
Money Lab A Profit First Reminder
Aug 20, 2025
Dive into the world of financial discipline with the Profit First Model. Discover the importance of revenue allocation and effective budgeting for sustainable business management. The host shares personal insights on tracking expenses to unlock financial freedom. Learn how mastering this model can transform your approach to money and help cultivate lasting wealth.
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401(k) Taught Pay Yourself First The Hard Way
- Matt recounts learning 'pay yourself first' via a 401(k) offered by his boss early in his career.
- He took money out years later and felt the pain of penalties, reinforcing the lesson about disciplined saving.
Set Percentage Allocations Monthly
- Create allocation buckets for profit, taxes, and operating expenses and set them as percentages of revenue.
- On the first day of each period, transfer those percentages into dedicated accounts so you pay yourself first.
Hold Profit And Taxes In Separate Accounts
- Use simple, separate bank accounts for profit and taxes to prevent accidental spending.
- Transfer the calculated amounts from checking into those savings accounts immediately after totaling income.




