Profit Answer Man: Scaling with Profit First & Beyond

Sales is the lifeblood of your company, but you better make sure it's not unprofitable, to begin with or becomes unprofitable because you cut deals to bring in cash or make a number. Our topic today is how to build and manage your sales team.    Rene is in a situation most business owners dream of. He hasn’t had to find a new client in over 13 years! After having led over 2500 sales meetings in the last decade, he has discovered that there is no such thing as bad salespeople. 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: Rene is in a situation most business owners dream of. He hasn’t had to find a new client in over 13 years! After having led over 2500 sales meetings in the last decade he has discovered that there is no such thing as bad salespeople.   Rene is the creator of the Part-Time Sales Management System which redefines the relationships between small business owners and their sales team. Sales is the lifeblood of any business and most businesses bleed to death because they are too focused on finding the ‘right’ people and less focused on building the right environment.   Get ready to have your sales mindset rewired and your business transformed.   https://salesmanagernow.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.

We are back today with another Profit First success story. I was recently on Josh's podcast and learned he loved Mike and the Profit first system and asked him to share his journey and how it's changed his business. He is a former major league baseball pitcher so We also talk about what it means to have a team and also a coach. and how it relates to business.   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: Having overcome failure and broken dreams, Josh knows how hard it is to become your best when it feels like the whole world is against you. As a CEO of 8 companies, coach, and man of faith and family, Josh is hellbent on helping leaders live a life of exceptional impact, influence, and faith. Through his speaking, coaching and organizations, Josh motivates, advises, and leads others to reach their potential in business and life.   Keep in touch with Josh! Josh Kalinowski CEO, Speaker, Coach, Serial Entrepreneur, Author - Kalinowski Enterprises   Website: joshkalinowski.com - man-made.org Instagram: @joshuadkalinowski Facebook: @jk.joshkal https://www.facebook.com/jk.joshkal Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkalinowski/    Subscribe to the "JK Download" - no fluff, no BS, just raw, personal growth hacks that actually work and inspiration to lead in your life, in your inbox, every week. https://www.joshkalinowski.com/jk-download   Level up with Leading & Living with Impact & Influence - Get practical ways to become the best “you”, experts’ secrets to overcoming limiting beliefs and tips to live a successful, fulfilling life through conversations with thought leaders, entrepreneurs and everyday people. https://www.joshkalinowski.com/podcast   Get 3 free gifts when you join Man-Made's free, private community: https://www.man-made.org/joinnow 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.

The biggest lever in your business is Pricing. A small change in price can result in a dramatic increase in profits. Listen in as our guest shares the math. Pricing is much more emotional than rational, and we don't want to race to the bottom and be the lowest-price competitor.   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: Per Sjofors, aka “The Price Whisperer”, is the Founder of Sjofors & Partners. He did not invent this moniker, but was often called “The Price Whisperer” by former clients, friends and acquaintances. So he decided to adopt it!   Per started his entrepreneurial journey when he moved from his native Sweden to Switzerland to establish and run a company. Something he never had done. In a country where he did not know the language… He grew the company to several millions in revenue but was eventually recruited to take over leadership of the London based European subsidiary to a Japanese electronic manufacturer, where he quadruped revenue over a three year period.   Per is an author of “The Price Whisperer - A Holist Approach to Pricing Power” and is a sought-after speaker for a variety of conferences and business circuits. He is a member of the Forbes Magazine Business Council, a member of the C-Suite Network, appears regularly on podcasts and business radio shows, and gets quoted regularly in the financial press, including Inc Magazine, The Street, Fortune Magazine, Industry Week, Business Insider and the Financial Times.   Links: www.sjofors.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.

Today we will chat about how you can increase your prices and how psychology plays a big part in how consumers will react.   As we go through examples, think through your business and ask yourself how can I apply this to my offerings.   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: Robert Persichitte, CPA, CFP®, has guided business leaders and individuals with financial and investment decisions for over ten years. He is an accountant at heart and an award-winning analyst known for using data to make sound decisions. He is driven to help clients invest wisely by avoiding scams and other pitfalls of investing and personal finance.   Delagify Financial is a company dedicated to helping consumers avoid and recover from financial pitfalls. They offer tax, accounting, and financial planning services. 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.

