In this solo episode of Getting to the Bottom Line, host Stephanie Smith, founder of New Light Financial Solutions, dives deep into a problem many high-earning entrepreneurs face: “Why don’t I have more profit even though I’m making sales?”

Stephanie breaks down the 5 key profit drivers—Cost of Goods Sold, Payroll, Marketing, Operating Expenses, and Other Income/Expenses—and reveals how each one can either make or break your bottom line. From actionable vendor negotiation tips to understanding your margins, Stephanie arms you with the insights you need to stop guessing and start optimizing.

Whether you're overwhelmed by your P&L or just looking to find a few extra percentage points of profit, this episode will help you Think Like a CFO and make smarter business decisions starting today.

Grab Stephanie’s free Think Like a CFO worksheet linked in the description to start mapping your profit strategy right now.
👉 https://newlightfs.com/cfoworksheet/

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My name is Stephanie Smith, owner of New Light Financial Solutions, and we help business owners walk the one clear path to generating more cash in their business. To learn more, visit us online at https://newlightfs.com/

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In this episode of Getting to the Bottom Line, host Stephanie Smith is joined by serial entrepreneur and networking strategist Devin Sizemore to unpack the real value of relationships in business. Forget the outdated, transactional approach to networking — Devin shares a refreshing, practical system for building a network that doesn’t just generate leads but solves business problems, reduces costs, and opens doors to strategic partnerships, podcast appearances, speaking opportunities, and more.

Devin walks us through his Connection Expansion System, his ACES Connection Group, and the mindset shift every entrepreneur needs to turn simple conversations into long-term, high-value connections. You’ll hear stories of real business owners who’ve implemented his system to create six-figure pipelines and uncover growth through generosity and smart follow-up.

If you’ve ever collected business cards only to let them collect dust, this episode is your wake-up call. Learn how to follow up strategically, manage your time wisely, and create a network that works for you — not the other way around.

Learn more about Devin at:
🔗 connectionexpansion.com
📘 Connection Expansion (available on Amazon + audiobook)
📱 @dpsizemore on all social platforms

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My name is Stephanie Smith, owner of New Light Financial Solutions, and we help business owners walk the one clear path to generating more cash in their business. To learn more, visit us online at https://newlightfs.com/

Sign up for our newsletter for more great tips on how to keep the cash flowing in your business: https://newlightfs.com/newsletter/

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Tired of posting episodes that never seem to move the revenue needle?

In this episode of Getting to the Bottom Line, host Stephanie Smith, founder of New Light Financial Solutions, sits down with Kim Parkinson, certified Podcast Growth Coach and host of Podcasting for Spiritual Women, to unpack the real drivers behind a profitable show.

Kim’s journey from running a 60-hour-a-week craft store (complete with local TV segments) to building her own production agency is jam-packed with lessons on pivoting, niching down, and owning your authority. She reveals:
• The #1 mistake most shows make (spoiler: it’s consistency)
• Why a simple newsletter CTA usually outperforms social links
• How short, authority-focused solo episodes convert lurkers into clients
• Tactical tweaks like titles, SEO-rich descriptions, guest cadence that doubled downloads for her clients

Whether you’re just dreaming about a mic or already sitting on 100 episodes, this conversation shows you exactly how to turn your podcast into a bottom-line growth engine.

Links & Resources
• Book Kim’s free 20-min Growth Clarity Call → http://kpcreativemedia.com/growth-clarity-call
• Get Stephanie’s cash-flow insights → https://newlightfs.com/newsletter/

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My name is Stephanie Smith, owner of New Light Financial Solutions, and we help business owners walk the one clear path to generating more cash in their business. To learn more, visit us online at https://newlightfs.com/

Sign up for our newsletter for more great tips on how to keep the cash flowing in your business: https://newlightfs.com/newsletter/

Need help generating more cash in your business? Book a right fit call with us today: https://newlightfs.com/rightfit