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To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Stella Lain - Out Of My Hair FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAlicia Mathewson - Love Is Happening FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBrooke Hall - Fool FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJennifer Janét - I'm Gone FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBlacklight Hotel - Echo FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMagnolia Shade - You Never Could FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYsorrycarlee - Inside My Head FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYElaine Rojas - Final Deadline FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLaura Bachynski - Speaking To My Heart FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAriel Vizzini - Rinse and Repeat FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYIzzy Nixon - Alone FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYRows - Who Finishes Last FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYRoxyStrago - Resurgence Season FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMuse of Arcadia - Lilith FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBitter:Sweet - So Messy FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Tralena at https://open.spotify.com/track/6D7BBr4GGTfx7TTJGZairQ Visit our Sponsor REIGN at https://www.youtube.com/@music_by_REIGNVisit our Sponsor Category of One Secret Podcast at http://profitablemusician.com/secretVisit our Sponsor Shanda Joyce at https://linktr.ee/shanda.joyce.wearerising Visit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

Listen to the Category of One Artist Secret Podcast: http://profitablemusician.com/secretIn this episode, we revisit the biggest catalyst that shaped a successful music career and how it led to the creation of the Female Musician Academy. Discover key lessons and changes along the journey, with a focus on building supportive musical communities.What truly sparked major progress in a music career (hint: it's not what most expect)The specific reasons behind starting the Female Musician AcademyBenefits of joining a like-minded and supportive musician communityInsights on balancing music with life events and other commitmentsThe unique value of women-centered spaces for musicians and how they drive growthBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

Mabel Nunez is the founder & Chief Education Officer at Girl$ on The Money – a stock market investing education company targeted toward individuals who are underrepresented in the investing world. Mabel grew up in the South Bronx as an immigrant from the Dominican Republic, with limited resources & a strong emphasis on education from her father. She learned very little about personal finance or investing while in school until she was in college, where she took an investing analysis class which began her passion for investing & personal finance. Mabel holds both a Bachelor of Science and an MBA in Finance. However, most of what she's learned about investing came from experience. Mabel's mission is to teach what she's learned (and continues to learn) since starting her investing journey. She is passionate about transforming investing beginners into confident, knowledgeable, and profitable investors. In this episode, Mabel shares: How fear kept her from starting to invest, despite graduating as a finance major, reading articles and listening to shows on investing How she has been investing for 16 years with a focus on individual stocks in a self-directed taxable account. She invests in companies with long-term potential, rarely selling stocks and preferring a Warren Buffett-style strategy That investing in ETFs or index funds, such as the S&P 500, can be a simpler alternative to buying individual stocks & advises against buying "cheap stocks" or investing in unproven companies. How she struggled to tell her parents about quitting her 9-5 stable job to pursue her passion & the challenge of balancing personal dreams with family expectations, particularly for immigrant families + much more! What's New in the Paperback Edition of Your Journey to Financial Freedom: A bonus chapter: When Life Happens: Staying on the Path to Financial Freedom Through Setbacks, Shifts, and Uncertainty A book club and discussion guide with prompts, exercises, and action steps Updated corrections from the original hardcover Exclusive bonuses when you purchase the paperback, including: The Fire Starter Course The Find Your FIRE Number Worksheet Other related blog posts/links mentioned in this episode: Check out Mabel's books: Stock Market Investing Mini Lessons for Beginners;Stock Analysis 101; & Mini Lecciones de Inversión Para Principiantes (spanish version) Get your paperback edition of Your Journey To Financial Freedom if you haven't already. Apply to Share Your Journeyer Story, here./' Join the Journey to Launch Book Club to dive deeper into financial freedom with guided discussions and resources here! Join The Weekly Newsletter List to get updates, deals & more! Leave Your Journey To Financial Freedom a review! Get The Budget Bootcamp Check out my personal website here. Leave me a voicemail– Leave me a question on the Journey To Launch voicemail and have it answered on the podcast! YNAB –  Start managing your money and budgeting so that you can reach your financial dreams. Sign up for a free 34 days trial of YNAB, my go-to budgeting app by using my referral link. What stage of the financial journey are you on? Are you working on financial stability or work flexibility? Find out with this free assessment and get a curated list of the 10 next best episodes for you to listen to depending on your stage. Check it out here! Connect with Mabel: Website: GirlsOnTheMoney.com Instagram:@GirlsOnTheMoney Facebook: @Girls On The Money Threads:@GirlsOnTheMoney Substack: Girlsonthemoney.substack.com Connect with me: Instagram: @Journeytolaunch Twitter: @JourneyToLaunch Facebook: @Journey To Launch Join the Private Facebook Group Join the Waitlist for My FI Course Get The Free Jumpstart Guide

Lacey Hennessy's art career started with painted fraternity coolers at Clemson and a Facebook business page she named during accounting class. Years later, one Instagram post about wanting to paint a mural led to a taco restaurant project that paid the equivalent of one month of her corporate salary in three days. In this episode, Lacey explains how she grew that experiment into Lacey Does, a commission-driven business with more than 300 murals and a client process built around clear expectations. She breaks down her “box method” for matching a mural's scope to the client's budget, why she collects 50% before beginning the design, and how detailed contracts helped other muralists take over her scheduled projects after a colorectal cancer diagnosis. Lacey also shares the hands-on Instagram strategy that grew her audience, her plans to build income beyond murals, and how she protects roughly 10 weeks each year for travel. Plus, why it would take a truly unreasonable amount of money to get her painting fraternity coolers again.Lacey Hennessy is the Greenville, South Carolina-based artist, muralist, and entrepreneur behind Lacey Does. Her bold, playful work spans murals, custom commissions, originals, prints, textiles, licensing projects, and coaching for other artists.Connect with Lacey:Website IGTikTokFacebookCreative finds:The 1" Angled Brush officially joins the Zibra lineup on September 17! Save 10% on your Zibra order with code BANTER10. In this episode, we discuss:How one Instagram goal led to Lacey's first mural… and $6,500 in three daysWhy she replaced Hennessy in the Home with a personal brand that leaves room for murals, textiles, licensing, and future partnershipsHow the “box method” gives clients clear choices based on their wall, priorities, and budgetWhy painting is step seven in Lacey's 10-step mural processHow collecting 50% upfront protects the value of the concept and design workWhy detailed contracts and a trusted muralist network kept her projects moving during cancer treatmentHow targeted engagement, batch content, and shameless self-promotion helped grow her audience without turning every post into a sales pitchWelcome to Brush & Banter—the podcast where creativity meets real-life hustle. Brought to you by Zibra, we go beyond perfect brushstrokes to explore the messy, magical, and meaningful side of being an artist. We're here to bring you conversations with working artists, practical tips to grow your creative business, and a built-in painting companion for your next project. Brush & Banter is co-hosted by Brie Hansen, President of Zibra; Annie Bolding, Founder of It's a Disco Day Designs; and Lauren Cooper, Founder of Rosemont Lane Design Studio.Connect with Zibra: WebsiteInstagramTikTokFacebook YouTubeBlog

In this episode, Wayde Elliott shares his inspiring journey from a successful dentist to a self-storage developer, highlighting the importance of staying in your lane, leveraging mistakes as learning opportunities, and the power of belief and gratitude in achieving business success.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Taya Elle - Rainy Days FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJohn Gustin - My Victory Cry (feat. Vanessa Berghuis) FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYRachel Durbin - Hard Times FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYChrista Rooks - You Reign FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAction Worship - House Of The Lord FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYChristie - Your hands FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYThe Tunics - Somewhere FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLisa Temple - Unto The Lamb FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYCarli Lessing - Gravity Of Grace FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJeannine Barr - Dancing With Jesus FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMelody and Truth - Psalm 63 FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYNikki Peters - When It Rains FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYthelessthans - I Remember FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLucy Shores Madeleines - Blessed FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYCharis B - Shake It Up FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Cindy Millar at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vLjZOC3k2Wopb7aMfKlsj?si=ep9L0131RWKRfrOv0QnMXg&utm_source=copy-link Visit our Sponsor Laini Risto at www.lainiristo.comVisit our Sponsor Category of One Secret Podcast at http://profitablemusician.comVisit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