The biggest problem with being profitable is the tax bill! We discuss profitable and practical ways to lower your taxes. We want to ensure you don't let taxes drive your business decisions but rather your business decisions lower your taxes. 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 Steve Moskowitz knows that clients’ lives – and livelihoods – can be upended or even destroyed when tax trouble arises. As a tax attorney for more than 30 years, Steve has made it is his personal mission to help business owners and individual clients successfully resolve tax issues and go on with their lives. With extensive knowledge of tax law, a desire for swift and vigorous defense, and decades of experience with tax authorities and in the courts, he has unusually perceptive judgment in assessing the best way forward, and the right resources to achieve resolution.   Links: https://moskowitzllp.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.

Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! This week I am joined by Michele Nedelec.   Our topic is Profitable marketing and automation. Everyone wants more sales, but sometimes those sales are unprofitable. It could be because of marketing and advertising costs or many other factors.  Today we chat about the steps to ensure your marketing efforts are profitable and repeatable.  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 part of the Beta for the Profit First Experience Course. 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: 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.

Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! This week I am joined by Jay Fairbrother the Profit Architect   Our topic is my favorite subject increasing your profitability!   Too often we just focus on the top line number of revenue, but the reality is the bottom line profit is what we get to keep. Small changes to the profit lever can have a big impact on the bottom. Listen in to learn how. 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 launching. 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: Jay Fairbrother from The Profit Architects is a serial entrepreneur and coach with 30+ years of experience in founding, buying and selling 7-figure businesses. Jay’s story includes losing EVERYTHING in the 2010 financial crisis and rising from the ashes. Jay is also the Executive VP for the Global Leaders Organization (GLO) and his job is to recruit Chairs and start Chapters all over the world. Jay also runs Masterminds and offers programs and courses around Sales & Pricing.    Links: jay@fairbrother.com www.TheProfitArchitects.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.

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 Profit First Experience Course launches. 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: Pam Hill, founder and CEO of My Smart Cousin, is a real estate investor who owns 25 properties and 31 units, all purchased for the price of a car, and in some cases, a bicycle, at $2,500 to $35,000. Pam began her real estate investment career ten years ago during the Great Recession, as a side hustle while working as an executive at an electric utility company. Since then Pam has become the ‘Smart Cousin’ to everyone in her family with personal finance and real estate advice, as well as a real estate investment coach, teaching others how to buy their first or 101st property for the price of a car. Pam received her Bachelors degree from Dartmouth College and her Masters degree from Harvard University. Pam coaches her clients in English, Spanish, and Mandarin, Chinese when required, as a graduate of Johns Hopkins’ Chinese studies program in Nanjing, China.   Links: https://mysmartcousin.com/   https://www.instagram.com/MySmartCousin/ https://twitter.com/MySmartCousin https://www.facebook.com/MySmartCousin 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.

Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports so that they can 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 Profit First Experience Course launches. 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: AJ Rivera is the Founder of Blink Media Co a consulting firm that provides businesses with executive level guidance, strategy and leadership for their marketing teams.   Links: Freebies: https://www.ajrivera.com/rocky   Website: www.ajrivera.com  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aj.rivera.12 https://www.facebook.com/ajriveraofficial  Twitter: https://twitter.com/heyajrivera Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heyajrivera/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AJRivera LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajrivera-digital/ 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.

Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports so that they can 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 Profit First Experience Course launches. 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: After his two businesses nearly killed him, Richard made it his mission to ensure other entrepreneurs didn’t go through the same struggles alone. To do this, he cofounded Unleashed CEO which helps Visionary Entrepreneurs scale with time freedom by recruiting and training a self-managing leadership team.    Their proven process is guaranteed to free up 30 hours per week for the CEO to focus on growth, more time with family, or better yet both. Richard's vision is to build a global tribe of 10,000 Unleashed CEO’s and help them achieve their big impact vision.    Website: https://unleashed.ceo/ 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.