profitability by chilling.
Ed “Skip” McLaughlin walks us through the ten commandments of profit and explains how these 10 critical components of profit guide you to identify weaknesses in your business that can be fixed, opportunities that can be improved upon and even be a filter for not profitable business to get back on track... starting now.
You can generate tremendous profits in short periods by leveraging celebrities. Sarah Shaw walks us through a method of connecting with the right celebrities that compliment our product and get our product or service in front of them and leverage that relationship to build our brand and generate the highest levels of profitability.
Jason Spencer shares how your entertainment business or your business as an event professional can be more profitable by using Profit First. Jason explains where entertainment businesses unintentionally waste money and compromise their profits and gives some specific steps to making your business more profitable.
Tess Wicks explains how Profit First can be applied to start-up businesses. A lot of businesses start up and believe they have to put all of their money back into the business until one day it can be profitable.
Mark Hunter explains, from his experience, how top-talent can drive profitability in the business, can make the business itself grow faster than ever, all while having employees who are thrilled to work for an organization and are compensated at the top of the market for the work that they do.
A top-performing employee can perform, according to Dr. Sabrina Starling, 900-1200% better than a warm body and as a result you need fewer employees, you need to offer fewer benefits, reducing your overall payroll costs substantially and you have fewer mistakes so you have greater efficiency. Higher the best employees and you have the best profitability you'll ever experience.
Stanley Genadek argues that there is one marketing platform that actually pays you to market your business. The platform is YouTube. Stanley outlines the basics to building your YouTube platform for subscribers, for exposure and even to the level that you will make money while advertising for your business.
Elizabeth Barry talks about the power of personal brand development through storytelling. Stories about your business can and should evolve over time to keep your audience always engaged. As Elizabeth says, if you can’t tell it you can’t sell it. That’s how important storytelling is and there is no question that storytelling is a main driver of profit.
Sally Hogshead talks about how to make your personal brand fascinating, so fascinating that it will drive the highest level of profits to your business. You are about to find out why people pay for not what you do, but for who you are. Plus hundreds of other tips shared by the fascinating author.
Constance Moonzwe talks about that moment where everything in your life changes and your life’s future and your business’ future changes in a second, how do you navigate that. Constance shares that her husband passed away in a car accident in 2014 and the next the next morning she was the owner of a business and had to deliver services to her clients. She was able to do that and turn her business from a struggling business to a $6 million+ success and is still growing. She shares her secrets to growing a profitable business even when your life changes on a dime.
Nick Gianoullis explains how fun in your office drives profitability. Simple techniques to make your business be a fun place to work, have employees come in excited to be there and drive profit the whole time.
Susan Lassiter-Lyons talks about how to raise money for your real-estate business and why those big banks may, in fact, not be the best choice. She explains alternatives such as local banks, private investors and some other sources. She also guides us on how to make your real estate business by adding tack-on-benefits. You don’t make money just through rental income; there’s other things you can do through property.
Ariel Hyatt talks about how to run a profitable crowdfunding campaign. Ariel is the author of a book called a Crowdstart:The Ultimate Guide to a Powerful and Profitable Crowdfunding Campaign and shares the necessary elements in creating a campaign that will bring revenue and profit to the business. The big hint is that you need to prepare for the campaign well in advance. The campaign is just the icing on top. Discover all the elements necessary to have your successful and profitable campaign.
AJ Harper explorse how to write a book that will be profitable because it has impact on your readers. You are not about to discover the 20-minute method for how to write a book. Instead you are about to discover the method to writing a book that has permanent impact and will bring permanent profits to you.
Jack Daly is a master of public speaking and sales and shares with us his tips and processes. He really delves into techniques to connect and grow customer relationships by using effective systems.
Pam Slim discusses the eco-system that surrounds you, not just your clients but other people you may not realize. She urges us to take a look at the influencers in our life and really evaluate the value they offer us.
Roger Dooley joins us again to talk about understanding the way our brains work in order to make the best decisions for your business.