In this episode of the Grow A Small Business Podcast host Troy Trewin interviews Molly Ruland, founder of Heartcast Media, shares how she rebuilt after closing her first business with $100,000 in debt and launched a profitable podcast production agency in 2018. She grew Heartcast Media to an eight-person team and over $3 million in business, including a 71% year-over-year growth year. Molly explains how she transformed the business during the pandemic, growing 200% while keeping every employee employed. She discusses the importance of SEO, podcasting, systems, relationships, and understanding your value when scaling a business. She also shares hard-earned lessons on hiring, leadership, company culture, perseverance, and building a business that can operate without you. Check out The Next 100: Hosted by Molly Ruland, a podcast designed to remind listeners that the next 100 days can create meaningful change through small, consistent actions. Molly shares personal experiences, business lessons, motivation, and practical insights to help listeners move from feeling stuck to taking action.  Why would you wait any longer to start living the lifestyle you signed up for? Balance your health, wealth, relationships and business growth. And focus your time and energy and make the most of this year. Let's get into it by clicking here. Troy delves into our guest's startup journey, their perception of success, industry reconsideration, and the pivotal stress point during business expansion. They discuss the joys of small business growth, vital entrepreneurial habits, and strategies for team building, encompassing wins, blunders, and invaluable advice. And a snapshot of the final five Grow A Small Business Questions: What do you think is the hardest thing in growing a small business? Molly Ruland says the hardest thing in growing a small business is perseverance. She compares business growth to the ocean—there are ebbs and flows, so you have to keep going through both the good and bad periods. She also emphasizes staying vigilant by continually checking your offers and reviewing your website/content to make sure everything is still relevant. What's your favorite business book that has helped you the most? Molly Ruland shares that her favorite business book is The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John C. Maxwell. She reads it once a year because every time she revisits it, she finds new areas to work on. Are there any great podcasts or online learning resources you'd recommend to help grow a small business? Molly Ruland shares that she is a member of Together Digital, a women-in-marketing digital collective, which she finds to be an excellent resource. She also relies heavily on business books and audiobooks for professional development, treating them almost like mentors. What tool or resource would you recommend to grow a small business? Molly Ruland shares that she highly recommends Gamma. She says Gamma can significantly improve proposals, reports, and other business materials, and that it can change the way you work. What advice would you give yourself on day one of starting out in business? Molly Ruland shares that she would tell herself to "get a therapist." She explains that so much of running a business is a head game and that entrepreneurship can be a lonely journey. Having a strong handle on your mental health can help you navigate the challenges of leadership and avoid problems in the business. Book a 20-minute Growth Chat with Troy Trewin to see if you qualify for our upcoming course. Don't miss out on this opportunity to take your small business to new heights! Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review on iTunes or your preferred platform. Your feedback helps more small business owners discover our podcast and embark on their business growth journey.     Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest: You just got to keep doing it because sometimes it's going to work and sometimes it's not and that's part of the journey - Molly Ruland You got to do the stuff you don't like but when you get good at it you might realize that you actually love those things - Molly Ruland Nobody's coming to save you so understand your systems and how they work and learn how to fix them when they break - Molly Ruland      

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Abby Stewart - Somewhere FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYTessa Marie - Dear Love FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYTracey Ann Campbell - Go On AMELIA WILDING - SOUL SEARCHING DAYDREAMER FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYViolet Dawn - People (MKII) FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYHenning Peer Hansen - Look You In the Eyes FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYESPLANADA - Our Hearts Not There FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAlas de Liona - The Bespertine FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAnna Dashem - Calling Life FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSāde Frame - Ferraris FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMs. jesso - Swed Cartoon FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLucy Wentworth - Sledgehammer FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYVera Kay - Play FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYCatherine M Thompson - Swing Daddy FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYDJ GQ w/ Yoli Mayor - Fire FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Cindy Millar at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vLjZOC3k2Wopb7aMfKlsj?si=ep9L0131RWKRfrOv0QnMXg&utm_source=copy-link Visit our Sponsor Laini Risto at www.lainiristo.comVisit our Sponsor Category of One Secret Podcast at http://profitablemusician.com/secretVisit our Sponsor Shanda Joyce at https://linktr.ee/shanda.joyce.wearerising Visit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

Grab our High-Converting Web Design Proposal Template and start confidently charging a lot more for custom web design projects, without hustling, overworking, or losing all your clients: https://webdesigneracademy.com/proposal #208 - Why Web Designers Need to Think Like Conversion Strategists, Not Just Designers, with Cathy Olson I sat down with Cathy Olson, co-founder of Funnel Gorgeous and FG Funnels, to talk about the thing that actually separates a web designer charging a thousand dollars from one charging fifty thousand dollars for the same skill set, and it comes down to understanding the psychology behind why design sells and being able to explain it. Cathy spent years running a high end web design studio before she discovered sales funnels and completely shifted how she thought about her work. In this episode we get into why explaining the "why" behind your design decisions builds trust and lets you charge more, what a sales page can teach you about conversion psychology even if you never build a funnel, why she thinks AI is actually good news for designers willing to level up, and what it took for her to walk away from a business community that turned on her when she made a decision that was right for her company. What you'll learn...  Why explaining your design decisions is the difference between a $1,000 website and a $50,000 one  How to study a sales page like a masterclass in conversion psychology  Why testimonials work as trust buffers and what an offer stack is really doing for a buyer  How Cathy uses AI inside her own business without losing what makes her work valuable  Why the courage to walk away from what isn't working almost always opens up something better Resources mentioned...  FG Society, Cathy's membership community for marketers and designers, starting at $67 a month  Cathy's new solo Instagram account for conversion design tips: @cathyfunnels Funnel Gorgeous on Instagram Related episodes...  Episode 180: The Truth About Pricing with Melina Palmer of The Brainy Business Podcast, https://webdesigneracademy.com/180  Episode 189: How To Price Custom Web Design Projects with Shannon Mattern, https://webdesigneracademy.com/189  Episode 202: Is AI Ruining Web Design? (Or Making It Better?) with Diane Whiddon, https://webdesigneracademy.com/202 About Cathy Olson: Cathy is the co-founder of Funnel Gorgeous and FG Funnels, where she and her business partner Julie Chenell help online business owners build profitable, ethical marketing funnels. Website: funnelgorgeous.com | Instagram: @cathyfunnels About Shannon Mattern: Shannon Mattern is a Pricing Strategist, creator of The Package Matrix™ Method and the founder of the Web Designer Academy where she helps experienced women web designers book higher-paying web design projects, charge more with confidence, run projects without overworking and burnout and break through to their next level of income and freedom. For Web Designers: webdesigneracademy.com For Service Providers, Consultants & Agencies: shannonmattern.com Instagram: @profitablewebdesigner

With a solid crop selection, tight crop succession, and unwavering customer base, you can ABSOLUTELY run a profitable business on 1000sqft. of land.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.

