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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
Are you looking to improve yourself...all the time? I am. I listen to audible and all sorts of podcasts every minute I get. Today we talk about books...These books have been recommended a ton of times. The information they discuss, the ideas they throw out there, and the principles they cover are uber important to understand if you want to see your business grow and your time be your own. Am I asking you to agree with them on every level? Nope. But, they have helped many to great success. So take a listen and see if there is one or two that might fit you! First the honorable mentions then the Top 10! The Magnolia Story By Chip and Joanna Gaines Smart Money Smart Kids by Dave Ramsey and Rachel Cruze The Lean Start Up by Eric Ries Casey's Top Ten books of 2016 #1 The Secrets to the Millionaire Mind by T. Harv Eker Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth Hardcover – February 15, 2005 Secrets of the Millionaire Mind reveals the missing link between wanting success and achieving it! Have you ever wondered why some people seem to get rich easily, while others are destined for a life of financial struggle? Is the difference found in their education, intelligence, skills, timing, work habits, contacts, luck, or their choice of jobs, businesses, or investments? The shocking answer is: None of the above! In his groundbreaking Secrets of the Millionaire Mind, T. Harv Eker states: "Give me five minutes, and I can predict your financial future for the rest of your life!" Eker does this by identifying your "money and success blueprint." We all have a personal money blueprint ingrained in our subconscious minds, and it is this blueprint, more than anything, that will determine our financial lives. You can know everything about marketing, sales, negotiations, stocks, real estate, and the world of finance, but if your money blueprint is not set for a high level of success, you will never have a lot of money—and if somehow you do, you will most likely lose it! The good news is that now you can actually reset your money blueprint to create natural and automatic success. #2 Think and grow Rich by Napoleon Hill This is Napoleon Hill's definitive landmark book (revised and updated for the 21st century) on how to unleash your full potential and achieve guaranteed success in life and work, by following the principles outlined in this book. This book will also teach you how-to conquer many common fears, such as Poverty, Ill Health, Criticism, Loss of Love and Death. "Think and Grow Rich," indispensable reading for personal achievement. #3 Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners by Dawn Fotopulos Why do so many business owners dread looking at the numbers? They make excuses...They don't have time...That's what the accountant is for....But the simple truth is that no one else will ever be as invested in their company as they are--and they need to take control. As a small-business owner, financial statements are your most important tools--and if you don't know how to read them and understand their implications, you cannot possibly steer your business successfully. Accounting for the Numberphobic 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. #4 The 4-Hour Workweek: Escape 9-5, Live Anywhere, and Join the New Rich Hardcover – December 15, 2009 The New York Times bestselling author of The 4-Hour Body shows readers how to live more and work less, now with more than 100 pages of new, cutting-edge content. Forget the old concept of retirement and the rest of the deferred-life plan–there is no need to wait and every reason not to, especially in unpredictable economic times. Whether your dream is escaping the rat race, experiencing high-end world travel, or earning a monthly five-figure income with zero management, The 4-Hour Workweek is the blueprint. #5 The Compound effect by Darren Hardy No gimmicks. No Hyperbole. No Magic Bullet. The Compound Effect is based on the principle that decisions shape your destiny. Little, everyday decisions will either take you to the life you desire or to disaster by default. Darren Hardy, publisher of Success Magazine, presents The Compound Effect, a distillation of the fundamental principles that have guided the most phenomenal achievements in business, relationships, and beyond. This easy-to-use, step-by-step operating system allows you to multiply your success, chart your progress, and achieve any desire. If you’re serious about living an extraordinary life, use the power of The Compound Effect to create the success you want. #6 Big Magic By Elizabeth Gilbert Readers of all ages and walks of life have drawn inspiration and empowerment from Elizabeth Gilbert’s books for years. Now this beloved author digs deep into her own generative process to share her wisdom and unique perspective about creativity. With profound empathy and radiant generosity, she offers potent insights into the mysterious nature of inspiration. She asks us to embrace our curiosity and let go of needless suffering. She shows us how to tackle what we most love, and how to face down what we most fear. She discusses the attitudes, approaches, and habits we need in order to live our most creative lives. Balancing between soulful spirituality and cheerful pragmatism, Gilbert encourages us to uncover the “strange jewels” that are hidden within each of us. Whether we are looking to write a book, make art, find new ways to address challenges in our work, embark on a