Kieran Lynch talks about his experience of working in the family business, the challenges he faces, the advantages his age in his company provides and everything in between
Ruby Tan discusses how she navigated personal debt. For many people this type of struggle may devastate their family and maybe even cause people to lose their homes and everything they own… but Ruby was able to navigate it by facing the challenges head on and taking very quick but strategic actions; actions that got Ruby’s family back on their feet and today they’re in a better position than ever before.
Susan Berkley talks about the power of your voice and how your voice is determining profitability. She explains a moment where she’s calling someone who you think is going to be the most wonderful person in the world and then they have a horrible, whiny voice and how it changes you perspective. It’s not just true in the romantic world, it’s also true in the business world too, if not even more so. You must have an extraordinary voice to have an extraordinary profit. Susan walks us through dozens of strategies to make your voice the most profitable voice you’ve ever had.
Jorge Morales and his business partner, Jose Pain talk about how their business was one of the first companies to implement Profit First, over eight years ago. Their business went from $80k to $800k over that time and profitability has skyrocketed. Learn how Jorge gets to go on one vacation a month because of the profitability of his business and how Jose has built his dream house and is now looking to see it to build an even bigger, better one. Plus, they can now predict the future of their business, something they couldn’t have even fathomed.
Josh Patrick gives us the elements of mistake making and why they actually help make business more profitable. Discover the can do, will do, fit in rule, along with other rules to make mistakes the most profitable opportunity in your business to date.
Chef Bailey Ruskus shares the foods to help make you stronger, faster, and smarter. Learn about the foods you should be eating, how you should be eating them, and short cuts to be eating super well, super easily. Because let’s face it, when you’re stronger, faster, smarter, you become more profitable.
Dave Kerpen talks about the importance of people skills and how it dramatically affects profitability. By following his very specific tips, you can immediately influence the way people perceive you and generate profitable relationships. Dave also explains why accepting a glass of water is one of the smartest things you can do to drive profitability.
Clay Cark argues that when you say no, you are actually happier and more profitable! This episode he shares the strategies around the “F5” technique to bring balance to life, and to define your purpose. Clay also shares some very specific things you can do to grow, by simply saying no!
Jesse Cole shares fascinating insight on how he had leveraged Profit First to reduce his debt, and strike an extraordinary chord of innovation. Discover why the Savannah Bananas is the most innovative baseball team of our time, how they are radically changing an industry, and as a result, bringing tremendous amounts of profit to their business, and a tremendous amount of happiness to their fans!
Greg Scully believes using the Surge strategy will help him since he is in a hyper niched business in Alaska and is struggling to grow. Mike Michalowicz lays out a simple formula to grow, which Greg is aware of, but doesn’t think about one element, which may be the game changer. Could it be England?
Paul Finney talks about how a food business can be profitable! After discovering Profit First, Paul brought on a Profit First Professional to implement our strategies, and now, his profitability is 300% greater than it was in the past. He is now on a track to make it 500% better, and is paying himself amounts he had never payed himself before. He was even able to reserve money for taxes! All of these things happened because of how he implemented Profit First! Discover his exact method and strategy and the person who helped coach him along. Hint…it’s Marcie Hanhart!
Jim Coyle answers the question: “is the recession over yet?” Jim’s response may be a bit hard to hear, yet eyeopening. Discover some insights about what’s going on in our economy and how to stay ahead as a small business owner.
Frank and Ralph discuss how they have implemented Profit First from day one of starting their business! They share strategies and techniques of how they implement Profit First, which has become a great tool to keep minority partners actively involved/supportive of the business. Too add, by implementing Profit First, within the first two weeks of starting the business, the company took their first distribution check!
Chris Murphy discusses the process of transitioning from a corporate position (where money is given to you), to starting and building your own business and being profitable while doing it!
Cyndi, Christine, and Ellen discover exactly how to become profitable as an Amazon Seller. We discover special strategies you need to follow and shortcuts on how to become very profitable as an Amazon FBA. If you don’t know what an FBA is, find out in this episode now!
Doug Kisgen shares some interesting insights that happiness does not correlate with money but rather is determined by multiple factors. He shares his experience working at ‘Boys Town’, helping teenage boys reintegrate into society to become upstanding citizens. Doug shares what he has learned from the boys as they went through those life transitions.
