Best Mike Michalowicz (Author of Profit First Podcasts (2025)

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What to Do When You’re Making Sales But Still Feel Broke (Stop Profit Leaks & Start Paying Yourself) 31:23

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You’re making sales, but your bank account says otherwise. In this episode, I talk about why revenue feels like a lie when profit is missing, and the strategies you can use this quarter to get money back in your bank. I share a story of one of my students who has a million dollar business that was barely paying her, and the exact steps she took to …

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Why Lending Beats Flipping & How to Do It the Right Way with Rich Lennon 32:01

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In this episode, I’m joined by one of my favorite humans and my very first Simple CFO client—Rich Lennon. Rich has done it all: from flipping houses to owning rentals, and now, he’s built a life of freedom through private lending. We unpack how he made the shift from operator to lender, what a “fractional wrap” is, and why lending has become his fa…

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Why Scattered Products Kill Repeat Sales (and What to Do Instead) 32:02

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Your product line might be the reason customers are confused and not buying. In this episode, I walk you through why having scattered categories and “a little bit of everything” is quietly killing your sales, and what to do instead. In this episode, I’ll tell you how one student went from scraping by to consistent $15K-$35K months by focusing on a …

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A Career in the NFL to Founding Profit in Real Estate Investing with Dean Rogers 30:18

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In this episode, I’m joined by Dean Rogers—former NFL player turned real estate investor, coach, and community builder. Dean opens up about the moment he walked away from the NFL, the painful identity loss that followed, and how real estate became the path to financial and personal freedom. We explore the mental, emotional, and financial rollercoas…

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Gabriel Florentino: Cost Segregation 29:20

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Show Summary: In this episode of Grow My Accounting Practice, we're joined by Gabriel Florentino, Client Development Director at Engineered Tax Services (ETS), to break down one of the most powerful – and often misunderstood – tax strategies available to businesses: cost segregation. Gabriel shares what ETS does as a national leader in specialty ta…

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What to Double Down on After Black Friday (If You Want to Scale in 2026) 26:25

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Your holiday sales can become your year-round baseline. Here’s how. In this episode, I share exactly how to turn your Black Friday and Cyber Monday momentum into consistent, year-round sales, without adding endless new products or starting from scratch. You’ll learn how to identify and double down on your true best sellers, refine winning offers fo…

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The Psychology Behind Smart Investing with Etinosa Agbonlahor 28:19

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In this episode of the Profit First for REI Podcast, I’m joined by Etinosa Agbonlahor—a real estate investor, behavioral economist, and the host of the Her First House podcast. Etinosa brings a unique blend of corporate financial insight and personal real estate experience to the table. From working in publishing and banking across continents to de…

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Wayne Foreman: Journey to Profit First and Profit Freedom 38:23

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Show Summary: In this episode, Wayne Foreman shares his powerful journey from launching CDF with almost no capital to scaling it into a family of five successful companies with more than 150 team members. He opens up about the role faith played in his entrepreneurial path — including the prayer that shifted everything — and how trusting God through…

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728. What's Keeping Your Product Sales Stuck? (For Etsy, Shopify, Wholesale, Amazon, and Market Sellers) 29:39

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Say goodbye to chasing the algorithm, adding endless SKUs, or burning yourself out trying to “push through.” In this episode, I break down exactly why product businesses hit revenue plateaus (whether that’s $2K, $5K, $10K, or beyond) and the four practical shifts that move you past them without more hustle. You’ll learn how to simplify your offer l…

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The Creative Finance Playbook That Took Kevin from Broke to 7 Figures with Kevin Choe 30:59

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In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Choe—a 23-year-old real estate investor who’s done over 150 deals using creative finance, all within two years of getting started. Kevin opens up about his humble beginnings, dropping out of college, scraping together stimulus checks for mentorship, and how that leap of faith changed his life. We dive deep int…

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ProfitCON 2025: What Was Hidden in Plain Sight 36:37

