The Profit Lab Podcast

The Profit Lab Podcast

The Profit Lab Podcast is for service-based business owners ready to scale with clarity, confidence, and real profit. Hosted by Marie Torossian, CPA, CFO, and Grant Cardone Certified 10X Business Coach, each episode blends CFO-level financial strategy with practical growth execution using Marie’s signature VALUEATION-MT® Method—a proven framework designed to increase business value, strengthen profit margins, and build a company that runs with systems (not stress). If you’re building a $750K+ business (or on your way there) and want a business that funds your life—not consumes it—you’re in the right place.

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July 1, 2026 19 mins

At a certain point in business, the questions change. It’s no longer just “How do I make more?” It becomes: “What do I want all of this to lead to?”

In this episode, we continue Pillar 12 of the VALUEATION-MT® Methodology and talk about legacy, impact, and identity—how to build a business that creates value while also building a life with purpose beyond the business.

In this episode, you’ll...

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If your business can’t run without you, it’s not transferable—and it’s not giving you real freedom. In Episode 16 of The Profit Lab, Marie Torossian (CPA and certified 10X Business Coach) breaks down what it actually means to make a service business transferable—whether you ever plan to sell or not.

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  • What “transferable” really means (and why it incre...
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You didn’t build a business just to stay on the treadmill forever. In Episode 15 of The Profit Lab, Marie Torossian (CPA and certified 10X Business Coach) breaks down Pillar 12—Wealth, Exit & Legacy—and shows you how to build a freedom plan that creates profit now, personal wealth later, and real options for the future.   In this episode, you’ll learn:  
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Motivation is unreliable. Discipline is what scales. In Episode 14 of The Profit Lab, Marie Torossian (CPA and certified 10X Business Coach) breaks down the routines, rituals, and non-negotiables that help service business owners stay focused, protect their time, and grow without chaos.  

In this episode, you’ll learn:

  1. What motivation-based leadership looks like—and why it creates inconsistency
  2. The 3 core CEO ...
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If your calendar feels packed but your profit isn’t growing, this episode will hit home. Marie Torossian, CPA and 10X Business Coach, breaks down why time mastery isn’t a productivity issue—it’s a profit issue. You’ll learn the CEO time shift (technician → manager → CEO), how to audit your week using the $10/$100/$1,000 work framework, and how to design a CEO schedule that protects sales, strategy, and...