Kirby Hasseman discusses how joy isn’t necessarily entertainment, but giving a friction-less experience to the client throughout, resulting in a very profitable, long-term relationship. Welcome to Episode 101 of the Profit First Podcast!
Tasha Scott's business is on the brink of a critical decision, does she continue with what she has been doing for 14 years and keep the current business growing, or does she go after her new passion and purpose in life? Today, we discuss a specific strategy to navigate through the situation, where she comes up the most profitable and happiest!
Jonathan Pototschnik discusses the difference between working in the business vs. on the business and how to make the transition. Jonathan argues the importance of getting to working onthe business but also the dip in income you will experience during the process and how to navigate through it. Learn how to gain financial freedom and time freedom, the perfect combination for profitability.
Vickie Musni explains how understanding the personalities of yourself, your employees, and the people you sell to can dramatically increase your profitability. In this episode you will discover how to quickly evaluate the personalities of people – even if it’s just over the phone – so that you can provide better service to them and skyrocket your profitability.
Kaman owns an amazon seller business where he sells different products from golf items to toys. His business is implementing Profit First and Mike Michalowicz gives Kaman a few strategies to increase profitability, also explaining that cutting costs can only get you so far; there’s only a little bit of cost cutting that can be done effectively before it hurts the business… but there’s an opportunity in Kaman’s case to become specialist. We also share a really unique strategy to start capturing emails of people who buy through the amazon platform.
Jason & Jodi Womack, Authors of Get Momentum: How To Start When You’re Stuck, join Mike Michalowicz and Chris Curran to talk about the importance of momentum in the workplace. Jason & Jodi discuss how having a business partner who is the polar opposite of you can be both your biggest strength and your Achilles heel, depending on how you choose to use both of your skills. They also challenge us to try the 30/30 rule: Work 30 mins/day on something that’s 30 days or more away. If you don’t have time to prioritize building profitability into your business now, what makes you think you’ll have time to do it later?
Jacqui Rosshandler discusses how she chose to innovate and find new products outside of her industry and what her “Aha!” moment was. We also touch on lessons learned in the process of how to launch a product-based business that gets into mainstream stores, AND how to do it profitably throughout.
Greg Wittstock is the founder of Aquascape Inc. and turned a hobby $60 Million dollar company. Greg talks about the rise of his business, the challenges they faced, and how they ensure profitability today.
Business owner Greg Eisenbeis is now facing a fork in the road on what’s been making money for him up to this point, but his excitement has faded away… and now he’s looking to start a new business that can be a game-changing concept for the world. Greg has found an interesting question to ask himself to determine if he should take the risk of starting this new business or to stick to what’s already made money: 5 years from now when he sits down with his kids, will he be proud of what he’s doing and proud to be sharing it with them? Join Greg on his quest for starting a new business and the decisions he’s facing.
Welcome to this very special bonus episode of the Profit First Podcast! Mike Michalowicz gives you two bonus audios of his new book, SURGE (Separate, Unify, Rally, Gather, Expand) – one is the introduction to the book and another is the entire first chapter, all for free.
Dr. Zarik Boghossian shares his personal story of being born in Iran and moving to the US, the hardships he faced because of his accent, having no money and how he moved on to successfully develop a software that does the flight navigation for the international space station.
David Lauterstein runs a $3.2mil retail outlet called Nasty Pig – but that doesn’t mean he’s been profitable! David has implemented Profit First and experienced a turn in his business; we coach him through a couple tips on how to take his business to the next level. Sometimes, bigger questions get bigger answers – and that’s exactly what we guide David through.
Dr. Rob Garcia explains his life story of how he navigated out of an adverse upbringing and was able to make a extraordinary success of himself. Chock full of tips and strategies that are applicable to any entrepreneur of any level, regardless of your background.
Chris Curran, our rockstar engineer and Profit First Podcast producer about how some of these ideas came to him as he was producing the show… and how his own business has exploded as a result of implementing profit first and some other strategies! Gain some cool insights, plus hear us play a little song for the first time in studio – we didn’t rehearse (we apologize in advance) but we belted out “Here’s To Us” by Halestorm.
