

Profit Answer Man: Scaling with Profit First & Beyond
Rocky Lalvani
Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man!
The Profit Answer Man podcast is a weekly show hosted by Rocky Lalvani, a business coach and Certified Profit First Professional. In each episode, Rocky shares his expertise on how to scale profit and cash flow for 7-8 figure businesses.
Episode 1 is the why, 2 - is Mike Michalowicz, and 3-13 are Rocky's take on each chapter in the book.
The Profit Answer Man podcast is designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone else looking to improve their financial management skills. Rocky covers a wide range of topics, including how to prioritize profit, manage cash flow, and grow your business.
One of the things that sets the Profit Answer Man podcast apart is Rocky's engaging and entertaining style. He uses anecdotes, humor, and relatable examples to make the concepts he's discussing easy to understand and apply.
If you're a small business owner looking for practical advice on how to improve your financial management and increase profitability, the Profit Answer Man podcast is definitely worth a listen. Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for a while, you'll find plenty of valuable insights and tips that can help you take your business to the next level.
Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! http://bit.do/profitblueprint
More about making profitability simple: http://profitcomesfirst.com/
Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/496018144624882/
My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/
Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.
The Profit Answer Man podcast is a weekly show hosted by Rocky Lalvani, a business coach and Certified Profit First Professional. In each episode, Rocky shares his expertise on how to scale profit and cash flow for 7-8 figure businesses.
Episode 1 is the why, 2 - is Mike Michalowicz, and 3-13 are Rocky's take on each chapter in the book.
The Profit Answer Man podcast is designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and anyone else looking to improve their financial management skills. Rocky covers a wide range of topics, including how to prioritize profit, manage cash flow, and grow your business.
One of the things that sets the Profit Answer Man podcast apart is Rocky's engaging and entertaining style. He uses anecdotes, humor, and relatable examples to make the concepts he's discussing easy to understand and apply.
If you're a small business owner looking for practical advice on how to improve your financial management and increase profitability, the Profit Answer Man podcast is definitely worth a listen. Whether you're just starting out or have been in business for a while, you'll find plenty of valuable insights and tips that can help you take your business to the next level.
Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! http://bit.do/profitblueprint
More about making profitability simple: http://profitcomesfirst.com/
Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/496018144624882/
My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/
Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.
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Apr 4, 2023 • 38min
Ep 157 How to Make Small Changes that Lead to Big Results with Jim Bishop
Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports to make more informed business decisions with fewer hassles. We utilize the Profit First system created by Mike Michalowicz Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Schedule your free, no-obligation intro call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes More about making profitability simple: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Questions: questions@profitanswerman.com Email: rocky@profitcomesfirst.com The Real Estate, Wealth Builders Conference is in Phoenix, AZ, on May 4th-6th, 2023. I will be speaking at the conference along with over 35+ other real estate investor influencers teaching how to become a successful real estate investor. Get more info about this terrific community event bringing together hundreds of other investors here: http://www.rewbcon.com. Use the promo code rocky for 10% off Bio: Jim Bishop has owned a retirement planning practice, a life insurance brokerage, and a real estate development company. He understands the process and struggles of growing a business with a planned exit and can help other owners who want to do the same. He often assists business owners who know their craft inside and out but have reached the limit of what they can do operationally on their own. https://www.jtbishop.com/ Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Profit First Toolkit: click here to sign up This episode is part of the SMB Podcast Network. Find other great interviews from around the internet just like this one at https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Mar 28, 2023 • 42min
Ep 156 The #1 Thing to Grow Your Business Profitably with Tyler Horsley
Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports to make more informed business decisions with fewer hassles. We utilize the Profit First system created by Mike Michalowicz Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Schedule your free, no-obligation intro call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes More about making profitability simple: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Questions: questions@profitanswerman.com Email: rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Bio: Tyler Horsley, CEO, Investor, Private Equity, Business Growth Advisor, Board, Speaker, INC 500 Company Creator, philanthropist, AI-builder & investor. Links: https://www.nuclearnetworking.com/ tyler@nuclearnetworking.com The Real Estate, Wealth Builders Conference is in Phoenix, AZ, on May 4th-6th, 2023. I will be speaking at the conference along with over 35+ other real estate investor influencers teaching how to become a successful real estate investor. Get more info about this terrific community event bringing together hundreds of other investors here: http://www.rewbcon.com. Use the promo code rocky for 10% off Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Profit First Toolkit: click here to sign up This episode is part of the SMB Podcast Network. Find other great interviews from around the internet just like this one at https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Mar 21, 2023 • 42min
Ep 155 Profit First and Profit Levers with Moshe Amsel
Today we are going to dig deep into all the levers that affect your profitability. The reality is small changes in each of these levers over time add up to big profits that you get to keep and remove from your business! This is not an overnight success but a systematic way to achieve results. When will you start? Hopefully after listening to todays episode with a fellow Profit First Professional. Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports to make more informed business decisions with fewer hassles. We utilize the Profit First system created by Mike Michalowicz The Profit First Live Q&A for March 22 - 1pm eastern https://www.eventbrite.com/e/profit-first-qa-call-tickets-532338939097?keep_tld=1 Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Schedule your free, no-obligation intro call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes More about making profitability simple: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Questions: questions@profitanswerman.com Email: rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Bio: Moshe Amsel is the host of the Profit with Law Podcast and the Law Firm Growth Summit. He helps law firm owners grow their practice with a focus on creating generational wealth. As a married loving husband and father of 6 children ranging from 23 years to a baby he is very familiar with the struggles of running a successful business and still prioritizing his family. Moshe has 20 years experience in the IT industry as a business executive. He has extensive experience in Sales and Marketing, having closed over $30 million in sales in a single year. In addition to Profit with Law, Moshe also owns an accounting practice, DreamBuilder Financial, where he helps clients with business advisory and tax strategy services. Links: Website: https://www.profitwithlaw.com/ https://www.facebook.com/profitwithlaw https://www.linkedin.com/in/mosheamsel/ https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/profitwithlaw/ Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ First 2 chapters of Profit First: https://sendfox.com/rocky This episode is part of the SMB Podcast Network. Find other great interviews from around the internet just like this one at https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Mar 14, 2023 • 39min
Ep 154 Profit First Success without the Head-Trash with Dr. Noah St. John
We have another Profit First success story along with some business wisdom. It really doesn't matter how much your top line is, we can how much you keep! There are many reasons that money disappears and we will chat about a few of those today. One area we all need to focus on is us. What are the stories we tell ourselves and how much do we hold ourselves back? That's our topic, how to get rid of our head trash and get our business to grow! Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports to make more informed business decisions with fewer hassles. We utilize the Profit First system created by Mike Michalowicz The Profit First Live Q&A for March 22 - 1pm eastern https://www.eventbrite.com/e/profit-first-qa-call-tickets-532338939097?keep_tld=1 Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Schedule your free, no-obligation intro call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes More about making profitability simple: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Questions: questions@profitanswerman.com Email: rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Bio: DR. NOAH ST. JOHN is known worldwide as “The Father of AFFORMATIONS®” and “The Mental Health Coach to The Stars.” He’s famous for helping his clients make more in just 12 weeks than they made in the past 12 months. His clients have added more than $2.7 BILLION dollars using his methods since 1997. Links: Learn more at https://NoahStJohn.com sendmeabooknoah.com breakthroughwithnoah.com His previous appearance on my other podcast: https://richersoul.com/ep-308-how-to-get-rid-of-head-trash-with-dr-noah-st-john/ Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ First 2 chapters of Profit First: https://sendfox.com/rocky This episode is part of the SMB Podcast Network. Find other great interviews from around the internet just like this one at https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Mar 7, 2023 • 44min
Ep 153 How to Create a Growing a More Profitable Business with Ryan Niddel