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Show Summary: In this special episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice Podcast, hosts Ron Saharyan, Liz Szporn, and Mike Michalowicz take listeners behind the scenes of ProfitCON 2025, the exclusive annual gathering for Profit First Professionals. They explore this year's theme, "In Plain Sight," uncovering how profit, purpose, and potential are …

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727. Black Friday Marketing Plan: What to Prep, Post, Email, and Sell (Etsy, Shopify, Social Media and In-Person) 30:20

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Say goodbye to the stress of scrambling the week of Thanksgiving and crossing your fingers for sales! I’m here to give you the exact, step-by-step plan to turn Black Friday through Cyber Monday into your most profitable weekend of the year. In this episode, we’ll walk through the simple weekly rhythm for November so you know what to sell, where to …

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Create Passive Cashflow without Dealing with Tenants with Eddie Speed 28:53

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In this episode, I welcome back my good friend and legendary note investor, Eddie Speed. With over 50,000 notes purchased and more than 25 years of teaching under his belt, Eddie is known as the “Note King” for a reason. If you’re a tired landlord looking for less stress and more cash flow—or if you’re simply seeking a smarter, more passive way to …

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Mark Perlberg: Tax Planning 33:12

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Show Summary: In this episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice Podcast, Mark Perlberg, founder of Prosperl CPA, joins the show to discuss how accounting professionals can elevate their services through proactive tax planning. Based in Atlanta, Georgia, Mark specializes in advanced tax-reduction strategies for high-income real estate investors and…

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726. Hope is NOT A Strategy (Set Yourself Up for Your Best Q4 Yet) 8:36

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If you’ve been crossing your fingers for sales this holiday season but aren’t sure where they’re going to come from, this episode will show you exactly how to move from hoping to real results. I’m walking you through my CREATE Framework, our step-by-step system to create the momentum you need to drive consistent sales. Following this framework, you…

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How to Earn Tax-Free Income Without Tenants, Toilets, or Turmoil with Mark Willis 33:17

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In this eye-opening episode, I bring back Mark Willis, a certified financial planner and expert in non-traditional wealth strategies, to discuss one of the most overlooked wealth-building tools for real estate investors: dividend-paying whole life insurance—also known as the “Bank On Yourself” concept. Mark shares how you can leverage this strategy…

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Laura Shepherd: Momentum BK Business Model and Client Service Method 37:20

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Show Summary: In this episode of Grow My Accounting Practice, we're joined by Laura A. Shepherd, founder of Momentum BK, My Top Bookkeeper LLC, and MTB Management LLC. Laura shares how the Momentum BK Business Model empowers accounting professionals and business owners alike through its dual-purpose design—streamlining firm operations while enhanci…

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Ep. 160- Profit First and the Creative Entrepreneur’s Mindset Shift (featuring Randi Michelle) 30:32

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Profit First Nation is brought to you by HighLevel. Fans of the podcast can get an extended 30 Day Free Trial by visiting: https://www.gohighlevel.com/profitfirstnation To subscribe to the Build Your Dream Team secret podcast, just head over to this link: 5staremployeehiringsystem.com/build-your-dream-team-subscribe and fill out the form to gain ex…

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725. What to Do NOW So You’re Ready by Black Friday 11:15

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Want to make record sales this Black Friday? This is your blueprint. Whether you sell candles, jewelry, apparel, stationery, or anything in between, what you do right now determines how much money you’ll make by the end of the year. In this episode, I walk you through my 3-step Holiday Readiness Framework to create your most profitable Black Friday…

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Ep. 159- Five “Do It Today” Strategies for Entrepreneurs with ADHD (featuring Hannah Cox) 26:21

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Profit First Nation is brought to you by HighLevel. Fans of the podcast can get an extended 30 Day Free Trial by visiting: https://www.gohighlevel.com/profitfirstnation To subscribe to the Build Your Dream Team secret podcast, just head over to this link: 5staremployeehiringsystem.com/build-your-dream-team-subscribe and fill out the form to gain ex…