WARNING: this episode contains references to spiritual and biblical beliefs… and if that scares you off it’s unfortunate. Edwene Gaines talks about the concepts of her book, The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity: A Simple Guide to Unlimited Abundance. Whether you share these beliefs or not, the rules and guidance you will gain in the next 38 minutes are irreplaceable; Listen in, enjoy, and be prepared to awaken the knowledge you already have inside you to achieve another level of profitability!
Caitlin implemented Profit First and found that her business was not going the way that she anticipated… so she shut it down and decided to start up a brand new business. On this episode we coach Caitlin through a proper and quick shutdown of what’s not working, and explain how to ramp up a new business – and do it in a very successful way even you don’t have a penny to spend.
Denny Krahe joins us to talk about the importance of fitness when it comes to the profitability of your business. We explore how you can implement fitness regardless of what your work schedule is… and the reason why you have no excuse! Plus Denny shares some cool tips and tools you can use to get healthy – at the end of the day it’s very clear that the more fit you are, the higher your energy is and the more profitable your business will be.
Mike Agugliaro shares how he started a small electrical contractor/plumber business and grew it into a massive home service company that now generates more than $32 million in revenue. The secrets to his success aren’t necessarily what you’d expect… a moment of exhaustion resulted in an explosion of growth. Additionally, Mike shares insights on how he started another business for coaching that plays into his passion. By being his authentic self it attracts customers that resonate with him, growing his coaching business into a wildly profitable one in only a few years.
Today, President of Stratford Financial Group, Jeffrey Ingalls, joins us to discuss the different insurance requirements businesses have, when you need it vs. when you don’t, and the key to doing it profitably. Many people in the past would go for the best insurance at the cheapest rate, or the most benefits at the cheapest rate… but that’s no longer the way to success. Jeff outlines a strategy to reduce your costs, yet meet your obligations AND come out profitable. Welcome to Episode 84 of the Profit First Podcast!
Michael O’Neal, host of the The Solopreneur Hour Podcast, shares the different sources and outlets he used to generate money for his show. Michael dives into his implementation of Profit First in his business – and how he’s experienced an immediate, new realization about his profitability. He also asks some great questions on how to take his profitability to the next level. Welcome to Episode 83 of the Profit First Podcast!
Success coach Jen Sincero unexpectedly takes Kristina through a coaching session on her passion in opera singing, sharing tips like “it’s normal for humans to be afraid of change, but we need to live into our fear to start to grow, expand and live the life of a badass.” One of the most powerful questions Jen asks is “if there was a gun put to your head… if your life depended on it, would you do it?” We have to realize, that our life DOES depend on this decision – you just have to give yourself permission to do what your heart desires. Welcome to Episode 82 of the Profit First Podcast!
Today, Kathryn Kerby talks about profitability from the aspect of a farmer. If there’s one business that is difficult to make a profit, it’s farming. Kathryn’s farm was struggling to survive and hit rock bottom; when Kathryn found Profit First she implemented it immediately, and now her farm has quadrupled in revenue and slashed costs in the process. Discover how this 20-acre farm turned a financial calamity into a prospering business. Welcome to Episode 81 of the Profit First Podcast!
Jenny Blake explains that pivoting is about doubling down on what’s already working. At the end of the day regret only comes from not taking action… so have the courage to do it!
In our most powerful interview of all time, author of The Go-Giver, Bob Burg, joins Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran and Kristina Bolduc on Episode 79 of the Profit First Podcast! The tremendous trio asks Bob the question “how can you be profitable by giving?” Bob shares a remarkable story of different ways that givers come out ahead. Bob provides techniques on the importance of humility and sharing. Kristina share’s a personal story of how her Grandmother defined a significant element of her life by giving an apple when it was the only thing she had to share.
Nikki Begg ran a profit first analysis of Petals, her business in Bermuda,and finds that she is bleeding money – and now is at the precipice of a decision… does she sell the business, tank the business, or do something else? In this episode we discover there is yet ANOTHER option that Nikki didn’t think about. Mike Michalowicz walks her through an implementation of Profit First and facing the hard decisions you need to make when you run multiple businesses.
