Episodes

This week, enjoy an Encore presentation of one of the most popular episodes from the Things Entrepreneurs Should Know archives. Whether you’re tuning in for the first time or revisiting a classic, I hope you enjoy this timeless advice for business owners. I’ll be back next week with a brand new episode. Feeling the emotional whiplash of running your business? You're not alone. In this episode we deliver invaluable insights to help you conquer stress, tackle burnout, and overcome the fear of f...

Cash flow crunch got you sweating? You’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. In this episode, Chip Schweiger cuts through the fluff and lays out exactly how unsecured lending can be a smart, strategic move for growth-minded business owners. Forget the stigma and scare tactics. Chip breaks down: Why even healthy businesses hit cash flow walls How unsecured lending works (and why it’s not just for the desperate) The right—and wrong—ways to use fast capital The must-know check...

Profit doesn't usually disappear because of one dramatic mistake. More often, it leaks away through pricing, inefficiency, overlooked costs, and decisions that seem insignificant on their own. This episode looks at where those leaks occur—and why owners often miss them.

Cash flow tells you more than whether there's enough money in the bank. It reveals how the business is operating, where pressure is building, and which choices may be coming next. Understanding it gives an owner something especially valuable: time to act.

Reducing taxes can be a worthwhile goal, but it shouldn't become the goal of the business. This episode looks at common tax-driven decisions and why owners should consider cash flow, growth, risk, and long-term value before allowing the tax consequences to drive the strategy.

An eventual exit may be years away, but the decisions that determine what a business is worth happen much earlier. This episode explores why thinking about the end can help owners build stronger, more transferable, and ultimately more valuable businesses today.