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How Top Investors Use Texting to Build Predictable Profits with Michael Bartolomei 31:17

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In this episode, I’m joined by Michael Bartolomei of Launch Control to talk about why texting isn’t just a marketing tactic—it’s a foundational part of a scalable business strategy. If you’ve been treating SMS as a one-off tool or cutting it when money gets tight, you’re missing out on one of the most powerful ways to create consistent deal flow in…

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Rachel Bernier-Green: Leading the Social Impact Revolution 34:41

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Show Summary: In this inspiring episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, Mike Michalowicz and Ron Saharyan sit down with Rachel Bernier-Green, founder and CEO of the Economic Justice Consortium (EJC), to explore how financial professionals can lead — and thrive in — the social impact revolution. Rachel shares how the booming $715B ESG in…

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724. From Idea to On Shelves At Nordstrom: How to Get Your Product in Front of the Right Buyers with Courtney Johnson 24:52

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Today’s guest turned a simple idea into a sell out product sold in Nordstrom and other major retailers, and she’s here to show you how she did it. Courntey Johnson, former Founder of the yoga mat company MYSOLMAT is here to share the mindset and strategies behind spotting opportunities hiding in plain sight and transforming everyday frustrations in…

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Why Your Mindset Is Sabotaging Your Money & How to Fix It with Sharon Lechter 31:50

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Marcel Wasserman: Building Prosperity for Clients and for Life 37:02

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Show Summary: In this episode of the Grow My Accounting Practice podcast, we welcome Marcel Wasserman—strategic business coach, licensed financial planner, and founder of LanternWay. Marcel shares how his greatest reward comes from seeing clients flourish and prosper from the work they do together. With over a decade of experience in financial plan…

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723. Break Into Gift Guides Using AI: Game-Changing PR Strategies for Product-Based Businesses with Gloria Chou 39:32

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Ready to double down in Q4 without living on Instagram? This episode is your playbook for next-level visibility. PR powerhouse Gloria Chou is back to share the surprising shifts editors are making right now, why gift guides are your fastest path to credible traffic, and how AI-driven search is quietly picking the brands it will recommend next (hint…

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Why Your Phone System Is Costing You Deals (and How to Fix It) with Jordan Fleming 29:58

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In this episode, I sit down with Jordan Fleming the co-founder of smrtPhone and author of Click Call Scale, to talk about the one tool most investors overlook when trying to grow their business: the phone system. We dive into how deep CRM integration, intentional data use, and AI-driven sales tools are transforming the way real estate investors man…

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Erika Jones: Turning Invisible Revenue into Usable, Visible Profit with the Profit Seen™ System 30:28

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Show Summary: In this episode, Erika Jones explains how accounting professionals and business owners can identify profit leaks, adjust their pricing and cash flow strategies, and implement a CFO-backed system that makes profitability predictable rather than accidental. She also shares how she combines the Profit First framework with her proprietary…

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722. “I Had A 200K Business & Was Burned Out” Rebuilding for Profitability and Peace | Coaching Session 23:40

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Ever wish you could start fresh and build your business your way? Today’s coaching session is your reminder that every new season brings opportunity, and sometimes the most powerful growth comes after a bold reset. My guest Karen Steuer of Tangled Roots Herbal built a $200,000 retail business, and when she realized the model was no longer serving h…

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The 3 Pillars That Took Me from Burnout to Multifamily Millions with Gino Barbaro 34:10

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In this episode, I sit down with Gino Barbaro—multifamily investor, author, educator, and co-founder of Jake & Gino. We dive deep into the mindset, systems, and financial foundations that helped him scale from a pizza shop owner to a real estate mogul managing over 2,000 units. Gino shares the critical role that Profit First played in helping him g…

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Peter McCarroll: AI for Accountants 34:23

