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Profit Answer Man: Scaling with Profit First & Beyond

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.
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Episodes

Ep 275 The 7 Profitable Parts of a Business with James Brown

The 7 Profitable Parts of a Business with James Brown If you think scaling a business means sacrificing your life, family, and freedom—this episode will shatter that belief. In this week’s episode of The Profit Answer Man, we talk to James Brown, the founder of Perseverance Squared and the Business Accelerator Institute, who shares how he built an $8M law firm across four cities— without grinding 80-hour weeks. Instead, he built a business that bought back his time, gave him freedom, and funded ...

Jul 01, 202543 minEp. 275

Ep 274 Increasing Agency Profit with Eli Rubel

Increase Agency Profit with Eli Rubel From Burnout to Bankable: How Eli Rubel Built $10M+ in Profit Working 25 Hours/Week What if the secret to explosive agency profits isn’t grinding harder—but designing smarter? Meet Eli Rubel, the founder of Profit Labs and serial agency entrepreneur who’s racked up over $10 million in net profit since 2020—all while working just 25 hours per week. In this powerhouse episode of The Profit Answer Man, Rocky sits down with Eli to uncover the playbook that’s hel...

Jun 24, 202537 minEp. 274

Ep 273 Stop the Stupid, Proactive Problem Solving with Doug Hall

Stop the Stupid, Proactive Problem Solving with Doug Hall Stop the Stupid, Increase Profits: Unlocking the Hidden Power of Proactive Problem Solving with Doug Hall Imagine running a business where your team is fully engaged, dumb processes are eliminated, and profits grow as a byproduct of operational clarity. That’s not a fantasy—it’s the Profit First future that innovation expert Doug Hall lays out in this episode of The Profit Answer Man. Doug has spent nearly 50 years innovating and coaching...

Jun 17, 202547 minEp. 273

Ep 272 Scaling In The Age of Digital Disruption with Mike Peterson

Scaling In The Age of Digital Disruption with Mike Peterson Are your teams helping you scale—or silently sabotaging your margins? In today’s episode, we dig into the critical intersection of people, process, and technology with Mike Peterson, author of Leading in the Age of Digital Disruption and founder of Apex Consulting Partners. Mike brings a rare combination of HR and IT expertise to the table—two departments that can either clash or collaborate to drive exponential growth when led strategi...

Jun 10, 202540 minEp. 272

Ep 271 Business Growth Do's and Don'ts to Drive Profit with Carolyn Lowe

Business Growth Do's and Don'ts with Carolyn Lowe Scaling Smarter – How Carolyn Lowe Uses Profit First to Power High-Growth Amazon Brands Are your people profitable—or just payroll? In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we're diving deep into the often-ignored truth of agency growth: labor isn't your biggest expense—it’s your biggest risk. Carolyn Lowe, founder of ROI Swift and a fierce advocate for Profit First, reveals the real math behind scaling service businesses profitably and sustaina...

Jun 03, 202541 minEp. 271

Ep 270 Profit First for Lawyers and You with Rjon Robins

Profit First for Lawyers and You with Rjon Robins Unlocking Profits for Lawyers: RJon Robins on Escaping the Trap of Traditional Accounting Are you unknowingly flying blind in your business? If your accountant is giving you a rearview mirror of what already happened, instead of a roadmap to where you’re going, you may be sabotaging your profits—and not even know it. In this high-impact episode of The Profit Answer Man, we sit down with legendary entrepreneur, attorney, and author RJon Robins to ...

May 27, 202546 minEp. 270

Ep 269 Implementing Entrepreneurial Operating Systems (EOS) in Your Business with Derek Newcomer

Implementing Entrepreneurial Operating Systems (EOS) in Your Business with Derek Newcomer Have you ever felt like you were great at your craft—but struggling to build a real business around it? You're not alone. In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we talk to someone who lived that exact journey and came out stronger for it. Meet Derek Newcomer—a former fitness entrepreneur who learned the hard way that being a great coach isn't enough. Today, he's a certified EOS Implementer guiding busine...

