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How much do you love your repeat guests at your cafe and do you know why they keep coming back?This sandwich and the Pas...
10/07/2026

How much do you love your repeat guests at your cafe and do you know why they keep coming back?

This sandwich and the Pascarella’s team in Chatham, NJ is the reason I go back.

Sandwich made to perfection, stacked just right, and served with a smile. I definitely smile every time.

And as a Fractional CFO, I can’t help but see the business behind the bite.

A signature menu item does more than feed your guests. It builds your business.
• It creates loyalty. When people have one thing they crave, they come back. And they bring friends. I do!
• It spreads joy. Guests remember how a meal made them feel and they tell people about it. I tell all the people!
• It helps your cash flow. Repeat guests mean more predictable sales. A focused hero item means easier ordering, less waste, and a better handle on your COGS. You better be paying for that Taylor Ham out of your COGS bank account.
• It costs very little to market. Your best advertising is a guest who can’t stop talking about your food. Yes. That’s me!

A quick Profit First reminder: that Taylor ham doesn’t buy itself. Keep your COGS account funded so you can always buy the ingredients that make your guests come back. Great food starts with cash set aside for great ingredients.

But the sandwich is only half of it.

It’s the welcome at the door by Anthony & Gino. It’s the person who remembers your order. It’s the care in how it’s made and wrapped. That’s hospitality, and the best owners live it day in and day out.

Hospitality is a strategy. It shows up on the plate, in the guest’s smile, some say in the taste of the food a d beverages, and, of course, in your ibank account.

Coffee and food business owners: what’s the one item your guests keep coming back for? Tell me in the comments, and tag your favorite local spot so we can celebrate them too.

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Happy International Coffee Day!Over the last two days we celebrated, then we prepared. Today is the day to put it to wor...
10/01/2026

Happy International Coffee Day!

Over the last two days we celebrated, then we prepared. Today is the day to put it to work.

It’s also October 1, the start of the final quarter of fiscal 2026.
For many coffee shops, Q4 is one of the strongest cash flow quarters of the year. Cold weather, seasonal menus, holiday gifting, and more people looking for a warm place to meet all bring customers through your door.

A strong quarter doesn’t automatically mean a profitable one.
More sales also means more COGS, more payroll, and more tax to set aside. The owners who finish the year strong are the ones who plan the quarter before it starts.

Here’s how to build your Q4 with Profit First:
• Appreciate your cash. Look at the balance in your bank accounts today. That’s the starting line for the quarter.
• Check your allocations. Are your percentages still right for your business today? If COGS and payroll will grow with Q4 volume, make sure those accounts are set up to keep up.
• Get ahead of taxes. More revenue means a bigger sales tax bill.
Keep funding your Tax account every time, so Q4 doesn’t surprise you in January 2027.
• Plan your seasonal spend. Holiday staffing, extra inventory, and promotions are best decided now, with your numbers in front of you, not in the middle of the rush.
• Mark your profit distribution. Put your quarterly Profit First distribution on the calendar, 1/15/2027! You earned it, so celebrate it.

Keep making your weekly Profit First transfers all quarter long, especially during your busiest weeks. The busier you are, the more important it is to pay your Profit account first.

Let’s finish 2026 strong, with cash in the bank and profit in your pocket.

Coffee owners, what’s the one thing you’re planning for Q4?
Share it below and let’s cheer each other on.

Yesterday we celebrated National Coffee Day. Tomorrow isInternational Coffee Day. Let’s get Caffeinated!If you own a cof...
10/01/2026

Yesterday we celebrated National Coffee Day. Tomorrow is
International Coffee Day. Let’s get Caffeinated!

If you own a coffee business, the celebration is about to keep your line out the door.

Here’s the question I want you to ask yourself today, before the rush:

Do you know where your cash is going to go? A busy day is not the same as a profitable day. Crowds, sold-out pastries, and a full tip jar feel great. But the real win is what you keep.

Before tomorrow’s rush, take 15 minutes to:
• Check your cash. What’s in your bank accounts today, and what’s due this week (payroll, suppliers, rent, taxes)?
• Plan for the rush. Extra milk, beans, cups, and staff hours all hit your cash before the sales do. Make sure your COGS account can cover them.
• Decide your thank-you. Promotions and treebies are great tor community. Just know what they cost before you hand them out. We all don’t have the budget for the co-branded LLBean bag!
• Appreciate first. When tomorrow’s deposits land, appreciate all the cash in your income account before you make your weekly Profit First transfers.

