Be a PROFITABLE Badass Small Business Owner

Ten years. 740 episodes. And for now, it's time to put the podcast on pause. In this episode, I want to take you back through the journey that brought me here. From leaving corporate America and buying an ice cream shop just before the 2008 crash, to discovering how many small business owners were making decisions without understanding their numbers, to launching the Local Small Business Coach pod...

✏️ Your Profit & Loss is the report card for your business. If you're making decisions based only on your bank balance, you're missing one of the most powerful tools available to you. Learn what a P&L is, why it matters, and how it can help you build a more profitable business. 🔑 Key Takeaways Your P&L is the report card for your business. A bank balance doesn't tell you whether you're profitable...

Time isn't your biggest problem. The way you're using it is. Learn how theme days and Financial Fridays can help you stop reacting and start building a more profitable business. 🔑 Key Takeaways There is no perfect time management system. Theme days help you focus on the parts of your business you've been neglecting. Financial Fridays create dedicated time for your numbers and planning. Time block...

✏️ Short Description Profit and cash flow are not the same thing. Learn why your business can be profitable on paper but still have no money in the bank, and what you can do to fix it. 🔑 Key Takeaways Profit and cash flow measure two different things. A profitable business can still run out of cash. Debt payments reduce available cash, even after expenses are recorded. Personal spending from the...

When sales slow down, many business owners think the answer is to expand into a new market, add new services, or even start a second business. But what if that's exactly the wrong move? In this episode, I explain why chasing the next opportunity often hurts the business that's already making you money. We talk about the hidden costs of expanding too early, why most businesses haven't even scratche...

If you had the chance to buy your own business today... would you? In this episode, I share one of my favorite coaching exercises that helps business owners step out of the daily grind and see their business through a completely different lens. Imagine you're buying your business from someone else. What would you notice? Would the financials give you confidence? Would the customer experience impre...

Hiring your next employee might be the best decision you ever make... or one of the most expensive mistakes. In this episode, we break down the two questions every business owner needs to answer before adding another person to the team: Do you truly need the help? Can your business actually afford it? We discuss why hiring won't fix an unprofitable business, how to know when your current team is b...

Fear comes in many forms. Sometimes it's fear of numbers. Sometimes it's fear of what those numbers will tell you. Learn why facing your Profit & Loss could be the most profitable decision you make this year. 🔑 Key Takeaways Most business owners aren't afraid of math. They're afraid of what they'll discover. Your Profit & Loss is a decision-making tool, not a report card. Understanding your numbe...

Learning your numbers isn't just about understanding a Profit & Loss statement. It's about building confidence, making better decisions, creating more profit, and giving yourself the freedom to build the business and life you truly want. Whether you're just getting started or you've owned your business for years, your journey changes the moment you stop guessing and start understanding your number...

Want to know exactly how much you need to sell to hit your profit goal? In this episode, we use a simple formula and your Profit & Loss statement to reverse engineer your sales target and build a more profitable business. 🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Your Profit & Loss statement contains the roadmap to your goals. 2. Profit percentage is one of the most important numbers in your business. 3. You can revers...

What if the problem isn't your business? What if the problem is that you're trying to force yourself into a life you no longer want? In this episode, we have an honest conversation about something most business owners never talk about: what happens when you hate being a business owner. Some people are struggling because they simply haven't figured out their numbers yet. They love being a business...

Most business owners are busy. The question is: are they actually successful? In this episode, we talk about one of the biggest traps small business owners fall into—confusing activity with progress. Just because you're working long hours, running from job to job, and staying busy every day doesn't mean your business is growing or becoming more profitable. We discuss the difference between working...

Should you use QuickBooks for your personal finances? The answer is… it depends. Today, we break down the pros and cons of using QuickBooks for personal accounts. While it is a powerful tool for tracking where your money is going, it may not be the best option if you are simply looking for a budgeting app. There are other tools designed specifically for that. However, if you set up your chart of a...

Gas prices go up… so should your prices go up too? This is a question many small business owners are asking, and the answer is not always simple. Today, we break down the pros and cons of passing along higher gas costs to your customers. You will learn when it makes sense to raise prices, when it might hurt your business, and how to think through the decision using your numbers. Pricing should nev...

Feeling overwhelmed in your business? You might be trying to fix too much at once. Let's focus small and get big results! Today, we break down the 80/20 rule and how it applies directly to your business. The idea is simple. A small portion of what you do is responsible for the majority of your results. That means 20% of your products likely drive 80% of your sales. 20% of your processes may be cau...

Why should a customer choose you over your competition? If you cannot answer that clearly, you are making it harder than it needs to be to grow your business. In this video, we talk about what it really takes to stand out. Whether it is choosing a niche, delivering exceptional customer service, or solving a specific problem better than anyone else, your goal is to become the obvious choice. We als...

Your sales are up… but your profit is down. What is going on? Too many business owners find themselves working harder, bringing in more revenue, and still making less money. The first step to fixing it is not guessing. It is going straight to your Profit & Loss and comparing it to previous time periods. Most people jump straight to cutting expenses, and yes, that matters. But the real issue for ma...

So you want to spend $500 in your business, but when will you make your money back?  Maybe it is advertising, people, a course, or even a lunch. Everything you spend comes at a cost. Don't make this mistake so many folks make in thinking the first $500 will pay you back. It doesn't work like that.  -----------------------------   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS 👉 Check Out the AFFO...

Your Profit & Loss statement is more than just a report. It is a roadmap to better decisions and higher profits. Today, we walk through how to review the last 3 months of your P&L and use it to spot trends that matter. You will learn how to compare your most recent month to prior months, look at year to date performance, and compare it to last year to see what is really changing in your business....

Are you handling your subcontractors the right way when you pay them? This is one area where small mistakes can turn into big problems. Let's break down the difference between a subcontractor and an employee, and why it matters for your business. We also walk through the correct way to pay subcontractors, what information you need to collect, and why getting a W9 is not optional. If you skip these...

I'm going to be honest… I haven't taken a real vacation in over 10 years, and I barely take a day off. And that's not something to be proud of. Today, we talk about how constantly working without rest is actually hurting your business. As small business owners, we think grinding nonstop is the path to success. But without time for mental and physical rest, our decision making suffers, our creativi...

Not every business owner wants to build a big company with employees and layers of management. Some people simply want a profitable business they can run themselves. And that is completely valid. Let's talk about the realities of staying solo in business. There are challenges, including the lack of income security when work slows down. But there are also powerful advantages if you run the business...

Many small business owners get excited about sales numbers, but sales alone do not determine success. The real measure of a healthy business is profit. In this episode we talk about the difference between the top line and the bottom line. You will learn why focusing only on sales can leave you working harder without actually making more money. A business with strong sales but weak profits will str...

How much can you pay yourself in your small business? The answer isn't a guess, it starts with knowing your numbers. Too many business owners pull money out daily for food, gas, or personal expenses without realizing they're already paying themselves… just without a plan. If your pricing doesn't include your labor hours, you're underpaying yourself before you even start. Your Profit & Loss stateme...

If you want real profit in your business, it's time to get serious. Stop waiting for growth to magically happen and start paying attention to your numbers. Profit doesn't come from hope. It comes from action, planning, and knowing exactly what's happening inside your business. -----------------------------   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS 👉 Check Out the AFFORDABLE - Know Your Bus...