Business is pretty simple, doing simple is hard. Today we are going to chat about that and how to ensure your business grows and is more profitable. We have a fellow business owner and investor to share how he grows his business and what he sees from other business owners. I know there are many actionable ideas that will come out of this episode for you. Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports to make more informed business decisions with fewer hassles. We utilize the Profit First system created by Mike Michalowicz The Profit First Live Q&A for March 22 - 1pm eastern https://www.eventbrite.com/e/profit-first-qa-call-tickets-532338939097?keep_tld=1 Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Schedule your free, no-obligation intro call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes More about making profitability simple: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Questions: questions@profitanswerman.com Email: rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Bio: Ryan Niddel is a CEO, Board Member and Entrepreneur. He is also the leading authority on improving revenue of companies by improving EBITDA through increased operational efficiency, lean manufacturing principles and more. He has helped with the acquisition or exit of more than 11 companies while seeing their collective revenue surpass more than $237M. Niddel has successfully tripled the revenue of more than 5 companies in under 2 1/2 years adding an extra $950M in valuations. Niddel began his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 10 with a local lawn mowing operation which led to being taken under the wing of a local businessman and being mentored starting at the age of 14. He currently is a principal in a private equity group, the CEO of two 8-figure companies, and sits on the board of directors for several other companies. He has built a reputation as Ohio's top business growth specialist, and as someone able to rapidly improve the profitability of a company in order to achieve a higher valuation and sell for significantly more revenue. https://ryanniddel.com/ Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ First 2 chapters of Profit First: https://sendfox.com/rocky This episode is part of the SMB Podcast Network. Find other great interviews from around the internet just like this one at https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Feb 28, 2023 • 42min
Ep 152 How to Build Your Profitable Dynasty with Jason Skeesick
Do you have core values that direct you toward building your company and dynasty and making sure you are in alignment with what you want? When you are clear with what you want and you make sure you tell everyone and you stick to it, life and business become easier! We also dig into how to increase your revenue and measure your results beyond just the basics. Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports to make more informed business decisions with fewer hassles. We utilize the Profit First system created by Mike Michalowicz The Profit First Live Q&A for March 22 - 1pm eastern https://www.eventbrite.com/e/profit-first-qa-call-tickets-532338939097?keep_tld=1 Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Schedule your free, no-obligation intro call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes More about making profitability simple: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Questions: questions@profitanswerman.com Email: rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Bio: Jason Skeesick is a US Army veteran, coach, and an entrepreneurial evangelist. He is a father, husband, fighter, and carrier of heavy things. His company Spear and Clover helps businesses with passionate leaders, talented teams, and strong playbooks go from contenders to Dynasty Organizations. He leads The Spear and Clover Mastermind a large group of like minded entrepreneurs united in helping one another impact the world with their unique missions. Links: https://www.spearandclover.com/ Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ First 2 chapters of Profit First: https://sendfox.com/rocky This episode is part of the SMB Podcast Network. Find other great interviews from around the internet just like this one at https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Feb 21, 2023 • 32min
Ep 151 Profit First in Uncertain Times with Mike Michalowicz
I don't think our guest today needs an introduction you all know him and you can hear the entire back story in episode 2. Mike Michalowicz is back to chat today about how we navigate through the uncertain times everyone is talking about, Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports to make more informed business decisions with fewer hassles. We utilize the Profit First system created by Mike Michalowicz The Profit First Live Q&A for March 22 - 1 pm eastern https://www.eventbrite.com/e/profit-first-qa-call-tickets-532338939097?keep_tld=1 Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Schedule your free, no-obligation intro call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes More about making profitability simple: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Questions: questions@profitanswerman.com Email: rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Mike Michalowicz - https://mikemichalowicz.com/ Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ First 2 chapters of Profit First: https://sendfox.com/rocky This episode is part of the SMB Podcast Network. Find other great interviews from around the internet just like this one at https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Feb 14, 2023 • 37min
Ep 150 How to Grow Profitably with Jose Palomino
