In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Profit Consultant, Cash Flow Strategist, Tax Advisor, Founder of About Profit , Wendy Barlin.   Connecting with Wendy Barlin, a Personal Business Manager and financial confidante, can provide invaluable financial guidance and support. With over 10 years of experience across diverse industries, Wendy possesses a wealth of knowledge and expertise in handling financial tasks, allowing you to focus on your core strengths. Her unique approach to accounting, bookkeeping, and income tax services ensures that your financial decisions are optimized for success and increased profits.  By partnering with Wendy, you can benefit from her commitment to your financial well-being and understanding of complex accounting systems. As a member of the California Society of CPAs and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Wendy's professional affiliations further reinforce her credibility and reliability in the financial services field.   About Wendy Barlin: Wendy is a Personal Business Manager and financial confidante with over 10 years of experience in various industries. Born in Cape Town, South Africa, she graduated from the University of Cape Town with a double major in Accounting and Information Systems. Wendy specializes in handling financial tasks for busy professionals and business owners, helping them focus on their core strengths. She offers comprehensive accounting, bookkeeping, and income tax services.  Wendy is committed to her clients' success, ensuring financial decisions lead to increased profits. She is a member of the California Society of CPAs and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and a mentor for the Jewish Vocational Services Mentor Program. Wendy now calls Los Angeles her home and is married to an American from Michigan.   About About Profit: About Profit is a financial services company that sets itself apart from its competitors with a unique fee model emphasizing people over profit. This client-centric approach ensures that the focus remains on providing customers the best possible service and financial solutions, rather than solely on generating revenue. By adopting this innovative model, About Profit creates a strong foundation of trust and transparency, fostering long-term relationships with clients.  The company offers a range of services, including accounting, bookkeeping, and tax management, all tailored to meet the diverse needs of individuals and businesses. Through its commitment to customer satisfaction, About Profit establishes itself as a reliable and ethical choice in the financial services industry.   Tweetable Moments:  3:42 - “It's really important to look at your expenses and see which ones are supporting the revenue and which ones are just expenses for should sake. And then we look to minimize those.” 4:32 - “My real purpose is to help people find the answers. Right now, the American economy is being run by small business owners, and it's our goal to help everybody do better.”   Apply to be a Guest on The Thoughtful Entrepreneur: https://go.upmyinfluence.com/podcast-guest Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out About Profit website at  https://wendybarlin.com/ Check out Wendy Barlin on LinkedIn at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendybarlin/ Check out Wendy Barlin on Instagram at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendybarlin/ Don’t forget to subscribe to The Thoughtful Entrepreneur and thank you for listening. Tune in next time!   More from UpMyInfluence: We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here. Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.