EP321 of Profit With A Plan Podcast Released September 30, 2025 Guest: Laresa McIntyre - Founder and Fractional CFO | Rockbridge CFO Host: Marcia Riner- Business Growth Strategist | Infinite Profit®

QuickBooks works well in the beginning—but eventually, it can hold you back. If you’re finding it harder to get clear financial insights, it may be a sign you’ve outgrown it. In this episode, fractional CFO Laresa McIntyre shares how to recognize the signals, what options exist beyond QuickBooks, and how the right system can help you scale smarter.

• Clear signals you’ve outgrown QuickBooks as your business scales

• Why financial systems must evolve with your growth goals

• Affordable mid-level solutions beyond QuickBooks and spreadsheets

• How better data leads to faster, more confident decisions

• Why fractional CFO support can save cash while driving growth

[00:02] Why QuickBooks eventually holds businesses back [00:10] The difference between accountants and CFOs [00:21] When financial systems become your pain point [00:33] Mid-level solutions like Business Central and NetSuite [00:45] How smarter systems improve cash flow and forecasting [00:53] What investors really want from your financial story

Guest website: https://rockbridgecfo.com

Marcia Riner is a business growth strategist, creator of the Profit Booster® strategies, and CEO of Infinite Profit®. She helps entrepreneurs scale smarter, increase profitability, and build businesses that are worth more—whether they plan to keep them or sell them.

As host of Profit With A Plan, Marcia shares expert interviews and actionable strategies to help business owners increase revenue, improve systems, and prepare for high-value exits. With decades of experience in finance, operations, and marketing, she delivers clear, profit-driving insights you can use right away.

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🎙 Episode Title Hiring Friends: The Surprising Leadership Advantage

EP320 Profit With A Plan Podcast Release Date: September 23, 2025

Guest: Marcylle Combs, MS, RN is an Entrepreneur, Leadership Expert, Speaker, Author, and Podcast Host Host: Marcia Riner, Business Growth Strategist | Infinite Profit®

🎯 Episode Summary What if the advice to never mix business with friendship is holding your company back? In this episode, leadership expert Marcylle Combs shares why building teams around people you trust—and even enjoy—can transform company culture, increase retention, and improve your bottom line. Discover how honesty, humility, and respect create workplaces where people thrive.

🎥 What You’ll Learn

• Why hiring friends can lead to stronger, more profitable workplaces

• How honesty and humility attract top talent and drive retention

• Why culture is the hidden factor in company valuation and exits

• The ripple effect of respect across employees, customers, and profits

• Practical hiring insights for building high-performing, trustworthy teams

⏱️ Timestamp Highlights [00:04] Why “never hire friends” might be the wrong advice [07:00] How gossip destroys trust and corrodes company culture [10:51] Why culture and morale impact company valuation [15:46] Hiring mistakes and how to test real problem-solving skills [20:09] The importance of becoming the employer of choice [25:59] Why respect must be earned, not demanded

🔗 Resources & Links MarcylleCombs.com Amazon Books: Never Hire Your Friends

💼 About Marcia Riner & Profit With A Plan Marcia Riner is a business growth strategist, creator of the Profit Booster® strategies, and CEO of Infinite Profit®. She helps entrepreneurs scale smarter, increase profitability, and build businesses that are worth more—whether they plan to keep them or sell them.

As host of Profit With A Plan, Marcia shares expert interviews and actionable strategies to help business owners increase revenue, improve systems, and prepare for high-value exits. With decades of experience in finance, operations, and marketing, she delivers clear, profit-driving insights you can use right away.

📞 Questions? Call (949) 229-2112 or visit InfiniteProfitConsulting.com

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EP319 of Profit With A Plan Podcast Released: September 16, 2025

Guest: Nathalie Dorémieux is a Membership Maven and tech strategist Host: Marcia Riner, Business Growth Strategist | CEO of infinite Profit®

What if your expertise could generate consistent, recurring revenue without you being tied to it every day? Nathalie Dorémieux joins me to share how business owners can create high-retention memberships that align with their vision, attract loyal clients, and build real business assets. You’ll discover how to validate your idea, different membership models that work across industries, and why this could be the smartest way to grow your business.

• The signs you’re ready to launch a membership program

• How to validate your membership idea without heavy investment

• Different membership models for coaches, consultants, and brick-and-mortar businesses

• Why community is the key to member success and retention

• How memberships build loyalty and predictable recurring revenue

• The hidden asset value memberships add to your business

[00:05] Turning expertise into recurring revenue with memberships [06:48] Why memberships beat online courses for client success [10:59] The power of community in keeping members engaged [16:40] Different types of membership models that work [22:00] Mindset shifts before launching a membership program [29:50] Adding memberships to existing programs or alumni communities [33:02] Using recurring revenue as a saleable business asset

Nathalie Dorémieux – themembershiplab.com themembershiplab.com/mrr-calculator

Marcia Riner is a business growth strategist, creator of the Profit Booster® strategies, and CEO of Infinite Profit®. She helps entrepreneurs scale smarter, increase profitability, and build businesses that are worth more—whether they plan to keep them or sell them.

As host of Profit With A Plan, Marcia shares expert interviews and actionable strategies to help business owners increase revenue, improve systems, and prepare for high-value exits. With decades of experience in finance, operations, and marketing, she delivers clear, profit-driving insights you can use right away.

📞 Questions? Call (949) 229-2112 or visit InfiniteProfitConsulting.com

💰 Profit Booster® Podcast Monetization Hub Turn your interviews into a client-generating machine—without adding more work to your plate. 👉 Learn more at ProfitBoosterPod.com

📈 Free Growth & Marketing Audit Your leads should be converting. Let’s find out what’s missing. 👉 Book yours now at ProfitBoosterBiz.com

🎧 Never Miss a Profit-Driving Strategy Subscribe to Profit With A Plan on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite platform.