The Profit First Formula: End the 'Busy & Broke' Cycle for Good

Are you running a high-revenue business but still feel broke at the end of the month? You're not alone. This is a common symptom of a broken financial system, not a broken business.

Debbie Deknight of Right Way Profits joins Harmonious at Lunch to break down the Profit First cash management system, a method designed to end the cycle of high revenue and low (or no) profit. Discover why the traditional "Sales - Expenses = Profit" formula keeps you on a hamster wheel and how flipping the equation to "Sales - Profit = Expenses" forces financial discipline and exposes hidden spending issues. Debbie explains how using dedicated bank accounts provides immediate clarity on your company's financial health, helping you pay yourself consistently, fund growth without debt, and even take quarterly profit bonuses. We also cover why your CPA might push back—and why it's worth it.

In This Episode:

[00:00] - Intro: Why Are You So Busy & So Broke?

[01:10] - What is Profit First? The High-Level Overview (Sales - Profit = Expenses)

[03:15] - How Profit First Leverages Natural Human Behavior for Financial Control

[04:45] - Why Your CPA & Bookkeeper Might Hate This System (Multiple Accounts)

[08:00] - The Importance of a Profit First-Friendly Accounting Team

[09:10] - Symptoms of a Broken Cash Flow System

[11:00] - The Quarterly Profit Bonus: A Payback for Your Hard Work

[12:30] - Client Wins: Paying Cash for Vans & Funding Expansions

[14:30] - How Profitability Helps You Build a Business That Runs Without You

[16:40] - Diagnosing Your REAL Business Problems (It's Not Always a Sales Issue)

[18:00] - Using a Detailed P&L for True Financial Clarity

[19:45] - Your First Step: Open a Profit Account & Start with 1%

[21:25] - Get Your FREE Profit Revolution Starter Kit & Self-Assessment

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Learn more from Debbie Deknight & Right Way Profits:

Download Debbie's EXCLUSIVE "Profit Revolution Starter Kit & Cash Flow Self Assessment" for listeners only! Find out where your business stands today and get a guide to fixing common financial issues: https://www.rightwayprofits.com/harmonious

Connect with Debbie Deknight:

Website: https://www.rightwayprofits.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbiedeknight/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/right_way_profits/

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