Critical Money Habits to Build Business and Personal Wealth

Do you ever wonder why, no matter how much your business grows, your personal finances still feel out of control?

If you've ever felt like your success at work doesn't translate to financial peace at home, this episode is your wake-up call. Jim Schleckser sits down with money expert and bestselling author Mike Michalowicz—creator of Profit First—to talk about why most people, even entrepreneurs, struggle with money and how simple behavior shifts can create real financial freedom.

In this episode, you'll discover:

• How to "pay yourself first" in a way that guarantees profit instead of hoping for it.

• The behavioral money trap that keeps even smart business owners broke—and how to intercept it.

• A simple system to reduce financial stress for you and your employees, leading to happier, more productive teams.

Hit play now to learn Mike's practical, life-changing approach to mastering your money habits—and start keeping more of what you earn today.

Check out:

• [08:45] – The "Profit First" Mindset: Mike explains how reversing the traditional approach to profit—taking it off the top instead of waiting until the end—can transform how you run your business.

• [22:10] – The Behavioral Intercept: A powerful discussion on why most people fail with budgets and how simple systems at the bank level can automatically change your financial behavior for good.

• [39:25] – Redefining Retirement: Jim and Mike challenge the traditional idea of retirement and explore how to plan for a meaningful, flexible, and financially confident future.

About Mike Michalowicz

Mike Michalowicz is the entrepreneur behind four multi-million-dollar companies and the author of bestselling business books including Profit First, Clockwork, The Pumpkin Plan, and All In. His newest book, The Money Habit, is a groundbreaking approach to personal finance. The television host of The 4 Minute Money Maker and a former columnist for The Wall Street Journal, Mike now travels the world helping individuals grow thriving businesses and live richer lives.