Today, Keith shares his story of how he was trying to develop a business in hot air ballooning for years while working a full time job. While the business revenue grew, their profitability was never enough where they didn’t have to take on debt and were surviving check by check. The most challenging part for Keith was not making enough of an income to replace his full time job. Keith found and implemented Profit First – and the results are nothing short of magnificent. The most interesting part of Keith’s story is that as the business implemented Profit First it actually spawned faster growth than ever before [we’re noticing a consistent trend here]. When businesses take profit first they are forced to become more innovative and find better ways to do things more efficiently… and in many cases the revenue increases. Among the strategies that Keith used he discovered that he had great employees, but they weren’t doing the great things they should be doing, so he shifted them around. Keith also cut expenses that weren’t working for his business and amplified certain marketing methods that worked extremely well.
In this episode we discuss the accounting basics that every entrepreneur needs to know. When you’re working with an Accountant, what questions should you be asking them? How often should you be meeting with them? Do you understand the different key financial statements and is your Accountant explaining them to you? How can you more towards forecasting and predicting how your business financials will be? Jody Padar and Mike Michalowicz give us the entire formula to making sure you get that right with your Accountant. Tune in!
Michelle Villalobos shares her story of launching a membership organization – and how it wasn’t all sunshine and roses. Michelle left a corporate position to start her company; it was only after she burned through all of her savings that she was able to start making the turn towards a successful business… but her story wasn’t done yet! It took years to finally get her business to a level of consistent profitability. Then with the implementation of Profit First, Michelle’s business is achieving success and profits to a degree it never has been before. In this episode you will also discover amazing insights to the concept of future self and the ability that we all have to make our own stage. You don’t want to miss this one!
Julia Pimsleur shares the 8 steps necessary to raise funds – you do not need to do them all, however, you have to be aware of all the steps and take action on at least 5 of them. Julia also explains all the different sources of funding as well as angel investing and venture capital. She also shares a gaggle of resources that you can visit to find funds in your local community.
Chuck Parmely owns a $3.2 million dollar overhead door business – which sounds like a wildly successful business until you find out that his company has been in existence for 37 years, barely scratching 1% to 3% profitability; in other words, his business wasn’t making any money and surviving check by check. Chuck has implemented Profit First under the direction of Dr. Sabrina Starling and subsequently, a business that had a $20K loss in 2014 turned around and achieved a $220K profit in 2015, and 2016 is looking even better… all while in a rural area that was experiencing an economic decline. Chuck’s success story has been so impressive that his accountant went out of their way to call him and figure out his formula to success… and that’s what you’re about to find out!
Matt Shoup shares his story of how he went into his business with $170K of debt and turned it into a multi million dollar practice – and in the process became affluent on his own accord. In this episode Matt shares the secrets to becoming successful… the irony is, when it comes to making that first sale (or any subsequent sale), shiny brochures and great references are of no importance; It’s all about finding a common bond with your client. Additionally, Matt explores the game of numbers and how calculating it in a couple dog bites guarantees you a sale. Matt also talks about the power of getting out of your own business and letting the true pros/colleagues run the show.
Carole Rains is an amazon seller facing the challenge of growing a profitable business where there is a high volume of inventory she needs to purchase. One major roadblock for Carole arose when Amazon lost her order and she had to quickly replace her inventory. In this episode we also discuss some novel approaches to addressing inventory that cost literally nothing and will make those amazon lost shipment problems dissappear. In addition we talk about profit margins and how Carole can dictate at least a 4x markup (or more!) by using simple things like a name change or packaging her products with educational components too.
This week Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran and Kristina Bolduc interview the Operator of Carnival Day and explore what it’s like to be a manager of a business, but not the owner – and what your relationship to money and profitability is as a result. In this episode we dispel the value of making bold decisions and loss aversion. In Nick’s case, selling his truck may be the best decision of his life. We also discuss feeling the pain in purchasing and the 5% rule when you make a purchase on behalf of the company.
