Ep 254 Living the Profit First Life with Eric Dingler
Profit Answer Man: Scaling with Profit First & Beyond
Release Date: 01/23/2025
Ep 273 Stop the Stupid, Proactive Problem Solving with Doug Hall
Profit Answer Man: Scaling with Profit First & Beyond
Stop the Stupid, Proactive Problem Solving with Doug Hall Stop the Stupid, Increase Profits: Unlocking the Hidden Power of Proactive Problem Solving with Doug Hall Imagine running a business where your team is fully engaged, dumb processes are eliminated, and profits grow as a byproduct of operational clarity. That’s not a fantasy—it’s the Profit First future that innovation expert Doug Hall lays out in this episode of The Profit Answer Man. Doug has spent nearly 50 years innovating and coaching at the highest levels—from Procter & Gamble to launching his own distillery....
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Ep 272 Scaling In The Age of Digital Disruption with Mike Peterson
Profit Answer Man: Scaling with Profit First & Beyond
Scaling In The Age of Digital Disruption with Mike Peterson Are your teams helping you scale—or silently sabotaging your margins? In today’s episode, we dig into the critical intersection of people, process, and technology with Mike Peterson, author of Leading in the Age of Digital Disruption and founder of Apex Consulting Partners. Mike brings a rare combination of HR and IT expertise to the table—two departments that can either clash or collaborate to drive exponential growth when led strategically. Mike’s story is one of corporate reinvention. After a health scare, he left...
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Ep 271 Business Growth Do's and Don'ts to Drive Profit with Carolyn Lowe
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Business Growth Do's and Don'ts with Carolyn Lowe Scaling Smarter – How Carolyn Lowe Uses Profit First to Power High-Growth Amazon Brands Are your people profitable—or just payroll? In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we're diving deep into the often-ignored truth of agency growth: labor isn't your biggest expense—it’s your biggest risk. Carolyn Lowe, founder of ROI Swift and a fierce advocate for Profit First, reveals the real math behind scaling service businesses profitably and sustainably. Carolyn isn’t just another agency owner. She’s scaled brands from $30K to...
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Ep 270 Profit First for Lawyers and You with Rjon Robins
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Profit First for Lawyers and You with Rjon Robins Unlocking Profits for Lawyers: RJon Robins on Escaping the Trap of Traditional Accounting Are you unknowingly flying blind in your business? If your accountant is giving you a rearview mirror of what already happened, instead of a roadmap to where you’re going, you may be sabotaging your profits—and not even know it. In this high-impact episode of The Profit Answer Man, we sit down with legendary entrepreneur, attorney, and author RJon Robins to blow the lid off common financial myths that are keeping small law firm owners broke,...
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Ep 269 Implementing Entrepreneurial Operating Systems (EOS) in Your Business with Derek Newcomer
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Implementing Entrepreneurial Operating Systems (EOS) in Your Business with Derek Newcomer Have you ever felt like you were great at your craft—but struggling to build a real business around it? You're not alone. In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we talk to someone who lived that exact journey and came out stronger for it. Meet Derek Newcomer—a former fitness entrepreneur who learned the hard way that being a great coach isn't enough. Today, he's a certified EOS Implementer guiding business owners to gain control, clarity, and consistent results using the Entrepreneurial...
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Ep 268 Scale Without the Stress with Nick Keesey
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Scale Without the Stress with Nick Keesey Ever feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around? You’re not alone—and today’s guest proves it’s possible to escape that trap and scale with less stress and more profit. Nick Keesey is a battle-tested entrepreneur who’s built multiple 6- and 7-figure businesses—and burned a few to the ground along the way. But instead of staying down, Nick turned failure into fuel, discovering how organization, clarity, and ruthless focus are the keys to sustainable business growth. If you’ve ever struggled with shiny...
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Ep 267 Profitable Exit Strategy and Succession Planning with Eric Brotman
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Profitable Exit Strategy and Succession Planning with Eric Brotman Are you building a business you can actually walk away from? What if the problem isn’t how to exit—but how you think about it? This week on The Profit Answer Man, we sat down with the legendary Eric Brotman, CEO of BFG Financial Advisors, who’s flipping the script on succession planning. For him, retirement isn't the end—it's a graduation into a new, exciting chapter. In this episode, we’re not just talking theory—we’re breaking down the actual moves Eric made over 15 years to build a business that thrives...
