Still Stuck in the Business You Built? These 4 Levers Fix It

Feeling trapped in the business you built for freedom? These four levers will help you to break free.

In this episode, Mark sits down with Adrian Waller, COO of the Metropolitan Group, to reveal the four levers that drive profit, clarity, and control. You’ll learn how to read between the lines of your financial reports, spot problems before they snowball, and make proactive decisions that buy back your time.

It’s not about being fancy with numbers, but about using them to free up your time, align your efforts, and get the results you actually want.

Your P&L is trying to tell you something. Learn how to read it and take back control.

In today's podcast, Mark explores:

• How to decode the hidden story in your P&L and what to do next (01:22)
• Why volume is the most powerful and underrated metric in your business (02:37)
• What to do when volume isn’t enough (04:58)
• How to measure, benchmark and optimise COGS, even in service-based businesses where costs aren’t physical (08:49)
• Smart ways to reduce, reframe, or repurpose overheads (11:04)
• Mastering the four levers that drive profit and time Freedom (17:08)
• Why the right accountant is your secret business ally (18:16)