The Profit First Podcast Australia and New Zealand
The Profit First Podcast Australia and New Zealand
Podcast Description
TRANSFORM ANY BUSINESS FROM A CASH-EATING MONSTER TO A MONEY-MAKING MACHINE USING PROFIT FIRST METHODOLOGY
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Content Themes
The podcast centers around financial management strategies for small businesses, emphasizing themes such as profitability, cash flow management, and the pitfalls of conventional accounting. Episodes cover various topics, including how the Profit First system operates, the mindset shifts required for entrepreneurs, and the significance of multiple bank accounts in business finance. Specific examples include discussions on overcoming financial struggles and ensuring business owners pay themselves first.

TRANSFORM ANY BUSINESS FROM A CASH-EATING MONSTER TO A MONEY-MAKING MACHINE USING PROFIT FIRST METHODOLOGY
Being fully booked doesn’t guarantee profit. Here’s how to fix the hidden leaks in your business.
Running a business may look straightforward from the outside, but behind the scenes it’s a constant juggle of cash flow, expenses, and services that don’t always add up.
In this episode, profit and growth consultant Laura O’Hagan reveals why so many business owners feel busy yet broke. She shares her proven framework, explains why Profit First is just one tool in a bigger toolkit, and walks us through the exact steps she uses to help owners stop stressing about bills and start keeping more of their hard‑earned money.
If you’re wondering why your business feels full but your bank account feels empty, this conversation will give you the clarity, confidence, and practical strategies you need to finally make your business work for you.
In this episode of The Profit First Podcast Australia and New Zealand podcast, you’ll learn the following:
- 00:25 – Why businesses struggle with profit despite being busy
- 07:24 – The threshold where profit transformation begins
- 10:44 – How Profit First fits into a broader framework
- 14:05 – The first 30 days that change everything
- 17:14 – How to uncover which services are profitable, which are draining cash, and how to restructure pricing for sustainable margins
- 20:55 – Why seeing costs in black and white shifts mindset, reduces fear of price increases, and helps you make confident decisions
- 26:33 – The KPIs every business owner must track
Want to learn how to stop stressing about bills, wages, and tax and start keeping more of your hard‑earned cash? Do you want to break free from the cycle of being busy but not profitable?
Then stop guessing and start running a business that pays you back. This conversation will show you exactly where to begin.
CONNECT WITH LAURA O’HAGAN
- Website: https://laurajohagan.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurajohagan/
CONNECT WITH KATIE CRISMALE-MARSHALL

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