dream long deferred, or simply infuse our everyday lives with more mindfulness and passion, Big Magic cracks open a world of wonder and joy. #7 Authority By Nathan Barry Become an Expert, Build a Following, and Gain Financial Independence Hardcover – June 17, 2014 THE IDEA THAT AUTHORS CANNOT MAKE MONEY IS 100% FALSE. And no, you do not have to be famous or have a huge online following In less than one calendar year, Nathan Barry made over $250,000 by independently publishing three books he wrote himself. Making money from book sales is wonderful but it is just the beginning. Getting a raise, landing a new job, and gaining new clients are all direct results of writing and publishing a book. #8 Influence by Robert B Cialdini -The Psychology of Persuasion, Revised Edition Influence, the classic book on persuasion, explains the psychology of why people say "yes"—and how to apply these understandings. Dr. Robert Cialdini is the seminal expert in the rapidly expanding field of influence and persuasion. His thirty-five years of rigorous, evidence-based research along with a three-year program of study on what moves people to change behavior has resulted in this highly acclaimed book. You'll learn the six universal principles, how to use them to become a skilled persuader—and how to defend yourself against them. Perfect for people in all walks of life, the principles of Influence will move you toward profound personal change and act as a driving force for your success. If you are a woman mom—— #9 Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less Hardcover – April 15, 2014 Have you ever felt the urge to declutter your work life? Do you often find yourself stretched too thin? Do you simultaneously feel overworked and underutilized? Are you frequently busy but not productive? Do you feel like your time is constantly being hijacked by other people’s agendas? If you answered yes to any of these, the way out is the Way of the Essentialist. The Way of the Essentialist isn’t about getting more done in less time. It’s about getting only the right things done. It is not a time management strategy, or a productivity technique. It is a systematic discipline for discerning what is absolutely essential, then eliminating everything that is not, so we can make the highest possible contribution towards the things that really matter. #10 Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead Hardcover – Deckle Edge, March 11, 2013- Thirty years after women became 50 percent of the college graduates in the United States, men still hold the vast majority of leadership positions in government and industry. This means that women’s voices are still not heard equally in the decisions that most affect our lives. In Lean In, Sheryl Sandberg examines why women’s progress in achieving leadership roles has stalled, explains the root causes, and offers compelling, commonsense solutions that can empower women to achieve their full potential. Sandberg is the chief operating officer of Facebook and is ranked on Fortune’s list of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business and as one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People in the World. In 2010, she gave an electrifying TEDTalk in which she described how women unintentionally hold themselves back in their careers. Her talk, which became a phenomenon and has been viewed more than two million times, encouraged women to “sit at the table,” seek challenges, take risks, and pursue their goals with gusto.
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.
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
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
To get ready for the holiday and the new year, this week's episode discusses hot technology for small businesses and how to figure out which of this technology you want versus need. This is also a time of making new years resolutions, but why are so many companies failing to make actual changes? We discuss how you can move your business forward. Also, we look toward the role that mobile is going to play in your business in 2015. Finally, learn how to make the busiest time of the year the most profitable time of the year.About the Guests:Chris Pirillo is a YouTube partner, magazine columnist, tech expert for CNN, book author, public speaker, owner of the blogging network and social community Locker Gnome. http://www.lockergnome.com/ Barbara A. Trautlein, PhD is author of the best-selling book Change Intelligence: Use the Power of CQ to Lead Change that Sticks, principal and founder of Change Catalysts, and originator of the CQ System for Developing Change Intelligent Leaders and Organizations. www.changecatalysts.comMike Savory is the product manager for Sage One, part of Sage's global cloud solution for start-ups and small businesses. http://na.sage.com/us/sage-one Dawn Fotopulos is the founder of BestSmallBizHelp.com, an award-winning blog dedicated to helping struggling solopreneurs, and the author of Accounting for the Numberphobic: A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners. www.bestsmallbizhelp.com Sponsored by Sage and Nextiva.
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
Accounting for the Numberphobic A Survival Guide for Small Business Owners by Dawn Fotopulos Finally someone has come up with a book that demystifies accounting, P&L and all that other stuff we all ignore, but shouldn’t. I learn a lot about accounting strategy and we dig into some of the bad habits that business owners…
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.