The Principled Profit

Chris Combs and Dan Shaffer
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The Principled Profit is where real business meets real conviction. A commercial lending leader and a serial entrepreneur (pool service, construction, and CFO work) break down what actually drives healthy companies—cash flow, pricing, leadership, risk, systems, and growth—through the lens of Christian faith. No hype. No hustle worship. Just practical strategies and principled decisions you can use this week.

Episodes

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 9: Dan's Testimony

    On this episode of the Principled Profit Dan shares his story of transformation through Christ and how it completely changed his life.

  2. Jun 16

    Episode 8: Conditions

    In this episode of the Principled Profit we discuss how market conditions greatly impact the success of a business. Being able to read the market conditions and make appropriate decisions is essential to enterprise.

  3. Jun 2

    Episode 7: Leading with Graciousness

    Our culture is filled with messages that encourage us to "move fast" and to "look out for yourself" but rarely do you hear messages that challenge you to slow down and to give others the benefit of the doubt. On this episode of the Principled Profit Dan and Chris explore what it means to lead with graciousness.

  4. May 19

    Episode 6: Using Generative AI

    Generative AI has taking the world by storm and has some times created visceral reactions in one direction or the other. On this episode of the Principled Profit Chris and Dan unpack how they use generative AI and why they think it is an incredibly valuable tool when used appropriately.

  5. May 5

    Episode 5: Doing Business With Family

    Doing business with family or close friends can be very fruitful but is also fraught with risk. On this episode of the podcast Dan and Chris ponder what is means to work with those closest to you and successfully navigate working with family.

  6. Apr 21

    Episode 4: Revenue is a Blessing

    In Episode 4, Chris and Danny explore a bigger question behind the numbers: what should growing revenue produce? They discuss aligning profit with stewardship so the people connected to your business—team, customers, and community—experience real good from your growth.

  7. Apr 7

    Episode 3: Right Person Right Seat

    The right people aren’t enough—you need them in the right roles. In Episode 3, Chris and Danny talk hiring, role clarity, and leadership responsibility: how to diagnose misalignment, reset expectations, and know when it’s time to move someone… or move on.

  8. Mar 24

    Episode 2: The Importance of Pricing Properly

    Most businesses don’t have a sales problem—they have a pricing problem. Chris and Danny break down smart pricing frameworks, why dynamic pricing can boost margin, and how to avoid the underpricing traps that quietly kill cash flow.

  9. Mar 24

    Episode 1: Why We Started Principled Profit

    Welcome to the first episode of Principled Profit. We’re two business leaders from different lanes of the marketplace—a commercial lending leader and a serial entrepreneur with experience in pool service, construction, and CFO work—coming together to talk about what actually builds healthy businesses.

  • 9 Episodes

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About

The Principled Profit is where real business meets real conviction. A commercial lending leader and a serial entrepreneur (pool service, construction, and CFO work) break down what actually drives healthy companies—cash flow, pricing, leadership, risk, systems, and growth—through the lens of Christian faith. No hype. No hustle worship. Just practical strategies and principled decisions you can use this week.

Information

  • Creator
    Chris Combs and Dan Shaffer
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    9
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chris Combs and Dan Shaffer
  • Show Website
    The Principled Profit