Cracking the Cash Flow Code
437 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 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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Episodes
Episode 286: Leader Humility
January 18, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBOn this episode, Josh speaks with Marilyn Gist, the author of "The Extraordinary Power of Leader Humility". They discuss humility in leadership, its benefits, and things to can do to have that humility.
Episode 285: Process Management in Construction
January 11, 2021 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBOn this episode, Josh talks with Jason Schroeder from Elevate Construction. They discuss the process management system Elevate has used as well as other process management systems to consider.
Episode 284: Peter Lehrman
January 04, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBOn this episode, Josh speaks with Peter Lehrman, CEO of Axial. Axial is an online platform that business owners & their M&A advisors use to safely and intelligently explore and execute capital raises, acquisitions, and exits with strategic buyers or professional financial sponsors. Josh and Peter discuss, Axial, its advantages, and then talk about things business owners should keep in mind when selling their business.
Episode 283: Selling Your Company
December 28, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBOn this episode Josh speaks with Michelle Seiler Tucker, Founder and President of Sieler Tucker, which specializes in selling businesses. They discuss things to keep in mind when thinking about selling your business.
Episode 282: Rob Hatch
December 21, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBIn this episode Josh speaks with Rob Hatch, author of "Attention! The Power of Simple Decisions in a Distracted World". They discuss some things you can do to better focus in today's world of overloaded distractions.
Episode 281: Creating a Great Culture and a Great Company
December 14, 2020 11:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBOn this episode Josh talks with Darren Virassammy, Co-Founder of 34 Strong and Host of the Leading Strong Podcast. They discuss some techniques and things to keep in my when building a great culture in your company.
Episode 280: Public Speaking and Storytelling with Michael Port
December 07, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBOn this episode, Josh sits down with his long time friend Michael Port. They have an amazing conversation on public speaking and the importance of storytelling.
Episode 279: Sales are Everywhere
November 30, 2020 17:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBOn this episode, Josh speaks with Jeff Brandeis, Founder for Brandeis Train Solutions. They discuss the fact that sales are everywhere, in every aspect of your life. They also talk about why many business owners may resist thinking of themselves as sales people.
Episode 278: Maximize The Benefits Of Podcasting
November 23, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn this episode Josh speaks with Tom Schwab, Chief Evangelist Officer for Interview Valet, which provides guests for podcasts. They discuss podcasts and how they benefit both the guests and the host.
Episode 277: Managing Millenials and Gen Z
November 16, 2020 11:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBOn this episode Josh speaks with Adam Mendler, CEO of The Veloz Group and host of the "Thrity Minute Mentors" podcast. They talk about things to keep in mind when managing millenials and Gen Z.
Episode 276: Self Evolved Leaders
November 09, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBOn this episode, Josh speaks with Dave McKeown, author of "Outfield Leadership". They talk about some principals that make for good leadership.
Episode 275: 9 Foundation Principals with Lance Cayko from F9 Productions
November 02, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBOn this episode, Josh speaks with Lance Cayko Co-Founder F9 Productions. They discuss F9's 9 foundation principles.
Episode 274: Financial EQ
October 26, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBOn this episode Josh debates "financial EQ" and"money stories" with Anne Beaulieu the Founder of Femme Sauvage and the website FinancialEQ.coach.
Episode 273: Brady Harris
October 19, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBOn this episode, Josh talks with Brady Harris, CEO of Dwolla a FinTech company. They talk about payment systems and what types of modalities may be best for certain types of business.
Episode 272:Building a Business from the Ground Up
October 12, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode Josh speaks with Randy Bern, Co-Founder of Vannguard Utility Partners. Randy shares his story of growing his business from 4 employees to 500 employees in 20 years.
Episode 271: Systematizing Your Business with Carl Seville
October 05, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBOn this episode Josh speaks with Carl Seville, a Partner at SK Collaborative. They talk about the importance of systematizing your business, particularly if you want to get it "sale ready".
Episode 270: Story Brands for Sale Ready Companies
September 28, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode, Josh talks with Steve Brown, founder of ROI Online. They talk about the importance of a story brand and how it helps you put systems in place for recurring revenue.
Episode 269: Content Marketing for Blue Collar Business with Ken Tucker, Owner of Changescape Web
September 21, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBOn this episode Josh spends time with Ken Tucker, owner of Changescape Web. The discuss content marketing for blue collar businesses.
Episode 268: Challenges of Growing that First 100 People
September 14, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBOn this episode Josh speaks with Kosi Stobbs, CEO of Specific Mechanical Systems. They discuss the challenges when growing your business from a few people to over 100 people.
Episode 267: Crisis Branding with Jeremy Miller from Sticky Branding
September 07, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MBOn this episode Josh speaks again with Jeremy Miller from Sticky Branding. They discuss crisis branding, especially in the current times.
Episode 266: Stories You Should Tell with Paul Smith
August 31, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 21 MBOn this episode Josh speaks with Paul Smith from LeadWithaStory.com. They discuss the types of stories business owners should be telling.
Episode 265: Secrets to Finding And Keeping Great Employees
August 24, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 21.3 MBOn this episode Josh speaks with Beth Miller from Executive Velocity. They discuss some dos and don't with regarding to hiring new employees.
Episode 264: Bill Welter, MIndprep.com
August 17, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBOn this episode, Josh speaks with Bill Welter from Mindprep.com. They discuss four responsibilities of anyone in a leadership position.
