⏳ 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

🎯 In this second episode on Profit First by Mike Michalowicz, Coach Willie Blake and Ian Sturmer go beyond the basics and unpack the real magic behind the method:👉 Profit isn’t math—it’s mindset.If you’ve ever found yourself making money but feeling broke, this episode is for you. Learn how reversing the traditional formula and implementing small, intentional financial habits can completely shift how you run your business (and your life).💡 Key Topics Covered:Profit Is a Mindset, Not Just a FormulaMost businesses don’t need more income—they need more structure and discipline. Profit First gives both.Parkinson’s Law & the Toothpaste AnalogyWe use what’s available. When money is scarce (like the last bit of toothpaste), we spend more wisely. Control the flow—control your outcomes.Start with Just 1%Set aside 1% of all income into a separate profit account. It rewires your brain and proves you can operate on less. From there, build up to 5%, 10%, or more.The Power of Separate Bank AccountsOut of sight, out of temptation. When profit is separated, you stop spending emotionally and start spending intentionally.It’s Not Just About MoneyThe principles apply to health, relationships, mindset, and beyond. Cut 100 calories, save 10 minutes, or improve 2% a day—it all compounds.Systems beat WillpowerDon’t trust your gut. Trust your process. Systems help you act smarter, even when you feel tired, emotional, or impulsive.🎯 Why You Should Watch:This episode is a masterclass in tiny adjustments with massive outcomes. If you’re tired of the feast-or-famine rollercoaster in business or life, this will show you how to create steady, sustainable success—starting with just 1%.🌱 Practical Takeaways:Set up separate accounts to create financial clarityStart saving profit at just 1%—and build from thereApply the 2% Rule to health, relationships, and goalsTrust systems, not emotion. Profit is a discipline, not a fluke🎙️ Stay Inspired:Subscribe to Champion Reads for deep dives into the most practical and powerful business books that transform not just how you work—but who you become.🌐 Explore More:Join the Champion Circle community at https://www.mychampioncircle.com for exclusive coaching and high-performance strategies.🔔 Don’t Forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe!#ProfitFirst #MikeMichalowicz #FinancialFreedom #EntrepreneurHabits #BusinessSystems #SmallStepsBigResults #ParkinsonsLaw #2PercentRule #ChampionReads #ChampionCircle #MindsetShift #ProfitMindset #MoneyHabits

🚀 In this closing episode of our How I Built This series, Coach Willie Blake and Ian Sturmer explore one of the book’s most soul-searching questions:"If I don’t want to do this for the rest of my life, do I want to do it tomorrow?"This question isn’t just for entrepreneurs—it’s for anyone stuck between what’s practical and what’s purposeful. Through personal stories, tough realizations, and grounded wisdom, the hosts reveal how real change often begins with a moment of honesty and a willingness to start small.💡 Key Topics Covered:The Power of a Simple QuestionWhat if your discomfort is trying to tell you something important? Learn how one question can change your path.When Comfort Isn’t AlignmentJust because a job is stable doesn’t mean it’s aligned. Willie and Ian explore how to recognize when it’s time to pivot.You Don’t Have to Burn Everything DownThe myth of the all-or-nothing leap is overrated. Start with micro-actions—small shifts that lead to major change.Passion Shows Up in the QuietDiscover how your calling often whispers, not shouts—and why listening matters more than waiting for lightning bolts.Finding Your Niche Takes TimeWillie shares how his coaching journey went from broad to focused—proof that clarity comes through action, not just thought.🎯 Why You Should Watch:If you’re stuck, doubting your path, or simply unsure what’s next, this episode will help you reconnect with your true purpose. You don’t need to figure it all out—you just need to take one small step in the right direction.🌱 Practical Takeaways:Ask Better Questions: “What would I do if everything else was equal?”Start with Micro-Actions: You don’t need a full exit strategy to start pivoting.Define Your Own Path: Fast or slow, side hustle or full-time—it’s all valid.Be Patient with the Journey: Go all-in daily (micro) and stay committed long-term (macro).🎙️ Stay Inspired:Subscribe to Champion Reads for more powerful conversations that help you build your life, business, and mindset—one chapter at a time.🌐 Explore More:Join the Champion Circle community at https://www.mychampioncircle.com for more tools, coaching, and clarity on your next chapter.🔔 Don’t Forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe!#HowIBuiltThis #GuyRaz #FindYourPurpose #DoWhatYouLove #CareerChange #SmallStepsBigResults #ChampionReads #ChampionCircle #LifeDesign #EntrepreneurMindset

