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Welcome to the Profit First: Beyond The Book The show where Accountants, Bookkeepers and Coaches learn how to turn “mis-leading” bank accounts into plentiful and overflowing pots targeting and achieving strategic profitable results! If you’re ready to shake up the way you think about business finances and actually enjoy the journey to profitability, you’re in the right place. Hosted in the UK and tailored for our unique business landscape, we’re here to make Profit First simple, impactful, a ...
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Welcome to The Reality of Business, the go-to podcast for insights, stories, and straight-talking advice on all things business. With over two decades of running Reality Training, Bob & Jeremy have coached thousands, spoken at global conferences, and worked with businesses of all sizes - from start-ups to household names. Their experience, paired with their unique storytelling style, makes this podcast a must-listen for anyone looking to sell smarter, lead better, and think differently about ...
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Host and Introvert Advocate Jeri Bingham, EdD, delves into introversion, the personality type that is often misunderstood in this extrovert-rewarding world. Introverts lead, and we do like people, but we may socialize, process and recharge differently than others. Learn about what makes us tick and why we are incredible to partner with at work, home and play. Check out HushLoudly: Introverts Redefined.
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The future of work started yesterday, and everyone's scrambling to figure out what's next. Join Milly Tamati and Lindsey Lerner, as they build Generalist World and ask the quiet questions out loud. Generally Curious is the show where the minds shaping tomorrow's workforce gather to swap notes, learn, teach, shortcut, and predict. And now, you have a front-row seat! Each episode is no-nonsense, packed with answers to the questions you need to know to navigate an ambiguous future. Subscribe no ...
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1136: Amanda Soukoulis - "Healing From the Inside Out"
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24:03What if the pursuit of peak performance left you completely burned out—and the only way forward was to become the CEO of your own health? In this jaw-dropping episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond sits down with Amanda Soukoulis, who shares her gripping journey from elite athlete, private equity star, and Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader finalist—all …
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Finding Hope Through Financial Clarity with Liz Szporn
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42:39In this episode, Tim sits down with Liz Szporn, his original Profit First Guide and a key leader within Profit First Professionals Global. Liz shares real success stories from current Profit First Professionals in the US, offering a powerful look at what truly happens when businesses commit to the system. She also gives practical, timely advice for…
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Team Leaders Part 2: Managing Time & Managing Work
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29:07Send us a text If you’re always busy but nothing really seems to move forward, this episode is for you. In part two of our Team Leaders series, we take a closer look at what gets in the way of consistent leadership and how to get back on track. It’s a practical conversation about replacing firefighting with focus and giving your team (and yourself)…
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1135: Tara Benoit - "Torn Heart, New Beginnings"
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22:45What if the moment your life appeared most put-together was the exact instant everything fell apart? In this revealing episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond sits down with Tara Benoit—a competitive athlete, CEO, and self-described “purpose-filled powerhouse”—whose journey took an unimaginable turn after surviving a rare and life-altering heart e…
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Join Tim Seymour and Jason Withers as they dive into the “Diary of a PFP,” sharing insights from the Monday sessions of Profit First Professionals. In this episode, they explore how structured calls, community collaboration, and real-world client experiences help members sharpen their advisory skills and apply the Profit First methodology in practi…
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1134: Natsuyo Lipschutz - "The Culture of One"
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27:34What if everything you thought was “common sense”… isn’t actually common at all? On this eye-opening episode of Thrive Loud, host Lou Diamond welcomes Natsuyo Lipschutz—Tokyo native, global consultant, five-time speech contest champion, and cancer survivor—who reveals how our assumptions about culture, communication, and even “common sense” can lea…
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Unveiling the Secrets of Business Profitability with Jason Withers
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51:18In this episode, Tim Seymour sits down with Jason Withers to explore how an accounting graduate became one of the UK’s most recognised profitability coaches. Jason shares the real turning points that shaped his path — from navigating the challenges of a loss-making builders’ merchant to sharpening his financial skills in a design agency. He reveals…
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1133: Brianna Sylver - "Leading Through Free Fall"
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28:08What if the secret to surviving—and thriving—in the chaos of change is learning to lead as if you’re skydiving into the unknown? In this shockingly honest and insightful episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond welcomes innovation strategist and author of "Leading Through Free Fall," Brianna Sylver. Prepare for an eye-opening conversation that rewr…
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Transforming Entrepreneurial Failure into Financial Success with Profit First
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29:15In this episode, we explore the real story behind the creation of Profit First. After selling his second multi–million-pound business, Mike Michalowicz appeared to be the picture of entrepreneurial success — until a single conversation with his accountant revealed he was completely broke. Years of impulsive spending, poor financial habits and mount…
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1132: Rabbi Jonathan Jaffe & Rabbi Leora Londy - "In Such A Time"
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30:45What if being a Jewish leader today meant navigating both unprecedented pride and relentless adversity—all at the exact same time? In this episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, you’ll hear firsthand how Rabbis Jonathan Jaffe and Rabbi Leora Londy are answering that challenge for their community, and what lessons their journey might hold for all …
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Living and Breathing Profit First: The Path to Client Success
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35:36In this episode, Tim Seymour shares why the first step to delivering powerful advisory work is implementing Profit First in your own business. He opens up about his early struggles as an accountant and how adopting a structured, profit-focused system transformed not only his business, but the results he helped clients achieve. Tim explains how trul…
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1131: Tiffaney Childers - "R.I.S.E. U.P."
