The #1 Struggle Business Leaders Face | Ep 223

Strategy Meets Finance

Strategy Meets Finance
The #1 Struggle Business Leaders Face | Ep 223
Apr 02, 2026 Episode 223
Steve Coughran

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A lot of business owners think profit is the goal, but the real problem shows up when the cash is not there.

This is one of the most common struggles leaders deal with. Steve breaks down why profit and cash flow don’t match and shares a simple way to measure how much of your profit actually turns into usable cash. Once you see this number, you’ll understand exactly where your money is getting stuck and what needs to change.

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