Episode 08: How One Accountant Rewrote the Rules of Business Finance with Jodi Porteous

If you’re exhausted from holding it all together, this episode is your reminder that it doesn’t have to be this hard. A calmer, more profitable way is possible, and it starts with the next step you actually take.

In this episode, Jodi Porteous, founder of Northwest Accountancy, shares her transformative journey from financial stress to sustainable success. Discover how she implemented Profit First principles to create a profitable, resilient business that supports not just her clients, but her team and community as well.

If you've ever felt like you're stuck in survival mode, chasing cash flow, avoiding the hard financial conversations, or wondering if all this hustle is really worth it, this episode is your permission to do things differently. 

In this episode of The Profit First Podcast Australia and New Zealand podcast, you’ll learn the following:

• Meet Jodi Porteous (00:22)
• Breaking the cycle of burnout and building a business that runs on calm, not chaos (02:11)
• Shifting from operating out of fear to making confident, strategic business decisions (7:50)
• How one smart shift can cut costs, boosted team morale, and kickstarted a domino effect of business growth and freedom (08:48)
• How saving even just 1% can fuel a culture shift and foster motivation, trust, and connection  (11:18)
• Jodi's new course designed to help unexpected bookkeepers manage finances effectively​ (18:54)
• Jodi’s upcoming program aimed at helping individuals and families take control of their personal finances. (22:00)
• From financial struggle to empowerment and the importance of intentional action (24:13)

Jodi’s story proves that with the right system, steady action, and a fresh perspective, it is possible to build a business that pays you well, supports your team, and gives you breathing room. 

So if you're done feeling like your business owns you, it’s time to take that first small step toward owning your numbers and your future.

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