Profit Answer Man: Scaling with Profit First & Beyond

The 5 Numbers to Run Your Business Profitability with Edward Patton   Welcome to another episode of The Profit Answer Man podcast! Today, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Ed Patton, a finance expert dedicated to helping privately owned businesses gain financial clarity. Ed's unique approach simplifies business financials down to just five critical numbers, empowering leaders to underst...

Increase Profits While Working Less with Kyle Smith   This episode features a conversation with Kyle Smith, CPA, co-founder of Strata Cloud Accountants. With a unique journey from professional poker to strategic financial leadership, Kyle brings a wealth of insights into building scalable, profitable businesses.   In this episode, you will learn: Decision-Making Through Numbers: Kyle's journey fro...

Work Less Make More Profit with Eric Williams   In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, I had the pleasure of hosting Eric Williams, founder of Willity. Eric's passion lies in helping overworked and overwhelmed business owners regain control over their schedules, delegate effectively, and build businesses that create freedom, impact, and profitability. He shares his experiences and strategies on...

Profit & Process with Michael Straza   In the world of business, profitability and efficiency often stand as the ultimate goals. Yet, many business owners struggle to harmonize their operational processes with financial clarity. In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we dive deep into the strategic insights and transformative approaches offered by Michael Straza, a seasoned Fractional COO/CFO w...

Profit Made Simple: The Tools to Work Less and Earn More- Solo Episode   Welcome back to The Profit Answer Man! In this episode, we're diving into actionable strategies to improve cash flow, boost profits, and create a sustainable business that supports your life goals. This solo episode by Rocky Lalvani provides insights into the Profit First methodology and the tools that empower business owners...

Cash Flow Mastery with Anthony Nitsos   On this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we welcome Anthony Nitsos, the CEO and Founder of SaaS Gurus. Anthony shares his journey from medical school to mastering finance and becoming a trusted advisor to SaaS startups. His unique perspective focuses on addressing the root causes of financial and operational inefficiencies, bringing lessons from medicine an...

Building the Right Business Model with Wes Barefoot   In this episode, we dive into the exciting and often misunderstood world of franchising with Wes Barefoot, entrepreneur, franchise expert, and host of the Path to Freedom podcast. Wes shares his journey from corporate employee to franchise owner and consultant, detailing how franchising can create financial and time freedom for aspiring entrepr...

Optimizing Your Business Finances with Miller Bradford   Welcome back to The Profit Answer Man Podcast! Today, we dive into the dynamic world of financial management for small businesses with our guest, Miller Bradford, founder of Up Accounting Inc. Miller specializes in providing innovative bookkeeping, payroll, and financial operations solutions for small businesses, with a particular focus on b...

The Shatterproof Entrepreneur with Scott Reib   In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, Rocky Lalvani dives into the critical topic of protecting and growing your business with Scott Reib, known as "America's Legal Coach." With over two decades of experience in helping business owners secure their ventures, Scott shares strategies that are foundational for sustainable business growth and resilie...

Making the Business of Home Building Profitable with Jose Berlanga   In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we have a fantastic guest, José Berlanga, a seasoned real estate entrepreneur who has successfully ventured into land development, residential construction, and investment properties. José shares his incredible journey from a reluctant start in real estate to becoming deeply involved in a...

Cash Is King with Peter W. Kingma   In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we sit down with Peter W. Kingma, author of CASH IS KING and leader of Ernst & Young LLP's working capital practice in the Americas. With over 30 years of experience advising global companies on all things cash management, Peter joins us to discuss why cash flow is the true backbone of business success and how business o...

Getting PR for Pennies with Mickie Kennedy   In today's episode of The Profit Answer Man, we are joined by Mickie Kennedy, the founder of eReleases. Mickie brings over 25 years of experience helping small businesses and entrepreneurs increase their visibility and gain access to national media outlets through affordable press release services. From creative writing to mastering the art of the press...

Creating an Efficient Profit Monitoring System with Jason Kruger   In today's episode of the Profit Answer Man, we are thrilled to have Jason Kruger, the founder and CEO of Signature Analytics, join us. With over 20 years of experience in accounting and business advisory, Jason shares valuable insights into how outsourced accounting and CFO advisory services can help business owners optimize profi...

