In this episode of The Profit Priority Podcast, LoriAnn introduces her new offer, Profit Boost, shared via her Instagram stories to her close friends list. Profit Boost is a 6 week program designed for established bookkeeping business owners , and will cover pricing models, team cost analysis, profit strategies for 2024 and 2025, and the introduction of CFO services. It includes group mentorship, weekly Q&A sessions and training, Slack support, and a CFO dashboard. For more details and li...

As a creative business owner it can be so easy to jump from creative project to creative project. It's absolutely normal to have multiple ideas, offers, projects, or brands. But how do you balance and manage it all? I have a personal and business brand, and over the last year or so it's been fun to navigate finding that balance. That's what we're talking about today with Susan Meier. Susan is a personal branding expert who helps women untangle the zig-zags of their careers to find the clear, ...

I didn't plan on having a whole team when I first started my business, but since then we've grown to a team of 6! There's a lot to consider when bringing on team members, so today we're chatting with Jamie Van Cuyk about letting go of fears and the need for control around having a a team. Many business owners get to the point where they need at least one, if not more, team members to help them run things behind the scenes and continue to grow, so this conversation will be super beneficial for...

I love a good system and workflow, and today we're talking specifically about the workflow for when someone fills out your contact form. That contact form is your first impression for that potential client, and you want it to be good! I chat with Dolly DeLong, Photographer and Systems & Workflow Educator for creatives, all about how you can make a good first impression and create that wow factor when people fill out your contact form. What's in the episode: Where to start with crafting yo...

Managing your money can sometimes feel icky, overwhelming, and just no fun. If that's true for you, this episode was made for you. Today I'm going to give you 3 actionable things you can do NOW to help you manage your finances and overcome that anxiety around money. What's in the episode: Questions to help you be really honest with yourself [02:39] How to reshape your mindset around budgeting [07:18]Trusting the process and time that it takes [11:58] Connect with LoriAnn on Instagram Fo...

As a bookkeeper, I'm often asked about pricing. So today I'm super excited to be talking with Olivia from Current Design Studio, all about pricing your services, increasing your pricing, how to base it, and looking at profitability in the long run. Olivia is the Founder and CEO of Current Design Studio, your strategic design partners to expand your impact, amplify brand awareness, and increase revenue. She also mentors other designers to help them build a business they're obsessed with and th...

Well hello, and welcome back to the Profit Priority Podcast! We've taken a bit of a break (like a few months) and today our host, LoriAnn Kuntz, talks about why. If you've ever felt burned out as an entrepreneur, especially as a mom, you'll relate to this episode. What's in this episode: Why I've taken a multiple month break from the podcast [01:54]What I did from a business perspective to stay afloat + what to expect moving forward [08:12]The importance of acknowledging the seasonality of li...

I HAD to come out of my podcast break to talk about this topic because it's too important to wait. Have you seen the "girl math" videos going around Instagram and TikTok? Well, as a woman in the finance world, I have some serious thoughts about that trend. Tune in to hear my take on it and email me or message me on Instagram to let me know what you think! Connect with LoriAnn on Instagram Follow Profit Priority on Instagram Visit our website Grab our FREE Business Expenses and Deductio...

Today's guest is Abagail, and I think you're gonna love her. Abagail is one of the business fairy godmothers behind Boss Project and hosts the chart-topping podcast, The Strategy Hour. She’s internet-famous for Boss Project’s Trello for Business program, which breaks down boring and complicated systems into bite-size chunks. She has helped over 10k creative small business owners create simplicity and ease in reaching their goals. After getting her start in 2015 serving clients in the ma...

Today we're talking about a question I'm frequently asked which is: How I go about being a guest on podcasts? Doing podcast interviews has been part of our marketing strategy for a while now, and we've been working with Ashley since the beginning of 2023 so I knew I had to bring her on for you guys. Ashley Spriggs is the Founder + CEO of Pivot Media Co, a media agency that offers services in PR, Podcast Management, and Digital Marketing. Pivot Media has partnered with online content creators,...

