⏳ In this heartfelt finale to the Profit First series, Coach Willie Blake and Ian Sturmer go beyond the bank account and into the heart. Inspired by the principle of prioritizing profit first in business, they explore how to apply the same mindset to our time, relationships, and priorities.👉 “Men spell love R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Women spell love L-O-V-E. Children spell love T-I-M-E.”💡 Key Topics Covered:Time Is the Real CurrencyJust like with money, are you giving your best time first—or just what’s left over?Start allocating your most valuable asset—your time—to the people and values that matter most.Put the Big Rocks in FirstWillie explains the classic jar analogy—how to fit priorities in your life by focusing on what matters most first.Mindset of MarginIan reflects: “Do we budget our time the way we budget our money?”Creating space and margin isn’t just financial—it’s about intentional time planning.The 1% Time Rule (14 Minutes a Day)Just 14 minutes a day can transform your relationships, faith, and mindset.One hug. One note. One walk. Small actions, big impact.What Regret Really Looks LikeIan shares a touching story of his son waiting on a tricycle. Sometimes, it’s the small moments we miss that we remember most.🎯 Why You Should Watch:This episode is a powerful reminder that how we spend our time is how we live our lives. Whether you're a business owner, parent, partner, or dreamer—this message will help you reset your priorities and recenter your focus on what truly matters.🌱 Practical Takeaways:Time Block What Matters – Schedule family, health, faith, and rest before tasks or work.Apply the 1% Rule – Just 14 minutes a day can change your life.Be Present & Interruptible – When people need you, pause and be fully there.Start & End Your Day Right – Begin and close with gratitude, presence, or connection—not your phone.🧠 Final Takeaway:"Don’t give your loved ones the leftovers. Give them your best."🎙️ Stay Inspired:Subscribe to Champion Reads for life-changing insights from the world’s best books—applying not just to your business, but to your faith, family, and future.🌐 Explore More:Join the Champion Circle at https://www.mychampioncircle.com for tools, coaching, and community to grow with intention.🔔 Like, Share & Subscribe to stay rooted in what matters most.#TimeManagement #ProfitFirst #ChampionReads #FamilyFirst #TimeIsCurrency #BigRocksFirst #PrioritizePurpose #MindsetOfMargin #IntentionalLiving #ChampionCircle #DailyDiscipline

🎯In this high-impact episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake, Ian Sturmer, and John Kovacs Jr. break down one of the most important financial mindset shifts every entrepreneur needs—why putting PROFIT FIRST leads to long-term freedom, not scarcity.💡 Key Principles from Profit First by Mike Michalowicz:Constraints Create Clarity and FreedomLike choosing a smaller plate at a buffet, reducing what you “see” available to spend forces you to operate smarter.💬 Quote: “If you don’t want to eat the whole pie, grab a smaller plate.”Take the Profit First—LiterallyAllocate 1%, 5%, or 30% to profit before spending another dime. John shares his system of splitting income across profit, taxes, savings, and more—creating peace of mind, not stress.Mindset Over MoneyProfit First isn’t just about dollars—it’s about behavior.“Out of sight, out of mind” reduces emotional spending by keeping profit and taxes in separate bank accounts.Constraints Drive CreativityJohn tells the story of the 9/11 memorial design: how creative solutions often come because of limitations—not in spite of them.Don’t Let Revenue Fool YouMore sales ≠ more success.Willie shares how a Shark Tank business had strong sales but lost money because of unaccounted-for costs like “free” shipping.💼 Real-Life Applications:Use the 1% Rule: Move 1% of all revenue to a profit account.Delay purchases by 24 hours to avoid impulse spending.Assign every dollar a job with envelope-style budgeting.Prioritize cash on hand over vanity metrics or “paper profit.”🎯 Why You Should Watch:This episode is packed with powerful takeaways for entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and side-hustlers who want to ditch the feast-or-famine cycle and run a business that actually pays them. You don’t need more revenue—you need smarter habits.🌱 Takeaway Quote Recap:“Revenue is vanity. Profit is sanity. But cash… cash is reality.”🎙️ Stay Inspired:Subscribe to Champion Reads for deep dives into the best business books and actionable insights to help you grow your income, mindset, and impact.🌐 Join the Movement:Explore more from the Champion Circle community at https://www.mychampioncircle.com — coaching, tools, and support for purpose-driven growth.🔔 Like, Share & Subscribe for more weekly episodes!#ProfitFirst #MikeMichalowicz #RevenueVsProfit #EntrepreneurMindset #CashFlowMatters #SolopreneurTips #ChampionReads #ChampionCircle #SmallBusinessGrowth #MoneyHabits #FinancialFreedom #ProfitIsSanity

🎯 In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Ian Sturmer kick off a powerful new book: Profit First by Mike Michalowicz. The duo tackles one of the biggest mindset shifts entrepreneurs must make to create sustainable success:👉 Profit isn’t what’s left over—it’s what comes first.Most business owners live by the outdated formula:Sales – Expenses = ProfitBut this often leads to overspending and no money left in the bank. Profit First flips the script:Sales – Profit = ExpensesMeaning you build profit into your business from day one, and operate with intention and discipline.💡 Key Topics Covered:Profit Is a Habit, Not an EventLearn how to build profit into every transaction—consistently and habitually.Know Your Real NumbersAre you checking your bank account or actually tracking overhead, cash flow, and margins? Most business owners are flying blind.Spending ≠ SuccessIan warns against vanity spending and chasing equipment or tools you don’t need. Spending is not growth—profit is.Cash Flow Beats Paper ProfitMike’s story shows how you can look profitable on paper and still have no money in the bank. Learn why tracking real cash matters more than spreadsheet wins.Pause Before You PurchaseWhether it’s business gear or personal spending, Willie and Ian both practice the 24-hour or 7-day delay tactic—and it saves them every time.Avoid the Shiny Object SpiralMore services doesn’t always mean more success. Adding complexity to your business can drain your time, money, and margin.Intentional Profit = Long-Term FreedomYou don’t stumble into profit. You bake it into your business—with every decision, habit, and dollar spent.🎯 Why You Should Watch:If you're tired of working hard and still feeling broke, this episode is for you. Learn how to stop chasing sales and start building profit into your business with clarity and discipline. This isn’t just a book—it’s a blueprint for financial sanity.🌱 Practical Takeaways:Change the formula: Sales – Profit = ExpensesTrack real cash, not just accounting “wins”Delay spending and eliminate wasteFocus on habits that build actual wealth—not just revenue🎙️ Stay Inspired:Subscribe to Champion Reads for actionable insights from the most practical and powerful business books out there.🌐 Explore More:Join the Champion Circle community at https://www.mychampioncircle.com for coaching, tools, and support to grow a purpose-driven, profitable business.🔔 Don’t Forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe!#ProfitFirst #MikeMichalowicz #BusinessProfit #EntrepreneurFinance #CashFlowMatters #ChampionReads #ChampionCircle #FinancialHabits #SmallBusinessSuccess #ProfitOverVanity #SmartSpending