Profit First

Your Money and Emotions – Breaking the Money Shame Cycle with Profit First

Not everyone talks about it, but everyone feels it: managing money is a source of anxiety.  It's easy to feel like your self-worth is tied to your business's bottom line....

The Profit-First Transformation: A Personal Journey

Once upon a time, I was a small business angel investor… and lost everything. When I met Debbie Horovitch at a speaking engagement, her struggles resonated with me. After going...

“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...

My Take on Your Goals – And a Mindset Shift to Help You Crush Them

 You know how much I love setting goals and seeing them come to fruition. I want that for you in your small business and personal life too! The mistake...

Your Must-Read Business Books

What are you reading these days? Summer is upon us, and this is typically when I get the most inquiries regarding the best books to read to support your business....

The Future You

   Here’s a quick question to contemplate: How are you serving your future self?   As much as I like to stay present, I also realize that the decisions I...

Profit First is now in VIDEOBOOK format. Check out the new, documentary-like production

   This has been a long time coming - Profit First is now in VIDEOBOOK format. It's a new, documentary-like production created by the Emmy award-winning team at litvideobooks....

Have Questions About Profit First? Profit First Must See FAQs

I get a lot of email asking specific questions about Profit First. When readers start implementing the Profit First methodology, it can be both liberating, and daunting at the same...

How Profit First Grows Your Business

   If you think you can’t grow your business because you’re taking profit first, you’re wrong. I know, I get it. From a mathematical standpoint it may not make...

Mike’s Likes – Launch, by Jeff Walker, and Two New Profit First Books for Minority Business Enterprises and Dentists

Confession. I have an essential oil diffuser. I mean. Look at this thing. It makes me feel international. And my office smells amazing. My team loves it too. A little...

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