Ports of Entry – What is Your First Impression?

Business relationships begin with first impressions. And first impressions are the longest lasting. First impressions matter. Obviously, right? We think about our posture, what we’re wearing and how we speak....

It’s Not a Speech, It’s a Listen

Every speech you do - is a listen. My friend and speaking coach John Bates and I had an opportunity to catch up during our recent trip to The Netherlands...

Your Financial Foundation by Kasey Anton

It has been said that the restaurant business is a business of nickels and dimes - meaning that you really have to watch every single nickel and dime and hope...

How Do You Simplify Your Workflow?

When it comes to managing workflow we turn to databases and that’s great, but sometimes a simple, physical solution is just as good, if not better. When I am in...

What’s the Secret? What Makes Other Businesses Successful?

Ever wonder how other businesses do it? What drives their success? What's their secret sauce? Financials aside, what makes them outstanding? Since the chances of you being a top secret...

Crazy Ideas

Recently while at the airport in The Netherlands I found they are utilizing some innovative alternatives to produce energy. Want to charge your phone? You create the power - hop...

Real Revenue Adjustments and Profit First Accounts

A question that comes up for some readers is how to set up Profit First Accounts when you have a real revenue adjustment.  Not all companies require this, but if...

Join Profit First Professionals MASTERY!

“The fastest path to mastery is to surround yourself with fellow masters” - Mike Michalowicz Mastery members are the most elite of the Profit First Professionals - which is to...

Elevating Your Business – Who Are You Surrounded By?

When you look around, who are you surrounded by? Who are you affiliated with? Association is very impactful. I think about this often but it really hit me when I...

ProfitCon Netherlands – Behind the Scenes

What a privilege to attend Europe's ProfitCon in the Netherlands! And what a great space - so well done with all the Profit First signage and material we could think...

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