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The Peace of Mind Bank Account: Why Profit First Owners Sleep Better
Running a business can feel like riding a rollercoaster — thrilling when sales are up, nerve-wracking when expenses pile in, and downright sleepless when cash flow gets tight. But what if your bank account could give you a sense of calm instead of anxiety? That’s exactly what the Profit First Cash Management System is designed to do — and why so many business owners swear it helps them sleep better at night.
Should You Worry About AI Replacing Jobs in Small Business?
The rise of AI has sparked a lot of coffee-break conversations — and sometimes, quiet worries — among small business owners: “Will AI take over my team’s jobs?” It’s a fair question. The truth is, AI is changing how we work, but it’s not here to replace people — it’s here to reshape roles and create new opportunities for growth.
The Surprising Science of How Lies and Truths Get Easier Over Time
Here’s something both fascinating and a little unsettling. When we tell a lie—just a small one—our brain throws a tiny tantrum. The amygdala, that little almond-shaped part of your brain responsible for emotional alarms, lights up like, “Whoa, we don’t do this!”
Why Paying Yourself First Is the Smartest Business Move You’ll Ever Make
Let’s be real—most business owners are guilty of putting themselves last. The bills get paid, employees get paid, suppliers get paid, and if there’s anything left over, maybe the owner gets paid. Sound familiar?
Is It Better to Invent, or Discover?
Running a small business often feels like an endless search for the next big idea, the next product, or the next marketing strategy that will set you apart from the competition. Many entrepreneurs put pressure on themselves to invent something completely original, thinking that success comes only from creating something new.
Humans v. AI? Who Wins?
When people hear AI or automation, the first thought is usually: “Great, robots are coming for my job.” Let’s bust that myth right here. The future of business isn’t about replacing humans with machines—it’s about augmenting what you already do so you can do it smarter, faster, and with less stress.
Why Most Business Plans Fail (and What to Do Instead)
Let’s be real—most business plans end up in the same place: a dusty binder on a shelf or a forgotten file on your desktop. You probably spent hours (maybe even weeks) writing a 30-page masterpiece filled with charts, projections, and lofty goals. But once the day-to-day hustle kicks in?
From Feast or Famine to Predictable Profit: The Profit First Pay Cycle
If you’ve been in business for more than a hot minute, you’ve probably felt it — the wild swing from overflowing bank accounts one month to scraping the bottom the next. One week you’re in a feast, feeling flush, paying bills with ease, maybe even treating yourself. Next, you’re in famine mode — delaying payments, avoiding calls from vendors, and stressing about whether payroll will clear.
Seen any Paralyzing Paradigms Lately? It’s Storytime…
Have you ever noticed how sometimes the stories we tell ourselves become the walls we live within? We don’t mean to limit ourselves—but we do. We build paradigms—mental models, assumptions, beliefs—about how our business works… and then we operate inside those beliefs like they’re truth carved in stone.
How Small Businesses Can Compete with Big Players Using AI
Running a small business often feels like an uphill battle. Big corporations have bigger budgets, larger teams, and access to resources that can make competing feel impossible. But here’s the good news: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is leveling the playing field.
