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Guess what? I'm on a 4-week vacation right now, but I didn't want to leave you without regular content. I've chosen to fill these slots with some of our best interviews with business owners who have taken 4-week vacations. I want to inspire you with what's possible for YOU! Today's episode is an interview from 2018 with Steve Bousquet, and we spoke the day after he returned from a 4-week vacation. I hope that, in the midst of the challenges and pain of entrepreneurship, you are inspired to make the 4 Week Vacation Pledge®️. I want you to be the next business owner that we support and celebrate in taking a 4-week vacation. You deserve it! Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production Production. Show Highlights: Dr. Sabrina is writing a book, The 4 Week Vacation®️, documenting what happens in a business from the moment that a business owner commits to taking a 4-Week Vacation until the time they take it. She will go deeper into what's involved in a later episode. You can download Dr. Sabrina's 4-Week Vacation Jumpstart Guide right now. Go to www.drsabrinastarling.com/jumpstart. Steve talks about the 4 Week Vacations he's taken before, the first of which was not a “vacation” but rather an extended absence following an injury. Steve discusses what his business was like back when he had to take an unplanned six weeks off work in 2014. The preparations and plans that Steven made, and why he made them, before taking his unplanned six-week vacation. How Steve's business grew 6% without him being around. Steve is still working on getting out of the way. The way that Steve implemented Pumpkin Plan and Profit First. The difference that having things clearly defined and money properly managed made to Steve's business. This time around, Steve took his 4 Week Vacation after growing the company by acquiring another business. Successfully doubling the business and integrating new team members smoothly at the same time. Steve's secret to keeping his staff for a really long time. Traveling to ten different businesses across southern America to get a different perspective and to get out of the way of his people's talents. The benefits of taking time off from your business. How to start getting out of your own way in your business. Bringing in new people to train for unique roles and key functions and working through the pushbacks. The things that became really clear to Steve after taking four weeks off. The struggles that come with running a small business. Always keep your eye on your mission. The importance of understanding the numbers. Hitting profit targets every year by implementing processes. Steven got really serious about watching his numbers in 2012 by using only three books- Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profit by Greg Crabtree, Accounting For The Numberphobic by Dawn Fotopulos, and Profit First by Mike Michalowicz. Tripling his company profit since the 2008 recession due to understanding the numbers. Links and Resources: Make the 4 Week Vacation®️ Pledge: www.tapthepotential.com/pledge Take the Better Business, Better Life Assessment: www.tapthepotential.com/assessment Join the Tap the Potential Community on Mighty Networks: www.tapthepotential.com Let us help you and your business! Book a call with us today! Learn more about our Breakthroughs Retreat scheduled for March 2024! Let us help you manage your time, your most valuable resource! Get your FREE copy of the Tap the Potential Strategic Planner for 2023 at www.tapthepotential.com/planner. Download Dr. Sabrina's Introductory Training: How to Make Your Time Worth $10,000 an Hour
Dawn Fotopulos makes accounting beautiful. Her book- Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners----is the end of math woes, the beginning of mathrimonial bliss.
Guest’s Background: Dawn Fotopulos is the associate professor of business at The King’s College, the founder of BestSmallBizHelp.com and author of Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners (AMACOM). As an experienced entrepreneur and small-business turnaround expert, she has rescued hundreds of small businesses from financial disaster. She has been featured on MSNBC’s Your Business and at the New York Times Small Business Summit. Website: hiddenprofitacademy.com System Steps: Step 1: Review your financial dashboard. Step 2: Focus on gross margin, not on revenues. Step 3: Increase your gross margin by increasing your prices. Step 4: Increase your gross margin by eliminating unprofitable products and services. Step 5: Increasing growth margin by identifying profitability by the client. Support the show.
The Law School Toolbox Podcast: Tools for Law Students from 1L to the Bar Exam, and Beyond
Welcome back to the Law School Toolbox podcast! Today, we're talking with guest Stephanie Everett -- President at Lawyerist and co-author of the recent book The Small Firm Roadmap -- about the process of starting and growing a law practice. In this episode we discuss: Stephanie's background and her work at Lawyerist Is it realistic to plan to start a firm right out of law school? The types of experiences that will help you prepare for a solo practice Common misconceptions about owning a business Why is it an exciting time to be starting a practice? The Lawyers for Equal Justice program What useful advice you can find in the book The Small Firm Roadmap Resources: Lawyerist (https://lawyerist.com/) The Lawyerist Podcast (https://lawyerist.com/podcast/) Lawyers for Equal Justice (https://lawyersforequaljustice.org/) The Small Firm Roadmap, by Aaron Street, Sam Glover, Stephanie Everett, and Marshall Lichty (https://lawyerist.com/community/roadmap/) Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits!: 4 Keys to Unlock Your Business Potential, by Craig Crabtree (https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Numbers-Straight-Talk-Profits/dp/1608320561) Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Onwers, by Dawn Fotopulos (https://www.amazon.com/Accounting-Numberphobic-Survival-Business-Owners/dp/0814434320) LegalZoom (https://www.legalzoom.com/) Podcast Episode 86: Resources for Aspiring Entrepreneurs (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/podcast-episode-86-resources-aspiring-entrepreneurs/) 3 Things Law Students Can Do Today to Build Their Future Solo Practice (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/3-thing-law-students-can-do-today-to-build-their-future-solo-practice/) Download the Transcript (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/episode-233-starting-a-small-law-firm-w-guest-stephanie-everett-of-lawyerist/) If you enjoy the podcast, we'd love a nice review and/or rating on Apple Podcasts (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/law-school-toolbox-podcast/id1027603976) or your favorite listening app. And feel free to reach out to us directly. You can always reach us via the contact form on the Law School Toolbox website (http://lawschooltoolbox.com/contact). If you're concerned about the bar exam, check out our sister site, the Bar Exam Toolbox (http://barexamtoolbox.com/). You can also sign up for our weekly podcast newsletter (https://lawschooltoolbox.com/get-law-school-podcast-updates/) to make sure you never miss an episode! Thanks for listening! Alison & Lee
Dawn Fotopulos is passionate about small business success. She has been recognized for her proven track record turning around hundreds of small businesses across the U.S. and Eastern Europe through HiddenProfitProphet.com and her career with the consumer and corporate bank at Citigroup.
In this episode i take a run down on my top 5 books for 2019. These reads were crucial for my knowledge. 1) Accounting for the numberphobic by Dawn Fotopulos 2) The neatest guide to stock market investing by Jason Kelly 3) Warren Buffet and the interpretation of the financial statements by Mary Buffet 4) The only guide to winning investment strategy you’ll ever need by Larry E. Swedroe 5) American Values by Robert F. Kennedy Jr
Scaling New Heights Podcast: Cutting Edge Training For Small Business Advisors
During this episode Joe speaks with Dawn Fotopulos, author of the award winning book Accounting for the Numberphobic about critical issues facing small business owners and how accountants and bookkeepers can provide remedies - both short and long term. During the conversations, Dawn and Joe discuss the latest studies and research on the state of small business and practical steps accountants and bookkeepers can take...immediately and with little preparation...to address acute problems most small business owners face.
Steven Bousquet joins Dr. Sabrina on today's episode of Profit by Design Podcast after returning, very relaxed, from a 4 Week Vacation vacation. (He made the 4 Week Vacation Pledge at the last retreat held at Dr. Sabrina's home, The Entrepreneur's Retreat Centre.) And the truth of it is that this wasn't even his first 4 Week Vacation. He's had many of them before! So, as you can see, Steven is doing a lot of things right in his business and there's a lot we can learn a lot from him. On the show today he talks to Dr. Sabrina about how he has grown his business quite considerably over the last few months, by acquiring another business. And how, with all of this going on, he still managed to take a 4 Week Vacation. Steven describes himself as a blue-collar executive and his business is American Landscape and Lawn Science. He founded S&B Lawn and Garden Care in 1983, while still in high school. After graduating from college with a BA in Economics, he changed the name of his landscaping company to American Landscape Service. In 1991, Steven added Lawn Science to the company to form American Landscape and Lawn Science LLC. Today, Steve and Dr. Sabrina have a though-provoking conversation about getting out of your way in business. Steve talks about how he is continuing to improve his business by making sure that it is not dependent on any one person. He also shares the changes he has made in his business over the last three years, based on what he's learned from the books such Profit First and Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz. Today's show is going to be a real eye-opener for you! Show Highlights: Dr. Sabrina is writing a book, The 4 Week Vacation, documenting what happens in a business from the moment that a business owner commits to taking a 4 Week Vacation until the time they take it. She will go deeper into what's involved in a later episode. You can download Dr. Sabrina's 4 Week Vacation Jumpstart Guide right now. Go to www.drsabrinastarling.com/jumpstart. Steve talks about the 4 Week Vacations he's taken before, the first of which was not a “vacation” but rather an extended absence following an injury. Steve discusses what his business was like back when he had to take an unplanned six weeks off work in 2014. The preparations and plans that Steven made, and why he made them, before taking his unplanned six week vacation. How Steve's business grew 6% without him being around. Steve is still working on getting out of the way. The way that Steve implemented Pumpkin Plan and Profit First. The difference that having things clearly defined and money properly managed made to Steve's business. This time around, Steve took his 4 Week Vacation after growing the company by acquiring another business. Successfully doubling the business and integrating new team members smoothly at the same time. Steve's secret to keeping his staff for a really long time. Traveling to ten different businesses across southern America to get a different perspective and to get out of the way of his peoples' talents. The benefits of taking time off from your business. How to start getting out of your own way in your business. Bringing in new people to train for unique roles and key functions and working through the pushbacks. The things that became really clear to Steve after taking four weeks off. The struggles that come with running a small business. Always keep your eye on your mission. The importance of understanding the numbers. Hitting profit targets every year by implementing processes. Steven got really serious about watching his numbers in 2012 by using only three books- Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profit by Greg Crabtree, Accounting For The Numberphobic by Dawn Fotopulos, and Profit First by Mike Michalowicz. Tripling his company profit since the 2008 recession due to understanding the numbers. Resources: Profit by Design Podcast www.profitbydesignpodcast.com Profit by Design Facebook group Email: sarbinaandmike@profitbydesignpodast.com 4 Week Vacation Jump Start Guide: www.drsabrinastarling.com/jumpstart Apply at www.profitgift.com for to be 1 of the 5 business owners Dr. Sabrina works with in 2019 to triple profit, identify your business Sweet Spot, and put the team and systems in place so you can take a 4 Week Vacation. Books: Profit First and Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profit by Greg Crabtree Accounting For The Numberphobic By Dawn Fotopulos Connect with Steven Bousquet: https://www.lawnscience.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmericanLandscapeLawnScience/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyVEOUwoxflVaH94JTtLNoA
Scaling New Heights Podcast: Cutting Edge Training For Small Business Advisors
During this episode, Joe speaks with Dawn Fotopulos, associate professor at The King's College and award-winning author of "Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners". Joe and Dawn discuss how accountants are uniquely positioned to not only support the success of small business clients, but also to stem the staggering rate of small business failure in America.
Dawn is on a mission to cut small business failure rates in half. Let’s flame the FIRE to teach 1 million small business owners how to read their financial dashboards and thrive in any economy. She’s already saved hundreds of businesses from bankruptcy.