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Show Summary: In this episode, we explore the future of accounting in the age of AI and what firms need to do to stay ahead. From the growing risk of transactional work becoming undervalued to the reality that software providers like Intuit and Xero won't be protecting accountants, the conversation gets straight to the point: AI won't replace accou…

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Kayla Caldwell: The PEACE Strategy 29:16

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Show Summary: In this episode, we dive into a new book by Kayla Caldwell, Profit First Professional, founder of KC Virtual Bookkeeping, and creator of the PEACE framework. The PEACE Strategy combines the practical money management principles of Profit First with intuitive strategy and nervous system-aware business design. Built around five pillars—…

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721. 2025 Holiday Sales Strategy: 10K Holiday Formula, A Simple Plan to Sell Out This Season 20:06

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Welcome back Product Bosses! Let’s talk real numbers. What would an extra $10,000 this holiday season look like for your business? In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact formula to map out your $10K plan—whether that’s over a weekend, a month, or even in a single hour! I’m breaking down how to align your sales target with your best-sell…

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Rebuilding After Losing $550K in His Real Estate Business with Caleb Luketic 34:40

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What happens when your business loses over half a million dollars—and it’s your own fault? In this episode, I’m joined by my good friend and client Caleb Luketic, who shares how he climbed out of a $550K loss through strategy, grit, and knowing his numbers. We dive deep into the raw, behind-the-scenes reality of being on the brink—and how clarity, …

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720. 2025 Holiday Sales Strategy: Dos and Don’ts for Etsy, Shopify, Wholesale & Market Sellers 27:36

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Welcome back Product Bosses! Let’s talk about the truth: if you’re waiting until November to plan your holiday sales, you’ve already missed half the season. Q4 is your biggest opportunity of the year, and in this episode, I’m giving you the 2025 Holiday Sales Strategy: Dos and Don’ts so you can finally stop winging it and start winning it. Whether …

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How Chad Bought 80 Rental Units Without a Bank or a W-2 with Chad Harris 27:39

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In this episode, I chat with Chad Harris, a former missionary turned full-time real estate investor, who’s quietly mastered the art of building a rental portfolio without ever using traditional bank financing. Chad walks us through how he raised millions in private money—starting with zero savings and a $2K/month income—and why less interest is act…

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Paige Wiese: How To Become an Authority as a Finance Professional 31:10

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Show Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Paige Wiese, Founder and CEO of Tree Ring Digital, to explore how finance professionals can leverage marketing to establish authority, attract the right clients, and scale with confidence. Paige discusses why accounting firms should embrace marketing or partner with experts like her to accelerate grow…

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719. Why Product Based Businesses Flop During the Holidays and How to Fix It Now 22:52

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Welcome back Product Bosses! Let’s get real—if you’re waiting until October to prep for your holiday sales, you're already behind. September is your power month, and in this episode, I am giving you the roadmap to stop winging it and start winning it. I share why so many product-based businesses underperform during Q4 (hint: it's not because your p…

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Turn One House into $20K/Month with Residential Assisted Living with Isabelle Guarino 30:03

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In this episode, I sit down with Isabelle Guarino, CEO of Residential Assisted Living Academy, to talk about one of the most overlooked and impactful real estate investment opportunities in the market today. We dive deep into how owning and operating a residential assisted living home can create lasting income, build generational wealth, and provid…

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Ian Vacin: Scale with Purpose: The Service Entrepreneur's Guide to Intentional Growth 30:37

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Show Summary: In this episode of Grow My Accounting Practice, we welcome Ian Vacin, co-founder of Karbon and co-author of the upcoming book Scale with Purpose: The Service Entrepreneur's Guide to Intentional Growth, written with Jason Blumer. Together, they've drawn from over 25 years of experience advising, consulting, and mentoring service firm o…

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718. Fix What’s Not Working: The Truth About Your Physical Product Sales 20:15

