Do you ever feel like you're drowning in decisions but flying blind when it comes to your finances? You are not alone!

In this episode of Business by The Books, Danielle sits down with returning guest and longtime client Nico Misleh, a nurse practitioner and the founder of Apollo Health Optimization and HRT University, who went from overwhelmed and unsure to confidently hiring, scaling, and even launching a second business. Together, Danielle and Nico explore how understanding your numbers doesn't just change your strategy, it changes your mindset.

Key Takeaways:

• Financial Clarity Creates Emotional Freedom: When Nico finally understood his business numbers, he felt lighter and more confident, replacing stress and confusion with calm and control.

• The Right Money Team Can Change Everything: Having a financial partner who communicates clearly and cares personally gave Nico the tools and trust to grow without fear.

• You Don't Have to Be a "Numbers Person" to Run a Financially Strong Business: Even if spreadsheets make you squirm, the right guidance can help you see your finances as a roadmap, not a mystery.

• Confidence in Your Numbers Leads to Smarter Decisions: From knowing when to hire to launching a second business, data-backed decisions gave Nico the courage to expand strategically.

• Relationships and Support Matter As Much As Reports: Entrepreneurship can be lonely, but having a team that celebrates, strategizes, and supports your vision makes all the difference.

Topics Discussed:

(00:00) Intro: Nico's Background and Entrepreneur Story

(03:24) From Financial Frustration to Freedom: The Struggle to Find the Right Accountant and How Finding Kickstart Accounting Changed Everything

(07:03) Confidence Through Clarity: How Understanding His Numbers Helped Nico Hire Confidently and Scale Sustainably

(10:14) Mindset & Support: The Intangible Benefits of Working with the Right Money Team and the Kickstart Accounting Difference

(15:03) Future Focused Decisions: How Knowing Your Numbers Allows You to Plan Ahead and Achieve Goals

(16:53) Outro: What's Next for Nico + Like, Share and Subscribe!

Resources:

Nico's First Appearance | Pay Attention To Your Health, Conquer Scarcity Mindset, & Functional Medicine with Nico Misleh – Ep 148

Connect with Nico:

Apollo Health Optimization | https://apollohealthop.com/

HTR University | https://hrtuniversity.com/

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