Melinda McCaw, founder of Melinda McCaw Media navigates how to manage a scenario where your company is dependent on one major client (and what to do about it). We explore a simple strategy of knowing when to make that next hire, give some simple tips around profitability, and share perspective on revenue per employee. Obi Ron Kenobi (Ron Saharyan) makes a special guest appearance and provides Melinda with great advice on how to reduce the pains of significant cash ebbs and flows.
This week we had the privilege of interviewing Jonathan Royce, founder of Hustling Hoagies – a brand new business that delivers hoagies to Univ. of Michigan football games and other local events. Join Mike Michalowicz and Chris Curran for a journey with Jonathan as we discuss where he’s making money and where he’s not, as well as the concept of imminent need. We explore where Jonathan has spent money which was of no value, and the technique of using Profit First to pre-allocate money toward profitability AND his own pay to determine how much money is truly available to infuse money back into his business. Welcome to Episode 68 of the Profit First Podcast!
This week Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran and Kristina Bolduc welcome guest Robin Robins who took her business from $0 in 2003 to $10 million in revenue in 2015. This episode is chock-full of insights including why niche specialization helps grow your business (even if your niche industry collapses), the “enough is enough” stage, how to have a personal cash reserve and a business reserve, and how to diagnose the different products offerings you have and determine individual profitability for each one. Welcome to Episode 67 of the Profit First Podcast!
Erica Wernick, founder of LA Bound: a business that helps aspiring TV and Movie Actors/Actresses/Experts achieve their goals in Los Angeles. In this episode we learn what a new membership organization is like. We discover the essence of Parkinson’s Law: that every penny made is also spent. We guide Erica through her first step toward Profit First in setting up different allocation accounts, including running a basic profit assessment. In this episode we also explain cost vs. investment.
Bryn Davis joins Mike Michalowicz and Chris Curran to share his inspiring story of how his passion for healthy eating exploded into a booming business.
Matt Perosi and Jamie Doughty join Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran, and Krista Michalowicz to dive deeper into the lives of being an entrepreneur, as well as what it’s like to be married to one.
Entrepreneur Rev. Dr. K. Bill Dost joins Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran, and Kristina Bolduc. Bill deep dives into the common misconception about business financing and gives us some great tips on how to go about getting funding for your company.
Kevin Davis joins Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran, and Kristina Bolduc for Episode 62 of the Profit First Podcast! Kevin shares his story about his business and what he has been struggling with; Mike gives some great tips on setting up the Profit First system.
Entrepreneur Leticia Mooney joins Mike Michalowicz and Chris Curran for Episode 61 of the Profit First Podcast! Leticia talks about her business goals as Mike gives some great tips on becoming a specialist to skyrocket your businesses success.
Martial Artist Stan Shields joins Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran and Kristina Bolduc for Episode 60 of the Profit First Podcast! Stan shares his entrepreneurial story and talks about overcoming limiting beliefs.
Nick Dancer joins Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran and Kristina Bolduc to talk about his experience with implementing the Profit First system in his business.
Author and Entrepreneur Michelle Patterson joins Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran and Kristina Bolduc for Episode 58 of the Profit First Podcast! Michelle gives female entrepreneurs fantastic tips on how to become as successful as possible.
Pizza Champion Michael Shepherd joins Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran and Kristina Bolduc. Michael talks about his experience in growing his pizza chain an how he managed business growth at a fast rate.
Bestselling Author and Entrepreneur Chris Ducker joins Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran and Kristina Bolduc for Episode 56 of the Profit First Podcast! Chris talks about the benefits of bringing your business virtual.
Entrepreneur Stephen Christopher joins Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran and Kristina Bolduc. Stephen shares his experience with implementing Profit First on his business.
Teams of Distincton co-founder Antoine Gerschel joins Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran and Kristina Bolduc. Antoine has some fantastic words of wisdom for moving your business towards distinction.
Business Owner Brian Scudamore joins Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran and Kristina Bolduc. Brian shares his story and gives us some great branding and marketing tips.
Author and Entrepreneur Lewis Howes joins Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran and Kristina Bolduc. Lewis talks about his new book and the power of finding your greatness.
