The Profit Leak Calculator
Most service-based businesses don't have a revenue problem — they have a profit leak problem.
Watch before you start: Yasnay walks you through the full tool
Profit Leak Diagnostic
Answer 7 questions to discover exactly where your profit is leaking — and how much it's costing you.
Profit Leak Calculator
Reverse-engineer the revenue your business needs to fund your life — and see exactly how your pricing impacts every number.
Session 1 — Personal Income Target
Reverse-engineer the income you actually need to fund your life.
Add the financial goals that your current income isn't funding yet:
Session 2 — Business Revenue Goals
How much revenue does your business need to pay you that target?
Session 3 — The Value of Your Time
What every hour of your time needs to be worth to hit that revenue goal.
Session 4 — Value-Based Pricing
See how pricing changes the number of clients you actually need.
| Tier | Annual | Monthly | Clients needed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry | $0 | $0 | — |
| Core | $0 | $0 | — |
| Premium | $0 | $0 | — |
Based on your revenue goal, here are your recommended Profit First Target Allocation Percentages (TAPs)
| Revenue Range | Profit | Owner's Pay | Tax | Operating Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0 – $250K | 5% | 50% | 15% | 30% |
| $250K – $500K | 10% | 35% | 15% | 40% |
| $500K – $1M | 15% | 20% | 15% | 50% |
| $1M – $5M | 10% | 10% | 15% | 65% |
| $5M – $10M | 15% | 5% | 15% | 65% |
| $10M – $50M | 20% | 0% | 15% | 65% |
Complete the calculator above to see your personalized row highlighted.
⚠️ Important: These are the starting percentages recommended in the Profit First book. They are NOT necessarily the right percentages for your specific business. Getting your actual allocation numbers requires a personalized assessment of your real financials — which is exactly what we do in the Profit Leak Assessment.
Ready to align these numbers with your actual business?
These tools give you clarity. The next step is building a system customized to your real numbers — with a Certified Profit First Professional who has already reviewed your financials.
Questions? Email us at support@theprofitcatalyst.co