Be a PROFITABLE Badass Small Business Owner

Tammy Adams
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You Don't Have a Revenue Problem. You Have a Profit Problem! If you're working your butt off and still not making real profit… this channel is for you. Most small business owners don't have a sales problem. They have a numbers problem. You don't need complicated spreadsheets. You don't need corporate finance talk. You need to understand what your Profit & Loss is actually telling you. Here's what we do around here: • Break down your numbers in plain English • Show you how to use QuickBooks reports to grow profit • Help you price smarter • Help you stop guessing • Help you finally pay yourself consistently Because sales without profit? That's just an expensive hobby. If you're ready to stop reliving the same year over and over… Welcome to the profit game My Badass Business Owner!

  1. Your Business Numbers Are Part of Your Journey

    7h ago

    Your Business Numbers Are Part of Your Journey

    Learning your numbers isn't just about understanding a Profit & Loss statement. It's about building confidence, making better decisions, creating more profit, and giving yourself the freedom to build the business and life you truly want. Whether you're just getting started or you've owned your business for years, your journey changes the moment you stop guessing and start understanding your numbers. I'd be honored to be a small part of that journey. -----------------------------   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS 👉 Check Out the AFFORDABLE - Know Your Business Numbers Course http://KnowYourBusinessNumbersCourse.com     NEED A BOOKKEEPER?  👉 Check out BABO Bookkeeping.  https://babobookkeeping.com  Yep! We can help you do your bookkeeping so you can focus on growing your business!   CONTACT ME:   👉  Bookkeeping for Your Business: tammy@babobookkeeping.com   WATCH VIDEOS:  👉 Watch on the Youtube Channel - Plus EXTRA TRAININGS on there:  https://www.youtube.com/@BadassBusinessOwners    -----------------------------  TOOLS TO HELP YOU RUN A BETTER BUSINESS Recommended Bookkeeping: 👉 The #1 Tool You Need:  Quickbooks Online - https://babolearning.com/quickbooks  You must have a good, easy to use bookkeeping system. The #1 option for those needing invoicing & online payments  -----------------------------     Books I Recommend to Help You Take Your Business to the Next Level 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz – https://amzn.to/3nBsCRC 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber - https://amzn.to/3bMDTeR 👉 How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Step Plan to Help Your Business Take Off – Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/4bvCDX8 👉 Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3kpXs1m 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/3y5t0fS 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan - https://amzn.to/3yciFi7 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington - https://amzn.to/3R54Smi  ----------------------------    👉  DISCLAIMER on Affiliate Links: I occasionally will have some affiliate links & I do earn a small commission but at no cost to you. I only recommend companies or items that I believe will save you time, money or help make your business better   👉  DISCLAIMER:  I am not an attorney, CPA, insurance agent or financial advisor. My videos/podcast are for entertainment & educational purposes only and should not be construed as tax, legal, insurance or financial advice. Please seek out a qualified CPA, attorney, or specialist as needed.  I'm sharing my experiences with my businesses and those I have worked for and/or helped coach.

    26 min
  2. You Might Also Like: Morning Brew Daily

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    You Might Also Like: Morning Brew Daily

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  3. How to Turn Your Profit Goal into a Sales Goal

    Jun 22

    How to Turn Your Profit Goal into a Sales Goal

    Want to know exactly how much you need to sell to hit your profit goal? In this episode, we use a simple formula and your Profit & Loss statement to reverse engineer your sales target and build a more profitable business. 🔑 Key Takeaways 1. Your Profit & Loss statement contains the roadmap to your goals. 2. Profit percentage is one of the most important numbers in your business. 3. You can reverse engineer a sales goal from a profit goal. 4. Improving profit margins often matters more than increasing sales. 5. Small improvements in costs and expenses can dramatically impact profit. 6. Pricing, labor, processes, and efficiency all affect profitability. 7. A higher profit margin means less sales are needed to reach your goals. 8. Stop guessing and start planning with real numbers. -----------------------------   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS 👉 Check Out the AFFORDABLE - Know Your Business Numbers Course http://KnowYourBusinessNumbersCourse.com     NEED A BOOKKEEPER?  👉 Check out BABO Bookkeeping.  https://babobookkeeping.com  Yep! We can help you do your bookkeeping so you can focus on growing your business!   CONTACT ME:   👉  Bookkeeping for Your Business: tammy@babobookkeeping.com   WATCH VIDEOS:  👉 Watch on the Youtube Channel - Plus EXTRA TRAININGS on there:  https://www.youtube.com/@BadassBusinessOwners    -----------------------------  TOOLS TO HELP YOU RUN A BETTER BUSINESS Recommended Bookkeeping: 👉 The #1 Tool You Need:  Quickbooks Online - https://babolearning.com/quickbooks  You must have a good, easy to use bookkeeping system. The #1 option for those needing invoicing & online payments  -----------------------------     Books I Recommend to Help You Take Your Business to the Next Level 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz – https://amzn.to/3nBsCRC 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber - https://amzn.to/3bMDTeR 👉 How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Step Plan to Help Your Business Take Off – Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/4bvCDX8 👉 Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3kpXs1m 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/3y5t0fS 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan - https://amzn.to/3yciFi7 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington - https://amzn.to/3R54Smi  ----------------------------    👉  DISCLAIMER on Affiliate Links: I occasionally will have some affiliate links & I do earn a small commission but at no cost to you. I only recommend companies or items that I believe will save you time, money or help make your business better   👉  DISCLAIMER:  I am not an attorney, CPA, insurance agent or financial advisor. My videos/podcast are for entertainment & educational purposes only and should not be construed as tax, legal, insurance or financial advice. Please seek out a qualified CPA, attorney, or specialist as needed.  I'm sharing my experiences with my businesses and those I have worked for and/or helped coach.

