Cracking the Cash Flow Code
437 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 52 ratingsLearn how to first make your business successful, then sustainable. We bring thought leaders in who understand what it takes to make your business sustainable. Some of our guests are consultants, others are business owners. All have had experience and success in helping create a business that is personally and economically sustainable.
Join the host Josh Patrick as we learn what you can do to create a business that serves you and the community you serve.
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Episode 384: Learn to run your business like Clockwork
December 09, 2022 11:00 - 27 minutes - 62.4 MBThe lifeblood of any business is predictable cash flow. Join Mike Micholowicz as we talk about what makes predictable cash possible. We're going to take a dive into his updated book, Clockwork where you'll learn about why systems are so important when it comes to creating cash in your business.
Episode 383: Learn the secret of successfully buying a business
December 02, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 59 MBBetween 75% and 80% of all acquisitions fail, meaning they never have a positive return for the buyer. Today, Laura Queen will help us learn why this is true and what you can do to prevent your acquisitions from failing. It's a simple secret and one you're going to want to hear. Join us in this episode and learn the secrets of acquisitions.
Episode 382: Without innovation your company will stagnate
November 25, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 56.4 MBWe're talking with Steven Kowalski about the wonderful world of innovation. Today you'll learn about iterative innovation and what the means for your company. Join us for this great conversation and hear the wisdom that Steven brings to the party.
Episode 381: How to find the perfect employee!
November 18, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 57 MBDescription: Erin Longmoon is our guest for today, she is the CEO of Zephyr Connects. Erin and I speak about the employees that fit your culture, resonate with your core values, and fit with the company's mission and vision, and what is the recruiting process for you to find a team member who will be a great fit for your company.
Episode 380: Marketing does not equal sales
November 11, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 56.1 MBToday we're talking with Mike Konrad, the Founder/CEO of Aqueous Technologies and a podcast host. We're going to talk about the difference in marketing and sales. You might think they're the same and if you did you would be wrong. Listen to this episode to find out why.
Episode 379: Do You Have A Secret Fear of Hiring the Wrong Person?
November 04, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 52.7 MBDanielle Levy is the CEO and Founder of The Boardroom League and a sought-after executive who has helped six and seven-figure businesses expand with clarity and efficiency. This episode shows how to give other entrepreneurs a little black book of trusted industry professionals to help them implement and scale their businesses and to become operationally free from your business.
Episode 378: Is buying a business a good idea?
October 28, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 60.2 MBJohn Jay likes to buy businesses with other people's money and at the same time not give personal guarantees for the loans. Listen in as he explains why it's possible for you to do the same. He believes it's easier to grow a business by acquisition than by organic growth. Josh and John have a lively discussion about whether this actually works.
Episode 377: Are short-term rentals a good idea for your construction company?
October 21, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 58 MBWhat do you think about short-term rentals? Do you know what short-term rentals are? Join Alex Jarbo as we have a discussion about short-term rentals. We will discuss the things to consider for short-term rentals, the tools for managing your properties, and how to treat your vacation rentals as a business and not as a hobby.
Episode 376: Why don't we encourage folks to be tradespeople?
October 14, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 59.5 MBJoshua Page has got it right. We don't encourage our children to be in the trades if that's the best path for them. Listen to our conversation about what you as a blue-collar business owner can do to help change the trajectory of our youth towards the trades when it's the best path for them to take.
Episode 375: Developing the best sales process for your business.
October 07, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 58.6 MBPaul Lesure is our guest for today, he is the CEO of Green Mountain Solar who put solar in our house. In this episode, we'll discuss the process measurement that you invest in the actual process of your business as well as the importance of testimonials and personal responsibility in your business.
Episode 374: Is franchising right for you and your business?
September 30, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBLearn with Tipton Shonkwiler whether forming a franchise business or buying a franchise for your going business is right for you. If you're interested in scaling your business and others have asked to use your business model, you might have a good business to franchise. If you want a business in a box and are willing to use systems that have been proven, then becoming a franchisee might be the right thing to do. This episode will help you answer these questions and more.
Episode 373: What the Heck do Weeds and Business Success Have to Do with Each Other?
