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THE Profit First Podcast

Gro Profit First Accountants 25 Episodes Jun 5, 2026

In this podcast series, Stephen Edwards, a Chartered Certified Accountant and Director of Gro Profit First Accountants, delves into the real world of small business owners from the front line. You'll learn about how business owners really start off, how they survive and how they can flourish.

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Profit First — Are You Optimising The Wrong Thing? Jun 5, 2026 00:10:46 This week, Stephen looks at a hard truth many owners need to hear: sometimes the problem is not effort, discipline or even budgeting. Sometimes the business model itself is the issue, and no amount of optimisation will fix a structure that is fundamentally working against you. - Why Profit First is such a strong foundation for owner-managed businesses,

Profit First — How to Win At Business Like Pacman May 28, 2026 00:11:37 This week’s episode is a simple one: stop treating your business like something you have to improvise every day. I talk about why I’ve been quiet for a few weeks, why time away from the business matters more than most owners admit, and what a little Pac-Man machine taught me about strategy, systems and profit. - Why the podcast and newsletter paused wh

What Is Profit First? A Simple System to Take Control of Your Finances Mar 24, 2026 00:19:03 Welcome to This Week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter! Estimated Read Time: 8 Minutes It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter. Introducing The Gro Academy Welcome to The Gro Academy—this is your introduction to Profit First. Now, this is designed for two types of people

Why Working Harder Isn’t the Answer to Scaling Your Business Mar 17, 2026 00:07:24 Welcome to This Week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter! Estimated Read Time: 4 Minutes Hi Everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter. This week, I want to talk about why working harder isn’t the answer and how focusing on the vital few can completely transform your

Achieve Business Freedom: Work Less & Earn More By 2026 Mar 5, 2026 00:09:34 Welcome to This Week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter! Estimated Read Time: 4 Minutes Watch the Full Video here It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter. A lot of business owners start their journey because they want more freedom — more time, more flexibility, and more co

Cashflow Problems? It Might Not Be What You Think Feb 26, 2026 00:10:28 Welcome to This Week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter! Estimated Read Time: 7 Minutes Watch the full video here. It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter. “I’ve Got a Cashflow Problem…” This week’s newsletter is based on a real coaching conversation with a business owner.

Growing Too Fast? Here’s What Most Business Owners Miss Feb 19, 2026 00:08:37 Welcome to This Week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter! Estimated Read Time: 4 Minutes Hi Everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter. This week, I want to bring it back to real-world Profit First stories — straight from the fire. I’ve recently been working with a bu

The Single Most Important First Step in Profit First Feb 11, 2026 00:08:41 Welcome to This Week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter! Estimated Read Time: 5 Minutes Hi Everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit Accountant Newsletter. This week, I want to share two things with you. First, a very practical Profit First action you can implement immediately.Second, a powerf

Profit First: Building a Business That Unlocks Freedom Feb 3, 2026 00:14:04 Hi Everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter. This week I want to talk about something that rarely gets discussed properly in business — time away, boundaries, and rewarding yourself without guilt. I’ve just come back from a short break, and it really brought something

Creating your 2026 Business Plan: 8 Essential Questions to Ask Yourself Jan 23, 2026 00:18:43 Welcome to This Week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter! Estimated Read Time: 8 Minutes Hi Everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter. As we head into Week 3 of 2026, there’s still plenty of time to step back and build a business plan that gives you clarity, directio

How Predictability (and a Boring Business) Fuels Growth Dec 23, 2025 00:11:45 Welcome to This Week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter! Estimated Read Time: 3 Minutes Hi Everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter. As 2025 wraps up, I want to share something that’s resonated deeply with me this year and will shape my approach for 2026. Every yea

Double Your Target, Double Your Impact: Unlock the Mindset That Fuels Profit and Freedom Dec 5, 2025 00:08:44 This Week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter! Estimated Read Time: 4 Minutes Hi Everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter. Are You Aiming Too Low? Time to Double Your Target This week, I want to talk about a powerful mindset shift—doubling your income target and

Tweaks, TAPs & Takeaways: Inside Our First Live Session Nov 26, 2025 00:50:54 This Week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter Estimated Read Time: 5 minutes Hi everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Club Newsletter! This week, I hosted our first Profit First Live Drop‑In Session—a more relaxed Q&A format to give business owners direct support. We had a great t