There comes a point after you start your business where you need to bring on support. Some people might say to hire before you're ready, but Samantha and I would recommend hiring after you have your systems in place. How are you going to bring on a team member if you aren't totally sure what you need them to do? After skipping the corporate world and starting her virtual assistant business armed with a Biochemistry degree and moving halfway across the world, Sam Whisnant had a total of ...

Here on the podcast I typically focus on business finances, but obviously why the business side of things is important is because it impacts your personal finances and life. So today we have Alli, owner of FinanciALLI Focused. Her goal is to help people create realistic financial plans they can actually stick to! I've said it before and I'll say it again, you have to tell your money where to go instead of letting your money tell you where it went. That's true for both your business and person...

If you have hired (or want to hire) employees or contractors, this is the episode for you. On today's episode we have Kira La Forgia, founder of Paradigm Consulting. With a decade of experience in People Operations in the corporate world, Kira is no stranger to the sensitive issues involved in the human side of running a business. There’s a lot to learn from hiring, onboarding, training, and managing the performance of over 500 employees for a multimillion dollar business. The good news is, K...

Having a team retreat has been one of the best investments I've made so far this year! This was the FIRST time we met in person as a team, and it was amazing. There's a lot that goes into planning a team retreat. I for sure did not know what I was getting myself into, but with the right support and planning we were able to have an incredible experience. Listen in to learn about where we went, what we did, my recommendations or tips for if you're planning a retreat, and a little insight as to ...

Long time, no episode! We've taken a break from the podcast for a little bit, and this episode will explain why. We've been in the middle of a rebrand, and it ended up being more than what we thought it would be. Listen in to learn why we're rebranding and splitting the business, our mission and values, and what that means for LoriAnn Kuntz LLC. With this rebrand done we'll be back with our regular, weekly episodes and we're excited for everything we have planned for you all! What's in the ep...

Whether you're just starting your business or you've been an entrepreneur for a while, it's absolutely crucial to know your numbers. Doing your bookkeeping and understanding your finances is a must, but should you do it yourself or have it done for you? And at what point do you need more than "just" monthly bookkeeping and should consider having a CFO? In today's episode I'm breaking down the difference between DIY and DFY bookkeeping, when I've commonly seen people make the switch, and actua...

Recently I've had a lot of conversations in my DMs about hiring and growing a team. If you would've told me 3 years ago that I would be in this position today... I wouldn't have believed you! But here we are as a team of 8 (including myself). I've definitely learned a lot over the last couple years so the goal of this episode is to help you learn from my mistakes. If you are (or want to) expand your team, this episode is for you. What's in the episode: The mindset shifts that have helped me l...

Alright, this episode is what you get when crap hits the fan and things aren't going how you'd like them to in your business. Being a mom and entrepreneur is a whole other experience that's hard to explain or understand unless you've been through it. So that's what I'm sharing today: some insight into my life right now and what we've got going on. What's in the episode: Growing a team as a mom with young kids [01:13]The stages of growing a business [09:05]What my weeks look like + the coolest...

Today we're talking all things SEO with Krista Walsh. She is a website copywriter and strategist helping service-based businesses turn their websites into lead-generating machines. We talked about what SEO is, how to implement it on your main site pages with SEO Keyword research + writing optimized copy, where to get started with SEO, and more. She’s the person you call when you want your website done right from the ground up! What's in the episode: Exactly what is SEO and how does it work? [...

Today's episode is so fun and a full-circle moment for me! Our guest is Cait, founder and CEO of Amplify Boutique, who actually helped launch this very podcast. We wouldn't be here without her! In our conversation we chat about the power of audio and private podcasts, LeadCasts, and her new program Amplify Your Leads. Audio is such a powerful way to connect with your audience and hopefully this episode gives you tons of ideas on how to implement it! Cait has been working with powerhouse...