Michael Spadaro joins Mike Michalowicz, Chris Curran and Kristina Bolduc. Michael gives you great tips on how to leverage technology to become more profitable in your business.
School of Bookkeeping’s very own Seth David joins us for Episode 50 of the Profit First Podcast! Seth gives us great information about sharing content with your clients.
Bestselling Author Michael Port joins us again for Episode 49 of the Profit First Podcast! Michael talks about his new book and gives us great pointers on how to gain the confidence you need to Steal the Show.
Matt Schwartz and Donna Leyens join us for Episode 48 of the Profit First Podcast! Matt shares his story and give some great insight on hiring the right employees for your company.
Donna Leyens joins us for Episode 47 of the Profit First Podcast! Donna deep dives into the concept of the Pumpkin Plan and growing a colossal business.
Rich Manders and Emma Bradshaw gives us great tips on how to scale your business. Emma shares her story of how her business came full circle.
Scott Spiro and Tony Lillios sheds some light on how he found his niche and the importance of credibility. Tony shares his success story with Speck products and how his company skyrocketed to profitability.
Business owner Nathan Hecht and Disk Jockey Gregg Hollmann join us for Episode 43 of the Profit First Podcast Nathan gives insight to what his software can do for your business and gives tips on protecting your intellectual property. Gregg shares his story of how he grew his DJ business from part-time fun to full time profitability!
Adam Smith and Jonathan Domsky talks about office products that can help protect your company. Jonathan tells us his journey of founding Kidorable and what it’s like to work with factories in other countries.
Dawn Brolin, Managing Member of Powerful Accounting, LLC deep dives into how to save money and increase profit in your business.
Joseph Shemesh shares his expertise on heat mapping for your website. Ethan Anderson discusses the new age of booking appointments with your clients.
David Knowles sheds some light on the world of credit reporting, and Kacee Johnson talks about how to create a solid business plan for your company.
Adam Hollander shares his story of how FantasySalesTeam got started. Tom Wheelwright gets down to the nitty gritty about Taxes.
David Bell and Eric Greenspan join us the Profit First Podcast. David Bell talks about what drug testing does for your business. Eric Greenspan tells us what the School of Bookkeeping is all about.
Christine Gray and Jared Hecht join us for the Profit First Podcast. Christine shares her structure for running a successful business. Jared shares with us how Fundera works! SPOILER ALERT! We talk about the Jurassic World movie.
Emily Morgan and Billie Anne Grigg join us for the Profit First Podcast to discuss how to be more productive in your business, and how to get that profit in your pocket!
Susan Fuller and Krista Michalowicz join us for the Profit First Podcast. They share their stories of what it’s like to be married to busy entrepreneurs!
Bestselling Author Hal Elrod joins us for the Profit First Podcast. Hal shares his life transformation tips from his latest book, The Miracle Morning.
Bestselling author Noah Fleming, and UK Xero's Managing Director, Gary Turner, join us for Episode 32 of the Profit First Podcast. Noah and Gary share their marketing and customer service tips.
Business founders Scott Weintraub and Jennifer Dawn join us for Episode 31 of the Profit First Podcast. Scott shares his method of networking. Jennifer shares her coaching experience in helping business owners put their Profit First.
Shama Hyder and Tim Knox join us for Episode 30 of the Profit First Podcast. Shama and Tim discuss how you can use social media marketing to turn your business into a profitable one.
Erik Knight and Jon Wood join us for Episode 29 of the Profit First Podcast. Erik shares his expertise on how hackers go after your business. Jon talks about how he ended up on his entrepreneurial journey.
Tina Forsyth joins us for Episode 28 of the Profit First Podcast. Tina shares tips on how to profit from successfully implementing systems in your business.
Jill Salzman, founder of “The Founding Moms” joins us for Episode 27 of the Profit First Podcast. Jill shares her secrets to growing and maintaining a successful business.
Andrew Moon and Peter Verlezza join us for Episode 26 of the Profit First Podcast. Andrew and Peter share their experiences with working on their businesses and increasing profit margins.