Joining host Kelly Scanlon on Smart Companies Radio is Dawn Fotopulos, founder of BestSmallBizHelp.com, an award-winning blog dedicated to helping struggling solopreneurs. She is also the associate professor of business at The King’s College and an experienced entrepreneur and small-business turnaround expert. She has rescued more than 300,000 small businesses from financial disaster. She'll share advice from her new book, "Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners" and explain how understanding your financials doesnt have to be difficult. Dawn has led an accomplished 20-year career in business, working as a serial entrepreneur, vice-president at Citigroup and Wall Street trader. Fotopulos is a certified facilitator in the Kauffman FastTrac Program, and is a CEO leader for the Job Creators Network. An expert in her field, she has been featured on MSNBC’s “Your Business,” at the New York Times Small Business Summit and in Forbes. For more information visit www.bestsmallbizhelp.com To listen to more shows hosted by Kelly Scanlon visit our archives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dawn is on a mission to cut small business failure rates in half. Let's flame the FIRE to teach 1 million small business owners how to read their financial dashboards and thrive in any economy. She's already saved hundreds of businesses from bankruptcy.
She lost 18 years of savings and endured extreme pain after an accident. Business coach Dawn Fotopulos shares her story and simple, practical tips to add to the bottom line of small businesses. Book: Accounting for the Numberphobic - A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners For Full Transcripts of this show and More Resources http://relaunchshow.com/250
Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners by Turnaround Expert Dawn Fotopulos This on demand audio series is a part of the Executive Girlfriends Group Vignette Series. Chicke Fitzgerald interviews Dawn Fotopulos. The original live interview was 2/13/15. You wouldn't drive a car with your eyes closed. Yet that's essentially what you're doing if you're running your business without understanding the very basics of how to read your financial dashboard. Illustrated with wit and humor-Ron Bucalo, a 20 year Disney veteran, illustrates each chapter of Accounting for the Numberphobic with wit and humor that makes a brittle topic like accounting fun and engaging to read. Dawn Fotopulos is an experienced entrepreneur and small business turnaround expert. As a leading expert in her field, Dawn has appeared in MSNBC's “Your Business”, the NY Times Small Business Summit, and Forbes. Dawn specializes in “Ah ha!” moments. Currently Dawn serves as the Associate Professor of Business at The King's College in NY. She's also the founder of BestSmallBizHelp.com, a site dedicated to helping struggling solopreneurs. Her website is www.bestsmallbizhelp.com/ To order the book click HERE For more information about the Executive Girlfriends' Group see: http://www.executivegirlfriendsgroup.com
Interview by Chicke Fitzgerald of the Game Changer Network as a part of the Best of the Game Changer series, showcased on C-Suite Network “I don't have time to look at the numbers.” “That's what the accountant is for.” “I can see what the balance is--that's all I need to know.” Why do so many business owners dread looking at the numbers? Financial statements, ledgers, profit and loss reports--many avoid these and treat them like junk mail and phone solicitors. But as a small business owner, having an intimate knowledge of all these crucial numbers yourself is the most important tool you can equip yourself with in order to survive the constantly changing and highly competitive marketplace of the twenty-first century. Nevertheless, it's true--you're not a numbers person. How can you learn to make sense out of all this Greek? Accounting for the Numberphobic to the rescue! This easy-to-follow guide demystifies your company's financial dashboard: the Net Income Statement, Cash Flow Statement, and Balance Sheet. The book explains in plain English how each measurement reflects the overall health of your business--and impacts your decisions. Even self-proclaimed numbers dummies will discover:• How your Net Income Statement is the key to growing your profits• How to identify the break-even point that means your business is self-sustaining• Real-world advice on measuring and increasing cash flow• What the Balance Sheet reveals about your company's worth• And more Don't leave your company's finances entirely in the hands of a third-party accounting service or an employee who is only loyal to the highest paycheck. Even worse--don't ignore them altogether! Knowing the numbers yourself isn't just about seeing how your company is doing . . . it's about knowing where it is going--and guiding it toward the highest profits possible. The Game Changer is featured on C-Suite Network. Chicke is a philanthropreneur • she zigs where others zag, creating value, growth and bringing to life crazy good ideas that will leave a legacy
