If you’ve ever ghosted your bank account or made a panic decision during a market dip… this one’s for you. In this episode, Ryan Bannister and Connor Malatesta break down the biggest money mistakes they’ve seen—and made. From emotional spending to “management by abdication,” we’re diving into the patterns that quietly sabotage financial growth and how to build guardrails that actually work.

Whether you're a content creator, business owner, or just tired of winging it with your wallet, this episode is your wake-up call to stop making money harder than it needs to be.

Have a question or want to chat directly? Email us at [email protected]

Check us out and what we do here:

Ryan Bannister, CPA - www.1upadvisors.com 

Connor Malatesta, CPA - www.markoff.cpa

Why does "owning it" play such a crucial part in leadership? Today we pull back the curtain on accountability and how radical self-honesty fuels better decisions, keeps cash moving, and builds teams that actually execute. From solo-entrepreneur hurdles, to "extreme ownership" leadership lessons, we share real wins, hard-learned misses, and strategies you can put into play today.

Have a question or want to chat directly? Email us at [email protected]

Check us out and what we do here:

Ryan Bannister, CPA - www.1upadvisors.com 
Connor Malatesta, CPA - www.markoff.cpa

If you've ever gotten stuck wondering what to do next, this episode's for you.We're breaking down what really goes into making business decisions - especially when there's no obvious "right" answer.

We talk about:

• Why overthinking can stall your progress,
• How to take action without having it all figured out,
• What to do when a decision doesn't go as planned, and
• How to stay accountable once the choice is made.

We share real (and personal) examples, as always - from marketing missteps to tough client calls.

Have a question or want to chat directly? Email us at [email protected]

Check us out and what we do here:

Ryan Bannister, CPA - www.1upadvisors.com

Connor Malatesta, CPA - www.markoff.cpa

The moment you realize... “Papa, I’m a real business now.” 🎉

In this episode of Real Profit, Real Perspective, Connor and Ryan talk about what it's really like making the leap from solo entrepreneur to running a business with a team. From the growing pains of delegation, to building processes that actually work (instead of duct taping things together), to why sales never stop mattering — we’re sharing the real stories behind scaling up.

If you're building something bigger than yourself, this one's for you.

Check us out here:

Ryan Bannister, CPA - www.1upadvisors.com

Connor Malatesta, CPA - www.markoff.cpa

Running the whole show by yourself? We see you.

In this episode, we’re digging into the real (and often messy) realities of being a solo entrepreneur—from the weight of every decision falling on your shoulders to the never-ending juggle of time, money, and mental energy.

We talk through the most common struggles solos face, what they don’t teach you in business school, and how to build something sustainable without burning out.

This one’s for the freelancers, consultants, creators, and solo operators out there doing all the things.

Check us out here:

Ryan Bannister, CPA - www.1upadvisors.com

Connor Malatesta, CPA - www.markoff.cpa

In our first full episode, we dive into the big question behind every smart business decision: Where are you right now?

We break down our goals for this podcast, our philosophy on business life cycles, and why blanket advice just doesn’t cut it. From early-stage hustle to established creative businesses, we explore how different types of financial and strategic advice apply depending on where you're really at.

Oh—and if you're tired of TikTok money hacks and noisy “finfluencer” takes? So are we.

This is real talk, tailored to real stages of growth. Let’s get into it.

Check us out here:

Ryan Bannister, CPA - www.1upadvisors.com

Connor Malatesta, CPA - www.markoff.cpa

Welcome to the kickoff episode! Before we dive into the deep stuff, we're taking a moment to introduce ourselves - no fluff, just real talk.

We're pulling back the curtain on our backgrounds, career pivots, wild client stories, and why we decided to start this show in the first place. It's part interview, part origin story, part "why you should care."

If you're a business owner, whether you're a solo entrepreneur or employ 100 people, you're in the right place. Let's get acquainted!

Check us out here:

Ryan Bannister, CPA - www.1upadvisors.com

Connor Malatesta, CPA - www.markoff.cpa