What if the fastest way to grow your business wasn't working harder-but learning from someone who's already done it? In this episode of The Retreat Leaders Podcast, Shannon Jamail sits down with Shari Leid, internationally recognized keynote speaker, author, and entrepreneur, for a conversation about one of the most overlooked business skills: knowing when to ask for help.   Shari has built an incredible career as a professional speaker, but like many entrepreneurs, she wanted to diversify her business by adding memberships and retreats as recurring revenue streams.   Instead of trying to figure it out alone, she invested in learning from someone already doing it. She reached out to Shannon for coaching, attended the Retreat Industry Forum in Denver, and ultimately booked Retreat Ranch for her upcoming retreats.   This episode isn't just about retreats.   It's about humility.   It's about investing in yourself.   It's about surrounding yourself with people who have already solved the problems you're trying to solve.   If you're an entrepreneur who wants to host retreats profitably, this conversation will encourage you to stop reinventing the wheel and start accelerating your growth.   In This Episode You'll Learn: Why successful entrepreneurs ask for help sooner rather than later How to turn retreats into recurring revenue Why adding retreats can strengthen your existing business The value of learning from experienced retreat leaders How coaching and proximity accelerate business growth Why getting in the room matters more than consuming content online The mindset shift that separates successful entrepreneurs from struggling ones Whether you're a coach, speaker, consultant, author, or entrepreneur exploring retreats as a new revenue stream, this episode offers practical wisdom that can save you years of trial and error.   What You'll Learn How to make money with retreats How to turn retreats into recurring revenue Why coaching accelerates business growth The power of mentorship and proximity Why entrepreneurs should invest in learning before launching retreats How to avoid common retreat mistakes Why asking for help is a business advantage-not a weakness Key Takeaways The Best Entrepreneurs Don't Go It Alone Successful business owners know they don't need to be the expert in everything.   They find people who already are.   Retreats Can Become a Powerful Revenue Stream   When done strategically, retreats don't just create unforgettable experiences-they can become a profitable extension of your existing business.   Learn From Someone Else's Mistakes   Experience is valuable. Borrowing someone else's experience is even more valuable.   Proximity Accelerates Growth   Books, podcasts, and courses are helpful.   But getting in the room with experienced entrepreneurs changes everything.   Retreats Should Support Your Business-Not Distract From It   The best retreat leaders don't create retreats because they're trendy.   They create them because they align with their expertise, audience, and long-term business strategy.   About Shari Leid   Shari Leid is an internationally recognized keynote speaker, author, entrepreneur, and founder dedicated to helping people create meaningful lives and businesses through connection, courage, and intentional growth.   As she expands her business to include memberships and transformational retreats, Shari demonstrates exactly what lifelong learning looks like: investing in mentorship, surrounding yourself with experts, and taking action.   Learn more at: SharileidShari Leid | Executive Coach & Speaker | Connection Expert   The Retreat Leaders Podcast Resources and Links: Join our Mastermind in Austin! Learn to Host Retreats Join our private Facebook Group Get your legal docs for retreats Join our LinkedIn Group Apply to be a guest on our show Grab the AI + SEO Mini Course Grab the Pitch to Profit Mini Course My two favorite social media tools: Metricool and ManyChat  Thanks for tuning into the Retreat Leaders Podcast. Remember to subscribe for more insightful episodes, and visit our website for additional resources. Let's create a vibrant retreat community together!   Subscribe:  Apple Podcast | Google Podcast | Spotify --------------- TIMESTAMPS Introducing Sherry Lead (00:00:52) Host Shannon Jamaal welcomes guest Sherry Lead, an attorney turned author, speaker, and now retreat leader, to the podcast. Sherry's Journey into Retreats (00:02:04) Sherry explains why she sought mentorship to add retreats to her business, aiming for more stable revenue than speaking alone. Adding New Revenue Streams (00:05:06) The discussion highlights the power of adding memberships and in-person experiences like retreats to grow a coaching or speaking business. The Power of a Portfolio Career (00:06:32) Sherry explains how different business avenues like speaking, memberships, and retreats can all support and feed into each other. Learning at The Forum (00:08:44) Sherry shares her experience attending a retreat leader forum, emphasizing the value of learning from experts with different business models. Finding Your Unique Retreat Style (00:10:48) The importance of authenticity is discussed; your retreat should match your personality to attract the right people and feel genuine. The Retreat Leader Mastermind (00:12:14) Shannon announces her upcoming mastermind event, designed to help retreat leaders with marketing, profitability, and building a supportive community. Sherry's Retreats for Women (00:18:09) Sherry describes her women-only retreats, which focus on creating deeper connections to self, career, and community for up to ten women. The "Flip" Framework (00:18:46) Sherry shares her personal story and the "Flip" framework she created to help people establish connection and a sense of belonging. A Gift for the Audience (00:21:51) Sherry offers listeners a free "Flip" app on her website to help them practice and improve their connection skills.

Lisa Grogan, dental business and leadership consultant, joins Lester De Alwis to make the case that a busy schedule can quietly hide an unprofitable practice. Lisa shares her ABC framework (Attract, Belief, Conversion) and her LENS Method for reading how a team's energy and mindset influence premium case acceptance, plus two free tools any dentist can use immediately: a Smile Assessment Form and a free ABC scorecard at lisagrogandentalcoach.com. Learn why full doesn't always mean profitable, and how to start converting the cases that actually matter.   Book a complimentary Practice Growth Audit with Ekwa. Most dental practices are losing patients online without knowing it. You walk away with a comprehensive online analysis report tailored to your practice, market, and competition. Claim Your Complimentary Practice Growth Audit   If you want to improve how your team presents treatment and communicates value to patients, book a complimentary Practice Breakthrough Session with Gary Takacs, one conversation, and a personalized action plan. One conversation with Gary has helped practices recover thousands of dollars in unscheduled treatment costs. Book Your Complimentary Practice Breakthrough Session

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To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Michelle and Fitch Band - Here And Now Blues FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMaggie May Treanor - What We Called Love FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYClaire Hack - Almost FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAmy Rowbottom - Bag For Life FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYGianna Mae - Girls Girl FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAimee Iris - Lavender Sky FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYScarlett Whincup - Greatest Country Song FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMiss Melody Sunshine - Banana Seat Bike FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYDiamond Spur Rodeo - Magpie FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYPeggy James - O Winston Link FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYStefanie Michaela - Carefree FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYIris King - I Did, I Will, I Do FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLil'a x KERN - We Are The Sun FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJulia Gaeta - BLEED FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBlu DeTiger - Whisper FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Cindy Millar at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vLjZOC3k2Wopb7aMfKlsj?si=ep9L0131RWKRfrOv0QnMXg&utm_source=copy-link Visit our Sponsor Laini Risto at www.lainiristo.comVisit our Sponsor Category of One Secret Podcast at http://profitablemusician.com/secretVisit our Sponsor Shanda Joyce at https://linktr.ee/shanda.joyce.wearerising Visit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

Join the Millionaire University AI Mastermind at ⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/AI⁠⁠⁠⁠ #1043 What if the secret to scaling a distillery isn't making better bourbon — but building a brand people actually want to be part of? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin continues his conversation with Matt Estrin, founder of 477 Distilling, to break down the branding, marketing, and distribution strategies behind the company's growth. Matt shares the story behind the 477 name, why he believes the alcohol industry is “80% branding and marketing,” and how becoming a familiar face in his local community helped turn customers into loyal supporters. He also explains why consistent email and text marketing has outperformed social media for his business, how the three-tier distribution system can turn a $50 bottle into just $20 in revenue for the producer, and why choosing the right distribution partners is critical as you expand. Plus, Matt reveals how 477 has grown to two tasting rooms and distribution across nine states, why his ultimate goal is to build the company into an acquisition target, and how starting a distillery unexpectedly sparked his love for entrepreneurship and led him into multiple other businesses! What we discuss with Matt: + Building a brand people buy into + The story behind 477 Distilling + Why local marketing matters + Email and SMS marketing + Growing beyond social media + The economics of distribution + Choosing the right distribution partners + Expanding into nine states + Building a business to sell + Turning one business into many Thank you, Matt! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out Matt Estrin at ⁠MattEstrin.net⁠. Check out 477 Distilling at ⁠477Distilling.com⁠. Follow Matt on ⁠Facebook⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join the Millionaire University AI Mastermind at ⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/AI⁠⁠⁠ #1042 What does it actually take to start a distillery — and can it really be profitable in the first year? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Matt Estrin, founder of 477 Distilling, to unpack his unlikely journey from music pastor to distillery owner. Matt shares how he learned the craft at Moonshine University, navigated the complicated licensing process, and pieced together roughly $400,000 in funding after repeatedly striking out with banks. He also breaks down the eye-opening economics of the business — including 90% margins on bottles, 97% margins on cocktails, and reaching profitability within the first year — plus why, if he were starting over today, he might skip much of the expensive equipment and put more of his money into product and building the brand instead! What we discuss with Matt: + From pastor to distillery owner + Learning at Moonshine University + Financing a distillery + Navigating licenses and permits + Sourcing vs. distilling in-house + 90% margins on bottles + 97% margins on cocktails + Becoming profitable in year one + Choosing a high-traffic location + What Matt would do differently Thank you, Matt! Check out Part 2 of this episode. Check out Matt Estrin at MattEstrin.net. Check out 477 Distilling at 477Distilling.com. Follow Matt on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! Get your FREE 5 Minute Business Plan at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Plan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/Sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You look really successful on the outside. Your bank account says something else.If revenue keeps climbing but profit feels like it's standing still, this episode is your next step. So many wholesale brands miscalculate their profitability, and it's not because you're bad at math. It's because most founders stop at product level margin instead of looking at the real cost of fulfilling every wholesale order.In this chat, I'm breaking down the full profitability formula, the three profitability traps I see over and over inside my client work, and exactly how to diagnose (and fix) a margin problem without panicking or slashing your prices overnight.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:- Why "my product margin is 80%" doesn't actually tell you if you're profitable- The full formula for calculating your real profit per wholesale order, not just gross margin- Every hidden cost quietly eating your margin that you're probably not tracking- The story behind my most profitable looking holiday season that almost broke me- The 3 profitability traps I see constantly with wholesale brands- Why your opening order minimum might be costing you money- How having too many SKUs hurts your bottom line, even when customers love the variety- The right way to think about raising your wholesale pricing without losing accounts- A simple framework for diagnosing exactly where your margin is leakingEnjoy the chat! Join me live on September 17, 2026 for the FREE Faire Success Blueprint Workshop (updated with brand new content for 2026), where I'm walking you through exactly how top performing brands set up their entire Faire presence, page, pricing, buyer outreach, and email automations, all on top of the profitability foundation from this episode.Reserve Your Free Seat HEREGROW YOUR WHOLESALE BUSINESS:Retail Pitching

