🎯 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