🚀 In this episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Ian Stermer unpack a powerful truth from How I Built This by Guy Raz: the best businesses often begin with frustration—not funding. Forget the myth that successful entrepreneurs always start with big visions and deep pockets. Most begin with something much smaller—a problem they deeply understand and can’t stop thinking about.💡 Key Topics Covered:Where Great Business Ideas Come FromMost innovation starts with solving a personal problem, not chasing money. If it bugs you, it might be your next breakthrough.Real-World Examples from the BookBevel: Born from razor bumps.Belkin: Started by filling a tech gap ignored by IBM.Levi Strauss: Made money selling to gold miners, not digging gold.The Power of NicheWillie shares how narrowing his coaching to high-performance dyslexic adults gave him clarity and better results.Silly Ideas = Real FrustrationsWhether it’s Willie’s Waffles & Frozen Yogurt or a folding buffet plate, the point remains: your life annoyances may hold business gold.Capture Ideas Now, Act LaterNot all ideas are for today, but keeping track of them sets you up for when the moment is right.🎯 Why You Should Watch:If you’ve ever waited to start a business until you had “the perfect idea,” this episode will free you. You already have ideas—you just haven’t noticed the value in them yet. Start with what bugs you, niche down, and build around solving real problems.🌱 Practical Takeaways:Look for Pain Points: People pay more to avoid pain than to gain comfort.Take Imperfect Action: “Hard work beats lazy talent.”Build What You’d Use: If it solves your problem, chances are it solves others’ too.Just Do It: Action beats theory every time.🎙️ Stay Inspired:Subscribe to Champion Reads for more insightful conversations and lessons from the world’s most inspiring business books.🌐 Explore More:Join the Champion Circle community at https://www.mychampioncircle.com for tools, coaching, and clarity on your next big idea.🔔 Don’t Forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe!#HowIBuiltThis #GuyRaz #EntrepreneurMindset #SolveProblems #BusinessIdeas #ChampionReads #ChampionCircle #NicheMarket #StartSmart #TakeAction #PainToProfit

🚀 In this real and reflective episode of Champion Reads, Coach Willie Blake and Jon Kovach Jr. dive deep into the realities of entrepreneurship, inspired by the book How I Built This by Guy Raz. If you've ever thought about starting your own business—or if you're already on the path—this episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to build something meaningful.💡 Key Topics Covered:Entrepreneurs Are Risk Calculators, Not GamblersTrue entrepreneurs don’t leap without a plan—they assess, prepare, and execute with calculated strategy.It’s Not Natural—It’s a CallingEntrepreneurship demands resilience, discipline, and a high tolerance for uncertainty. It’s not for everyone, and that’s okay.Behind the Scenes: From Lawn Mowers to Snack SalesJon shares how childhood businesses taught him grit and adaptability—traits more valuable than any classroom lesson.Passion Isn’t EnoughLoving to bake cupcakes doesn’t mean you’re ready to run a bakery. You have to manage marketing, finances, operations, and setbacks—like the dreaded “valley of despair.”Execution Beats OriginalityYou don’t have to invent something new. You just have to do something well. Most success stories come from refining or scaling what already exists.Is Entrepreneurship Right for You?Since COVID, side hustles have surged—but not everyone needs to be an entrepreneur. If you love your job, you’re not missing out. But if you feel called—be ready to commit.🎯 Why You Should Watch:This isn’t a hype reel for entrepreneurship—it’s a real talk conversation about what it actually takes. If you're considering launching a business or are in the thick of building one, you'll walk away with clarity, grounded insights, and encouragement for the long game.🌱 Practical Takeaways:You don’t need to reinvent the wheel—just improve it.Don’t start a business because it’s trendy—start because you’re called.Understand the journey isn’t about the product—it’s about who you become.🎙️ Stay Inspired:Subscribe to Champion Reads for honest conversations, mindset breakthroughs, and practical strategies from powerful books like How I Built This.🌐 Explore More:Join the Champion Circle community at https://www.mychampioncircle.com for resources, coaching, and tools to help you grow with purpose.🔔 Don’t Forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe!#HowIBuiltThis #GuyRaz #EntrepreneurshipTruth #RealTalkBusiness #ChampionReads #ChampionCircle #StartSmart #ExecutionMatters #RiskCalculator #ValleyOfDespair #BuildYourselfFirst

🚀 In this episode of Champion Reads, we kick off our discussion of How I Built This by Guy Raz by diving into the powerful question: Is it really dangerous, or is it just scary?Most people never take the leap—not because it's unsafe, but because it's unknown. From launching a business to changing your career path or chasing your dreams, the first step is often the hardest. But as we explore in this episode, fear is an internal emotion—not an external reality.💡 Key Topics Covered:The Difference Between Fear and DangerLearn why fear often masks itself as danger and how to recognize when it's really just discomfort in disguise.Why the First Step Feels Like the HardestWhether it’s starting a business, launching a product, or taking a new risk, we break down the psychology of why starting is the scariest part—and how to move through it.Examples from Entrepreneurs Featured in the BookHear how founders in How I Built This overcame fear, made bold decisions, and stepped into uncertainty to create legendary companies.Real Talk on Worst-Case ScenariosWhat’s the worst that could happen? Probably less than you think. We break down how to reframe failure and see everything beyond your comfort zone as a plus.🎯 Why You Should Watch:If you’ve been holding back because you’re afraid of failing, being judged, or not knowing enough—this episode is for you. Learn how to recognize when fear is lying to you and take that first step with courage and clarity.🌱 Practical Takeaways:Ask: Is this actually dangerous, or just new?Decide ahead of time what action you’ll take—before fear hits.Remember: Not acting is also a decision.Everything forward is a plus—take the shot.🎙️ Stay Inspired:Subscribe to Champion Reads for more real talk, personal growth insights, and bold lessons from today’s best books on business, mindset, and personal development.🌐 Explore More:Join the Champion Circle community at https://www.mychampioncircle.com for exclusive resources on courage, entrepreneurship, and becoming your best self.🔔 Don’t Forget to Like, Share, and Subscribe!#HowIBuiltThis #GuyRaz #EntrepreneurMindset #OvercomingFear #TakeTheLeap #ChampionReads #ChampionCircle #FearVsDanger #CourageToStart #FirstStepFear #HighPerformanceHabits