May 20, 202539 minEp. 269

Ep 268 Scale Without the Stress with Nick Keesey

Scale Without the Stress with Nick Keesey Ever feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around? You’re not alone—and today’s guest proves it’s possible to escape that trap and scale with less stress and more profit. Nick Keesey is a battle-tested entrepreneur who’s built multiple 6- and 7-figure businesses—and burned a few to the ground along the way. But instead of staying down, Nick turned failure into fuel, discovering how organization, clarity, and ruthless focus are t...

May 13, 202540 minEp. 268

Ep 267 Profitable Exit Strategy and Succession Planning with Eric Brotman

Profitable Exit Strategy and Succession Planning with Eric Brotman Are you building a business you can actually walk away from? What if the problem isn’t how to exit—but how you think about it? This week on The Profit Answer Man, we sat down with the legendary Eric Brotman, CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, who’s flipping the script on succession planning. For him, retirement isn't the end—it's a graduation into a new, exciting chapter. In this episode, we’re not just talking theory—we’re breaking ...

May 06, 202542 minEp. 267

Ep 266 Predictable Profitable Membership Models with Stu McLaren

Predictable Profitable Membership Models with Stu McLaren What if your current business model is quietly killing your freedom? That’s the harsh truth Stu McLaren uncovered—and when he made the switch, everything changed. In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, Stu shares the pivotal moment he realized his business, while successful on paper, wasn’t scalable or sustainable for the life he wanted. What followed was a transformation into one of the most respected minds in the world of membership-...

Apr 29, 202540 minEp. 266

Ep 265 Systems & Processes That Drive Profit with Adi Klevit

Systems & Processes That Drive Profit with Adi Klevit Chaos is expensive. In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we crack the code on how documented systems aren’t just nice-to-have—they’re the missing multiplier in your business’s profitability formula. If you're tired of being the bottleneck, constantly putting out fires, and never getting ahead, it's time to trade the hustle for high-performance systems that scale. Our guest, Adi Klevit, reveals how business owners can create a self-op...

Apr 22, 202535 minEp. 265

Ep 264 Profitable Exits How to Build and Sell For Maximum Value with Cameron Bishop

Profitable Exits: How to Build and Sell For Maximum Value with Cameron Bishop Are you sitting on the edge of explosive business growth—but don’t know how to scale profitably or exit wisely? Want to know how the pros turn $7 million companies into $400 million powerhouses while pocketing $100 million in profit? In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we sit down with Cameron Bishop, a serial acquirer, turnaround expert, and strategic advisor who’s bought, built, and exited dozens of businesses....

Apr 15, 202539 minEp. 264

Ep 263 A Profitable Legal Strategy for Your Business with Jeff Holman

A Profitable Legal Strategy with Jeff Holman Is your professional service firm just a glorified job? Are you stuck in the time-for-money trap, wondering where the profit is? In this eye-opening episode of the Profit Answer Man, we sit down with Jeff Holman, a serial entrepreneur and attorney who cracked the code on building true profitability into a law firm—without working 80 hours a week or billing by the hour. If you're running a service-based business, this episode is a masterclass in aligni...

Apr 08, 202541 minEp. 263

Ep 262 Turn Your Business into a Freedom Machine with Leslie Hassler

Turn Your Business into a Freedom Machine with Leslie Hassler Scaling a business is the dream of many entrepreneurs, but for most, it turns into a nightmare filled with burnout, financial struggles, and inefficiencies. What if there was a way to grow and scale profitably without sacrificing your health, sanity, and freedom? On this episode of The Profit Answer Man , we sit down with Leslie Hassler, founder of Your Biz Rules , to discuss how entrepreneurs can create predictable profits, sustainab...

Apr 01, 202538 minEp. 262

Ep 261 Increase Profit and Cash Flow with Paul Maskill

Increase Profit and Cash Flow with Paul Maskill Are you a business owner looking to scale your operations without drowning in the chaos of daily management? Paul Maskill, a seasoned entrepreneur and financial expert, joins us on The Profit Answer Man podcast to reveal how systematizing your business can lead to sustainable growth and financial freedom. With years of experience in owning and selling service-based businesses, Paul now serves as an outsourced CFO, helping blue-collar businesses cre...