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22:37In this powerful episode of Thrive Loud, host Lou Diamond welcomes Tiffaney Childers—author, speaker, and suicide loss advocate—for a heartfelt and eye-opening conversation. Tiffaney shares her deeply personal story of losing both parents to suicide, her long journey through grief, and the moment that inspired her to reclaim her identity and help o…
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Demystifying Profit First with Jason Withers & Deb Halliday
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54:36In this episode, Tim Seymour sits down with Jason Withers and Deb Halliday to unpack the Profit First system — a simple yet powerful way to take control of your business finances. Together, they explore how flipping the traditional accounting formula on its head can transform profitability, sustainability and peace of mind. You’ll learn how allocat…
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Team Leaders Part 1: People Management Without the Drama
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26:52Send us a text If you lead a team, or have just started, this is part 1 of two episodes all about making that role easier and more effective. We talk about the stuff that’s hard: What to do when someone says the rules don’t apply to them How to respond without backing down or starting a row Dealing with likeable people who still aren’t performing H…
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What if the wounds holding you back aren’t the ones you can see—or even remember? In this thought-provoking episode of “Thrive LouD,” host Lou Diamond sits down with certified trauma care practitioner and rapid transformational therapy expert Stacey Uhrig, unlocking the surprising truths about trauma, healing, and why so many high-achieving people …
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Building a Thriving Profit First Community
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58:44Tim Seymour sits down with Jason Withers and Deb Halliday to talk about how joining Profit First Professionals UK & Ireland transformed their businesses — and their sense of connection. They share how collaboration, personal guidance, and a proactive community have helped members grow in confidence and success.…
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The Psychology of Profit: Shifting Mindsets with Profit First
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28:27In this episode, Tim Seymour chats with Steph Jones, Certified Profit First Professional and bookkeeper, about how Profit First completely changed the way she runs her business and her life. Steph opens up about the early mistakes she made around cash flow and pricing, and how discovering Profit First helped her finally make her business truly prof…
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1129: Cristina Simmons - "The Trauma Alchemist"
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16:49What if the harshest traumas you’ve faced could become the very fuel that drives you to thrive? In this deeply moving episode of Thrive LouD, Lou Diamond sits down with Cristina Simmons—a dynamic speaker, trauma-informed wellness coach, pediatric occupational therapist, and author of Eat Your Feelings—for a conversation packed with raw honesty, res…
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How The Conscious Accountant Transformed Her Business with Profit First
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30:36In this episode, Tim Seymour chats with Hetty Verney — The Conscious Accountant — about how discovering Profit First in 2019 completely changed her business and her life. Hetty shares how implementing Profit First brought her clarity, peace of mind, and the confidence to finally reward herself for her hard work. Now a certified Profit First Profess…
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1128: Elizabeth Vergara - "Demo This. Build That!"