You can have money in the bank and still have no idea whether your franchise is actually profitable.For many franchise owners, financial literacy isn't something they learned before going into business or during onboarding. They may know their revenue, watch their bank balance, and have a bookkeeper handling the numbers, but that doesn't necessarily mean they understand what their P&L is telling them or how to use that information to spot problems early instead of reacting after it's too late. In this episode, leading financial educator and Certified Franchise Executive, and creator of the Profitability Playbook, Rod Bristol shares what he's learned from decades of helping franchise owners understand the numbers behind their businesses. Rod explains why making money doesn't always mean your business is profitable, the four ways every business can improve profitability, and why understanding concepts like break-even and contribution margin, alongside healthy cash flow management, can completely change the way an owner operates their business.Rod also shares why financial education should begin during franchisee onboarding, what franchisors can learn by looking closely at unit-level profitability, and the simple monthly habit he sees among the most profitable business owners. You'll also hear the story of franchisees who went from struggling with profitability to operating five million-dollar locations, and why Rod believes understanding your numbers gives you the ability to make better decisions, grow intentionally, and build a more valuable business.Connect with Rod:Email: Rodbristol@icloud.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rod-bristol-cfe-a72167163/Text/Call: 206-742-3443Rod's Book Recommendations:The Martian by Andy WeirProject Hail Mary by Andy WeirEpisode Highlights:Why revenue doesn't always equal profitabilityUnderstanding your P&L and financial statementsWhy financial literacy should start during onboardingThe importance of franchisee unit economicsWhen poor profitability signals a broken franchise modelThe four ways to improve profitabilityUsing break-even and contribution margin to make decisionsWhy franchisors need to focus beyond the top lineThe monthly financial habit of profitable ownersMaking proactive decisions before financial problems grow Resources:Leadership Lessons from Jo Kirchner on Perfection, Progress & Community - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369319/episodes/15909664-leadership-lessons-from-jo-kirchner-on-perfection-progress-and-communityLeading with Passion, Purpose & Loyalty w/ Paul Pickett - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2369319/episodes/17267486-leading-with-passion-purpose-loyalty-w-paul-pickett         Connect with TracyPersonal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-panase/JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsaleJBF Franchise System - https://jbfsalefranchise.com/Email: podcast@jbfsale.comConnect with ShannonPersonal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwilburn/       JBF LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/jbfsaleWebsite - https://shineexecutivecoaching.com/Email - shannon@shineexecutivecoaching.com

A $15,000 wedding does not automatically make you more money than a $6,000 wedding.In fact, it is completely possible to book a large event, work yourself into the ground, and walk away with almost nothing if you are not paying attention to where your profit is leaking.In this episode, Jeni breaks down the anatomy of a profitable wedding from the initial inquiry all the way through final cleanup.She starts with one of the most important questions: is this wedding actually a good financial fit in the first place?A beautiful vision means nothing if the budget does not support it. A large invoice can quickly become unprofitable when the venue is difficult, teardown is complicated, travel is extensive, the timeline requires an oversized team, or the scope of work is far beyond what was actually priced.Jeni also explains why pricing needs to come from reality—not hope.Your client is not only paying for flowers. They are paying for your expertise, design, logistics, team, problem solving, sourcing, transportation, setup, teardown, admin time, overhead, and your ability to make the event happen when things inevitably go sideways.From there, Jeni walks through some of the biggest profit leaks in floral businesses, including overbuying, overly complicated recipes, labor creep, poor prep, freelancer inefficiency, excessive tweaking, underestimated logistics, and unpaid owner labor.She also shares how strategic design can improve both profitability and visual impact. Profitable design is not about making things cheap. It is about using creativity, mechanics, styling, repurposing, rentals, negative space, candles, linens, and focal moments intentionally.Jeni also dives into the real cost of repurposing, the profit potential of rentals, delivery and setup fees, teardown, hidden supply costs, and all the hours of work that happen before wedding week even begins.Finally, she explains why every florist should complete a post-wedding profitability review and ask whether the wedding was actually worth doing.Because profitability is not only about money.It is also about whether the stress, energy, and time required were worth what the business received in return.In this episode, Jeni talks about:Why not every dollar of revenue is equally profitableHow to determine whether a client's vision and budget are actually alignedWhy difficult venues and unrealistic timelines should affect pricingHow florists accidentally work for free on large eventsWhy pricing needs to include far more than flower costsThe real value of your expertise and problem-solving abilityHow overbuying turns profit into compostWhy complicated recipes can increase both product and labor costsHow labor creep silently destroys marginsWhy your own labor is never freeUsing an effective hourly rate to evaluate how you spend your timeHow strategic design can create more visual impact with less wasteWhen repurposing actually saves money—and when it does notHow rentals can become a profitable revenue streamWhy delivery and setup should never be an afterthoughtWhy teardown needs to be priced separatelyThe small supply costs that quietly add up across a wedding seasonWhy pre-wedding admin and design time must be accounted forHow to compare estimated costs with actual costsWhy post-wedding profitability reviews help you improve every eventThe five-part profitability frameworkPriceDid you charge enough for everything required?PurchaseDid you buy strategically and stay within your recipe and budget?ProduceDid you and your team work efficiently?PerformDid delivery, setup, logistics, and teardown stay within expectations?PostmortemDid you review what actually happened so the next wedding becomes more profitable?Questions to ask after every weddingWas this wedding worth doing?Would I book another wedding like this?Would I work at this venue again?What was the most profitable part?Where did my margin disappear?What should I charge differently next time?What process needs to change?Did I actually enjoy doing it?Was the stress commensurate with the money?Key takeawayA big invoice does not guarantee a profitable wedding.Profit is protected through dozens of decisions before, during, and after the event.Know your numbers. Protect your labor. Buy strategically. Price logistics correctly. Review what actually happened.Then get 1% better on the next one.Mentioned in this episodeThe Floral CEO Mastermindhttp://floralceo.com/mastermind

To learn more about becoming a Member, click here: https://trybta.com/EP286 Take our five minute quiz and get a custom Contractor Growth Scorecard: https://trybta.com/DL286 At just 30 years old, Riley Rivers owns a $7M dollar landscaping business, pulling in $120K in profit every month.Multiple divisions.Massive contracts.Complex operations.And he does it all in less than 40 hours a week.In this episode, I'm talking to Riley to find out how he built his company, including the key decisions he made as he scaled.If you're ready to step out of the day-to-day and become a real CEO, Riley's story is a must listen.—Riley is a Breakthrough Academy Member who has worked with his coach and contractor community to build a business he loves running. To learn more about becoming a Member, click here: https://trybta.com/EP286 Learn more about Rivers Landscaping: https://www.riverslandscapingmt.com/Episode highlights:Learn which systems enabled Riley to more than double his revenue without sacrificing profitability.Get insight into Riley's hiring strategies when it comes to adding high-impact leaders into his organization.Discover how Riley built his team culture… by letting his team build his culture. Find out how he stepped back and let his people establish the company's core values and the tactics used to live them out.00:00-Intro01:55-Journey to $3 Million 07:12-Evolution of Roles 09:41-Strategy for Growth 11:49-Identifying Core Gaps 21:01-Org Structure Strategy 30:18-Cultivating Company Culture 40:22-Leadership and Management

Chris Hill is the host of Money Unplugged and a veteran of the podcasting world, having started at The Motley Fool in 2009 and gone on to host and executive produce more than 3,500 episodes. He has interviewed some of the biggest names in business and media, including Michael Lewis, Mark Cuban, and Malcolm Gladwell, and he also narrates Morgan Housel's bestselling books The Psychology of Money and The Art of Spending Money. In this conversation, Chris shares what more than a decade in podcasting has taught him about building an audience, controlling costs, preparing for great interviews, and using a podcast as one of the most powerful networking tools available. On this episode we talk about: How Chris helped launch one of the earliest major investing podcasts during the 2009 financial crisis Why keeping podcast production costs low is critical to building a profitable show The evolution of podcasting from an early, computer-based medium to YouTube and multi-platform distribution How a podcast can become a powerful networking and relationship-building tool Why thorough interview preparation can transform a conversation and help guests get off autopilot The connection between money and personal experiences, emotions, relationships, and psychology Top 3 Takeaways Keep your podcast costs proportional to your goals. Chris emphasizes setting a specific financial allocation for a side hustle or podcast and avoiding the temptation to continually invest more money when things aren't working. Use your podcast to build relationships, not just an audience. Inviting someone onto a podcast gives you a legitimate reason to connect with people you admire, expand your network, and create conversations that might never happen over a traditional coffee chat. Preparation creates better conversations. The goal isn't simply to book impressive guests—it's to make the conversation memorable. Researching a guest deeply allows you to ask questions they haven't heard before and move beyond their standard talking points. Notable Quotes "The less expensive your podcast is to produce, the more profitable it's gonna be." "Personal finance is more personal than finance." "They will be delighted if you're not asking the same four questions or telling the same three stories that they tell on all the other interviews." Connect with Chris Hill: Website: https://www.moneyunpluggedpodcast.com/ Other: Money Unplugged — available wherever you listen to podcasts, with new episodes every Friday A Word from Our Sponsors: - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through August 23, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Ashlyn Greene - Was It Worth It FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSamantha Grimes - 20 Odd Years FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLucie Glang - Hindsight FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMarissaAnn - full bloom FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYNissy - Not Silent Anymore FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMama's Broke - Build It Up FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJaelee Small - I Am FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAllison Leah - Roses FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSOZI - Waiting On July FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYEau The Music - In This Silence FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSwamp Music Players - Run With Us featuring Hilary Beckett FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMel and the Boys - While the Bats Come Out FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYNadia Vaeh - Dressing FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSarah Daye - Catch Me (If I Fall) (Feat Chuckii Booker) FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLeea clem - close to u FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Cindy Millar at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vLjZOC3k2Wopb7aMfKlsj?si=ep9L0131RWKRfrOv0QnMXg&utm_source=copy-link Visit our Sponsor Laini Risto at www.lainiristo.comVisit our Sponsor Category of One Secret Podcast at http://profitablemusician.com/secretVisit our Sponsor Shanda Joyce at https://linktr.ee/shanda.joyce.wearerising Visit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

Can a fully booked schedule still leave you struggling financially?In this episode of The Pilates Business Podcast, host Seran Glanfield challenges one of the biggest myths in the boutique fitness industry—that full classes automatically equal a successful business. While a busy Pilates studio may look thriving from the outside, many studio owners are quietly battling cash flow challenges, rising payroll costs, and the overwhelming pressure of being the person their business depends on.Seran explores the critical difference between revenue and profitability, why growth without strong systems can create more stress than success, and the leadership shifts required to build a business that is both profitable and sustainable. She shares practical insights into improving margins, pricing, client retention, operational systems, and building a business that supports your life—not one that consumes it.If you're ready to stop chasing busy and start building a profitable boutique fitness business that gives you freedom, stability, and long-term success, this episode is for you.In this episode you'll discover:Why full classes don't always translate into healthy profitsThe hidden costs of growth without business strategyThe difference between being a busy studio owner and an effective CEOHow systems, pricing, and retention drive long-term profitabilityWhy your business shouldn't rely entirely on you to succeedThe mindset shift that creates a scalable, sustainable Pilates businessWhether you own a Pilates, barre, yoga, or boutique fitness studio, this episode will help you rethink what real success looks like—and how to build a business that supports both your clients and the life you wantGot a question for Seran? Add it here

Netflix stock, profitable trading, sector rotation, and risk management all come down to one thing: knowing what deserves your capital and what does not. In this video, I break down why I think there may be better stock market opportunities than Netflix right now, the five skills every trader should master, and how I identify where money is rotating before the crowd catches on.The biggest lesson is simple: I don't try to avoid every loss—I try to limit it. I start by answering whether Netflix is a damaged stock or a long-term buying opportunity. Netflix was once the undisputed leader in streaming, but the competition has changed. YouTube, Amazon Prime, Twitch, Kick, and other platforms are fighting for the same attention, and I explain why Netflix's recent business moves have not convinced me that it is currently the best place to put new long-term capital.Join our Exclusive Patreon!!! Creating Financial Empowerment for those who've never had it.

Louis Vuitton & Porsche built a $2M car… Only two people will buy it, but *you* can own it.You've heard of FOMO, but what about FOMOOCH?... Fear of Missing Out On Chips.Interns graduated to dealmakers this summer… we got numbers to prove it.Plus, we're taking vacation for two weeks, but are teasing a new series right here next week.$POAHY $LVMUY $NVDAGrab your Tickets to the IPO Tour: Our In-Person OfferingSan Francisco 9/23: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/1C0064AFB5F688BDBoston 10/14: https://tickets.citywinery.com/event/tboy-the-ipo-tour-in-person-offering-8cdhupSeattle 11/4 (21+): https://www.axs.com/events/1446394/the-best-one-yet-ticketsNEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:FrenCha - Our Love Is An Island FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKate Waters - Next Right Thing feat David Burchfield FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYWendy Schettig - Gravity FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLotte Melief - July's hymn FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYCrying in Colour - Island of Despair FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJeannine Barr - I Used To Be Somebody FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYShanda Joyce - We Are Rising FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYNÆ - Anti-Gravity (ft. Blizz) FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAvamarie - Unfinished Business FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLala Vale - Lucid Dreams FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBeth Duggan x Lonely Gimmick - Make A Scene FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYCamp Bedford - Dare You FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLilies on Fire - It's a Disaster FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYCalida Sari - Wasting Time FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYDr. Jerr - Mitten to 843 FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Cindy Millar at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vLjZOC3k2Wopb7aMfKlsj?si=ep9L0131RWKRfrOv0QnMXg&utm_source=copy-link Visit our Sponsor Laini Risto at www.lainiristo.comVisit our Sponsor Category of One Secret Podcast at http://profitablemusician.com/secretVisit our Sponsor Shanda Joyce at https://linktr.ee/shanda.joyce.wearerising Visit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

Send us Fan MailNate Littlewood, founder of Future Ready CFO, joins Noah Wickham on the MAG Growth Podcast to explain why profitable Amazon and e-commerce brands can still run short on cash. They cover the difference between profit and cash flow, how inventory can drain working capital, and why fast growth can create financial pressure. Nate also shares how founders can use ROI math, bottleneck analysis, and team skills to choose better growth projects. The conversation also looks at the 80/20 rule, underperforming SKUs, product catalog growth, and why adding more Amazon products does not always lead to more sales. Amazon sellers, CPG brands, and e-commerce founders can use these ideas to make better financial decisions and focus on profitable growth.If cash flow, inventory costs, or profit margins are holding the brand back, book a call with us to figure out what needs fixing first. https://bit.ly/4jMZtxu #AmazonSeller #Ecommerce #CashFlow #AmazonFBA #Entrepreneurship Want free resources? Dowload our Free Amazon guides here:Download the 2026 Amazon AI Operating Manual: https://bit.ly/3SLmusPAmazon Receiving Delay Guide: https://hubs.ly/Q04cdD4c0Amazon Catalog Spring Cleaning: https://hubs.ly/Q046BVfp0Amazon Proft Margin Defense 2026: https://hubs.ly/Q042trRH0Amazon SEO Toolkit 2026: https://bit.ly/4oC2ClTAmazon Seller Strategy Report 2026: https://bit.ly/3YN1RME2026 Ecommerce Website & SEO Readiness Checklist: https://hubs.ly/Q04btghf0Amazon 2026 PPC guide: https://bit.ly/4lF0OYX Timestamps00:00 - Pricing, Margin, and Ecommerce Growth01:50 - Nate Littlewood and Future Ready CFO03:54 - Why Founders Are Data Rich but Decision Poor06:51 - Knowing When a Business Is Ready to Grow08:37 - Using ROI to Pick Growth Projects09:45 - Finding Bottlenecks in an Ecommerce Business11:14 - Matching Growth Plans to Team Skills13:53 - Why Profitable Brands Can Have No Cash15:34 - How Fast-Growing Brands Grow Broke17:14 - The 80/20 Rule for Amazon Products18:05 - Calculating the Real Cost of Each SKU20:12 - The Jam Study and Too Much Product Choice21:24 - When More Amazon SKUs Hurt the Business23:43 - New Products vs Product Variations-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Follow us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/28605816/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stevenpopemag/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/myamazonguys/Twitter: https://twitter.com/myamazonguySubscribe to the My Amazon Guy podcast: https://podcast.myamazonguy.comApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/my-amazon-guy/id1501974229Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4A5ASHGGfr6s4wWNQIqyVwSupport the show

