Ep. 146- Danielle’s Modus Operandi
Profit First NationNovember 14, 2023x
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Ep. 146- Danielle’s Modus Operandi

In this episode of Profit First Nation, host Danielle Mulvey reveals her seven key principles that she consistently applies to her business operations. She shares personal anecdotes and practical examples to illustrate her modus operandi. 

 

Danielle underscores the value of these principles in her own journey as an entrepreneur and how they have contributed to her success, providing valuable insights for entrepreneurs seeking sustained profitability.

 

IN THIS EPISODE:

 

  • [00:53] Introduction to Danielle's six modus operandi.

  • [01:31] Modus Operandi 1: All of us are smarter than one of us.

  • [03:19] Modus Operandi 2: Why don't airplanes fall out of the sky?

  • [09:13] Modus Operandi 3: One teaspoon at a time.

  • [11:10] Modus Operandi 4: 50 times - Who says it the most wins?

  • [16:41] Modus Operandi 5: Care and feed your employees like they are your children.

  • [19:24] Modus Operandi 6: Freedom and flexibility for all.

  • [23:37] Modus Operandi 7: "Seize the day and your daily huddle.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

 

  • "All of us are smarter than one of us." Danielle emphasizes the importance of collaboration and surrounding yourself with smart people both within your team and in your network. Working together and seeking diverse perspectives can lead to better outcomes in business.

  •  Danielle highlights the significance of using checklists in your business operations. Drawing inspiration from the aviation industry, where pilots follow checklists to ensure safety and consistency, she encourages business owners to adopt checklists to enhance efficiency, consistency, and reduce errors.

  • Treat your employees with the same level of care and support as you would your own children. By providing a sense of safety and appreciation, your employees can thrive, which in turn leads to a better work environment and greater success.

 

ABOUT THE HOSTS:

 

Danielle Mulvey is a former flight attendant-turned-entrepreneur and owns multiple businesses doing $50 million in annual revenue. She is one of the exclusive, select group of Mastery-Certified Profit First Professionals worldwide and the go-to “HOW TO IMPLEMENT” workshop facilitator for Profit First and WSJ Journal best-selling author Mike Michalowicz following his keynote speeches. Danielle is currently running multiple businesses, from start-ups to mature businesses with 10-year plus track records and revenues ranging from $1M to $40 million in annual revenues and is a certified numbers geek about Profit First, leveraging the DIY cash management system for small business to achieve maximum profitability. She can personally guide business owners to achieve maximum profitability based on her 25 years of experience as an entrepreneur who has been there and done that.

 

Additionally, Danielle authored the book The Rapid Read™ Guide to The 5-Star Employee Rating System™ and is currently collaborating with Wall Street Journal best-selling author Mike Michalowicz on his new book, to be released in Q1 2024, titled ALL IN: How Great Leaders Build Unstoppable Teams.

Mike Michalowicz is an entrepreneur and New York Times and Wall Street Journal best-selling author of Profit First, The Pumpkin Plan, SURGE, Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, Clockwork, Fix This Next and Get Different. BusinessWeek called Toilet Paper Entrepreneur, a business cult classic. His books have been translated into ten languages, and Mike has had the privilege to speak on stages worldwide because of his passion for connecting with entrepreneurs.

 

As the founder of Profit First Professionals, he empowers accountants, bookkeepers, and business coaches with the tools and techniques to maximize client profitability, allowing them to uplevel from being one of the 83% of small businesses operating check-to-check and struggling to be profitable to becoming one of the 17% of thriving and highly valuable businesses with cash in the bank to correlate to profitability. Mike also co-founded the business growth consultancy Provendus Group and has successfully founded, built, and sold two technology service-based companies. He is passionate about sharing his experiences and advice with entrepreneurs and sits on formal and informal advisory boards while maintaining relationships with angel and early-stage investors.

RESOURCES:

Danielle Mulvey - Website 

Danielle Mulvey - Linkedin 

The All In Company - Website 

Profit First Nation - Website 

 

Mike Michalowicz - Website 

Mike Michalowicz - Linkedin 

Mike Michalowicz - Twitter 

Profit First Professionals - Website 

Mike Michalowicz - Books 

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