Welcome to Therapy for Your Money, a podcast dedicated to all things money and finance for therapy practice owners. I'm Julie Herres, an accountant and owner of Green Oak Accounting. With years of experience working with private practice owners, my goal is to share the best practices I've learned to help you build a profitable private practice. In this episode, I talk about starting your year off right by implementing Profit First. In this episode, you will discover:

• What is Profit First: You will gain a clear understanding of what Profit First is and how it differs from traditional accounting methods. By flipping the accounting equation and prioritizing profit, you'll discover how this cash flow management system can help you make better financial decisions for your therapy practice.
• The Benefits of Implementing Profit First: This episode highlights the advantages of implementing the Profit First system in your practice. You'll learn how it can increase your creativity in managing expenses, reduce unnecessary spending, and ultimately lead to higher profitability. By setting up multiple bank accounts and allocating funds strategically, you'll gain control over your cash flow.
• The Importance of Regular Assessments and Adjustments: The episode emphasizes the importance of conducting regular assessments of your practice's financial health. You'll learn how to perform an instant assessment to understand your current financial standing. Moreover, this episode highlights the need for ongoing adjustments as your practice evolves, allowing you to align your Profit First system with your changing goals and priorities.

LINKS & RESOURCES

• GreenOak Accounting - www.GreenOakAccounting.com
• Therapy For Your Money Podcast - www.TherapyForYourMoney.com
• Profit First for Therapists - www.ProfitFirstForTherapists.com
• Profit First Academy - https://www.profitfirstfortherapists.com/academy

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