Podcasts
Fire Your Family? The Cost of Giving Relatives a Pass at Work
Hiring family members can strengthen your business but only when relatives follow the same standards as every other employee. Hiring
Fractional CMO Playbook: How to Hire, Deploy, and Measure Marketing Leadership
Fractional CMO Playbook principles help business owners replace disconnected marketing tactics with clear leadership, accountability, and measurable results. You are
Your Marketing Agency Has No Idea What You Make and They Don’t Care
Your marketing agency reports an 847% return. The dashboard is full of green arrows. Clicks are up. Impressions are growing.
The Three Legs of Exit Readiness: Why a Sellable Business Isn’t Enough
You can build a profitable company, clean up the financials, attract a serious buyer, and close on favorable terms and
How to Decide Between Building and Buying a Business
Every business owner reaches a point where organic growth starts feeling painfully slow. Revenue is growing, but not fast enough.
Customer Value: The Hidden Cost of Your Biggest Customer
Customer value isn’t determined by how much revenue a customer generates. It’s determined by how much they strengthen your business
Working Capital Adjustments Explained: Why a $6 Million Business Sale Fell Apart Over $80K
Imagine shaking hands on the sale of your business for $6 million. The Letter of Intent (LOI) is signed. Your
Buy Box for Business Sales: Why One Client Cost $900K | FBO2BO EP10
Most business owners assume buyers evaluate businesses the same way they do. They don’t. Owners often focus on revenue, reputation,
Owner Dependency: The Hidden Reason Your Business Isn’t Scalable | FBO2BO EP9
Could your business survive for one week without you? Most business owners don’t like that question. Because deep down, they
The 5 Financial Gaps EOS Won’t Fix | FBO2BO EP 8
Financial gaps are one of the biggest reasons business owners struggle with cash flow, profitability, and growth even after implementing
The 8 Factors That Determine What Your Business Is Actually Worth | FBO2BO EP7
Business valuation is one of the most misunderstood parts of entrepreneurship. Most business owners believe their company is worth far
Bookkeeper vs. Controller vs. CFO: Which One Does Your Business Actually Need? | FBO2BO EP6
Bookkeeper vs CFO is one of the most misunderstood topics in business growth, and the latest episode of From Burnt
Tax Preparation vs. Tax Planning: Why Your CPA Isn’t Saving You Money | FBO2BO EP5
Most business owners think tax planning starts during tax season. That’s one of the biggest mistakes a business owner can
Revenue Is a Vanity Metric: The 3 Numbers That Actually Matter | FBO2BO EP4
Most business owners are chasing the wrong number. Revenue looks good. It’s easy to talk about. It’s what people brag
Profit First Explained: Why Cash Flow Beats Revenue Every Time | FBO2BO EP3
Your business might be profitable but still broke. That’s the reality many entrepreneurs face. Revenue is growing, the numbers look
Why Cash Flow Beats Revenue: The Profit First Mindset Every Owner Needs | FBO2BO EP2
Revenue might look like success but cash is what keeps your business alive. You can have strong sales and still
The Owner’s Treadmill: How to Stop Running Your Business and Start Building One | FBO2BO EP1
We’ve been helping business owners build profitable, sellable companies for years. Now, we’re finally talking about it. Today, we’re excited