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You can have the best strategy in the world—but if your mindset isn’t right, you’ll hit a ceiling. In Episode 12 of The Profit Lab, Marie Torossian (CPA and certified 10X Business Coach) breaks down the 10X mindset and how to grow aggressively without burning out. In this episode, you’ll learn:
  • What the 10X mindset really means (and what people get wrong about it)
  • The 4 pillars: think bigger, take massi...
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You’ve built a profitable, scalable business—now what? In Episode 11 of The Profit Lab, Marie Torossian (CPA and certified 10X Business Coach) breaks down what “next level growth” really looks like when you’re ready to expand your impact, increase your influence, and build a legacy that lasts beyond you. In this episode, you’ll learn:
  • The difference between impact, influence, and legacy...
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You’ve built the foundation—now it’s time to optimize. In Episode 10 of The Profit Lab Podcast, Marie Torossian (CPA and certified 10X Business Coach) breaks down how to fine-tune your business for profitable, sustainable growth without burning out your team or breaking your systems. In this episode, you’ll learn:
  • What optimization really means (working smarter, not harder)
  • The Profit Optimization ...
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Strategy is worthless without execution. In Episode 9 of The Profit Lab Podcast, Marie Torossian, CPA and certified 10X Business Coach, breaks down how to implement what you’ve learned, integrate it into your business, and make it stick—so you stop starting and actually finish. In this episode, you’ll learn:
  • Why most strategies fail (it’s not the strategy—it’s the lack of a plan, accountabil...
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You can’t scale your business alone! In Episode 8 of The Profit Lab Podcast, Marie Torossian, CPA and certified 10X Business Coach, reveals how to hire the right people, delegate effectively, and build a team that truly amplifies your impact. You’ll learn:
  • When it’s time to make your first hire (and how to know you’re ready)
  • The typical hiring roadmap for service-based businesses—who to bring on f...
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Are you relying on just one service or client type to drive your business? In Episode 7 of The Profit Lab Podcast, Marie Torossian, CPA and certified 10X Business Coach, shows you how to diversify your income and create new profit streams—no matter what kind of service business you run. You’ll learn:
  • Why having multiple revenue streams is essential for stability, scalability, and flexibility
  • Practical options for s...
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Are you undercharging for your services? In Episode 6 of The Profit Lab Podcast, Marie Torossian, CPA and certified 10X Business Coach, reveals how to price with confidence and position yourself as the premium choice—so you stop leaving money on the table. You’ll learn:
  • The 3 biggest pricing mistakes business owners make (and how to avoid them)
  • How to use value-based pricing instead of charging by the hour or follo...
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If your business can’t run without you, you don’t have a business—you have a job. In Episode 5 of The Profit Lab Podcast, Marie Torossian, CPA and certified 10X Business Coach, shows you how to build systems that give you freedom, consistency, and real growth. You’ll learn:
  • The “System Test” every owner should use to see if their business is truly scalable
  • The 7 core systems every business n...
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Description (SEO-friendly, plain language, built for watch time) Are you still doing everything yourself—even as your business grows? In Episode 4 of The Profit Lab Podcast, Marie Torossian, CPA and certified 10X Business Coach, shows you how to break out of the “solopreneur trap” and finally lead like a real CEO. You’ll learn:
  • Why staying the bottleneck kills your growth (and your freedom)
  • The $10/$100...
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Are you flying blind in your business? In Episode 3 of The Profit Lab Podcast, Marie Torossian, CPA and certified 10X Business Coach, reveals why most business owners avoid their numbers—and how to finally get clear on what’s holding you back from more profit. You’ll learn:
  • The 5 numbers every business owner must know (revenue, expenses, profit margin, cash flow, and cash runway)
  • How to run a quick “Bus...
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If you want a business that grows on purpose—not by accident—this episode is for you! In Episode 2 of The Profit Lab Podcast, Marie Torossian, CPA and certified 10X Business Coach, breaks down the first pillar of the VALUEATION-MT® Method: Vision & Value Clarity. You’ll learn:
  • Why most business owners feel stuck (and how to get clear on what you actually want)
  • The 3 big questions every entrepreneur must a...
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Your business should fund your life — not consume it. If you’re a service-based business owner doing $750K+ and you’re working too hard for too little profit, you’re in the right place.

Welcome to The Profit Lab Podcast. I’m Marie Torossian, CPA and business coach, and in Episode 1 I’m sharing what this show is all about and what you can expect over the next 50 weeks.

We’re walking through ...

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In this week's Episode, the host of the show, Marie Torossian, CPA, CGMA, introduced Brigitte Bojkowszky, Ph.D. Founder of BridgetBrands . The latter shared her entrepreneurial journey with three key takeaways from his personal experiences. 

Listen/Watch to discover the three keys to success from Brigitte Bojkowszky. 

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In this week's Episode, the host of the show, Marie Torossian, CPA, CGMA, introduced Dave Austin, Owner of National Cost Recovery Services. The latter shared his entrepreneurial journey with three key takeaways from his personal experiences. 

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In this week's Episode, the host of the show, Marie Torossian, CPA, CGMA, introduced Jason Beck,  “Longest Continuous Retail Operator of Cannabis in the United States”. The latter shared his entrepreneurial journey with three key takeaways from his personal experiences. Listen/Watch to discover the three keys to success from Jason Beck. If you enjoyed this Episode, Subscribe/Follow, Like, Comment, and Share so that mo...

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