Let’s make tomorrow a day your customers love and your bank account loves too.

Coffee owners, what’s your plan for tomorrow? Drop it in the comments. l’a love to cheer you on.

Happy National Coffee Day!Today I’m raising my cup to the coffee business owners.You’re so much more than the people who...
09/29/2026

Happy National Coffee Day!

Today I’m raising my cup to the coffee business owners.

You’re so much more than the people who make our lattes.
You’re the first friendly face someone sees at 6am.

You’re the meeting spot for first dates, job interviews, and book clubs. You’re the one who remembers a regular’s order and asks how their mom is doing.

You sponsor the Little League team, donate gift cards to the school auction, and give local teens their very first job.

Your shop is a big part of what makes our community feel like home. Thank you.

So today, celebrate what you’ve built. Then tomorrow take one small step to care for the person who built it, You! Coffee owners, I’m cheering for you today and every day.

Who’s the coffee business owner in your community you’re celebrating today? Tag them below so we can all say thank you

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08/07/2026

August is your reset button.

Back-to-school is here. Pumpkin season is around the corner. The holidays will be here before you know it.

The question is: Will your cash flow be ready?

Let’s make the next five months your strongest yet.

DM me for your complimentary Profit First Assessment.

August 1 is Your fresh start.Don’t wait for luck.Create it.Implement Profit First and start building the cash flow, conf...
08/01/2026

August 1 is Your fresh start.

Don’t wait for luck.

Create it.

Implement Profit First and start building the cash flow, confidence, and financial independence you’ve been working toward.

If you’ve been meaning to start, or need help getting back on track, we’re here for you.

This month, let’s make your money work as hard as you do.

Financial independence isn’t built by chance.

It’s built one decision, one habit, and one dollar at a time.

DM us for your complimentary Profit First Assessment and practical tools to move forward.

Merry Christmas in July!Why wait until December to delight your customers?Christmas in July is a fun reminder that memor...
07/24/2026

Merry Christmas in July!

Why wait until December to delight your customers?

Christmas in July is a fun reminder that memorable businesses create experiences, not just transactions. Build unity, not just food. Share joy, not just coffee.

It’s the perfect excuse to:
• Thank your customers.
• Launch a limited-time special.
• Celebrate your team.
• Boost summer cash flow.

Sometimes a little holiday spirit is all it takes to create loyal customers, united teams, and stronger sales.

How will your business celebrate Christmas in July?

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When your celebrations get interrupted. Still blessed. Still so lucky. Still disappointed. Still sad. Love our home town...
07/06/2026

When your celebrations get interrupted. Still blessed. Still so lucky. Still disappointed. Still sad. Love our home town. 4th of July is my favorite day. When it gets cancelled I could not help but shed tears. A day that has brought so much joy. Now for so many, not how we wanted to celebrate our 250th birthday. This was to be an extension of the celebration of the life of our local 54! We will not forget you. We will continue on in honor of you. We will persevere in the face of great odds. May we continue to be united in our freedom and independence. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Sometimes the smartest financial decision isn’t buying the most powerful option. It’s buying the right one.This week, I ...
06/13/2026

Sometimes the smartest financial decision isn’t buying the most powerful option. It’s buying the right one.

This week, I said goodbye to my faithful 7-year-old MacBook.

After years of client meetings, Profit First implementations, coffee shop visits, airport lounges, spreadsheets, presentations, and enough stickers to tell the story of my entrepreneurial journey, the battery finally waved the white flag.

The official diagnosis?

“Depleted Battery.”

Honestly, same.

Walking into the Apple Store, I had my eye on the MacBook Air.

Beautiful. Powerful. Tempting.

But after thinking it through, I realized something important:

I didn’t need all that horsepower.

I needed a reliable tool that would serve my business well without draining unnecessary cash flow.

So I traded in my old friend, accepted the credit, chose the model that fit my needs, and walked out with a new laptop and a little more money still in my bank account.

That’s not settling.

That’s intentional spending.

One of the biggest lessons I teach business owners is this:

Just because you can buy something doesn’t mean you should.

The goal isn’t to spend the least.

The goal is to get the most value from every dollar you spend.

Will I miss the stickers?

Absolutely.

Will I miss searching for an outlet every three hours?

Not even a little.

Here’s to fresh batteries, smarter decisions, and keeping more cash available for the things that matter most.

What piece of technology have you held onto far longer than anyone thought possible?

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