191 - The Money System Every Woman Entrepreneur Needs – Profit First with Kayla Caldwell

💡 Are you running a business but not paying yourself consistently? In this episode of the *Next Level Woman Podcast*, I sit down with **Kayla Caldwell**, owner of *The Peace Strategy* and a certified Profit First Professional, to break down a powerful money system that helps entrepreneurs finally take control of their finances. We dive deep into the **Profit First method**, a simple but transformative approach to managing cash flow, paying yourself first, and building a business that actually supports your life — not drains it. Whether you're a solopreneur, creative, or service-based business owner, this episode will help you rethink how you handle money and build a more sustainable, profitable business. 🔥 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN: ✔️ What the Profit First method is (and why it works) ✔️ How to start paying yourself consistently ✔️ The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make with money ✔️ How to simplify your finances using just 2 bank accounts ✔️ The PEACE framework for building a sustainable business ✔️ How to balance business growth with family life --- 🔗 CONNECT WITH KAYLA CALDWELL: 📩 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepeacestrategy 🎧 Get the FREE audiobook chapter (DM “PEACE”): https://www.instagram.com/thepeacestrategy 🌐 The Peace Strategy: https://www.thepeacestrategy.com --- -------------------------------------------------- 🎤 Joy Rowland Money & Entrepreneurship Coach | Host of Next Level Women 🔗 Connect with Joy: https://www.joyrowland.com/ https://www.instagram.com/joy.rowland_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyrowland/ 👍 If you found this helpful: Like 👍 | Comment 💬 | Subscribe 🔔 🎙️ ABOUT THIS CHANNEL: The *Next Level Woman Podcast* is all about helping ambitious women grow profitable businesses, build confidence, and create a life they love. --- 💬 COMMENT BELOW: What’s one thing you’re going to change about your finances after watching this? 👍 LIKE • SUBSCRIBE • SHARE if this helped you! --- #profitfirst #womeninbusiness #entrepreneurmindset #smallbusinessfinance #payyourselffirst  ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome & Introduction 00:30 Meet Kayla Caldwell 01:21 Kayla’s Entrepreneurship Journey 04:59 What is Profit First? 06:21 The 5 Core Bank Accounts Explained 08:39 Profit First Percentages Breakdown 10:06 Why You Should Pay Yourself First 11:05 How to Get Started (Simple Steps) 12:28 Using Profit as a Reward System 14:50 The PEACE Business Framework 18:06 Task Audit: What Drains vs Fuels You 20:00 Where Entrepreneurs Struggle Most 22:22 Why People Fail at Profit First 23:49 The Biggest Expense Mistakes 25:46 Creative Cost-Cutting Example 28:10 How to Start Today (Action Steps) 28:39 Free Resources from Kayla 29:57 Final Advice & Closing Thoughts