Strategy. Scale. Exit.
Strategy. Scale. Exit. is for founders who want to grow profitably and build a business worth buying.
Hosted by Steve Coughran, a founder and strategic finance expert who’s led billion-dollar turnarounds, this show delivers real-world advice, practical insights, and proven frameworks to help you scale with intention, increase profitability, and create long-term value.
From solving cash flow challenges to building systems that support growth, each episode is designed to help you make smarter decisions and build a business that lasts.
New episodes drop every week. Follow the show and start scaling with purpose.
Episodes
107 episodes
106:The 5 Metrics Every Founder Must Know Cold
Most founders track revenue but what about the metrics that really matter?In this episode of Strategy. Scale. Exit, Steve reveals the five financial indicators every founder must know cold to grow profitably, lead with clarity, ...
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Episode 106
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18:32
105: Scale with Systems, Not Just Headcount
Think you’re scaling? You might just be multiplying chaos. In this episode of Strategy. Scale. Exit. Steve breaks down the dangerous myth that growth means adding more people and reveals why true scale is built through...
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Episode 105
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13:25
104: You’re Making Money- So Why Is There No Cash?
Your income statement says you're winning so why does it feel like you're broke? In this episode of Strategy. Scale. Exit. Steve unpacks one of the most common (and costly) issues business owners face: the disconnect betwee...
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Episode 104
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17:12
103: The Biggest Lie About Scaling a Business
Feeling overwhelmed by growth? In this kickoff episode of Strategy, Scale, Exit, Steve challenges the biggest myth in business: that more revenue means more success.Through real stories and hard-won lessons, he breaks down why m...
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Episode 103
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13:48
102: Strategy Trivia You Must Know
Think you know strategy? In this interactive episode, Steve puts your business knowledge to the test with a round of strategy trivia.From the key difference between strategy and strategic planning to how to measure if your company’s stra...
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Episode 102
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14:41
101: A Resource to Help You with Strategy and Cash Flow
Most entrepreneurs chase growth, but what if scaling too fast is the very thing that takes your business down?In this episode, Steve unpacks the fundamental flaw that causes even promising companies to fail—and it has nothing to do with ...
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Episode 101
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8:15
100: When It Comes to Strategy, Make Sure You Have These 5 Things
Is your business set up for success in 2025, or will you look back wishing you'd done things differently?Steve Coughran breaks down the five essential components every company must have in place—from a clear strategy to financial forecas...
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Episode 100
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9:40
99: How Do You Know If Your Strategy Is Working?
Most businesses focus on growth, culture, and innovation—but what if you're missing the one thing that truly keeps a company alive?In this episode, Steve reveals the brutal truth about why so many businesses fail, the hidden trap leaders...
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Episode 99
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9:17
98: What Is ROIC and Its Impact on Your Strategy?
Are you building a business that truly creates value, or just chasing growth?In this episode, Steve breaks down the powerful connection between strategy and finance—and why Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is the key to long-term succes...
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Episode 98
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16:40
97: How AI Will Impact Your Strategy and Competitive Advantage
AI is reshaping the business landscape—are you ready for it?In this episode, discover how AI is equalizing competition, creating distractions, and accelerating the pace of business. Steve reveals the hidden pitfalls and opportunities of...
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Episode 97
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9:10
96: Why Your Business Isn’t as Profitable as It Could Be
Struggling to turn your hard work into real profits? You’re not alone—but you don’t have to settle for less.In this episode, Steve uncovers the five key areas that could be holding your business back from reaching its full profit potent...
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Episode 96
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19:27
95: Winning with Strategy - The Surprising Power of the 'F Word'
Why do smart, capable leaders struggle to execute strategy?It all comes down to focus. In this episode, learn how to overcome distractions, tackle your biggest strategic problem, and drive real results. Discover the proven system Steve ...
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Episode 95
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13:48
94: Ready to Revisit Your Strategy? Start Here.
Are you ready to make 2025 the year your business truly thrives?In this episode, Steve uncovers the game-changing strategy to escape the cycle of frustration and unlock your company's full potential. Discover why most businesses stay st...
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Episode 94
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8:56
93: How Setting KPIs Can Make a Difference in Your Company
Are your KPIs driving real results—or just taking up space?In this episode, discover how to set the right KPIs that align with your strategy, unlock value, and keep your team focused on what truly matters. Learn the secrets behind simpl...
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Episode 93
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12:12
92: Strategy Explained Simply
Is your business strategy holding you back?In this episode, Steve explains the key to crafting a winning strategy: identifying and solving your organization’s #1 constraint. Learn why less can mean more, how to focus on high-impact acti...
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Episode 92
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7:44
91: 5 Financial Metrics You Should Know in Your Business
Are you running your business blind?In this episode, Steve Coughran, founder of Coltivar, reveals the five critical metrics you need to know to stop guessing and start growing. Learn how to optimize margins, improve cash flow, and make ...
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Episode 91
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12:01
90: How to Unlock Value and Boost Cash Flow
What is value, really?Most business leaders can’t define it, yet it holds the key to transforming financial and operational performance. Join Steve , founder of Coltivar, as he unpacks the elusive "value formula," revealing how business...
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Episode 90
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9:05
89: Better Financial Results Start With This
Want to boost profits and accountability across your organization? In this episode, Steve shares proven methods from decades of turning around million and billion-dollar companies.Discover two powerful approaches—macro and granular—for a...
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Episode 89
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7:59
88: Listen to This Before You Set Another Business Goal
Is your business stuck chasing goals that don’t move the needle?In this episode, Steve shares his proven five-step framework to set goals that solve your biggest challenges and drive real results. Learn how to identify your organization...
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Episode 88
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16:04
87: The Key to Revolutionizing Products, Sales, and Operations
Are you leaving massive growth on the table? Discover the untold strategies behind building billion-dollar companies and turning failing businesses into unstoppable forces.In this episode, Steve reveals how to pinpoint your ideal custom...
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Episode 87
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14:37
86: How Strategy Really Works
What’s holding your business back from its full potential?In this episode, Steve shares the proven frameworks and strategies that have helped companies overcome their biggest challenges and unlock immense value. Learn how to identify ke...
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Episode 86
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12:30
85: 3 Must-Know Fundamentals for Smarter Business Strategies
What’s the secret to crafting a strategy that drives real results?In this episode, Steve reveals the three essentials for business success: aligning strategy with finance, solving your company’s biggest constraint, and staying laser-foc...
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Episode 85
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11:58
84: If Your Strategy Isn’t Working, Check These Things First
In this episode, we dive into the hidden dangers of business growth and why not every path leads to success. Steve breaks down the core elements of strategy vs. planning and shares insights from his experience generating over a billion dollars ...
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Episode 84
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12:55
83: I've Spent 15 Years Studying Strategy. Here's What I've Learned
In this episode, Steve Coughran reveals six key lessons learned from over 15 years of helping companies grow and thrive. Discover how to simplify your strategy, avoid common traps, and focus on execution using Steve's IAR framework (Initiatives...
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Episode 83
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13:05
82: The 4 Ways Initiatives Help You to Crush Your Strategy
In this episode, Steve Coughran shares how to turn a solid strategy into real results using his IAR framework: Initiatives, Actions, and Results. After defining purpose, principles, and market focus, the next step is execution—and that’s where ...
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Episode 82
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13:16