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Welcome back Product Bosses! Do you ever feel like the only way to grow your business is to post more, get featured, or go viral? You’re not alone. So many of us have been led to believe that more visibility is the magic key to sales success. But here’s the truth—more eyeballs on your brand won’t fix a leaky sales engine. In this episode, I’m walki…

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Why My Real Estate Company Didn’t Collapse When I Did with Mike Webb 33:33

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In this episode, I sit down with Mike Webb—firefighter, real estate investor, and co-founder of Jump Capital—to talk about the moment life forced him to stop… and how it reset everything. After a terrifying medical event took him out of commission for months, Mike shares what it taught him about being intentional, building a real business (not just…

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Najma Khan: How Profit First Transforms More Than Your Bank Balance 37:32

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Show Summary: In this episode of Grow My Accounting Practice, we sit down with Najma Khan, Certified Profit First Professional and founder of Rocket to Profit. Najma shares how implementing Profit First from day one—before she even had consistent income—set the foundation for her business and her clients' success. She walks us through her calm, cli…

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717. From Burnout to Breakthrough: What Happens When You Let Go of a Business | Coaching Session 46:02

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Welcome back Product Bosses! Have you ever gotten to a place where your business just doesn’t feel aligned anymore? In today’s heartfelt coaching session, I sit down with Alyse Steiner, the founder of TOSI Nursing Covers, who’s at a crossroads: should she sell her business or shut it down completely? What started as a passionate product born from h…

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What a $250K Monthly Burn Rate Taught Joe About Running a Real Estate Business with Joe Theriault 29:21

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In this episode, I catch up with real estate investor and operator Joe Theriault, who pulls no punches about the gritty reality of scaling a company from solo hustler to a 20-person powerhouse. Joe shares the lessons, sacrifices, and systems that got him from being burnt out on renovations to building a culture-first business with a massive vision—…

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Wallis Wilkinson Tsai: How High Earners Use Life Insurance to Cut Taxes and Build Wealth 32:37

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Show Summary: In this episode of Grow My Accounting Practice, finance insider turned industry disruptor Wallis Tsai reveals how high earners can use life insurance strategically to reduce taxes, protect their wealth, and build long-term financial security. Drawing on her experience as a former Goldman Sachs investment banker and hedge fund investor…

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716. What If You Don’t Want to Hustle—But Still Want to Make Money in Your Product-Based Business? | Coaching Session 50:19

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Welcome back Product Bosses! Today I’m coaching Sandra Nakashima, a talented chocolatier who’s re-entering the business world after years away. She loves her work but doesn’t want to be tied to long hours, a big team, or endless hustle. Her dream? A beautiful, profitable business that allows her to live fully—without sacrificing her time or energy.…

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Making More Lending in Real Estate Over Flipping Properties with Bill Kenny 26:21

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In this episode, I reconnect with my friend and client Bill Kenny, who shares his powerful transformation from grinding through dozens of flips and transactions a year to building a more sustainable and scalable business. Bill opens up about how burnout pushed him to pivot into commercial real estate and start his own hard money lending company, Ju…

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Dana Staszkiewic: Growing and Scaling a Business From $12M - $20M 31:06

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Show Summary: In today's episode of Grow My Accounting Practice, we're joined by Dana Staszkiewicz—Co-Founder of The Opus & Golds Group and former GM/COO of All Hours Plumbing, Heating, and Air. Dana shares how she helped scale a home service business from $12M to $20M in under three years, leading to a successful sale in 2023. She walks us through…

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715. What’s Really Holding Your Product Business Back (Hint: It’s Not Strategy) | Coaching Session 33:55

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Welcome back Product Bosses! This week, I’m coaching Hannah Kirby, the founder of Stable-ish—a brand that’s reimagining how we talk about and accessorize mental health. After her heart-shaped pill case took off on Etsy, Hannah found herself with a loyal audience, a strong brand, and real traction. But despite that success, she’s stuck. Not because …

Mike Michalowicz (Author Of Profit First Podcasts