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The Entrepreneurship Elevated Podcast

Author of Profit Firstwww.mikemichalowicz.com
A show for entrepreneurs who want to increase their profits. And since when did talking about money need to be boring?! The Profit First Podcast gets serious about money by having the most fun possible.

Episodes

Episode 230: Legacy Leadership with Kelly Roach

Each one of us has the opportunity and the responsibility to impact generations. Kelly Roach talks with us about viewing our life and our business through the lenses of our legacy on this episode of the Profit First Podcast!

Dec 10, 201850 minEp. 231

Episode 229: Maximizing Your Time with Laura Vanderkam

Being conscious of and intentional with your time is critical as an entrepreneur. Laura Vanderkam is the authority on time-management and will walk us through her tips to make sure we're maximizing our time on this episode of the Profit First Podcast!

Dec 03, 201847 minEp. 230

Episode 228: Implementing Profit First with Mitch Bowler

Calling all artists and creatives! Mitch Bowler proves that you don't have to be a starving artist and shares his story and how he became permanently profitable with Profit First in this episode of the Profit First Podcast!

Nov 26, 201843 minEp. 229

Episode 227: Budgeting with Phylecia Jones

Your personal finances are so important to your business. Phylecia Jones walks us through the steps to get clarity in your finances and work on an effective budget that brings you ease and peace of mind in this episode of the Profit First Podcast!

Nov 19, 201843 minEp. 228

Episode 226: Tax Planning with Jerry Lynch

If you're a business owner you have to know and understand taxes. Jerry Lynch walks us through the information you need to know and insight into some nuances you should be aware of in this episode of the Profit First Podcast!

Nov 12, 201840 minEp. 227

Episode 225: Tools for Success with Derek Lidow

Derek Lidow is a wealth of knowledge to set yourself up for long-term success in your business. He shares amazing tips that aren't your average fare on this episode of the Profit First Podcast!

Nov 05, 201846 minEp. 226

Episode 224: Building Value with John Warrilow

As a business owner, it is imperative that you evaluate the products and services you're offering to determine if you may be suffocating the company. John Warrillow shares his method for analyzing and moving your business towards ultimate health and potentially salability in this episode of the Profit First Podcast!

Oct 29, 201839 minEp. 225

Episode 223: Balancing Practical Tools with Wealth Consciousness with Amber Dugger

How would you describe your relationship with money? Is it a little bit of a love/hate relationship? You love it when you have it and wish for more, but you hate obsessing about it and feel guilty asking for too much? Amber Dugger explores the connection between money and mindset and explains the importance of setting goals that inspire you on a visceral level, creating a clear budget to support it and then rejoicing in the magic that happens as a result in this episode of the Profit First Podca...

Oct 22, 201848 minEp. 224

Episode 222: Becoming an Expert Advisor in an Industry Lin Brown

Becoming an expert advisor in a niche can have an incredibly fruitful outcome for all involved. Lin Brown walks us through the steps and the subsequent impact of becoming a Profit First advisor for Home Staging Professionals in this episode of the Profit First Podcast!

Oct 15, 201843 minEp. 223

Episode 221: Gaining Total Control of Your Money with Jesse Mecham

With the effective implementation of a budget, you can gain total control of your money, get out of debt and stop living paycheck to paycheck. Jesse Mecham will teach us the rules for thinking about your money in a whole new way in this episode of the Profit First Podcast!

Oct 08, 201855 minEp. 222

Episode 220: Networking is Dead with Scott Gerber

In this episode, we learn why networking, in the traditional sense that you've come to know it, is dead. The age of the superconnector has officially begun. Scott Gerber explains the difference in this episode 220 of the Profit First Podcast!

Oct 01, 201846 minEp. 221

Episode 219: Human Resource Solutions with Lindsay Polyak

Do you have a dedicated Human Resources manager at your company? Perhaps you're doing it yourself because you can't afford to hire someone, but you may be setting yourself up for a costly mistake. Lindsay Polyak explains an alternative solution that won't add to your payroll, but will protect your company and make you even more money!

Sep 24, 201850 minEp. 220

Episode 218: Putting People First with Rhamy Alejeal

Today we talk about putting people first. The people in your company are your greatest resource, or at least they should be. Creating a culture that serves your employees can serve your profitability and your sustainability beyond your imagination. Welcome to episode 218 of the Profit First Podcast!

