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58. Money Matters: Is sloppy spending killing your profits?
March 26, 2025 · 22 min

You’re hustling hard, winning jobs, growing your business. But somehow, at the end of the month, there’s barely anything left in the bank. 

Overheads have a sneaky way of growing with your business – more subscriptions, more admin, more non-billable costs are quietly eating away at your bottom line. Like Benjamin Franklin said, a small leak will sink a great ship. 

The good news is you can stop the leaks before they sink you. 

In this episode, we’re tackling a silent profit killer – sloppy spending. The kind that drains thousands from your business, often without you even noticing. 

In this episode you’ll learn: 

🔨 Bigger revenue doesn’t always mean bigger profits – watch for hidden expenses. 🔨 Regularly auditing your overheads helps prevent unnecessary financial waste. 🔨 Sloppy spending can hurt cash flow more than a lack of sales. 🔨 Not every expense contributes to revenue or efficiency – question each one. 🔨 Big-dogging and “shiny fleet syndrome” often disguise unnecessary business costs. 🔨 Cutting overheads boosts profitability faster than just increasing sales. 🔨 Always ask if an expense is necessary or just a vanity purchase. 🔨 Running lean and mean ensures long-term financial success in your business. 

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