The GRO Model: How to Build a Business That Pays You First Nov 18, 2025 00:08:12 This Week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter Estimated Read Time: 3 minutes Hi everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter! Key Topics Covered: The GROW Model: A Blueprint for Smarter Finances The Three Pillars: Foundations, Profit, and Wealth How to Get a Guar

Step 1 of the Profit First Blueprint: Mastering Your Mindset for Profit First Success Nov 4, 2025 00:17:42 This Week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter Estimated Read Time: 6 minutes Hi everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter! Watch the full video here This week we’re diving into Step 1 of the Profit First programme—and it's not what most people expect. Before we ope

3 Proven Strategies to Grow Your Business Oct 28, 2025 00:16:18 This Week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter Estimated Read Time: 5 minutes Hi everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter! This week we’re cutting through the noise around business growth and zeroing in on three simple but powerful levers to grow your business: Ge

The 9-Step Profit First Blueprint Oct 21, 2025 00:15:05 This Week’s Profit First Club Newsletter Estimated Read Time: 4 minutes Hi everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter! This week, we’re diving into the foundational principles of Profit First, and why it continues to be the most powerful financial system for small bus

Your Business Model Might Be Costing You More Than You Think Oct 15, 2025 00:07:41 This Week in the Profit First Club Estimated Read Time: 3 mins Hi everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Accountant Newsletter! This week, I want to talk about something many business owners overlook—strategy. We love talking about Profit First systems, bank accounts, cash flow, and pr

This One Line Changed How I Run My Business… Oct 10, 2025 00:10:00 This Week’s Profit First Club Newsletter Estimated Read Time: 4 minutes Hi everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Club Newsletter! This week, I’m diving into a story that still gives me chills—a random encounter on the other side of the world that reminded me of one simple but powerfu

33 Ways to Save Tax Every UK Business Owner Should Know Oct 3, 2025 00:25:13 This Week’s Profit First Club Newsletter Estimated Read Time: under 3 minutes Hi everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Club Newsletter! This week, I’m diving into 33 practical ways to save tax—not gimmicks or loopholes, but proven strategies that keep more profit in your pocket while

4th Step to Entrepreneurial Freedom: Build Your Dream Team Sep 23, 2025 00:14:27 This Week’s Profit First Club Newsletter Estimated Read Time: 5 mins Hi everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Club Newsletter. After spending a month in Florida with the family (yes, a full month away from the business!), I’m back feeling refreshed—and I’m walking the walk. The firm d

3rd Step to Entrepreneurial Freedom: Define Your Core Values Sep 8, 2025 00:10:56 This Week’s Profit First Club Newsletter Estimated Read Time: 5 mins Hi everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Club Newsletter. Whether you're reading this via our Beehive newsletter, listening to the podcast, or watching on YouTube—I'm grateful you're here. As always, our mission rema

2nd Step to Entrepreneurial Freedom: Building Your Numbers Plan Aug 25, 2025 00:11:19 This Week’s Profit First Club Newsletter Estimated Read Time: 5 mins Hi everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants, and welcome to this week’s Profit First Club Newsletter. I’m currently on holiday in Florida—taking a well-earned break and living what I teach in my book, How to Build a Business That Runs Without You. This episode

First Step to Entrepreneurial Freedom: Crafting a Vision for Your Life and Business Aug 18, 2025 00:09:47 This Week’s Profit First Club Newsletter Estimated Read Time: 5 mins Hi everyone, I’m Steven Edwards, founder of Gro Profit First Accountants. As I write this, I’m enjoying some time away in Florida, practicing what I preach—building a business that allows freedom, flexibility, and profit. This is exactly what I want to share with you today: the power

The Two Types of 'Easy' In Business (And Which One to Avoid) Aug 12, 2025 00:10:49 This Week’s Profit First Club Newsletter Estimated Read Time: 4 mins Hi everyone, It’s Stephen Edwards from Gro Profit First Accountants—your Profit First Certified Accountants helping ambitious business owners across the UK build sustainable profits and the freedom they started their business for. In this week’s Profit First Podcast, I shared a conce

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