Sep 17, 201847 minEp. 219

Episode 217: Effective Publicity with Jason Feifer

Publicity can have a huge impact on your profitability, but only if it's done thoughtfully. Editor-in-chief of Entrepreneur magazine, Jason Feifer, walks us through how to effectively garner the right press to have the optimal impact.

Sep 10, 201855 minEp. 218

Episode 216: Deciding to Start Your Own Business with Patrick Rauland

Choosing to leave your traditional job and start your own business is not an easy decision, but Patrick Rauland shares his experience on his journey into entrepreneurship and lays out the steps to set you up for success. Before you fall down the rabbit hole of potential consequences, he poses - you can either think about the consequences of a decision or think about who you want to be. Something to ponder as you listen to episode 216 of the Profit First Podcast!

Sep 03, 201850 minEp. 217

Episode 215: How Ego Can Prevent Profit with Ryan Holiday

Sometimes we are the problem in our business, or at least our ego is. As business owners, it is hard to separate ourselves from the business and sometimes we end up serving our ego rather than the mission of the business. Ryan Holiday explains why this is problematic for your business on episode 215 of the Profit First Podcast!

Aug 27, 201850 minEp. 216

Episode 214: Taking Control of Your Business with Profit First with Brittany Conner

Do you love paying your sales tax? Our guest Brittany Conner can honestly say she loves paying her sales tax. Since implementing Profit First she's excited to pay her taxes because the money is already set aside and she doesn't have to worry about incurring late fees because she doesn't have the money to pay them. The other bonus? PROFIT! Yes, she can finally use her profit to do fun things like take her family to Disney World. Learn how she did it on episode 214 of the Profit First Podcast!...

Aug 20, 201848 minEp. 215

Episode 213: Leading with your Soul with Dov Baron

Truly understanding yourself as a multi-faceted human being can bring clarity and fulfillment to your role as an entrepreneur. Dov Baron walks us through exploring the why below the why- the soul; the true, deep reason you've started your business beyond money.

Aug 13, 201852 minEp. 214

Episode 211: Exploring Why Businesses Fail with Robert Thomas Bethel

It is critical to take ownership of your finances. Robert Thomas Bethel understands personally how to turn failing businesses to become profitable. Starting with rescuing his own auto dealership and subsequently, 77 more, Robert knows intimately why businesses fail and how to turn them around.

Jul 30, 201850 minEp. 212

Episode 208: The Profitable Side of Conflict with Liz Kislik

Conflict may be an inevitable part of life, but you don’t have to give up on new opportunities and growth when employees don’t get along — you can accelerate your company’s progress and profitability instead! Liz Kislik helps us understand why conflict happens and how to prevent, alleviate and learn from it.

Jul 09, 201846 minEp. 209

Episode 207: Maximizing Your Impact with Nigel Bennett

Do you feel guilty taking time away from your business? We explore the benefits of taking space away from your business with Nigel Bennett. Nigel argues in order to be really integral to your priorities and overarching goals for your life and business, you need to distance yourself from the daily operations. Furthermore, you need to trust the clarity and insight you gain, even if it seems counterintuitive to the path you thought was best.

Jul 02, 201851 minEp. 208

Episode 206: How to Start a Business that Lasts with Warren Hogarth

Warren has helped 3 companies go from $0 to $1 billion, and he's seen other companies go to $0 (after looking promising initially). There are no guarantees in startups, but Warren has learned a lot of lessons on how to approach starting and growing a company from his time at Sequoia.

Jun 25, 201844 minEp. 207

Episode 205: Transitioning to an Entrepreneur with Steven King

The Kings Texas Smokehouse has a new owner, Steven King. Business is off to a start, but definitely not profitable. Steven joins the show to be coached by Ryan Lee, Kelsey Ayres and Mike Michalowicz to get him quickly down the road towards profitability.

Jun 18, 201858 minEp. 206

Episode 204: The Benefits of Understanding Lingo with Jeffrey Shaw

Your ideal prospects and customers have a specialized lingo that they use. Discover to learn their secret language and you'll immediately earn their trust and their money. Special guest Jeffrey Shaw, the author of LINGO, comes in and shares the 6-step process.

Jun 11, 201854 minEp. 205

Episode 203: Using Systems to Rein in Profit with Marina Darlow

If your business is a creative business, you can surely still be profitable. our guest Marina Darlow explains how creative entrepreneurs can channel their ADHD gifted selves to become permanently profitable by using all things systems in their business.

Jun 04, 201853 minEp. 204