Profit First for Founders: How to Take Control of Your Finances
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Profit First for Founders: How to Take Control of Your Finances
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About this listen
Discover how to apply Profit First for Founders and finally gain control over your business finances. In this episode of the Build Your Business Podcast, Matt and Chris Reynolds walk you through the exact strategies they’ve used to move from cash burn to consistent profit—including financial dashboards, lean budgeting, and tactical cost-cutting.
Whether you’re bootstrapping or scaling, this episode gives you an actionable framework to take the stress out of money management and create a business that pays you first. You’ll learn how to reduce fat, stop overspending, and grow your business profitably—starting today.
📘 What You’ll Learn-
Why traditional accounting sets founders up for failure
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How to implement the Profit First for Founders system
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The power of sub-accounts and percentage-based allocations
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Tactics to cut expenses without hurting your business
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What to do if your business is already in a cash burn
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How to create calm and clarity with weekly financial check-ins
00:00 – Intro & Christmas Reflections
01:03 – Bootstrapping Recap & 2025 Budgeting
01:52 – Why You Must Know Your Numbers
03:09 – Dashboards and Decision-Making
06:04 – Business Accounting 101: Revenue to Net Profit
10:03 – Gross Margin Red Flags and How to Spot Them
12:00 – Why Traditional Accounting Fails Founders
14:49 – Profit First for Founders: Overview and Setup
17:14 – Bank Accounts, Sub-Accounts, and Cash Flow
25:35 – Increasing Profit Percentages Over Time
32:05 – How to Get Lean Without Sacrificing Quality
34:00 – Cost-Cutting Tactics: COGS, Payroll, Opex
40:49 – Negotiating Costs (Without Burning Relationships)
45:32 – The Power of Opex Control
48:10 – Home Office Deductions and Separation of Finances
52:19 – Working from Home and Tax Advantages
54:04 – Using Contractors vs Employees
56:02 – Horror Story: DIY Taxes Gone Wrong
56:49 – Using QuickBooks and Weekly Reviews
59:59 – From Burn to Profit: How They Cut $750K
1:03:00 – Why Profit First Gives You Options
1:04:48 – Ending the Year Strong with Financial Clarity
1:06:14 – The Power of Taking Action Now
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Matt's Links
Website: https://ryanmattreynolds.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reynoldsstrong/?hl=en
Chris's Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrismreynolds/