Profit Points Podcast
What nobody tells you when you start a business is that the financial stuff is actually learnable. You don't have to be good at numbers or have a BA in business. All it requires is someone willing to explain it like a human being instead of an accountant.
That is what Profit Points is.
I am Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, certified Profit First Professional, single mom, and the person my clients call when the numbers stop making sense. Every week on this show, I take one financial concept and make it completely accessible — profit margins, tax strategy, cash flow, pricing, the whole picture — with real numbers, real examples, and language that actually makes sense.
Every episode ends with one clear action step you can take immediately, because information without application is just noise. And to build a successful, sustainable business... you as the CEO need to take action!
If you have been running your business on gut feelings and bank balance checks, and you are ready to actually know what is happening financially, this show is for you.
New episodes every week. Let's get into it.
Episodes
30 episodes
Why Five Business Bank Accounts Beat One: Build a Profit First Money System
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to look at one ba...
Give Every Dollar a Job: How Target Allocation Percentages Build a More Profitable Business
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to look at your b...
The 5 Financial KPIs Every Small Business Owner Should Track
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to become overwhe...
How to Read Your P&L: The 3 Numbers Every Business Owner Should Track
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how overwhelming financial state...
Your Numbers Are Talking: How to Conduct a Financial Performance Review
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to focus on sales...
Profit First Explained: How to Build a Business That Pays You First
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to run a business...
The Growth Trap: Why More Revenue Doesn't Always Mean More Profit
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how exciting it can be to see re...
Is Your Profit Margin Actually Good? How to Benchmark Your Business
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to look at a prof...
Tax Deductions Demystified: What Small Business Owners Can Actually Write Off
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how confusing tax deductions can...
Decision Fatigue Is Costing You: How Cost Clarity Makes Business Decisions Easier
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how exhausting it can be to make...
The CEO Shift: Why Understanding Your Numbers Changes Everything
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to spend every da...
The Silent Profit Leaks Costing Your Business Thousands Every Year
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to focus on incre...
Tax Preparation Isn't Tax Strategy: 3 Mistakes Growing Businesses Make
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how exciting it is to see your b...
Why Tax Season Feels Like a Crisis (And How to Make Sure It Never Does Again)
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how stressful tax season can fee...
The CEO Confidence Loop: How Better Decisions Create Better Financial Results
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to get caught wor...
Imposter Syndrome Is Costing You Money: The Financial Patterns Behind Self-Doubt
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to think imposter...
Why Selling Feels So Hard: The Hidden Numbers Problem Behind Low Conversions
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how frustrating it can be when y...
Stop Avoiding Your Numbers: The Leadership Habit That Builds Financial Confidence
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to avoid looking ...
Tax Write-Offs vs. Tax Strategy: Why Smart Business Owners Need More Than Deductions
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to focus on findi...
Scarcity Mindset Is Costing You Profit: How Fear Impacts Pricing and Business Growth
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to let fear quiet...
Revenue Goals vs. Profit Goals: Which One Actually Builds a Better Business?
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to get caught up ...
Estimated Taxes Made Simple: How to Eliminate Tax Season Panic
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how overwhelming taxes can feel ...
The Hidden Cost of Burnout: How Emotional Fatigue Impacts Profitability
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to focus on strat...
Why Business Culture Directly Impacts Your Profitability
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how easy it is to focus on sales...
How to Shorten Your Sales Cycle and Close More Clients Faster
Welcome to Profit Points! I'm your host, Megan Schwan, founder of Sidekick Accounting, Certified Profit First Professional, Fix This Next Advisor, and your accounting sidekick. As a business owner myself, I know how frustrating it can be when l...