September 16, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 58.6 MBToday we're talking with Stu Heinecke, the author of How to Grow Your Business Like a Weed and a cartoonist for The Wall Street Journal. In this episode, Stu makes an analogy between weeds and a successful business. We're curious about this idea and I bet you might be also. Tune in to find out what Stu has found that makes weeds and business go together, and no we don't mean the marijuana-type weed.
Episode 372: The biggest transition business owners ever go through
September 09, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 58.7 MBSusan K. Bradley is our guest for today, she is from The Sudden Money Institute and is an expert on financial transition. In this episode, you will learn about the protocols for helping people who go through major transitions.
Episode 371: What is Entrepreneurial Operating System in your business and how to transform it?
September 02, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 58.5 MBJoin Ferol M Vernon from Written World Media as we talk about the difference between a book marketer and a media company that markets books. This episode will show you how is it important to have EOS and it will give you insight into empowering authors and publishers to reach their audience and help readers find their next great book.
Episode 370: What does it mean by fractional CFO?
August 26, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBMelisa Leon is our guest for today, and she is a fractional CFO, top-tier finance professional, business owner, and podcast host. This episode will show you how the balance sheet and dashboard will work for your business.
Episode 369: What the heck is return on energy?
August 19, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 55.7 MBRobyn Duda has a term, she calls it "return on energy". Join this episode of Cracking the Cash Flow Code to learn what return on energy is and how it might be something you want to learn more about.
Episode 368: Contractors learn the secrets of marketing your business.
August 12, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 57.1 MBScott Harkey is our guest for today, and he is from OH Partners, he started from scratch and build himself a pretty good size of organization. This episode will tell you about how it is important to have promotions such as well-designed websites and video content creations for your growing business.
Episode 367: Straight talk about how you can reach financial independence from your business
August 05, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 55.7 MBWe're talking with Matt Ruttenberg about how and why you need to have a fully funded retirement plan if you ever want to become financially free from your business. Learn a little-known secret and it all has to deal with how you use your retirement plan. This is an episode you're not going to want to skip.
Episode 366: Let's have some straight talk about your sales process
July 29, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 56.7 MBPeople in the construction world have a hard time having a sales process that brings results. Join Lynn Whitbeck as we go through best practices for construction companies to use to create predictable sales that produce raving fans and bring them back over and over for repeat business.
Episode 365: Let's talk about burnout and your business
July 22, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 55.9 MBJoin Jake Hare as we talk about the topic of burnout, why it happens, and what you can do about it. The terrible truth is you might be burned out and don't even know it. In this episode, we're talking about how to identify when you're burned out and how to combat it.
Episode 364: What you need to know about getting sued by your employees
July 15, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MBHillary Johns is our guest, and she is helping us learn about the do's and don'ts when it comes to disciplining and releasing team members. Too many owners of construction companies ignore the simple rules and pay the price for doing so. Learn five simple things you can do to make sure you don't get sued by your team members.
Episode 363: How to keep your business going if there is a recession?
July 08, 2022 10:00 - 22 minutes - 51.2 MBJoin us as we talk with Bill Flynn from Catalyst Growth Advisors who is a CEO & Entrepreneur. In this episode, you will understand the things that business owners or specifically the people from the construction world should be looking at and thinking about if they experience a recession.
Episode 362: How to recover from a disaster in your business
July 01, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MBWe're talking with Rod Khleif who has a great career in real estate among other things and he had an experience about losing two tons of money. In this episode, you will see a vigorous conversation with Rod and Josh about the best ways of handling adversity and where mindset and action fit into making your plans become real.
Episode 361: Stop! This delegating Information Could Change Your Life
June 24, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 54.7 MBDelegation is tough. It's especially tough in a family business. Join John Louizes as we talk about what it took for his father to let go and for John to take over the family business. You'll learn why focusing on results is always a better choice than focusing on the process. This is especially true in a family business transition.
Episode 360: Everything you need to know about podcasting, even if you have no interest.
