Megan Schwan

Profit Points Podcast

Business EN ↓ 9 episodes

What nobody tells you when you start a business is that the financial stuff is actually learnable. You don't have to be good at numbers or have a BA in business. All it requires is someone willing to explain it like a human being instead of an accountant. That is what Profit Points is. I am Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, certified Profit First Professional, single mom, and the person my clients call when the numbers stop making sense. Every week on this show, I take one financial concept and make it completely accessible — profit margins, tax strategy, cash flow, pricing, the wh...

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Megan Schwan

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Estimated Taxes Made Simple: How to Eliminate Tax Season Panic 09.07.2026 10:21

Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how overwhelming taxes can feel when you're trying to manage cash flow, grow your business, and make smart financial decisions. That's why each week on Profit Points, I brea...

The Hidden Cost of Burnout: How Emotional Fatigue Impacts Profitability 07.07.2026 12:51

Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to focus on strategy, growth, and getting things done while overlooking one of the most important business assets you have—your energy. That's why each week on Pro...

Why Business Culture Directly Impacts Your Profitability 02.07.2026 9:01

Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to focus on sales, systems, and staying busy while ignoring the internal engine that actually drives results—your people and your culture. That's why each week on...

How to Shorten Your Sales Cycle and Close More Clients Faster 30.06.2026 14:46

Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how frustrating it can be when leads seem interested but take weeks—or even months—to make a decision. That's why each week on Profit Points, I break down one financial or operat...

How to Measure Marketing ROI and Stop Wasting Money on Marketing 25.06.2026 13:55

Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how challenging it can be to make financial decisions with confidence when you're not sure what your numbers are really telling you. That's why each week on Profit Points, I...

The Easiest Profit Strategy for Small Business Owners 23.06.2026 12:09

Welcome to Profit Points, I'm your host Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, certified Profit First Professional and Fix This Next advisor, and the person small business owners call when the numbers stop making sense. Here, you will find one financial or business growth concept broken down per episode, with real examples and language that actually makes sense, so you can stop guessin...

Why Your Business Is Losing Money 17.06.2026 11:01

Welcome to Profit Points, I'm your host Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next advisor, and single mom who has spent years turning confusing financial conversations into ones that actually make sense. Here, you will find one financial concept broken down per episode, with real numbers and real examples, so you can stop surviving your b...

Why More Sales Won't Fix Your Profit Problem 11.06.2026 12:44

Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to focus on staying busy while pushing your numbers to the side. That's why each week on Profit Points, I break down one financial concept into simple, practical l...

Pricing Mistakes That Are Costing Your Business Profit 09.06.2026 13:59

Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know that understanding your finances can feel overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be. Each week on Profit Points, I break down one financial concept using real examples, practical i...