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Profit Answer Man: Scaling with Profit First & Beyond

Rocky Lalvani
Profit First
Cash Flow
Cash Flow Management
Entrepreneurship
Financial Management
Small Business
Profitability
Profit First System
Marketing
Mergers and Acquisitions
Tax Planning
Revenue Growth
Business Planning
Business Growth
Leadership
Accounting
Margins
Marketing Strategies
Small Business Growth
Saas Industry

Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man! The Profit Answer Man podcast is a weekly show hosted by Rocky Lalvani, a business coach and Certified Profit First Professional. In each episode, Rocky shares his expertise on how to scale profit and cash flow for 7-8 figure businesses. Episode 1 is the why, 2 - is Mike Michalowicz, and 3-13 are Rocky's take on each chapter in the book. The Profit Answer Man podcast... more

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Latest Episodes

The $1.4M Pricing Gap Most Owners Never Find with Emily Bowie

Find Rocky Lalvani @ www.ProfitComesFirst.com or email him at rocky@profitcomesfirst.com

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You pull up the P&L at the end of the month.... more

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How to Grow a Flower Shop from 600k to 9 Million with Michael Jacobson

Find Rocky Lalvani @ www.ProfitComesFirst.com or email him at rocky@profitcomesfirst.com

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Most business owners think their pr... more

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How a 10% Price Increase Can Double Profit with Erin B. Haag

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Are you working harder every year but paying ... more

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3 Cash Flow Leaks Draining Your Profit with Natalia Zacharin

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Natalia Zacharin
Founder/Principal at Zacharin Consulting, CFO-focused advisor
Zacharin Consulting
Episode: Ep 323 3 Cash Flow Leaks Draining Your Profit with Natalia Zacharin
Mike Finger
Founder of Exit Oasis
Exit Oasis
Episode: Ep 322 Small Business Exit Strategy: What Makes a Business Sellable? with Mike Finger
Kathie Feng
Founder of Signal Growth, executive marketer with Fortune 500 background
Signal Growth
Episode: Ep 320 Turning Chaos into Systems: The 90-Day Growth Framework That Scales Any Business with Kathie Feng
Heidi Olson
Founder, All-In-One Accounting
All-In-One Accounting
Episode: Ep 321 How Bad Pricing Cost This Business $300K with Heide Olson
Holli Moeini
35-year veteran CPA and fractional CFO in mergers and acquisitions
Independent CPA / M&A advisor
Episode: Ep 319 5 M&A Crime Scenes That Cost You Millions with Holli Moeini
Vance Morris
Former Disney leader turned business owner and systems expert
Disney
Episode: Ep 318 Run Your Business in 2 Hours a Week with Vance Morris
Casey Woo
Scaled multiple companies to exit; CFO/COO background; founder/investor in ops-focused ventures
Operator-focused ventures (Operators Guild, FOG Ventures, Guild Talent)
Episode: Ep 317 Why 70% of Your Growth Plans Fail: The Real Reason with Casey Woo
Yaron Gaon
Serial entrepreneur, founder of Fractional Partners, mentor and investor
Fractional Partners
Episode: Ep 316 Double Your Profit by Doing Less: The Subtraction Strategy with Yarin Gaon
David Hori
Buyer, operator, founder of Top Line Operators
Top Line Operators
Episode: Ep 315 Think Like a Business Buyer: Cash Flow, Profitability, and Valuation Strategy with David Hori

Host

Rocky Lalvani
Host of Profit Answer Man, a business coach and Profit First Professional

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Practical, clear, and focused on profit

    Rocky does a great job making business finance and profitability easy to understand. I really appreciate the practical advice, real-world examples, and focus on helping business owners build a company that actually works for them.

    The conversations are clear, thoughtful, and full of takeaways you can apply right away. Highly recommend this podcast for entrepreneurs, small business owners, and anyone who wants to grow without losing sight of profit and cash flow.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Giuseppe Grammatico
    United States24 days ago
  • Slow and boring

    Title says it all.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    not happy psss off
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great Conversation!