June 17, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 57 MBMatt Halloran is an influence accelerator of ProudMouth and the guy in the wealth management world when it comes to podcasting. In this episode, you will explore how podcasting can accelerate your influence in your business to achieve superior business outcomes.
Episode 359: Your business life depends on this one simple thing
June 10, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 57.9 MBJoin us as we talk with Rocky Lalvani who is a profit first consultant. This episode will show you how to create a construction company that provides personal and economic sustainability.
Episode 358: Six variables that you need to look out for in your business
June 03, 2022 10:00 - 23 minutes - 54.2 MBWe're talking with Christopher Volk, the author of an upcoming book The Value Equation dedicated to the dynamics of business wealth creation. This episode will discuss business models and business wealth creation dynamics.
Episode 357: The most successful family businesses are when each member is in your zone of genius
May 27, 2022 10:00 - 28 minutes - 64.6 MBJoin us as we talk with Kristen Donnelly who is one of The Good Doctors of Abbey Research where they help people understand themselves and the world around them better. This episode will show you how to focus on inclusivity and curiosity so that everyone can have a richer and fuller life.
Episode 356: Without clear values no one knows what you do.
May 20, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 57.9 MBMark Josephson is the CEO of Castiron and Bitly and he is now working with food manufacturers. In this episode, you will understand why you need to start with a mission, vision, values, goals and how will you know which decisions to make when there are some hard decisions.
Episode 355: Hire The Right Person, The First Time, Everytime
May 13, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBWe're talking with Deacon Bradley from Sharp Business Growth who helps business leaders and focus on operations and marketing. In this episode, you will know about the key to hiring great team members and what mistakes leaders make around management and leadership.
Episode 354: How to Hate Due Diligence Less
May 06, 2022 10:00 - 24 minutes - 56.2 MBJoin us as we talk with Elliott Holland from Guardian Due Diligence who is a provider of Quality of Earnings (QoE) for Self-Funded Buyers. In this episode, you will know about how due diligence can dramatically affect the progress of your business.
Episode 353: The Biggest Mistake Business Owners Make and the One You Want to Avoid.
April 29, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 59.3 MBTim Redmond is the CEO of Redmond Growth Consulting and an expert guy who does growth. In this episode, you will know about helping businesses and organizations stimulate growth in their purpose and profits using innovative coaching and consulting approaches and tools.
Episode 352: What is a Green Partnership and why It's something that will surprise you?
April 22, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 58 MBWe're talking with Lenore Horton from Horton Legal Strategies who is an expert in what we called green partnerships. In this episode, you will know how to go in business with your friend by determining the green flags and how the history of friendship will affect business matters.
Episode 351: How to look for the best workplace for college graduates?
April 15, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 58.4 MBJoin us as we talk with Beth Hendler-Grunt who is the founder and president of Next Great Step, a New York City-based provider of career counseling to college graduates. In this episode, you will know about the ways how to get the first job opportunity for college graduates to achieve personal and financial success.
Episode 350: Make your competitor your collaborator.
April 08, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 57.9 MBIn this episode, we're talking with Jay Guilford from Cirque du Soleil who created Cirque’s leadership training program which challenged leadership teams to collaborate, communicate and tap into their creative potential. You will know about the way how managers lead and team members interact to have a collaboration even when there is a level of competition on teams.
Episode 349: Secrets to make your customers repeat customers.
April 01, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 59.1 MBWe're talking with Mark Newsome who is from New York and an expert in creating cash flow. In this episode, you will know about the current marketing strategies or tactics which often cost way more money than they consistently produce, and the techniques on how to have repeat customers.
Episode 348: Is it good to have a development division within a construction company?
March 25, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 52.8 MBJoin us as we talk with Jake Heller from Midos Development who is a Real Estate Development Guru in Los Angeles. In this episode, you will know about the process of shifting from being a contractor to being a developer.
Episode 347: Finding the perfect customer, the first time, every time.
March 18, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 58.8 MBIn this episode, we're talking with Matthew Kimberly who is the president of Book Yourself Solid International that supports top-tier business coaches in growing their own business and their clients' businesses. You will learn what kind of values you want to live by and put into the marketplace.
Episode 346: The secret advantages of green building for contractors.