Episode 263: John Cadigan, Trust Advisory Group
August 10, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBOn this episode Josh speaks with John Cadigan, the National Sales Manager for Trust Advisory Group. They discuss common mistakes wealth advisors make when transitioning their business, and some of the ways the method Trust Advisory Group employs may be beneficial in that.
Episode 262: Anna Lundberg
August 03, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBOn this episode Josh speaks with Anna Lundberg from One Step Outside. They talk about what business owners need to be thinking about during this crisis to help their business survive. They also discuss what business owners should have thought out before transitioning to another phase of their business or career.
Episode 261: Selling Your Business with Barbara Taylor
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBOn this episode Josh speaks with Barbara Taylor about selling your business, especially during this pandemic.
Episode 260: Blaine Bertsch
July 20, 2020 16:00 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBOn this episode Josh speaks with Blaine Bertsch, CEO of Dryrun and author of "Pandemic Cash Flow". They discuss the importance of tracking cash flow and what to do in times like these with the virus.
Episode 259: What Every Leader Needs to Know About Letting Go Without Losing Control
July 13, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBOn this episode Josh speaks with Elise Mitchell. They discuss her blog post "What Every Leader Needs to Know About Letting Go Without Losing Control".
Episode 258: Susan Bradley
July 06, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBOn this episode Josh speaks with Susan Bradley, from Sudden Money. They discuss the stages of transition involved in selling a business.
Episode 257: Steve Nixon, StrategySamurai.com
June 29, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBOn this episode Josh speaks with Steve Nixon from StrategySamurai.com and FreeJazzLessons.come. They talk about some tips in hiring and Steve shares how this successfull FreeJazzLessons.com site came about.
Episode 256: Soft Skills with Dennis Doran
June 22, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBOn this episode Josh speaks with Dennis Doran, author of "Soft as Steel". They discuss the importance of soft skills in the workplace.
Episode 255: Jonathan Grzybowski
June 15, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBOn this episode, Josh speaks with Jonathan Grzybowski, CMO and Co-Founder of Penji. They discuss, culture, processes, and putting your employees first.
Episode 254: How Lean Works in Smaller Businesses
June 08, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 22.8 MBIn this episode Josh talks with Adam McKee from Contemporary Woods Furniture. They discuss how lean manufacturing works in smaller businesses.
Episode 253: Bryan Clayton
June 01, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 24.5 MBIn this episode Josh talks with Brian Clayton, CEO and cofounder of GreenPal. They discuss building companies with no outside investors.
Episode 252: How To Grow Your Business And Sustain It - Jason Hartman
May 25, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode Josh talks with Jason Hartman. They discuss how can you grow your business and sustain it forever.
Episode 251: Fix This Next - Mike Michalowicz (Part 2)
May 18, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode Josh talks with Mike Michalowicz. They discuss making the vital change that will level up your business.
Episode 250: Fix This Next - Mike Michalowicz (Part 1)
May 11, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode Josh talks with Mike Michalowicz. They discuss making the vital change that will level up your business.
Episode 249: Jeff Bloomfield
May 04, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode Josh talks with Jeff Bloomfield from Brain Trust Growth. They discuss how to clarify the message to your customers in a way that builds trust and creates an urgency to buy.
Episode 248: Ron Nakamoto
April 27, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this episode Josh talks with Ron Nakamoto from Empowered Wealth. They discuss private business and what does success looks like.
Episode 247: Trish Saemann
April 20, 2020 10:00 - 27 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode Josh talks with Trish Saemann. They discuss mistakes business owners make when creating a marketing plan.
Episode 246: Charitable Exit Planning
April 13, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode Josh talks with Randy Fox from Two Hawks Consulting. They discuss philanthropic planning along with how to get out of your business and save yourself a bunch of taxes.
Episode 245: Leadership
April 06, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBIn this episode Josh speaks with Sjoerd de Waal, and they are having a fascinating conversation about leadership.
Episode 244: Radical Openess
March 30, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.5 MBOn this episode Josh speaks with Alfonso E. Chávez, CEO of Mocha Media. They discuss being open and removing barriers to communication can accelerate ideas in your company.
Episode 243: Lou Bortone
March 23, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this episode Josh talks with Lou Bortone. They discuss how to identify and deal with difficult clients.
Episode 242: Donald C. Kelly, The Sales Evangelist
March 16, 2020 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this episode Josh talks with Donald C. Kelly, the Sales Evangelist. They discuss sales, primarily prospecting.
Episode 241: Nathan Hirsch, FreeeUp
March 09, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode Josh talks with Nathan Hirsch from FreeeUp.com. They discuss using Virtual Assistants.
Episode 240: Bill Bice, Boomtime
March 02, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this episode Josh talks with Bill Bice from Boomtime.
Episode 239: Dr. Fred Johnson
February 24, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode Josh talks with Dr. Fred Johnson, CEO of Initiative One.
Episode 238: Think Do Say
February 17, 2020 11:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode Josh talks with Ron Tite, author of Think Do Say. They discuss humor, authenticity, and what you can do to differentiate yourself from the competition.
Episode 237: Franchises
February 10, 2020 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBIn this episode Josh talks with Vince Vavrunek, owner of SERVPRO of Brandon. They discuss how Vince got into being a franchisee and what things you should look for when doing the same.