Ron Saharyan

Ep. 264 | Your business is not supposed to survive on fumes and vibes

Podcast Episode| Strategy
June 10, 2026•3 min read

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In this episode of The Liquid Lunch Project, Matthew R. Meehan and Luigi Rosabianca sit down with Ron Saharyan, co-founder and managing partner of Profit First Professionals, to talk about the money problem most business owners pretend is “normal.”

Ron breaks down why profit is not greed, why cash flow needs a real system, and why your customers, team, family, and mission all need your business to make money.

Not someday. Now.

Oh, and by the way. Ron is giving away 10 FREE copies of his book. Keep scrolling to learn how you can get one.

🍸 What you'll hear in this episode:

  • Why “sales minus expenses equals profit” is not a system.

  • How Profit First helps owners pay themselves first.

  • Why cash flow clarity beats guessing from old reports.

  • The reason too many businesses are check-to-check.

  • How tiny mistakes quietly murder your margins.

  • Why taxes can be a badge of honor. Annoying, but still.

  • How profit helps you pay debt, hire, give, grow, and sleep.

  • Why business owners need money with a job before it arrives.

  • How to start with one bank account and 1% of revenue.

💡 Notable Takeaway:

“Profit is never bad. It's people that are bad. Profit helps you achieve.”


👤 About our Guest:

Ron Saharyan is the co-founder and managing partner of Profit First Professionals, a global company that trains accountants, bookkeepers, and financial coaches in the Profit First method. He helps business owners build stronger cash flow, better habits, and companies that do not fall apart every time a bill shows up.


Listen…then take action!

Open one separate bank account this week and move 1% of your revenue into it. That is your first rep. Build the muscle.

Want help bringing Profit First into your business? Visit profitfirstprofessionals.com to get matched with a certified Profit First Professional, or ask your accountant to check out the certification.

Ron also offered 10 free copies of Profit First for Liquid Lunch Project listeners. CLICK HERE to snag one before they’re gone!


🔗 Links + Stuff

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💼 Need funding or working capital?

If today’s conversation raised questions about capital, cash flow, or financing options, you can schedule a conversation with our sponsor, Credit Banc.

Credit Banc helps business owners make sense of their options and move forward with a clear plan, without pressure or guesswork.

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📲 Connect with the hosts

Follow along for behind-the-scenes clips, commentary, and things that don’t make it into the episode.

• Matt Meehan:https://www.instagram.com/matthew.r.meehan
• Luigi Rosabianca:https://www.instagram.com/luigi_rosabianca
• The Liquid Lunch Project:https://www.instagram.com/theliquidlunchproject/

💬 One last thing

Know a business owner who would appreciate this conversation?
Send them the episode. That’s how this show grows.

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