Author and Entrepreneur, Roger Dooley, joins Episode 25 of the Profit First Podcast. Roger shares a few tips on how to use neuromarketing to increase profitability in your business.
Benita Königbauer, Tax Advisor and certified Profit First Professional, joins Episode 24 of the Profit First Podcast. Benita shares her story of implementing Profit First in Germany.
Matthew Perosi, Chief Thinker at Sapphire Collaborative, joins the Profit First Podcast. Matthew shares his story of when his company went into financial struggle and how he turned it around to become a profitable success.
Kurt Shafer, CEO of Invisco, joins the Profit First Podcast. Kurt shares his story of how an inventor came to dominate the industry.
Angie Strader, CEO of 360 Wraps, joins the Profit First Podcast. Angie explains the profitable benefits of keeping you customers happy.
Author and business owner, Darryl Lyons joins the Profit First Podcast. Darryl shares how authenticity and good leadership skills can help your business benefit profitably.
Matt Rissell, co-founder and CEO of TSheets, joins the Profit First Podcast. Matt dives into how time tracking protects employees and helps employers maximize their profitability.
Stan Genadek, owner of Genadek Landscaping and Excavating Inc. joins the Profit First Podcast. Stan talks about the importance of job satisfaction and how it relates to the profit margins of your business.
John Thomas “JT”, the CEO of Deductr joins the Profit First Podcast. JT talks about the different ways small business owners can maximize their tax deductions.
Melinda Emerson, America’s #1 Small Business Expert joins the Profit First Podcast. Melinda talks about what it takes to start a business, and how to successfully keep it going.
Peter Laughter, CEO of Wall Street Services in NYC joins the Profit First Podcast. Peter explains how the staffing industry works as well as how he makes a profit from it.
Dr. Sabrina Schleicher and her client, Julie Wurzer join the Profit First Podcast. Sabrina and Julie discuss the importance of monitoring your expenses and hiring top level employees.
Gabrielle Fontaine, Bookkeeper and and Consultant joins the Profit First Podcast. Gabrielle shares her insight on how to implement profitability in your professional bookkeeping services.
Business owner Mel West joins the Profit First Podcast. Mel breaks down common problems in the work place and explains the importance of communicating with your employees.
Life Strategist and Entrepreneur Rick Clemons joins the Profit First Podcast. Rick explains how staying true to yourself will lead to many different forms of success.
Instrumental Teacher and Business Owner Sharon Marrell joins the Profit First Podcast. Sharon shares how to improve inventory sales in your retail space.
Public Speaker, Corporate Trainer and Leadership Coach, Robb Braun, joins the Profit First Podcast. Robb explains the importance of having a motivational work environment and how to get your employees engaged.
Kim Pollard, founder of Bookkeeper Girl, joins the Profit First Podcast. Kim explains the importance of business growth and money management.
Lisa Robbin Young,business coach and trainer, joins the Profit First Podcast. Lisa explains the art of speaking on stage and selling your product successfully.
Liz Dobrinska, founder of Innovative Images, joins the Profit first Podcast. Liz explains the importance of having the right accountant and tailoring to the needs of your client.
Cyndi Thomason, certified Profit First Professional bookkeeper, and Brent Robinson, founder of Modthink, join the Profit First Podcast. Cyndi and Brent discuss driving profit in social media.
John K. Bates, keynote speaker, communications coach, founder and chief executive officer at Executive Speaking Success, joins the Profit First Podcast. John explains the importance of balancing your business and your health.
Barry Moltz, author of How To Get Unstuck, Bounce, You Need To Be A Little Crazy and other business books joins the Profit First Podcast. Barry explains the extra steps family run businesses must take to be profitable.
Michael Port, author of Book Yourself Sold, Beyond Booked Solid, The Think Big Manifesto, joins the Profit First Podcast. Michael explains how to sell profitably, because all sales are not the same after all.
Dorie Clark, author of Reinventing You, explains how reinventing your business or career does not require you to go off the financial cliff. You will discover how one individual, simply by volunteering on weekends found a new life endeavor. Dorie shares how she lived the frugal life and turned out financially winning.