Dawn Fotopulos is passionate about equipping and empowering small business owners to take an honest, hard look at their company's financial health, and then equipping them to reach a state of financial stability. She joins us to discuss how small business owners can take back control over the financial health and future of their business. Dawn Fotopulos is the associate professor of business at The King’s College and the founder of BestSmallBizHelp.com, an award-winning blog dedicated to helping struggling solopreneurs. As an experienced entrepreneur and small-business turnaround expert she has rescued hundreds of small business from financial disaster. Dawn has led an accomplished 20-year career in business, working as a serial entrepreneur, vice-president at Citigroup and Wall Street trader. Fotopulos is a certified facilitator in the Kauffman FastTrac Program, and is a CEO leader for the Job Creators Network. Today’s show is sponsored by Audible.com and Clarity of Course Sales Training Program. Audible.com is a leading provider of spoken audio entertainment and information. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30-day free trial at audibletrial.com/businessgrowth. The Clarity of Course sales training program provides small business owners and sales professionals a step by step process for establishing a sales plan you’ll be sure to follow. Visit clarityofcourse.com to learn more and download.
Dawn Fotopulos is a business turn around specialist and author of "Accounting for the Numberphobic." Listen as Dawn tells us her top 3 tips for a business turnaround. The Top 3 for Entrepreneurs is a weekly podcast created for any business owner looking to get inspired, motivated and moving by asking successful entrepreneurs to share their Top 3 best tips. Stephanie Burns, founder of Chic-CEO.com, a global resource for female entrepreneurs, interviews today's most impressive entrepreneurs to talk about their challenges and the top 3 things they want you to know in order to be successful. www.chic-ceo.com/top3podcast
Back to experimenting! Today's show is brought to you by Contactually. (freebie below) On top of some minor updates, I had the chance to sit down with Dawn Fotopulos to talk numbers. [ Full Video Here ] Dawn is the author of Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners To see the full episode and hear about the latest, be sure to subscribe. A special thank you to Contactually for helping make today's show possible. Be sure to sign up for your free trial. Follow me... iTunes: http://themontoyaexperiment.tv/itunes Home: http://jeremymontoya.me And on social... Twitter: http://themontoyaexperiment.tv/twitter YouTube: http://themontoyaexperiment.tv/youtube Facebook: http://themontoyaexperiment.tv/facebook Google+: http://themontoyaexperiment.tv/google
Susan Ershler is an international speaker, business executive, and along with her husband, became the first couple to climb the Seven Summits. She is the author of the new book Conquering the Seven Summits of Sales - From Everest to Every Business. Susan shares the lessons she learned from mountain climbing that can translate into success at the workplace.David Meerman Scott is an internationally acclaimed sales and marketing strategist whose books and blog are must-reads for professionals seeking to generate attention in ways that grow their business. He is the author of the books New Rules of Marketing and PR, and most recently, The New Rules of Sales & Service. David discusses how the buying process has changed and what small businesses can do to sell effectively.Dawn Fotopulos is an experienced entrepreneur and smallbusiness turnaround expert that has rescued hundreds of small business from financial disaster. She is the author of Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners. Dawn shares the most common mistake small business owners make on the financial side of their business and gives tips for where to start when reading financial statements. Susan Baroncini-Moe is an executive coach, a digital marketing strategist, and author of the bestselling book, Business in Blue Jeans: How to Have a Successful Business on Your Own Terms, in Your Own Style. Susan tells how to get rid of brain junk - baggage small business owners carry with them every day that hurt their businesses.Sponsored by Sage and Nextiva.
October 9, 2014 KnowYourNumbers w Dawn Fotopulos & Sleep Better w Randy Bast & Kidney Health
August 18, 2014 Best Small Biz Help Dawn Fotopulos & Chilis Founder Larry Lavine