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Profit First Nation

Profit First Nation

By: Danielle Mulvey and Mike Michalowicz
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 Welcome to Profit First Nation, the podcast that helps you achieve permanent profitability in your business by taking action to implement Profit First right. Hosted by Danielle Mulvey, a Profit First expert, and Mike Michalowicz, the author of Profit First, this podcast is for the top 17% of entrepreneurs who have cash in the bank to correlate with their profitability. On the podcast, we dive into advanced Profit First strategies by sharing the honest and authentic ups and downs of being a business owner. Each episode provides information for entrepreneurs focused on taking the right steps and seeking appropriate advice from professionals in accounting, legal, tax, or other relevant areas. You’ll also hear transformational stories from business owners who have turned their businesses from cash eating monsters to money making machines with cash in the bank to correlate to their profitability by implementing the Profit First System. With a focus on intelligent entrepreneurship, Profit First Nation guides you on how to take ownership of your finances and leverage Profit First as a DIY cash management system to make your business permanently profitable. If you're a fan of Profit First and Mike Michalowicz, this is the podcast for you. Join a in on our community of successful entrepreneurs driven to be permanently profitable, with a grit and growth mindset that lets no obstacle stand in the way in pursuit of the three Ps: passion, profit, and play. https://www.profitfirstnation.com ABOUT THE HOSTS Danielle Mulvey: Danielle Mulvey is a former flight attendant-turned entrepreneur and the owner of multiple businesses doing $50-million in annual revenue. She is one of the exclusive, select group of Mastery-Certified Profit First Professionals in the world, and the go-to “HOW TO IMPLEMENT” workshop facilitator for Profit First and WSJ Journal Best Selling Author Mike Michalowicz following his keynote speeches. Danielle is currently running multiple businesses from start-ups to mature businesses with 10-year plus track records and revenues ranging from $1M to $40-million in annual revenues and is a certified numbers geek about Profit First, leveraging the DIY cash management system for small business to achieve maximum profitability. She has the ability to personally guide business owners to achieve maximum profitability in their business based on her 25-years experience of being an entrepreneur who has been there and done that. Additionally, Danielle authored the book The Rapid Read™ Guide to The 5-Star Employee Rating System™ and is currently collaborating with Wall Street Journal best-selling author Mike Michalowicz on his new book, to be released in Q1 2024, titled ALL IN: How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams. https://www.daniellemulvey.com linkedin.com/in/danielle-mulvey-66a315 theallincompany.com profitfirstnation.com Mike Michalowicz: Mike Michalowicz is an entrepreneur and New York Times and Wall Strett Journal best-selling author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan, SURGE, Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, Clockwork, Fix This Next, and Get Different. BusinessWeek called Toilet Paper Entrepreneur a business cult classic. His books have been translated into 10 languages and Mike has had the privilege to speak on stages all over the world because of his passion to connect with entrepreneurs. As the founder of Profit First Professionals, he empowers accountants, bookkeepers, and business coaches with the tools and techniques to maximize client profitability, allowing them to uplevel from being one of the 83% of small businesses operating check-to-check and struggling to be profitabably to becoming one of the 17% of thriving and highly valuable businesses with cash in the bank to correlate to profitability. Mike also co-founded the business growth consultancy, Provendus Group, and has successfully founded, built, and sold two technology service-based companies. He is passionate about sharing his experiences and advice with entrepreneurs and sits on formal and informal advisory boards while maintaining relationships with angel and early-stage investors. linkedin.com/in/mikemichalowicz MikeMichalowicz.com ProfitFirstProfessionals.com mikemichalowicz.com/books/ MikeMichalowiczCopyright Profit First Nation Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • Building Profit & Peace of Mind with Profit First: Insights from Alexis Kingsbury

    Building Profit & Peace of Mind with Profit First: Insights from Alexis Kingsbury
    Aug 5 2025

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    Alexis Kingsbury shares how implementing Profit First revolutionized both his business finances and personal peace of mind. From tackling early cash flow chaos to building 12+ months of reserves and navigating COVID-19 with confidence, Alexis outlines his journey from spreadsheet juggling to fully integrated Profit First systems. Plus, learn how his software company, AirManual, helps entrepreneurs scale efficiently by documenting processes and empowering teams.

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    56 mins
  • Profit First, Four Years Later: How Margy Feldhuhn and Jessica Rhodes Have Scaled Smart

    Profit First, Four Years Later: How Margy Feldhuhn and Jessica Rhodes Have Scaled Smart
    Aug 1 2025

    Profit First Nation is brought to you by HighLevel. Fans of the podcast can get an extended 30 Day Free Trial by visiting: https://www.gohighlevel.com/profitfirstnation

    To subscribe to the Build Your Dream Team secret podcast, just head over to this link: 5staremployeehiringsystem.com/build-your-dream-team-subscribe and fill out the form to gain exclusive access! 🌟


    Four years after their first appearance, Margy Feldhuhn and Jessica Rhodes — co-owners of Interview Connections, the pioneering podcast booking agency — return to Profit First Nation to share how Profit First has fueled long-term profitability, resilience, and clarity in their business. They discuss how shifting their focus from top-line revenue to cash and margin transformed their agency, why agile teams and self-management have been game changers, and how Profit First continues to power smart decisions — even during tight financial seasons. Plus, Margy reveals how Profit First supports nervous system regulation (yes, really!), and Jessica explains how a clear cash structure fosters trust in business partnerships. This episode is a masterclass in sustainable agency growth and values-driven leadership.

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    26 mins
  • PLAY!

    PLAY!
    Sep 26 2024

    Profit First Nation is brought to you by HighLevel. Fans of the podcast can get an extended 30 Day Free Trial by visiting: https://www.gohighlevel.com/profitfirstnation

    To subscribe to the Build Your Dream Team secret podcast, just head over to this link: 5staremployeehiringsystem.com/build-your-dream-team-subscribe and fill out the form to gain exclusive access! 🌟


    Join us on Profit First Nation podcast as we explore playful leadership with Profit First author Mike Michalowicz. Learn how incorporating play into your leadership style can strengthen team bonds, boost morale, and increase productivity. Discover daily huddle secrets and key strategies to create an unstoppable team.

    Listen now for actionable insights and transform your business dynamics!
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    23 mins
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