Mar 25, 202542 minEp. 261

Ep 260 From Startup to Multi-Million Dollar Brand with Matt McLean

From Startup to Multi-Million Dollar Brand with Matt McLean What does it take to turn a backyard business into a nationwide brand? How do you scale profitably while staying true to your mission? And what are the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when growing their companies? This week on The Profit Answer Man, we dive deep with Matt McLean, founder and CEO of Uncle Matt’s Organic, America’s top-selling organic orange juice brand. With distribution in 20,000+ stores nationwide, including Walmar...

Mar 18, 202539 minEp. 260

Ep 259 Profitable Entity Structures with Alex Langan

Profitable Entity Structures with Alex Langan In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we sit down with Alexander Langan, an attorney and financial advisor who brings a unique perspective to wealth management and strategic financial planning. As the Chief Investment Officer of Langan Financial Group, Alex is well-versed in helping business owners build sustainable financial strategies. Our conversation covers the importance of aligning financial, tax, and legal strategies, the impact of busines...

Mar 11, 202543 minEp. 259

Ep 258 Scaling Success: Transforming Your Business into a Powerhouse with Courtney De Ronde

Scaling Success: Transforming Your Business into a Powerhouse with Courtney De Ronde Welcome to another insightful episode of The Profit Answer Man! In this episode, we sit down with Courtney De Ronde, CEO of Forge Financial and Management Consulting, to discuss the crucial intersection of financial management and business growth. Many businesses struggle not with generating revenue but with understanding what their numbers mean and how to take action on them. That’s where Courtney and her Simpl...

Mar 04, 202542 minEp. 258

Ep 257 The Most Important Numbers and Drivers with Lee Benson

The Most Important Numbers and Drivers with Lee Benson Welcome to another episode of The Profit Answer Man, where we dive deep into the strategies and mindsets that drive business profitability and sustainable growth. Today, we’re joined by Lee Benson, a serial entrepreneur who has successfully built and sold multiple businesses, including a nine-figure exit to Textron. Lee brings decades of experience in business strategy, leadership, and value creation. His passion for helping organizations in...

Feb 25, 202553 minEp. 257

Ep 256 Scaling Businesses Across Industries: Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur with Philip Taylor

Scaling Businesses Across Industries: Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we sit down with Philip Taylor (PT), a CPA turned entrepreneur, to discuss his journey in building multiple successful businesses. From launching a finance blog in 2007 to creating major conferences like FinCon and TravelCon, and now running a CPA firm for content creators, PT shares his insights on diversification, adapting to industry changes, and maintaining profitability. If you...

Feb 18, 202537 minEp. 256

Ep 255 The Psychology of Growing Profit with Matthew Stafford

The Psychology of Growing Profit with Matthew Stafford Welcome back to The Profit Answer Man! In today’s episode, we sit down with Matthew Stafford, a self-made entrepreneur who went from pouring concrete to optimizing Shopify stores with data-driven strategies. Matt shares his journey of transformation, the power of mindset, and the tools and systems that have helped countless businesses scale. Prepare to gain actionable insights that will revolutionize how you approach e-commerce, profitabilit...

Feb 11, 202538 minEp. 255

Ep 254 Living the Profit First Life with Eric Dingler

Living the Profit First Life with Eric Dingler In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we welcome Eric Dingler, a seasoned digital marketing expert and entrepreneur who has successfully merged his love for travel with business. Eric has been living the dream of many business owners by becoming location-independent. For the past three years, he and his family have been traveling the world while scaling his digital marketing agency. In this inspiring episode, we explore how Eric leveraged the Pr...