Buying VS Starting A Small Business with David Barnett   In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, David C. Barnett, a seasoned expert in buying and selling small businesses shares his insights into the world of business acquisition versus starting a new business. We dive into what makes a business "sell-ready" and explore how preparing your business for sale can improve not only its value but als...

The 7 Financial Questions You Need to Answer with Richard Bond   Welcome to another insightful episode of The Profit Answer Man! Today, we are joined by Richard Bond, founder of Bond & Company, a boutique financial recruiting firm specializing in treasury finance and pricing. With over 35 years of experience, Richard has worked with major corporations and small businesses alike, offering invaluabl...

How to Build a SmoothScaling™ Business So You Can Maximize Life Profit™ with Brad Martineau   In today's episode of The Profit Answer Man, we're joined by Brad Martineau, the CEO of SixthDivision and Co-Founder of PlusThis, who shares his incredible journey and insights into how entrepreneurs can successfully scale their businesses without sacrificing their lives in the process. With over 70,000 h...

Breakout Valuation with Patrick Donohue   In this episode, we dive into the remarkable journey of Patrick E. Donohue, an entrepreneur and valuation expert, embarked on his financial journey with a lemonade stand at age four and invested in Coca-Cola shares by age ten. Equipped with a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, Patrick has emerged as a reliable investor, adept stock analyst, and...

The Profit-First Approach to Business Scaling with Gary Wilbers   In this episode, we sit down with Gary Wilbers, the founder of The Ascend Mastermind and a seasoned entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience. Gary's passion lies in helping small business owners find success, balance, and significance through his peer advisory groups. He's been featured in over 200 podcasts, authored best-selli...

Growing to 8 Figures with Josh Hatter In this episode, we sit down with Josh, a real estate powerhouse who transformed a modest $30k 401k loan into a $10M+ empire through strategic short-term rental investments. With a background in business administration and an MBA from the Moore School of Business, Josh's journey from corporate America to building a $75M+ management portfolio is nothing short o...

Creating a Profit Discipline with Chris Papin In this episode, Chris Papin, Owner and Advisor at Papin CPA, joins us to share his expertise as a seasoned CPA, attorney and insurance producer. With a strong background in accounting and law, Chris offers invaluable advisory services to help businesses navigate complex financial and legal terrains, ensuring both growth and compliance. His innovative...

Using Profit First to Increase Business Value with Marty Fahncke   In this episode, we sit down with Marty M. Fahncke, a world-class marketer and seasoned expert in growing and scaling businesses. With over 30 years of experience, Marty has been instrumental in helping companies achieve over $1 billion in revenue. He also brings over two decades of expertise in Mergers and Acquisitions, having exe...

Using AI to Market with Lori Highby In this episode of the Profit Answer Man, Lori Highby, a podcast host, speaker, educator and founder of Keystone Click, a strategic digital marketing agency, shares her vast multi-industry knowledge and experience. Lori's unique ability to identify and harness the potential within businesses, from Fortune 500 companies like ABB and Syngenta to micro-businesses,...

Building a Financial Team with Tom Anderson In this episode, we sit down with Tom, a seasoned business advisor with a career that spans over four decades. Starting in the 1980s at a Big Four international public accounting firm, Tom quickly rose through the ranks to establish his own firm, Anderson Business Advisory Services. His journey continued as he joined Tatum as a CFO Partner in Houston and...

Is Your Business Exit Ready with Pete Mohr In this episode, we're thrilled to have Pete Mohr, an expert dedicated to helping business owners turn their frustrations into freedoms. With over 29 years of experience as a business owner, Pete has honed a range of frameworks designed to cut through the chaos and overwhelm of running a business. Pete's focus is on helping leaders transition from being o...

3 Profit Levers with Danielle Hendon In this episode, we're excited to welcome Danielle Hendon, the founder and owner of 4 Corners CFO, a firm dedicated to providing financial advisory services tailored to the needs and budgets of small business owners. With a decade of experience in corporate finance and accounting, Danielle combines her expertise with a passion for helping people, bringing the b...