March 11, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 55.8 MBJoin us as we talk with Andrew Pace who is the founder of The Green Design Center and an expert in green construction. You will know how important is green construction and how it can create healthy living environments by incorporating not only healthy building materials but energy efficiency and sustainability as well.
Episode 345: What makes a business attractive to a buyer?
March 04, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MBMatt Remuzzi is the CEO and founder of CapForge bookkeeping and tax services for small business owners. In this episode, you'll learn what it takes to sell your business in the way you want when you want.
Episode 344: Why do you need to worry about your estate plan?
February 25, 2022 11:00 - 22 minutes - 52.6 MBIn this episode, we're talking with David Edey of Executor Help who is an estate planner of a Wealth Management Group. You will learn in this episode how important to have a succession plan to take one step further as a business owner and how it differs from an estate plan.
Episode 343: What is a disruptive successor of a family business?
February 21, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 59.2 MBWe're talking with Jonathan Goldhill from The Goldhill Group who is an expert in working with family businesses and the construction world. This episode will tell you how to think differently about your business and how to run it using proven practices that will become game-changers in the company.
Episode 342: Why do business owners need to spend more time on strategic planning?
February 14, 2022 11:00 - 26 minutes - 61.8 MBJoin us as we talk with Warren Coughlin from warrencoughlin.com who is a specialist in strategic thinking for tactical operations. In this episode, you will know how strategic planning will allow you to get focused and how it will give you discipline in your skills even in the face of uncertainty.
Episode 341: Taking ownership and accountability of your business on a fractional basis.
February 05, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 57.6 MBBen Wolf is the author of the book Fractional Leadership. He is also the CEO of Fractional Leadership LLC and Wolf's Edge Consulting who helps small and mid-sized entrepreneurial business owners breakthrough when they're hitting the ceiling. You will learn in this episode what fractional leadership is all about and how it is effective in your business.
Episode 340: Why you want values-based leadership in a private company?
January 31, 2022 10:39 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MBWe're talking with Candace Mae Gruber from Candace Mae Training and Services which helps create an agile team that can quickly adapt to change and be committed to the mission. You will learn about the leadership that cares through communication, attitude, relationships, sales, and how people are going to be the center of success.
Episode 339: The 12 principles which will make your business successful and profitable.
January 24, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MBJoin us as we talk with Steven J Anderson who is the author of The Bicycle Book which is a business parable. In this episode, you will learn what are the 12 lessons on The Bicycle Book which are all about running a successful profitable business with happy paying customers who allow you to grow your business.
Episode 339: How to make customers loyal to your business
January 24, 2022 11:00 - 25 minutes - 57.7 MBJoin us as we talk with Steven J Anderson who is the author of The Bicycle Book which is an autobiographical business novel. In this episode, you will learn about the 12 lessons on The Bicycle Book which are all about running a successful profitable business with happy paying customers who allow you to grow your business.
Episode 338: How to move your business off-stream to get higher ticket prices and more lucrative customers?
January 17, 2022 10:18 - 26 minutes - 60.3 MBKathryn Porritt is the founder and CEO of Business Bravery who specialize in quick, effective, and exponential marketing techniques that get fast and highly profitable results for the business. You will learn how to make your business feel more elegant which will give your more spaciousness to your day, time to dedicate to your clients and be creative to your business.
Episode 337: How to document and systemize every little piece of your business as a franchisor?
January 08, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 56.4 MBIn this episode, we're talking with Neel Parekh from MaidThis Franchise who helps homeowners and short-term rental hosts with their cleanings. You will know about how franchisor systemized their business where it helps customers what to expect and to have a business where employees and team members know what to expect for excellence from them.
Episode 336: The biggest lessons I've learned in becoming an entrepreneur.
January 01, 2022 11:00 - 24 minutes - 56.7 MBJoin us as we talk with Loren Feldman who is the editor-in-chief and founder of 21 Hats, a platform for business owners where he edits a daily newsletter for entrepreneurs. In this episode, you will learn how is it different going from being an editor to joining the world of entrepreneurship and how you need to embrace your mistakes to be successful.