The Profit Generator Show with Nathan Rigney

Are restaurants really a “mugs game”?

Or are most hospitality businesses just missing the systems required to make money?

In this episode of the Profit Generator Podcast, Nathan sits down with hospitality consultant Steven Mulligan from Number Krunchers to unpack why so many cafés, pubs and restaurants struggle with profitability, even when they’re busy.

If you’re in hospitality (or thinking about opening a venue), this conversation could save you years of stress.

We cover:

• Why oversized menus destroy margins
• How overstocking quietly kills cash flow
• The truth about supplier negotiations
• Why front-of-house staff are salespeople (not just plate carriers)
• How to increase spend per head
• The importance of menu engineering
• Why business ownership is different from being a great chef
• How systems turn hospitality from chaos into profit

Hospitality moves fast.
Money comes in quickly and disappears just as fast.

The difference between struggling venues and profitable ones?

Clarity. Structure. Systems.

If you’re working insane hours and still wondering where the profit is going, this episode is for you.

Connect with Steven Mulligan (Number Krunchers):
https://numberkrunchers.com.au/

Need help with accounting, cash flow and building proper financial systems around your business?
Get in touch with NGR Accounting:
www.ngraccounting.com.au

Hospitality isn’t broken.
It’s just under-managed.

Watch now and start running a business, not a mugs game.

This podcast provides general information only and is not intended as personal financial advice. The information presented here does not take into account your individual financial situation, investment objectives, or particular needs. You should consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any financial decisions based on the information in this post. The author and website owner are not liable for any actions taken based on this general advice.

In this episode of The Profit Generator Show, I sit down with Mike Michalowicz (author of Profit First and The Money Habit) to break down what really separates winners from everyone else.

We unpack:

The “learning loop” that keeps entrepreneurs stuck

Why rejection is better than regret

The identity shift from technician to shareholder

Why fear can drive you, but meaning sustains you

How to stop preparing and start launching

If you’re a business owner who feels stuck, frustrated, or constantly “not ready yet”… this episode is for you.

📘 Check out Mike’s work:
MikeMotorbike.com
Search “Becoming Self-Made” on YouTube

If you want help implementing Profit First or building real financial foundations in your business, get in touch with us at NGR Accounting.

Stop preparing. Start building.

This podcast provides general information only and is not intended as personal financial advice. The information presented here does not take into account your individual financial situation, investment objectives, or particular needs. You should consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any financial decisions based on the information in this post. The author and website owner are not liable for any actions taken based on this general advice.

Your photos are doing more marketing than you think.

In this episode of The Profit Generator Show, Nathan Rigney sits down with photographer and marketer Sophie Brown (Sophie B Photography) to unpack why photography isn’t just a “nice-to-have” - it’s a core part of your marketing, branding, and sales strategy.

They explore why so many businesses invest heavily in websites, ads, and content, only to undermine it all with poor-quality visuals - and how authentic, professional imagery builds trust faster than any sales pitch.

You’ll learn:

Why photography is a foundation of marketing, not a finishing touch

The real difference between “having a good camera” and knowing how to use it

When phone photography works - and when it absolutely doesn’t

Why being real beats polished in 2026

How showing behind the scenes builds credibility and connection

The hidden cost of cheap or inconsistent visuals

This conversation is especially relevant for business owners who want their brand to look credible, human, and aligned with the value they actually deliver.

If you’ve ever said:

“I hate being on camera”

“Photos aren’t that important”

“We’ll fix that later”

This episode will challenge the way you think about visibility and trust.

Connect with Sophie B:
Sophie B Photography
https://www.sophieb.com.au

Need help stepping back and looking at your business strategy, cash flow, or whether your marketing spend is actually delivering a return?
Get in touch with Nathan and the NGR Accounting team.

This podcast provides general information only and is not intended as personal financial advice. The information presented here does not take into account your individual financial situation, investment objectives, or particular needs. You should consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any financial decisions based on the information in this post. The author and website owner are not liable for any actions taken based on this general advice.