Every stage of business growth requires different steps and actions to get to the next level. However, if you build a good foundation based on the end game, those steps become so much easier to take. Today we focus on gross profit and how small steps and actions can help to increase the number and how it multiplies your total profit! Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports to make more informed business decisions with fewer hassles. We utilize the Profit First system created by Mike Michalowicz The Profit First Live Q&A for March 22 - 1pm eastern https://www.eventbrite.com/e/profit-first-qa-call-tickets-532338939097?keep_tld=1 Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Schedule your free, no-obligation intro call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes More about making profitability simple: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Questions: questions@profitanswerman.com Email: rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Bio: Jose Palomino helps owners of B2B businesses grow profitable revenue. For over 15 years, He helped hundreds of B2B business owners, CEOs, and leadership teams across a variety of B2B categories develop the value proposition, strategy, and action plans they need to unlock growth. At Value Prop, they help our clients get clarity on what they do best for the customers they value most–and build a growth strategy that highlights that unique strength. From there we work with them to build out the plans and processes they need to grow their profitable revenues. https://www.valueprop.com/ Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ First 2 chapters of Profit First: https://sendfox.com/rocky This episode is part of the SMB Podcast Network. Find other great interviews from around the internet just like this one at https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Feb 7, 2023 • 45min
Ep 149 Profit First with Omar Zenhom CEO Webinar Ninja
We have another Profit First success story along with a ton of business wisdom from our guest. We will discuss why you should remove money from your company and what to do with it. We also talk about a major driver in increasing your profitability, and that's how to increase your prices with conviction. Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports to make more informed business decisions with fewer hassles. We utilize the Profit First system created by Mike Michalowicz Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Schedule your free, no-obligation intro call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes More about making profitability simple: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Questions: questions@profitanswerman.com Email: rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Bio: Omar Zenhom is the Co-founder and CEO of WebinarNinja, an easy-to-use webinar platform that allows you to create a webinar in 10 seconds flat. Founded in 2014, over a million people have already attended a webinar with WebinarNinja. Omar is also the co-founder of The $100 MBA, the largest alternative business education online. He's also the host of an iTunes Best of 2014 podcast, The $100 MBA Show. The $100 MBA Show has delivered 1,100+ episodes and counting with over over 80 million downloads. Links: https://webinarninja.com/ https://100mba.net/show/ Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ First 2 chapters of Profit First: https://sendfox.com/rocky This episode is part of the SMB Podcast Network. Find other great interviews from around the internet just like this one at https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

Jan 31, 2023 • 37min
Ep 148 Profitable Tax Credits with Doug Ludlow
Running a small business can be hard and there are so many things you have to keep track of and learn. It's a lot easier when you can outsource these to others. We will chat a little about that today as it relates to taxes and everything that surrounds them, including managing your payroll. There are also thousands of tax credits and deductions. The great benefit of credits is they give you dollar for dollar reductions in the taxes you have to pay! Our guest will share how to make finding those credits easier. Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports to make more informed business decisions with fewer hassles. We utilize the Profit First system created by Mike Michalowicz Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Schedule your free, no-obligation intro call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes More about making profitability simple: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Questions: questions@profitanswerman.com Email: rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Bio: Doug Ludlow grew up in Modesto, an agricultural town in Central California. Despite Modesto city’s proximity to Silicon Valley, the city is almost entirely cut off from the technology industry, which is the economic engine of the 21st century. He helped start MainStreet, a financial services platform helping small businesses extend their runway and maximize their tax credits, in part to bring back good jobs and upward mobility to the people living in his hometown. Before MainStreet, Doug split his time between entrepreneurship (founding The Happy Home Company, Hipster, and madKast) and leadership roles at top technology companies, including Google and AOL. Links: https://mainstreet.com/ https://twitter.com/MainStreet https://twitter.com/dougludlow Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ First 2 chapters of Profit First: https://sendfox.com/rocky This episode is part of the SMB Podcast Network. Find other great interviews from around the internet just like this one at https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.