Grab our High-Converting Proposal Template and learn what to include (and what to leave out) to turn more of your proposals into higher-paying clients: https://webdesigneracademy.com/proposal Episode 207: Why Web Designers Are Already Doing Brand Strategy (Just Not Charging For It) with Sarah Robb Sarah Robb of Brand Strategy Academy has spent over twenty years building brand strategies for companies like Pfizer, EY, PepsiCo, and Oracle, and in this episode she and Shannon break down why brand strategy has almost nothing to do with fonts and logos and everything to do with four simple questions every strong brand can answer. Sarah makes the case that most web designers are already doing this work with clients, they just haven't named it, structured it, or charged for it, and she and Shannon talk through exactly what it looks like to shift from being seen as the person who executes a client's vision to the person who leads them through a real strategic process. What you'll learn in this episode: The four questions behind every brand strategy, and why they matter more than any logo or color palette Why the "discovery phase" you're already running with clients is brand strategy work you're underpricing How to shift from executor to advisor without becoming a different person, just a more structured one Why AI can speed up research but still can't replace human judgment in strategy work Why small and medium sized businesses need strategic help more than ever, and what that means for who you target next What's actually inside Brand Strategy Academy Resources mentioned: Brand Strategy Academy Rebrand Right by Sarah Robb and Rachel Fairley Related episodes: Episode 154: Strategic Branding That Pays Off Episode 143: Building a Brand with Jacob Cass of Just Creative Episode 111: The True Value of Branding with Mike Brevik of BrandRetro & Cyberdogz About Sarah Robb: Sarah is a brand strategist with over twenty years of experience, the co-author of the Amazon bestseller Rebrand Right, and the founder of Brand Strategy Academy, which has helped over four hundred designers become confident brand strategists. Website: brandstrategysarah.com | Instagram: @brandstrategysarah About Shannon Mattern: Shannon Mattern is a Pricing Strategist, creator of The Package Matrix™ Method, and the founder of the Web Designer Academy, where she helps experienced women web designers book higher-paying web design projects, charge more with confidence, run projects without overworking and burnout, and break through to their next level of income and freedom. For Web Designers: webdesigneracademy.com For Service Providers, Consultants & Agencies: shannonmattern.com Instagram: @profitablewebdesigner

David Trainer believes investors are in for "a rough fall" and sees high-beta stocks taking a plunge as valuations continue to run higher in the stock market. He adds that the OpenAI and Anthropic IPOs will add pressure to growth projections. David also highlights what he considers red flags in SpaceX's (SPCX) stock, from the small share float to Elon Musk's firm control of the company. He adds that valuations remain astronomical, believing the stock is priced far above perfection. ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Ani Mari - The Masquerade FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMcKenna Smyth - Déjà Vu FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYGHOSTE - Calm FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSHEAL - Falling Asleep FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYEtherea - Bring Me Underground FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYJennifer Klein - Boomerang FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYCara Klewin - Crying Rainbows FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYElysian Fields - Staying With You FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMADELINE. - JUST LIKE JESUS FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYNEL - Back Home Again FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLazy Days - I Wanna Go Home FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYZoey Madison - love like you FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLotus Mirage - When Forever Disappears FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBrook Lynn - The Greatest FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYGeneva - Champion Girl FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Cindy Millar at https://open.spotify.com/artist/4vLjZOC3k2Wopb7aMfKlsj?si=ep9L0131RWKRfrOv0QnMXg&utm_source=copy-link Visit our Sponsor Laini Risto at www.lainiristo.comVisit our Sponsor Category of One Secret Podcast at http://profitablemusician.com/secretVisit our Sponsor Shanda Joyce at https://linktr.ee/shanda.joyce.wearerising Visit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

Joining us in this episode of Living Off Rentals is someone who is helping make travel easier for people with disabilities while showing short-term rental owners how accessibility can also be a smart business decision. Lorraine Woodward is the CEO and founder of Becoming RentABLE, a platform that helps travelers find accessible short-term rentals across the United States. Listen as she shares practical ways property owners can make their rentals more accessible without major renovations, simple improvements that can make a big difference for guests, and why accessible rentals are in high demand and very profitable. Enjoy the show! Key Takeaways: [00:00] Introducing Lorraine Woodward and her background [02:25] Starting a listing platform for accessible short-term rental properties [08:20] What is considered wheelchair accessible in the short-term rental industry? [09:10] Accessibility means more than just wheelchair access [12:03] Simple updates that make a rental more accessible for guests [16:38] The best accessibility improvements to make during a renovation [23:29] Accessible short-term rentals are an underserved market [26:27] The business benefits of investing in accessibility [29:14] The growing demand for accessible vacation rentals [31:55] Becoming RentAble as one source shop for accessible short-term rentals [36:09] Ideal locations for accessible rentals [47:31] Lorraine's recommendations for investors building an accessible rental today [49:31] A powerful story about how an accessible rental gave a family precious time together [51:22] Connect with Lorraine Woodward [51:43] Outro Guest Links: Website: https://www.becomingrentable.com/  Email: lorraine@becomingrentable.com  Show Links: Living Off Rentals YouTube Channel – youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentals  Living Off Rentals YouTube Podcast Channel - youtube.com/c/LivingOffRentalsPodcast  Living Off Rentals Facebook Group – facebook.com/groups/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals Website – https://www.livingoffrentals.com/  Living Off Rentals Instagram – instagram.com/livingoffrentals  Living Off Rentals TikTok – tiktok.com/@livingoffrentals  Want to start investing in short-term rentals? Book a call to see if my STR Blueprint program is a good fit for you: livingoffrentals.com/call 

Root Inc. (ROOT) CEO Alex Timm discusses the company's profitable quarter, strong growth and expanding national footprint. He explains how Root's AI-driven underwriting and claims data help deliver more accurate pricing and create a competitive advantage. Timm also highlights the company's embedded insurance strategy, industry partnerships and the evolving role of AI in how consumers shop for insurance.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

I sat down with Chris Beck, the founder of Innovative 3D Manufacturing in Franklin, Indiana, and the line that stuck with me was simple. Everything he owns is leveraged into this company. That is what skin in the game actually looks like, and it is the reason his team shows up at 2 a.m. on a Sunday when a job is on the line. Innovative is one of the few shops built around metal additive, laser powder bed fusion, with a full CNC machine shop bolted right alongside it. Chris started in 2017 with two engineers and a plan for ten printers and ten people. Today he is running 25 metal printers, 8 CNC machines, a handful of wire EDMs, and 32 employees out of a brand new 30,000 square foot facility, and last month they shipped more than 20,000 metal parts. What I loved about this story is how unglamorous the middle was. Chris bootstrapped the whole thing with no private equity, and he spent years running equipment himself and chasing what he calls 4,000 rabbit holes trying to find work that would pay for million dollar printers. He watched private equity backed competitors dump 30 to 50 million into the same idea and end up with their machines at auction two years later. The difference, he will tell you, is that his people care because they have something to protect. We get into the parts of additive that actually make money. The three boxes a part has to check, why qualification is the real bottleneck for the whole industry, and how his machining and foundry backgrounds let him design parts that come off the printer 80 percent finished. If you have ever wondered whether metal additive is a real business or a science project, Chris makes the case as clearly as anyone I have talked to. We also get into his team. Why he mostly will not hire book smart engineers, how he keeps his culture free of bad seeds, and the small perks that matter more to his guys than a raise. This one is a masterclass in grit. What's Covered in this Episode (1:19) Introducing Chris Beck and Innovative 3D Manufacturing (3:42) A snapshot of the shop: 25 metal printers, 8 CNC machines, wire EDMs, and 32 employees (6:04) DN Solutions and Kennametal SVM 4100 giveaway and the IMTS scavenger hunt (6:45) From Purdue and the big automakers to a small Okuma machine tool distributor (8:15) The lowest paying offer that taught him the most, and why wearing every hat mattered (10:55) Quoting turnkey lines and cycle times, then moving into sales (11:55) A wire EDM dream, a twelve year detour through financial services, and his own brokerage (14:40) Getting pulled back into manufacturing and starting 3D printing and rapid prototyping (17:34) Flipping from prototyping to production and shipping more than 20,000 parts a month (19:21) The Job Shops Workshop and networking reception at IMTS (20:21) Has industry caught up to additive? (Acceptance versus qualification) (20:58) Where additive already wins: implants, space and rocket, and GE's fuel nozzles (23:14) The defense qualification maze and the firearms market printing a million suppressors (25:25) Running 100+ prototype jobs a month, 400+ NDAs, and the fast make program (30:28) Design freedom and the three boxes a part has to check to be a good additive candidate (32:48) Why qualification is the real bottleneck, AMS 7032, and America Makes (34:55) Kennametal's Next Level Shop and the bike giveaway at IMTS 2026 (35:58) What finally cracked sales: one foot in the door and relentless past performance (38:51) Building a team of farm kid problem solvers over book smart engineers (41:21) Old school hours, tryout Saturdays, and keeping the culture free of bad seeds (50:16) What turned the tide: surviving, staying flexible, and bootstrapping without private equity (53:22) Skin in the game, profit sharing, and the small perks his guys value more than a raise (58:17) The machining edge and vertical integration that let him ship parts 80 percent as printed Resources Mentioned MakingChips Giveaway IMTS Kennametal America Makes Renishaw DN Solutions Connect with Chris Beck Innovative 3D Manufacturing Connect with Chris on LinkedIn Email Chris directly at chris.beck@innovative3dm.com

