R322 - How to Build a Predictably Profitable Business with Mike Michalowicz

R322 - How to Build a Predictably Profitable Business with Mike Michalowicz

From The How of Business - How to start, run, grow and exit a small business. by Henry Lopez

May 18, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 322

About this episode

Henry Lopez interviews Mike Michalowicz about building a predictably profitable business using the Profit First methodology and the Business Hierarchy of Needs framework.

Identify what to fix next in your small business and build consistent profitability using the Profit First methodology. Show Notes Page: https://www.thehowofbusiness.com/r322-mike-michalowicz/ Many small business owners stay trapped in survival mode because they don't know what to fix next in their business. They work long hours, constantly fight fires, grow revenue, and still struggle to achieve predictable profitability. In this episode, Henry Lopez talks with entrepreneur and bestselling author Mike Michalowicz about how business owners can identify the right priorities, stop spinning their wheels, and build a more profitable and sustainable business. Mike shares insights from his book Fix This Next, including his Business Hierarchy of Needs framework that helps entrepreneurs determine what their business actually needs next instead of reacting to daily crises. He also explains why many businesses mistakenly believe more sales will solve every problem when, in reality, increased sales often create more stress, obligation, and operational chaos. Henry and Mike also dive into the core principles behind Profit First, the cash management system that challenges the traditional…

People in this episode

Host: Henry Lopez

Guest: Mike Michalowicz

Topics covered

  • profitability
  • business strategy
  • entrepreneurship
  • cash management
  • business hierarchy

Keywords

  • predictable profitability
  • small business
  • Profit First
  • business needs
  • entrepreneurship
  • cash management
  • business strategy

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Fix This Next, Profit First

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