Feb 04, 202538 minEp. 254

Ep 253 The 5 Numbers to Run Your Business Profitability with Edward Patton

The 5 Numbers to Run Your Business Profitability with Edward Patton Welcome to another episode of The Profit Answer Man podcast! Today, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Ed Patton, a finance expert dedicated to helping privately owned businesses gain financial clarity. Ed’s unique approach simplifies business financials down to just five critical numbers, empowering leaders to understand their financial health without the overwhelming jargon. Ed’s extensive experience, including roles...

Jan 28, 202536 minEp. 253

Ep 252 Increase Profits while Working Less with Kyle Smith

Increase Profits While Working Less with Kyle Smith This episode features a conversation with Kyle Smith, CPA, co-founder of Strata Cloud Accountants. With a unique journey from professional poker to strategic financial leadership, Kyle brings a wealth of insights into building scalable, profitable businesses. In this episode, you will learn: Decision-Making Through Numbers: Kyle's journey from poker to finance shows the importance of probabilities and financial forecasting in driving business s...

Jan 21, 202535 minEp. 252

Ep 251 Work Less Make More Profit with Eric Williams

Work Less Make More Profit with Eric Williams In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, I had the pleasure of hosting Eric Williams, founder of Willity. Eric's passion lies in helping overworked and overwhelmed business owners regain control over their schedules, delegate effectively, and build businesses that create freedom, impact, and profitability. He shares his experiences and strategies on how entrepreneurs can break free from burnout cycles, focus on what truly matters, and intentionally ...

Jan 14, 202540 minEp. 251

Ep 250 Profit & Process with Michael Straza

Profit & Process with Michael Straza In the world of business, profitability and efficiency often stand as the ultimate goals. Yet, many business owners struggle to harmonize their operational processes with financial clarity. In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we dive deep into the strategic insights and transformative approaches offered by Michael Straza, a seasoned Fractional COO/CFO with over 25 years of diverse business experience. Michael’s unique ability to bridge the gap betwe...

Jan 07, 202542 minEp. 250

Ep 249 Profit Made Simple: The Tools to Work Less and Earn More- Solo Episode

Profit Made Simple: The Tools to Work Less and Earn More- Solo Episode Welcome back to The Profit Answer Man! In this episode, we're diving into actionable strategies to improve cash flow, boost profits, and create a sustainable business that supports your life goals. This solo episode by Rocky Lalvani provides insights into the Profit First methodology and the tools that empower business owners to work smarter, not harder. Whether you're new to the podcast or a long-time listener, this episode ...

Dec 31, 202431 minEp. 249

Ep 248 Cash Flow Mastery with Anthony Nitsos

Cash Flow Mastery with Anthony Nitsos On this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we welcome Anthony Nitsos, the CEO and Founder of SaaS Gurus. Anthony shares his journey from medical school to mastering finance and becoming a trusted advisor to SaaS startups. His unique perspective focuses on addressing the root causes of financial and operational inefficiencies, bringing lessons from medicine and Japanese manufacturing to the business world. In this episode, you will learn: Why Anthony left medi...

Dec 24, 202442 minEp. 248

Ep 247 Building the Right Business Model with Wes Barefoot

Building the Right Business Model with Wes Barefoot In this episode, we dive into the exciting and often misunderstood world of franchising with Wes Barefoot, entrepreneur, franchise expert, and host of the Path to Freedom podcast. Wes shares his journey from corporate employee to franchise owner and consultant, detailing how franchising can create financial and time freedom for aspiring entrepreneurs. In this episode, you will learn: What Makes Franchising a Unique Pathway: Explore how franchis...

Dec 17, 202449 minEp. 247

Ep 246 Optimizing Your Business Finances with Miller Bradford

Optimizing Your Business Finances with Miller Bradford Welcome back to The Profit Answer Man Podcast! Today, we dive into the dynamic world of financial management for small businesses with our guest, Miller Bradford, founder of Up Accounting Inc. Miller specializes in providing innovative bookkeeping, payroll, and financial operations solutions for small businesses, with a particular focus on builders and Chick-fil-A franchises. Join us as we explore Miller's journey, his insights into financia...

Dec 10, 202437 minEp. 246
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