“Profit” Isn’t a Dirty Word – Why You Should Master Profit Distribution vs. Owner’s Compensation

 Since writing Profit First, I’ve heard quite a few comments (and eye rolls) over the word, “profit”, itself. This always makes me curious. What’s so bad about making a...

Mastering Profit First: Master Your Percentage Allocations

   At its core, Profit First is all about flipping the script on traditional accounting and prioritizing profit from day one. One of the key pillars of Profit First...

Interview with Kasey Compton, Author of In Search of You

   Life's journey can be complex - including our business journey. In Search Of You, by Kasey Compton, beautifully captures the essence of finding joy when the usual path...

The Profit First Formula Explained

  Man, do I get hassled about  the Profit First formula.  Let me be clear, I do believe following the GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting  Principles) is important so that when...

Get Out of the Survival Trap – For Good

How many decisions did you make for your business last year? Decisions to solve a problem, fix a mistake, decide whether or not to take advantage of an opportunity, add...

Get Happy – Play More, Work Less

Those two specks on the right side of the photo? My wife and me in Hawaii. (Notice, I am not working.) My question to you: When's the last time you...

Unleash Your Business Superpowers and Increase Revenue with the ACDC Model from Clockwork Revised and Expanded

Get ready to rock and roll because today we're diving into the ACDC model in Clockwork Revised and Expanded. You might be thinking, "What on earth does ACDC have to...

Unlocking Business Freedom: The Clockwork Strategy for Creating Systems and Processes

If you feel like you’re stuck in a grind and want to get more time to do what you love, I want to remind you about game-changing strategies that transform...

The Queen Bee Role

People have asked me what the The Queen Bee Role, or QBR is when implementing the Clockwork systems. Simply put, the QBR is the singular most important activity within your...

Top Secret Book Excerpt: The Best Business Solution to Productivity (And it’s not being a workaholic)

I have a confession. I used to be a workaholic. Now, I need to clarify that I am not touting any badge of honor here. I used to think being...

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