    19 min
  4. When It's Time to Quit... and When It's Time to Fix Your Business

    Jun 14

    When It's Time to Quit... and When It's Time to Fix Your Business

    What if the problem isn't your business? What if the problem is that you're trying to force yourself into a life you no longer want? In this episode, we have an honest conversation about something most business owners never talk about: what happens when you hate being a business owner. Some people are struggling because they simply haven't figured out their numbers yet. They love being a business owner but need to understand their Profit & Loss, pricing, debt, cash flow, and profitability. Others hate every aspect of business ownership. They hate sales. They hate marketing. They hate managing people. They hate the pressure and responsibility. Those are two completely different situations. The question is: Which bucket are you in? Today we're talking about how to know the difference and what to do next. 🔑 Key Takeaways 1. It's okay to admit you hate being a business owner. 2. Hating your business does not make you a failure. 3. Some owners love the work but hate the results. 4. Some owners hate every aspect of business ownership. 5. If you love the business but aren't making money, the answers are in your numbers. 6. Pricing, debt, cash flow, and profitability are often the real issue. 7. Expanding won't fix a broken business. 8. Sometimes the bravest decision is walking away. 9. Sometimes the bravest decision is digging in and fixing what's broken. -----------------------------   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS 👉 Check Out the AFFORDABLE - Know Your Business Numbers Course http://KnowYourBusinessNumbersCourse.com     NEED A BOOKKEEPER?  👉 Check out BABO Bookkeeping.  https://babobookkeeping.com  Yep! We can help you do your bookkeeping so you can focus on growing your business!   CONTACT ME:   👉  Bookkeeping for Your Business: tammy@babobookkeeping.com   WATCH VIDEOS:  👉 Watch on the Youtube Channel - Plus EXTRA TRAININGS on there:  https://www.youtube.com/@BadassBusinessOwners    -----------------------------  TOOLS TO HELP YOU RUN A BETTER BUSINESS Recommended Bookkeeping: 👉 The #1 Tool You Need:  Quickbooks Online - https://babolearning.com/quickbooks  You must have a good, easy to use bookkeeping system. The #1 option for those needing invoicing & online payments  -----------------------------     Books I Recommend to Help You Take Your Business to the Next Level 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz – https://amzn.to/3nBsCRC 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber - https://amzn.to/3bMDTeR 👉 How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Step Plan to Help Your Business Take Off – Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/4bvCDX8 👉 Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3kpXs1m 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/3y5t0fS 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan - https://amzn.to/3yciFi7 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington - https://amzn.to/3R54Smi  ----------------------------    👉  DISCLAIMER on Affiliate Links: I occasionally will have some affiliate links & I do earn a small commission but at no cost to you. I only recommend companies or items that I believe will save you time, money or help make your business better   👉  DISCLAIMER:  I am not an attorney, CPA, insurance agent or financial advisor. My videos/podcast are for entertainment & educational purposes only and should not be construed as tax, legal, insurance or financial advice. Please seek out a qualified CPA, attorney, or specialist as needed.  I'm sharing my experiences with my businesses and those I have worked for and/or helped coach.

