The Profit First Podcast Australia and New Zealand

• Snapshot #5: The Ripple Effect of One Smart Move

  Most business owners think long hours, high overheads, and constant pressure are just part of the deal. Jodi Porteous shows a different path. Once she implemented Profit First, her business became leaner, clearer, and easier to run.In this snapshot, Jodi shares how moving her operation fully online cut her overheads in half and strengthened the way her team works. A dedicated 1% community account created meaningful impact across every location her team lives in. Another 1% saved for team travel grew steadily until it funded a full team retreat in Bali and a week-long business shutdown with no client issues.If you’ve been operating in survival mode, this snapshot shows how steady, consistent decisions can shift your business from heavy and reactive to intentional and sustainable.Listen to the full episode hereApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-08-how-one-accountant-rewrote-the-rules/id1800335872?i=1000704633585Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/7hDbKa6fDFaQk47MX4OY6Y?si=X8YJrQi-SSqHJUXsrKCfWQWatch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/W19ruI7ZY9w

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• Snapshot #4: You Don’t Need to Be a Financial Expert to Be Profitable

  You don’t need a finance degree to run a profitable business. You just need the right habits.In this episode, Katie Crismale-Marshall unpacks the biggest myth business owners believe: that you need to be a “numbers person” to take control of your finances. It’s just not true.Using real world examples and insights Katie explains how Profit First helps overwhelmed business owners shift from stress to clarity, by making profit a habit, not an afterthought.You’ll learn how to:Build profit into your business no matter your “money skills”Create consistent, sustainable systems that work in any seasonMake money management feel empowering (and even fun)Rewire old beliefs that keep you stuck in financial overwhelmRegain control, even when business throws you a curveballWhether “fun” is your word or not, Katie encourages you to define what you want your business to feel like, and connect that emotion directly to your profit systems. Because when profit becomes a habit, freedom follows.Listen to the full episode hereApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-07-profit-first-mindset-how-profit-first-has/id1800335872?i=1000703782112Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0b4H8wPukZ5sMgaFDvvLR9?si=e125fb43e98a42b7Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/UfFffy66Un4?si=l2oGWkeunT2fDYM9

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• Snapshot #3: Busy, But The Profit Isn’t There? Here’s What’s Really Going On

  Making money but never seeing it? Let’s fix thatIn this snapshot episode, we unpack why profit so often disappears and how flipping the old accounting formula on its head can completely change your financial story. You’ll learn how to pay yourself first, set aside profit without starving your business, and finally start building a business that rewards you, not one that drains you.By the end of this episode, you’ll realise that ‘profit’ isn't something you hope for, but something you can guarantee.What you’ll learn:Why you’re making money but still not seeing profit, and how to fix itHow to flip the traditional accounting formula to make profit predictableThe simple 1% habit that helps you pay yourself (without starving your business)How Profit First builds a buffer for slow months, late payments, or growthWhy consistent profit isn’t luck, it’s a system you can buildListen to the full episode hereApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-01-how-to-pay-yourself-first-and-still-grow/id1800335872?i=1000697976297 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/3x1bkebXL2TtDqlNbTrtoo Watch the full episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kORd2nBScDY

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• Snapshot #2: Designing a Business That Gives You Life (Not Drains It)

  Most business owners build their business around work, not their life. But what happens when you flip that?In this snapshot episode, Tracy Brockhoff shares how implementing Profit First transformed not just her numbers, but her day-to-day joy. Tracy rebuilt her business around how she wanted to live and found herself living an abundant life she never thought possible.Twelve months after starting, she was standing in Italy, something she once believed was out of reach. What began as a cashflow system became the bridge to freedom, travel, and choice.If you’ve ever thought, “I just have to keep pushing,” this episode will show you a better way, one where your business works for you, not against you.Listen to the full episode hereApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-09-how-profit-first-turns-financial-stress/id1800335872?i=1000706709435Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5holil9avSrQDuE2LSYSX3?si=73TrmOOfR06PfYQVEmlGSwWatch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/qYsm-wUvH7U

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• Snapshot #1: The Growth Trap That’s Silently Killing Small Businesses

  Most business owners believe that growth means success. But what if the thing you’re chasing is actually what’s holding you back?In this eye-opening conversation, Katie and Profit First author Mike Michalowicz unpack why chasing revenue often leads to stress, not freedom. They talk about the moment every business owner hits after a few years in—when the hard work isn’t paying off like it should, and you start wondering if this is really what success looks like.Mike shares a powerful reframe: growth without profit isn’t success, it’s stress. He explains why so many business owners live paycheck to paycheck even after years in business, and how to finally break that cycle. Katie talks about the myth of “I’ll be profitable when I grow,” and why waiting for more revenue before creating profit never works.If you’re ready to stop the endless hustle and start building a business that actually gives you freedom, this episode is for you.Listen to the full episode hereApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/episode-02-forget-the-growth-at-all-costs-mindset/id1800335872?i=1000697976136Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Hs3KzXeViMymM0VBzGBk8?si=ufPR4BrBQcqLbw7RWJQDzAWatch the full episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/VfRngID8cyA

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