    Had a fantastic time on the Profit Answer Man podcast! Grateful for the opportunity to share insights on scaling profits, overcoming mental blocks, and using data to drive growth. Appreciate the great discussion and hope listeners find it valuable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MatthewStafford
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great podcast!

    What a fantastic exchange. Super enjoyable to be a guest on the show and we hit awesome points and I'm sure the audience will receive exceptional value. Rocky you're a great host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AnvilWorks
    United States2 years ago
  • I've become a fast fan of your podcast!

    Podchaser
    5
    Kris Ward
    2 years ago

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The host is perceived as knowledgeable and engaging, with a strong emphasis on real-world application.
Some episodes are described as highly actionable with clear steps listeners can implement immediately.
Guests consistently highlight actionable frameworks and practical takeaways.
Listeners note Rocky keeps discussions direct and relevant to driving profit.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 317 Why 70% of Your Growth Plans Fail: The Real Reason with Casey Woo
Q: For the small business owner, how do they think about finding and evaluating a generalist or scaler?
Casey describes looking for cross-functional operators who naturally work across finance, ops, and strategy, often found in roles like CFOs, COOs, BizOps, and Chief of Staff. He suggests evaluating whether a candidate is drawn to multiple problems, enjoys building systems, and is restless with one narrow specialization, which signals potential as a scaler.
Ep 314 From High Revenue to High Profit: The Missing Piece in Your Business with Chris Hallberg, EOS
Q: How can small businesses practically implement these concepts?
Listeners are advised to adopt a sleeve-of-tools approach: implement AAR-style reviews, codify decision-making with a go/no-go calculator or matrix, curate talent carefully (favor A players or high-potential individuals), and use AI to augment rather than replace human discernment.
Ep 314 From High Revenue to High Profit: The Missing Piece in Your Business with Chris Hallberg, EOS
Q: What are the biggest issues you see in driving profit and cash flow for business owners?
The interviewee highlights disciplined thinking, strategic no-go decisions, and upgrading thinking as critical. He discusses the need for a CFO/COO-level guardrails to protect EBITDA, the importance of hiring the right people in the right seats, and using a math-based approach to evaluate opportunities rather than relying on gut feeling.
Ep 314 From High Revenue to High Profit: The Missing Piece in Your Business with Chris Hallberg, EOS
Q: Can you share a little bit about yourself and your business?
Chris explains his roles: EOS implementer, founder of a veteran-focused recruiting/leadership company, and founder of GoExpand, an EOS toolset with AI integration. He emphasizes leveraging military leadership experience and the GoExpand platform to help firms scale through structured processes and people purpose.
Ep 313 Numbers Don't Lie- Why Your Finances Are Your Best Strategy with Nate Littlewood
Q: Can you share a little about yourself and your business?
Nate describes Future Ready CFO as a fractional CFO firm serving seven-figure founders in e-commerce and consumer products. He emphasizes his background—from leading his own e-commerce business to mentoring in a NYC startup accelerator and a long Wall Street career—as giving him practical, on-the-ground financial insight. He frames his role as a co-founder-on-demand, helping founders see finances as a strategic ally and transitioning from chaos to clarity.

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This show centers on practical strategies to boost profitability and cash flow for growing businesses, with a strong emphasis on Profit First principles, disciplined financial management, and scalable systems. Episodes frequently explore topics like pricing, working capital, go-to-market efficiency, and how to structure operations for sustainable growth, often featuring guests who bring hands-on experience in finance, M&A, marketing, and leadership. A standout aspect is the host's clear, no-nonsense approach, using real-world anecdotes and frameworks to translate finance theory into actionable steps for seven- to eight-figure ventures. Listeners are likely looking for concrete playbooks to increase margins without sacrificing growth, and ma... more

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