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19:34What if taking a sledgehammer to your old apartment could reveal not only a spectacular new home—but also the secret ingredients to thriving in one of the toughest industries out there? On this episode of Thrive Loud, host Lou Diamond sits down with Elizabeth Vergara, CEO and founder of Vergara Homes and the creative force behind the demo-to-decor …
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Mastering Cash Management: A Profit First Case Study
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16:06This episode explores how a family-run electrical business used the Profit First system to move from constant overdraft stress to complete financial control. Tim shares how David and Sarah implemented Profit First step by step, funding their VAT bills, paying themselves consistently, and creating clarity around every pound. Their story proves that …
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Send us a text Are your days full of meetings, messages, and madness? Feel like you’re reacting instead of creating? In this episode, Bob and Jeremy take on the chaos of modern working life – hybrid schedules, constant pings, and the illusion of being ‘back-to-back’ busy – and show you how to get a real grip on your time. From Stephen Covey’s time …
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What if the true thief of your wealth isn’t out there—it’s lurking in your own mind? On this episode of Thrive LouD, host Lou Diamond welcomes Hall of Fame speaker, best-selling author, and renowned relationship marketing expert Bill Cates. Bill introduces listeners to the concept behind his latest book, The Hidden Heist, and reveals how our uncons…
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ProfitConUK 25: Insights, Inspiration & The Future of Accounting
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1126: Heather Campbell - "Good is Amazing"
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24:40What if everything you thought about “good” was wrong? What if being “good enough”—not perfect, not exceptional, just genuinely good—was actually… amazing? In this thought-provoking episode of Thrive LouD, Lou Diamond welcomes Heather Campbell, author of Good is Amazing, for a conversation that will challenge everything you’ve ever learned about su…
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1125: Global Passion Projects #5: Exclusive Access and Epic Experiences - Legacy, Luxury, Impact
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29:02What if building a billionaire’s legacy, launching the next big blockchain, and closing Miami real estate deals could all happen in one place—over sun, champagne, and buried treasure hunts in the Hamptons? In this jam-packed episode of Thrive Loud, Lou Diamond takes you inside the ultra-exclusive Global Passion Project event in Southampton, NY. You…
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1124: Ricky Kalmon: Quieting the Noise: Mindset Strategies for Top Performers
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31:32What if the only thing holding you back from greatness is sitting quietly between your ears—your own mindset? Get ready to have your mind blown on this episode of Thrive Loud with Lou Diamond, as we dive into the fascinating world of mindset mastery, self-hypnosis, and performance breakthroughs with celebrity hypnotist, motivational speaker, and au…
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Achieving Financial Mastery: The Profit First Professional Advantage
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44:12In this episode, Tim Seymour chats with Deb Halliday, a Certified Profit First Professional, about the real value of joining the Profit First Professionals community in the UK and Ireland. Deb shares her journey of becoming certified, from the initial doubts she had to the transformation she experienced in her own business. She explains how impleme…
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What if you discovered that bravery isn’t something you’re born with—but a muscle anyone can build, one courageous act at a time? In this inspiring episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, US Marine Corps veteran, keynote speaker, and bravery expert Jill Schulman unveils the science behind fear and how anyone can practice and grow their own courage…
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1122: Global Passion Projects #4: The Power of Purpose and Investments
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19:04What if the power to change the world—for good or for ill—rests in the hands of today’s most innovative leaders, and AI is the key? In this eye-opening episode of Thrive LouD with Lou Diamond, recorded at the exclusive Global Passion Projects event in Southampton, Long Island, Lou sits down with three remarkable guests: Mark Jennings (Byte Investme…
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1121: Dr. Erin Nance - "From Scrubs to Scrolls: The FeelBetr Revolution"
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24:01What if a world-renowned surgeon could solve your decade-long medical mystery…in just three seconds—all thanks to TikTok? On this eye-opening episode of Thrive Loud, Lou Diamond welcomes Dr. Erin Nance, a double-board-certified orthopedic surgeon, TikTok influencer, best-selling author, and trailblazing founder of the Feel Better app. Dr. Nance sha…
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Unlocking Financial Success: The Profit First Approach in Accounting
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40:47Tim Seymour talks with Roger Knecht of Universal Accounting about how the Profit First methodology transforms both accounting practices and their clients’ businesses. They explore why accountants and bookkeepers must prioritise profitability—not just for their clients, but within their own firms—to achieve lasting financial success. Roger shares pr…
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1120: Li Hayes - "Find Your Path To The Main Stage"
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22:34What really happens behind the scenes of the professional speaking world—and why do so many aspiring speakers hit a wall before ever seeing the spotlight? In this episode of Thrive Loud, host Lou Diamond welcomes back speaker coach and manager Li Hayes to unveil the truth behind building a thriving speaker business and getting to the coveted main s…
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