The Profitable Catholic | Inviting God Into Your Business and Your Bottom Line
Are you a Catholic business owner who feels overwhelmed by the financial side of running your business and is looking for practical financial advice rooted in faith?At The Profitable Catholic, we believe running a business shouldn’t feel like a financial guessing game.Hosted by Tammy Hyska, a CPA, entrepreneur, and fellow Catholic with over 20 years of experience, this podcast brings you practical guidance on everything from managing cash flow to pricing for profit - and avoiding the financial pitfalls many business owners face.You can expect this podcast to help you: Simplify your numbers,Make smarter financial decisions, and...
13. What is the Biggest Financial Mistake New Business Owners Make?
Most new business owners make the same financial mistake—and it quietly causes stress, confusion, bad decisions, and even business failure.
In this episode, Tammy reveals the surprisingly simple mistake nearly everyone makes and explains why fixing it can transform the clarity and profitability of your business.
You’ll learn:
The biggest financial mistake new entrepreneurs makeThe warning signs your business might not be profitableThe three steps you can take to avoid this mistakeTammy also shares her own story of making this mistake—even as an accountant—and how correcting it changed everythin...
12. How Do I Avoid a Big Tax Bill?
Worried every year about getting hit with a big, unexpected tax bill?
In this episode, Tammy explains why tax panic happens—and how to prevent it with simple, smart planning.
You’ll learn why minimizing taxes shouldn’t be your goal, how taxes actually reflect healthy profit, and the biggest mistake business owners make when trying to reduce what they owe.
Tammy walks you through practical steps to prepare for taxes, avoid surprises, and make decisions rooted in stewardship—not fear.
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11. How to Have a Spirit of Poverty as a For-Profit Business Owner?
Can you run a profitable business and live with a spirit of poverty?
In this deeply meaningful episode, Tammy explores the surprising connection between spiritual detachment and financial stewardship—and why embracing a spirit of poverty actually brings more freedom, peace, and integrity to the way you run your business.
You’ll discover:
What “poverty of spirit” really means (and what it doesn’t)How the Nativity models holy detachment and trustThree areas where a spirit of poverty shows upPractical ways to practice detachment while still pursuing healthy profitWhy profit isn’t the p...10. Essential Number To Know: Cash
Cash isn’t just another number—it’s the lifeblood of your business.
In this episode, Tammy wraps up her four-part series on The Four Most Important Numbers Every Business Owner Needs to Know with a powerful conversation about cash—what it really means, why it matters, and how to manage it wisely.
You’ll learn:
9. Essential Number To Know: Net Profit
Do you know how much money your business actually keeps after everything is paid?
Have you ever looked at your sales numbers and thought, “I’m working harder than ever—so why doesn’t it feel like I’m making more money?”
The truth is, it’s not about how much you earn—it’s about how much you keep.
In this episode, Tammy unpacks the third essential number every business owner must understand—net profit.
When you understand your net profit, you gain the clarity to make better financial decisions...
8. Essential Number To Know: Gross Profit
Do you know how much your business really earns after covering the cost of what you sell?
Understanding your gross profit is one of the most powerful ways to uncover the truth about your financial health.
In this episode of The Profitable Catholic, Tammy continues her series on The Four Most Important Numbers Every Business Owner Needs to Know.
She breaks down what gross profit is, why it matters, and how it reveals whether your business is running efficiently—or leaking money without you realizing it. She also shares simple ways to...
7. Essential Number To Know: Revenue
If you could only track one financial number in your business, would you know which one matters most?
In this episode, Tammy kicks off a brand-new series on The Four Most Important Numbers Every Business Owner Needs to Know—starting with the first and most misunderstood: Revenue.
Many Catholic business owners chase higher revenue, believing more sales will fix their financial stress, only to find themselves busier but not more profitable.
If that sounds familiar, this episode will help you see your numbers—and your success—through a wiser lens.
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6. When Am I Ready to Hire a Fractional CFO?
Wondering if it’s time to bring in a fractional CFO—or if you’re not quite there yet?
In this episode, Tammy helps you discern the right time to add strategic financial support to your business so you can grow with clarity, peace, and confidence.
You’ll learn:
5. What is a Fractional CFO?
Ever wondered what a fractional CFO actually does and how they can help your business?
In this episode, we’ll break down what a fractional CFO is, what they’re not, and why their role could be the missing piece in your business finances.
You’ll discover:
4. How much does it cost to hire a bookkeeper?
Confused about bookkeeping costs?
Maybe you’ve seen prices all over the map and you’re unsure what’s normal, what’s too much, and what might be too cheap to trust.
In this episode, we break down what really goes into the price of hiring a bookkeeper so you can make a confident, informed decision for your business finances.
Let's take the mystery out of bookkeeping costs. Here’s what you’ll learn:
3. When Am I Ready to Hire a Bookkeeper?
If you’ve been juggling spreadsheets, QuickBooks, and receipts late at night, wondering whether it’s finally time to hire a bookkeeper, this episode will give you the clarity you need.
Do you feel like your bookkeeping is constantly behind? Maybe you’re unsure if your numbers are even accurate, or you dread tax season because you know it will be a scramble.
You want to be a good steward of what God has entrusted to you—but right now, your finances feel overwhelming, disorganized, or just plain stressful.
2. Do I Need QuickBooks Or Is A Spreadsheet Good Enough?
If you’ve been wondering whether it’s time to upgrade from a simple spreadsheet to QuickBooks, or if you should keep things simple a little longer, this episode has the clarity you need to make the right decision for your business finances.
Maybe you’re tired of entering every single transaction by hand, worried about mistakes, or wondering if bookkeeping software like QuickBooks is worth the cost.
You want to be a good steward of what God has entrusted to you, but you’re not sure which tools will help you stay organize...
1. What Does Being Catholic Have to Do With Business Finances?
Is your faith really connected to the way you run your business?
Do you ever feel like your faith and your business live in two separate worlds?
Maybe you’ve wondered if God really cares about things like profit margins, bookkeeping, or how you price your services. So many Catholic entrepreneurs wrestle with this tension: How do you honor God while still building a profitable, thriving business?
In this first episode, launching on the feast day of Saint Matthew (the patron saint of accountants and business finances), we’ll uncover why your...
Welcome to The Profitable Catholic Podcast!
Are you a Catholic business owner who feels overwhelmed by the financial side of running your business?
Are you looking for practical financial advice rooted in faith?
Running a business shouldn’t feel like a financial guessing game.
Through The Profitable Catholic podcast, Tammy Hyska, CPA, empowers Catholic business owners to simplify the financial side of their business.
This podcast is here to help you:
Each episode covers essential to...