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Ep 266 Predictable Profitable Membership Models with Stu McLaren
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Predictable Profitable Membership Models with Stu McLaren What if your current business model is quietly killing your freedom? That’s the harsh truth Stu McLaren uncovered—and when he made the switch, everything changed. In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, Stu shares the pivotal moment he realized his business, while successful on paper, wasn’t scalable or sustainable for the life he wanted. What followed was a transformation into one of the most respected minds in the world of membership-based business models. If you’re a coach, creator, consultant, or service...
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Ep 265 Systems & Processes That Drive Profit with Adi Klevit
Profit Answer Man: Scaling with Profit First & Beyond
Systems & Processes That Drive Profit with Adi Klevit Chaos is expensive. In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we crack the code on how documented systems aren’t just nice-to-have—they’re the missing multiplier in your business’s profitability formula. If you're tired of being the bottleneck, constantly putting out fires, and never getting ahead, it's time to trade the hustle for high-performance systems that scale. Our guest, Adi Klevit, reveals how business owners can create a self-operating machine by implementing and optimizing their processes. Spoiler...
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Ep 264 Profitable Exits How to Build and Sell For Maximum Value with Cameron Bishop
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Profitable Exits: How to Build and Sell For Maximum Value with Cameron Bishop Are you sitting on the edge of explosive business growth—but don’t know how to scale profitably or exit wisely? Want to know how the pros turn $7 million companies into $400 million powerhouses while pocketing $100 million in profit? In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we sit down with Cameron Bishop, a serial acquirer, turnaround expert, and strategic advisor who’s bought, built, and exited dozens of businesses. From the front lines of private equity deals to the nitty-gritty of turnaround...
info_outlineLiving the Profit First Life with Eric Dingler
In this episode of The Profit Answer Man, we welcome Eric Dingler, a seasoned digital marketing expert and entrepreneur who has successfully merged his love for travel with business. Eric has been living the dream of many business owners by becoming location-independent. For the past three years, he and his family have been traveling the world while scaling his digital marketing agency. In this inspiring episode, we explore how Eric leveraged the Profit First system to stabilize his business finances and enjoy the freedom many entrepreneurs strive for but rarely achieve.
In this episode you will learn:
- How the Profit First system transformed Eric’s cash flow and business discipline.
- Practical strategies for running a location-independent business.
- Why having a clear framework and system in place can simplify financial management.
- The importance of integrating family and business goals for a fulfilling entrepreneurial journey.
- How automation tools can make managing multiple accounts and financial allocations easier than ever.
Key Takeaways:
- The Power of Profit First: Eric credits Profit First for giving him the financial clarity and discipline he needed to scale his business. He highlights how the system helped him create a consistent cash flow while keeping operational expenses in check.
- Frameworks Matter: Being a self-proclaimed framework nerd, Eric emphasizes the importance of adopting systems that align with your thinking style. Profit First gave him a structured approach that didn’t require constant oversight but ensured results.
- Automation Makes It Easier: Eric shared how he automated his Profit First allocations using banking tools. This eliminated the friction of manual transfers and ensured consistent adherence to the system.
- Quarterly Profit Checks Are Motivating: A pivotal moment in Eric’s journey was when he brought home the first quarterly profit check—a milestone that motivated both him and his wife to stick with the system.
- Family Integration: By aligning his personal goals with his business operations, Eric managed to create a lifestyle that balances work, family, and exploration.
About Eric Dingler:
Eric Dingler has over 25 years of experience in marketing and is passionate about helping businesses develop cohesive strategies. He is the founder of a digital marketing agency and a digital nomad, traveling full-time with his wife and four children. His entrepreneurial journey is a testament to how intentional financial management and strategic planning can lead to the life of your dreams.
Conclusion:
Eric’s story is an inspiring example of how the right financial system can help you achieve both business growth and personal freedom. Whether you're looking to travel more, spend more time with family, or simply reduce the daily stress of managing your business finances, implementing Profit First can be a game-changer.
Links:
EricDingler.com
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https://www.youtube.com/@intransitstudiosteam
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