Cam, JJ, and Vatsal explain why risk management is only a tool for capital preservation, not profit generation, and how changing your risk sizes can actually hinder your consistency. Full episode + show notes: https://tradingnut.com/dtc-30/ Key moments - Risk management doesn't create profits; it simply protects you long enough for your edge to play out [01:25]. - If your strategy has a negative expectancy, risk management will only make you lose your money more slowly [02:10]. - Lowering your risk too much can backfire by removing the emotional stakes, leading you to care less and break rules [07:33]. - Professional traders use risk management to protect their emotional capital, allowing probabilities to play out over time [11:28]. - Accounts are not blown by market volatility, but by trader behaviors like revenge trading and moving stop losses [13:17]. - Vatsal highlights the danger of forcing trades out of a psychological urge to be productive after being away from the charts [19:29]. - Constantly reducing your risk percentage during drawdowns makes recovering losses significantly harder and ruins consistency [28:10]. - A beginner's risk size should be chosen based on what allows them to execute their plan comfortably without emotional triggers [35:37]. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zxYgZmVnU4 --- Sponsors BlackBull Markets - 100% deposit bonus & free TradingView — NZ-regulated broker. https://tradingnut.com/go/blackbull/ PropFirmMatch - Find the right prop firm challenge — PropFirmMatch.com https://tradingnut.com/go/pfm/ --- More from Trading Nut Strategy Vault - Free guest setups organised by market & method. https://tradingnut.com/go/vault/ TraderZen - Free trade control & mindset app for active traders. https://tradingnut.com/go/traderzen/ Dynamic Traders Club - Free 7-minute rule strategy — mechanical intraday setup. https://tradingnut.com/go/dtc/ --- Educational only - not financial advice. Risk: https://tradingnut.com/disclaimers/ Some links are affiliate partnerships.

What does it actually take to build a photography business that's profitable? Not just busy, not just booked, but genuinely sustainable. This best-of episode pulls five conversations from the TMA archive to answer that question from five different angles, and the picture they paint together is more practical and more honest than any single episode could deliver on its own. In This Episode Laura Esmond on why simplifying your offer is the fastest path to profitability, and the "let go list" practice that helps photographers get there Jodi Nemetz on the psychology-based niche that took her from $41,000 to multi-six figures, and what that arc reveals about the power of dialing in on one specific thing Kayla Marie on the real framework for deciding what to outsource and what to own, including how your market type should drive that decision Shannon Griffin on how a clear artist statement becomes a business operating principle, and why vision is a profit driver, not a creative luxury Katie Lamb on why boundaries are the piece that makes everything else stick, and the mindset shift that turns "no" into a business strategy Every photographer you'll hear today has found profitability through a different door. But the through-line is the same: clarity, intentionality, and the willingness to make decisions that align with the life you actually want to build. If today's episode has you thinking about the deeper work behind a profitable photography business, the TMA membership is where that work continues. Every month goes deep on one piece of the photography business, with live coaching calls, featured educators, and a community of photographers working through the same questions. Join the waitlist at themotherhoodanthology.com and you'll be the first to know when enrollment opens. Connect with TMA: Website | Membership | Courses: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.themotherhoodanthology.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Free Community: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/themotherhoodanthology ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Our Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠instagram.com/themotherhoodanthology⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Kim: Site: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://kimbox.com ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ IG ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/kimbox ⁠⁠⁠⁠

You've built a profitable business, and you're still handing more of it to the IRS than you need to. The real reason usually traces back to your structure. In this episode of CEO Numbers Network, I'm continuing our mid-year tax check-in series with a deep dive into business structure. Profitable business owners often keep paying self-employment tax long after their structure has stopped making sense. I break down the three signs that tell you you're ready for an S corp and the reasonable compensation rule the IRS requires once you make that switch. I also share a client story about what it actually took to get her ready, because the profit number alone wasn't enough. You will learn the three signs that tell you you're ready for an S corp, plus the reasonable compensation rule the IRS enforces once you make the switch. If you have ever wondered why your CPA never brought up an S corp, or worried you might be underpaying yourself the wrong way, this episode shows you exactly where to look.  

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✏️ Short Description Profit and cash flow are not the same thing. Learn why your business can be profitable on paper but still have no money in the bank, and what you can do to fix it.

Aaron and Erin Pape share their story on discovering their passion for land stewardship through management and the grazing business! They discuss the challenges and opportunities of custom grazing dairy heifers, scaling a pastured chicken enterprise to over 5000 chickens annually, and building a direct marketing enterprise as well as the details on how they grew their landbase.Resources Mentioned:Grassworks Grazing ConferenceRanching for ProfitPodcast Sponsors:Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.pharocattle.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more information on how to put more fun and profit back into your ranching business! As always, check us out at Ranching Returns Podcast on Facebook and Instagram as well as at ⁠www.ranchingreturns.com⁠.For Ranching Returns shirts, hats, and sweatshirts check out https://farmfocused.com/ranching-returns-merch/To get more information on how Ambrook can benefit your operation, check out ambrook.com/ranchingreturnsIf you're interested in Farmatan to fight scours in your operation, call Paul Mitchell at 515-745-1639 or check out farmatanusa.com.Follow the link to attend the Bottom Line Conference to hear Kit Pharo, Grant Harder and others!

Description:You're selling two products: the kitchen, and the experience of getting the kitchen. The second one is built almost entirely out of work your client never watches you do.In this episode of Contractor Cuts, Clark and James walk through six habits that separate profitable contractors from busy ones — the invisible work that protects your margin and quietly earns you the referral.They cover:The pre-con coffee — sitting down before a job starts and asking "what's going to go wrong here?"The Tuesday job card pass — the three questions to ask on every active job, every weekPAL meetings — a weekly 30,000-foot view of each job (and how to run one on yourself if you're a one-man show)Benchmark walks — catching problems at the stage where they cost $500 instead of $5,000Documentation emails — how eating a cost on purpose builds leverage you'll need laterPre-start crew walkthroughs — the 50-point checklist that answers questions before anyone asks themWhy clients don't see any of this, but absolutely feel itHow to charge for planning work when the deliverable isn't something you can holdIf you're doing good work and still watching profit disappear, the gap is probably in the six things nobody sees.Contractor Cuts is a weekly podcast for contractors who want to build a better business — covering sales, operations, hiring, finances, and everything in between.

Cam, JJ, and Vatsal break down why protecting your capital is not the same as growing it, and why reducing risk during drawdowns can work against you. Full episode + show notes: https://tradingnut.com/dtc-28/ Key moments - Risk management doesn't create profits; it simply protects you long enough for your edge to play out [01:28]. - Lowering your risk after losses treats the symptom of poor execution instead of the cause [06:38]. - Professional traders protect their edge and emotional capital, viewing losing trades as simple business expenses [10:37]. - The greatest risk traders face is their own emotional decision-making and breaking their trade plans under pressure [15:20]. - Vatsal shares how the psychological pressure to 'show something' after a break led to forcing a low-probability trade [19:28]. - Reducing your risk percentage during drawdown (e.g., from 1% to 0.25%) makes recovering from losses ten times harder [26:05]. - For beginners, the exact position size matters less than choosing an amount that allows you to execute the plan without emotional discomfort [35:53]. - Good risk management cannot make a bad strategy profitable; a negative expectancy strategy will simply lose money more slowly [37:51]. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zxYgZmVnU4 --- Sponsors BlackBull Markets - 100% deposit bonus & free TradingView — NZ-regulated broker. https://tradingnut.com/go/blackbull/ PropFirmMatch - Find the right prop firm challenge — PropFirmMatch.com https://tradingnut.com/go/pfm/ --- More from Trading Nut Strategy Vault - Free guest setups organised by market & method. https://tradingnut.com/go/vault/ TraderZen - Free trade control & mindset app for active traders. https://tradingnut.com/go/traderzen/ Dynamic Traders Club - Free 7-minute rule strategy — mechanical intraday setup. https://tradingnut.com/go/dtc/ --- Educational only - not financial advice. Risk: https://tradingnut.com/disclaimers/ Some links are affiliate partnerships.

Vatsal returns to the charts after a break and discusses the cognitive load of adding new rules. The team breaks down the retail trap of seeking more education instead of focusing on execution. Full episode + show notes: https://tradingnut.com/dtc-26-why-more-knowledge-won-t-make-you-profitable/ Key moments - [18:14] Returning to the charts after a 2-3 week break requires focusing purely on rule execution rather than trying to quickly recover a drawdown. - [20:08] Introducing new rules to a system increases cognitive load, which can lead to temporary execution mistakes and missed setups. - [20:53] Just like playing pool, daily chart repetition builds a skill that temporarily degrades when you take a complete break. - [21:57] New rules can create an internal tug-of-war between filtering out low-probability setups and actually executing trades. - [23:43] Using specialized tools like a reversal course can help defensively by stopping you from trading directly into major market reversals. - [24:39] Trying to learn everything can paralyze your execution, making it impossible to consistently run a single system. - [25:55] Retail traders often waste years looking for more education when the real solution is repetition, journaling, and process execution. Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSXxosLdJs8 --- Sponsors BlackBull Markets - 100% deposit bonus & free TradingView — NZ-regulated broker. https://tradingnut.com/go/blackbull/ PropFirmMatch - Find the right prop firm challenge — PropFirmMatch.com https://tradingnut.com/go/pfm/ --- More from Trading Nut Strategy Vault - Free guest setups organised by market & method. https://tradingnut.com/go/vault/ TraderZen - Free trade control & mindset app for active traders. https://tradingnut.com/go/traderzen/ Dynamic Traders Club - Free 7-minute rule strategy — mechanical intraday setup. https://tradingnut.com/go/dtc/ --- Educational only - not financial advice. Risk: https://tradingnut.com/disclaimers/ Some links are affiliate partnerships.

Why do some boutique displays instantly make customers want to shop while others get ignored? The answer isn't having more inventory—it's creating displays that guide customers through a complete shopping experience. Visual merchandising experts Joell and JR Visual Design walk through the exact process they use to build profitable table displays that increase average order value, encourage cross-merchandising, and turn your front display into one of the highest-performing areas of your store. You'll learn: How to build a profitable front table display Why color stories influence customer buying behavior How cross-merchandising increases your average transaction Simple visual merchandising strategies you can implement immediately Join The Boutique Hub JR Visual Design & Merchandising: Website: jrvisualdesign.com Instagram: @jrvisualdesigns

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:GinaDeBoss - AMNESIA FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBlank Instrument - Brand New FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYRuby Greenberg - Pictures of Us FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLizzie Campbell - Daughters of Water FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYKasper - Boundaries FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYIsa Leight - A Million Little Pieces FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAdovany - Everybody's Got A Dream FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYPOLI NIKA - sad FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYCat Outwin - We Are Just Stardust FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAgnes Milewski - Robin FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYShoshan Dunamis - Feel good FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAudrey Loveland - The Ride Called Life FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYSUNLOCK - 1969 FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBand of Muses - Ladybird FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYLana Savva - House 41 FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Haisley at haisleymusic.comVisit our Sponsor Two Toed Sloth at tentoedsloth.comVisit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

Titus 3:1-15 (ESV)Andrew and Edwin discuss the excellent and profitable good works Christians should practice even while living among Cretans.Read the written devo that goes along with this episode by clicking here.    Let us know what you are learning or any questions you have. Email us at TextTalk@ChristiansMeetHere.org.    Join the Facebook community and join the conversation by clicking here. We'd love to meet you. Be a guest among the Christians who meet on Livingston Avenue. Click here to find out more. Michael Eldridge sang all four parts of our theme song. Find more from him by clicking here.   Thanks for talking about the text with us today.________________________________________________If the hyperlinks do not work, copy the following addresses and paste them into the URL bar of your web browser: Daily Written Devo: https://readthebiblemakedisciples.wordpress.com/?p=26417The Christians Who Meet on Livingston Avenue: http://www.christiansmeethere.org/Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/TalkAboutTheTextFacebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/texttalkMichael Eldridge: https://acapeldridge.com/ 

Can a kids art franchise become a profitable business while making a meaningful impact on families? Justin Nihiser explains how Kid Create Studio combines youth enrichment, community involvement, and a proven franchise system.

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit www.WOSPodcast.comThis show includes the following songs:Corben - Found God in Tennessee FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYThe Nap Cats - Drive Fast FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYThe Songs of Butler & Cupples - Better Off Lost FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYCassandra Ame - Home FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYsuzifromtheblock - Woman FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAni Mari - Sun-kissed FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMelanie Krisfalusi - Apollo FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYZoey Tess - Stable Ground FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYAlyssa - Walk With The Elders FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYCindy Millar - Against The Black FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYIndia Ramey - We Ride At Dawn FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYTUKTUK - North FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYBailey Bomar - Ecstasy FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYNatalie Inga - What If She Had Known FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYMiMiBiLLy - Blooming FOLLOW ON SPOTIFYFor Music Biz Resources Visit www.FEMusician.com and www.ProfitableMusician.comVisit our Sponsor Haisley at haisleymusic.comVisit our Sponsor Two Toed Sloth at tentoedsloth.comVisit www.wosradio.com for more details and to submit music to our review board for consideration.Visit our resources for Indie Artists: https://www.wosradio.com/resourcesBecome more Profitable in just 3 minutes per day. http://profitablemusician.com/join

Jon Sheldon was this week's guest on Success Profiles Radio. He is a former Marine combat squad leader and business executive who now runs BelleauWood Coaching. He works with leaders, founders, sales professionals, and small teams on leadership, performance, alignment, and execution. He helps great salespeople become CEOs, busy people find balance, and high performing teams stay that way. We discussed radical honesty, developing courage, his Blueprint & Battle Plans framework for client transformation, and his transition from military life to civilian life. In addition, we talked about how combat and executive leadership taught him about adversity, the best example of leadership he ever experienced, and how elite leaders operate at their peak. Finally, we discussed creating your perfect day, how the most effective leaders make decisions quickly, preparing yourself mentally for the day ahead, and much more. You can listen and follow the show on Apple Podcasts/iTunes, Spotify, Audible, Amazon, iHeart Radio, and at https://toginet.com/shows/successprofilesradio/ Please leave a 5-star review on iTunes and 5 stars on Spotify. Learn more about Jon at https://www.belleauwood.coach

Can one podcast interview bring in customers for months or even years? In this episode, I talk about why podcast guesting is so much bigger than getting exposure and how to turn every interview into a strategic sales opportunity. I share how the trust transfer from host to guest can shorten the path from discovering you to buying from you, why preparation is what turns a podcast appearance into a business opportunity, and what the most successful guests do differently before they ever hit record. Plus, I break down the 5 P's of the Million Dollar Guest Method for turning conversations into customers and building a sales channel that compounds over time. Get ready to rethink podcast guesting and build the strategy that turns attention into trust, customers, and revenue.  Join our Million Dollar Guest 5 Week Accelerator HERE! Enrollment closes August 4th! Check out our Sponsors: Shopify - Try the ecommerce platform I trust for Glōci. Sign up for your $1/month trial period at http://Shopify.com/happy. Zazzle - Save 25% on your first order today at http://Zazzle.com with code EARN. Monarch Money -  Get your first year of Monarch Core for half off at http://Monarch.com with code EYH. Northwest Registered Agent - Visit northwestregisteredagent.com/EarnFree and start using free resources to build something amazing. Wealthfront - Join the million-plus people already building long-term wealth with confidence by heading to wealthfront.com/earn. Indeed - Indeed is giving Earn Your Happy listeners a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to help get your job the premium status it deserves. Just go to http://Indeed.com/podcast right now and support our show by saying you heard about Indeed on Earn Your Happy. Momentous - If you want to try Momentous Signature Spec Creatine, head to livemomentous.com and use code EARN for up to 35% off your entire first order. HIGHLIGHTS 00:00 Visibility gets you noticed, but trust gets you paid. 07:45 What separates guests who make money from those who only get exposure? 14:15 How leveraging other people's audiences accelerates your goals. 17:30 How attention becomes trust, customers, and more financial freedom. 19:45 Are you creating more content when you should be building more trust? 24:45 Why podcast guesting can become a quantum leap opportunity for your business. 28:45 How borrowing a host's trust instantly builds your credibility. 31:00 Why long-form conversations build deeper trust than short-form content. 37:30 How quickly can podcasts accelerate the buying process? 41:15 How podcast guests turned one interview into $25K, $100K, and more. 48:15 What one strategic guest taught me about making podcast interviews profitable. 49:45 Can one podcast conversation become a powerful sales funnel? 52:00 The 5 P's that turn podcast appearances into paying customers. 56:30 How to make every podcast interview work long after it goes live. RESOURCES Join our Million Dollar Guest 5 Week Accelerator HERE! Enrollment closes August 4th! Apply for the Elite Entrepreneur Mastermind HERE! Get on the waitlist for Mentor Collective Mastermind HERE! Try glōci for 40% off your first order with code HAPPY at checkout - head to getgloci.com FOLLOW Follow me: @loriharder Follow glōci: @getgloci