    18 min
  5. Stop Confusing Busy with Successful

    Jun 7

    Stop Confusing Busy with Successful

    Most business owners are busy. The question is: are they actually successful? In this episode, we talk about one of the biggest traps small business owners fall into—confusing activity with progress. Just because you're working long hours, running from job to job, and staying busy every day doesn't mean your business is growing or becoming more profitable. We discuss the difference between working IN your business versus working ON your business, why so many owners avoid looking at their numbers, and how failing to carve out time for planning keeps them stuck in the same cycle year after year. You'll learn why protecting time to review your business, improve systems, develop your team, and understand your Profit & Loss report may be the most important work you do all week. If you're tired of spinning your wheels and ready to build a more profitable business, this episode is for you. -----------------------------   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS 👉 Check Out the AFFORDABLE - Know Your Business Numbers Course http://KnowYourBusinessNumbersCourse.com     NEED A BOOKKEEPER?  👉 Check out BABO Bookkeeping.  https://babobookkeeping.com  Yep! We can help you do your bookkeeping so you can focus on growing your business!   CONTACT ME:   👉  Bookkeeping for Your Business: tammy@babobookkeeping.com   WATCH VIDEOS:  👉 Watch on the Youtube Channel - Plus EXTRA TRAININGS on there:  https://www.youtube.com/@BadassBusinessOwners    -----------------------------  TOOLS TO HELP YOU RUN A BETTER BUSINESS Recommended Bookkeeping: 👉 The #1 Tool You Need:  Quickbooks Online - https://babolearning.com/quickbooks  You must have a good, easy to use bookkeeping system. The #1 option for those needing invoicing & online payments  -----------------------------     Books I Recommend to Help You Take Your Business to the Next Level 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz – https://amzn.to/3nBsCRC 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber - https://amzn.to/3bMDTeR 👉 How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Step Plan to Help Your Business Take Off – Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/4bvCDX8 👉 Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3kpXs1m 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/3y5t0fS 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan - https://amzn.to/3yciFi7 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington - https://amzn.to/3R54Smi  ----------------------------    👉  DISCLAIMER on Affiliate Links: I occasionally will have some affiliate links & I do earn a small commission but at no cost to you. I only recommend companies or items that I believe will save you time, money or help make your business better   👉  DISCLAIMER:  I am not an attorney, CPA, insurance agent or financial advisor. My videos/podcast are for entertainment & educational purposes only and should not be construed as tax, legal, insurance or financial advice. Please seek out a qualified CPA, attorney, or specialist as needed.  I'm sharing my experiences with my businesses and those I have worked for and/or helped coach.

    14 min
  6. Should You Use QuickBooks for Personal Finances?

    May 24

    Should You Use QuickBooks for Personal Finances?

    Should you use QuickBooks for your personal finances? The answer is… it depends. Today, we break down the pros and cons of using QuickBooks for personal accounts. While it is a powerful tool for tracking where your money is going, it may not be the best option if you are simply looking for a budgeting app. There are other tools designed specifically for that. However, if you set up your chart of accounts correctly, QuickBooks can give you a clear picture of your spending and help you understand your financial habits in a deeper way. We will walk through when it makes sense, when it does not, and how to think about using the right tool for the right job.

    14 min
  7. Should You Raise Prices Because of Gas Costs? How to Decide the Right Way

    May 18

    Should You Raise Prices Because of Gas Costs? How to Decide the Right Way

    Gas prices go up… so should your prices go up too? This is a question many small business owners are asking, and the answer is not always simple. Today, we break down the pros and cons of passing along higher gas costs to your customers. You will learn when it makes sense to raise prices, when it might hurt your business, and how to think through the decision using your numbers. Pricing should never be based on emotion or panic. It should be based on understanding your costs, your margins, and your overall profitability. If you want to protect your profits and make smart pricing decisions, this is a conversation you need to have. -----------------------------   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS 👉 Check Out the AFFORDABLE - Know Your Business Numbers Course http://KnowYourBusinessNumbersCourse.com     NEED A BOOKKEEPER?  👉 Check out BABO Bookkeeping.  https://babobookkeeping.com  Yep! We can help you do your bookkeeping so you can focus on growing your business!   CONTACT ME:   👉  Bookkeeping for Your Business: tammy@babobookkeeping.com   WATCH VIDEOS:  👉 Watch on the Youtube Channel - Plus EXTRA TRAININGS on there:  https://www.youtube.com/@BadassBusinessOwners    -----------------------------  TOOLS TO HELP YOU RUN A BETTER BUSINESS Recommended Bookkeeping: 👉 The #1 Tool You Need:  Quickbooks Online - https://babolearning.com/quickbooks  You must have a good, easy to use bookkeeping system. The #1 option for those needing invoicing & online payments  -----------------------------     Books I Recommend to Help You Take Your Business to the Next Level 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz – https://amzn.to/3nBsCRC 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber - https://amzn.to/3bMDTeR 👉 How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Step Plan to Help Your Business Take Off – Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/4bvCDX8 👉 Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3kpXs1m 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/3y5t0fS 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan - https://amzn.to/3yciFi7 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington - https://amzn.to/3R54Smi  ----------------------------    👉  DISCLAIMER on Affiliate Links: I occasionally will have some affiliate links & I do earn a small commission but at no cost to you. I only recommend companies or items that I believe will save you time, money or help make your business better   👉  DISCLAIMER:  I am not an attorney, CPA, insurance agent or financial advisor. My videos/podcast are for entertainment & educational purposes only and should not be construed as tax, legal, insurance or financial advice. Please seek out a qualified CPA, attorney, or specialist as needed.  I'm sharing my experiences with my businesses and those I have worked for and/or helped coach.

    12 min
  8. How to Use the 80/20 Rule to Fix What's Really Holding Your Business Back

    May 10

    How to Use the 80/20 Rule to Fix What's Really Holding Your Business Back

    Feeling overwhelmed in your business? You might be trying to fix too much at once. Let's focus small and get big results! Today, we break down the 80/20 rule and how it applies directly to your business. The idea is simple. A small portion of what you do is responsible for the majority of your results. That means 20% of your products likely drive 80% of your sales. 20% of your processes may be causing 80% of your problems. And 20% of what is on your Profit & Loss could be driving most of your profit issues. Instead of spreading yourself thin, you need to narrow your focus. Find the few things that matter most and work on those first. When you do, you can create bigger results with less effort and finally start moving your business forward. -----------------------------   DIVE IN DEEPER & LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR NUMBERS 👉 Check Out the AFFORDABLE - Know Your Business Numbers Course http://KnowYourBusinessNumbersCourse.com     NEED A BOOKKEEPER?  👉 Check out BABO Bookkeeping.  https://babobookkeeping.com  Yep! We can help you do your bookkeeping so you can focus on growing your business!   CONTACT ME:   👉  Bookkeeping for Your Business: tammy@babobookkeeping.com   WATCH VIDEOS:  👉 Watch on the Youtube Channel - Plus EXTRA TRAININGS on there:  https://www.youtube.com/@BadassBusinessOwners    -----------------------------  TOOLS TO HELP YOU RUN A BETTER BUSINESS Recommended Bookkeeping: 👉 The #1 Tool You Need:  Quickbooks Online - https://babolearning.com/quickbooks  You must have a good, easy to use bookkeeping system. The #1 option for those needing invoicing & online payments  -----------------------------     Books I Recommend to Help You Take Your Business to the Next Level 👉 Profit First by Mike Michalowicz – https://amzn.to/3nBsCRC 👉 eMyth Revisited by Michael Gurber - https://amzn.to/3bMDTeR 👉 How to Grow Your Small Business: A 6-Step Plan to Help Your Business Take Off – Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/4bvCDX8 👉 Atomic Habits by James Clear - https://amzn.to/3kpXs1m 👉 Building a Storybrand by Donald Miller - https://amzn.to/3y5t0fS 👉 The ONE Thing by Gary Keller & Jay Papasan - https://amzn.to/3yciFi7 👉 The 12 Week Year - Brian Moran & Michael Lennington - https://amzn.to/3R54Smi  ----------------------------    👉  DISCLAIMER on Affiliate Links: I occasionally will have some affiliate links & I do earn a small commission but at no cost to you. I only recommend companies or items that I believe will save you time, money or help make your business better   👉  DISCLAIMER:  I am not an attorney, CPA, insurance agent or financial advisor. My videos/podcast are for entertainment & educational purposes only and should not be construed as tax, legal, insurance or financial advice. Please seek out a qualified CPA, attorney, or specialist as needed.  I'm sharing my experiences with my businesses and those I have worked for and/or helped coach.

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You Don't Have a Revenue Problem. You Have a Profit Problem! If you're working your butt off and still not making real profit… this channel is for you. Most small business owners don't have a sales problem. They have a numbers problem. You don't need complicated spreadsheets. You don't need corporate finance talk. You need to understand what your Profit & Loss is actually telling you. Here's what we do around here: • Break down your numbers in plain English • Show you how to use QuickBooks reports to grow profit • Help you price smarter • Help you stop guessing • Help you finally pay yourself consistently Because sales without profit? That's just an expensive hobby. If you're ready to stop reliving the same year over and over… Welcome to the profit game My Badass Business Owner!

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