Business Strategy and Finance
Welcome to the Business Strategy and Finance Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, founder, investor, CFO, and content creator Steve Coughran. In each episode, you'll discover strategies for attracting more customers, boosting profitability, and increasing your company's value, all drawn from Steve’s extensive experience in turning around and growing companies from millions to billions in revenue. By blending strategic principles with essential financial fundamentals, Steve provides actionable insights to help you optimize and maximize the value of your business.
Episodes
76 episodes
75: Stop Selling and Try This Instead
Creating a compelling offer is key to success in business. If your product or service solves your customers' biggest pain points, you don't need to hard-sell—it will sell itself. In this podcast, Steve shares the strategies he's used to grow bu...
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Episode 75
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14:07
74: This is Why Profitable Companies Fail
Cash flow is often more important than profit when evaluating a business. Many companies with high profits struggle due to poor management of working capital and capital expenditures. Focusing on free cash flow, the true indicator of a company'...
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Episode 74
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14:07
73: What You Need to Know About Working Capital
In this episode, we dive into the essential topic of working capital and its critical role in a company's financial health. Steve breaks down the difference between working capital and operating working capital, explaining why it's vital for ma...
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Episode 73
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15:59
72: Listen to This If You Think Finance Is for the Birds and Nerds
In this episode, Steve discusses the crucial connection between strategy and finance, highlighting why financial literacy is key to business success. With 82% of business failures attributed to poor cash flow, he explains the importance of unde...
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Episode 72
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11:35
71: The 2 Value Drivers That Will Make Your Business Wildly Profitable
Unlock the secrets to business growth and financial success. Discover how to avoid market wars by innovating with new products and services, and learn the crucial drivers of value: growth and return on invested capital. Dive into practical stra...
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Episode 71
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11:43
70: Do You Really Have a Competitive Advantage
How can you tell if your business truly has a competitive advantage? It's not just about having great people or believing in your product—it's about tangible results. Learn how to identify and measure real competitive advantages by examining yo...
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Episode 70
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10:04
69: 5 Fundamental Things Every Business Should Have
In this episode, Steve breaks down the five essential elements every business needs to excel. Discover why a well-crafted strategy blueprint is crucial, how to effectively implement initiatives with the IAR framework, and the importance of clea...
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Episode 69
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12:48
68: The 5 Responsibilities of Effective CEOs
In this episode, Steve breaks down the five key responsibilities every effective CEO should master. From building a unified, high-performing team to setting a clear strategic direction, consistent communication, and holding people accountable, ...
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Episode 68
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10:46
67: My 3 Biggest Mistakes in Business and How You Can Avoid Them
In this episode, Steve takes a deep dive into the three biggest mistakes he made while building Coltivar and turning around multi-million and billion-dollar companies. These are not just minor errors but significant missteps that can drain your...
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Episode 67
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12:16
66: Is Your Business Actually Profitable?
In this insightful lesson, we delve into the crucial aspects of assessing your business's financial health, focusing on understanding the true profitability and economic performance of your company. If you're relying solely on income statements...
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Episode 66
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19:36
65: 4 Fundamentals of Strategy You Must Know
In this episode of "Business Strategy," I dive deep into the fundamentals of crafting winning strategies that transform companies into iconic and highly profitable entities. We'll start by clarifying a common misconception: strategy and strateg...
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Episode 65
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13:54
64: The Most Important Ratio to Measure Your Sales and Marketing Effectiveness
In this episode, I share a key strategy lesson I learned while building my various businesses and turning around companies. Understanding and optimizing the LTV (Lifetime Value) to CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost) ratio is essential for scaling ...
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Episode 64
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8:02
63: From Victim to Victor- The Power of a Growth Mindset
In this episode, I share my personal journey of overcoming setbacks and transforming my mindset from victim to growth-oriented. Discover the strategies I used to overcome adversity, shift my business strategy, and propel my company to multimill...
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Episode 63
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62: Vision and Valuation with Patrick Donohue
In this episode of Business Strategy with your host, Steve Coughran, as we delve into the critical aspects of vision and valuation for business owners featuring our distinguished guest, Patrick Donohue. Join us as we explore how having a clear ...
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Episode 62
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34:00
61: Strategy for The Now
In this episode I delve into the pivotal role of business strategy in shaping your company's future. Learn why developing a robust business strategy today is crucial for driving innovation, competitive advantage, and long-term profitability. We...
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Episode 61
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10:46
60:Why I Want You to Invest in Your Strategic Acumen
In this episode, I dive into the critical importance of investing in your strategic acumen. Join me, Steve Coughran, as I explain why mastering strategic thinking is key to navigating today's complex business landscape. I'll share how enhancing...
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Episode 60
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17:51
59: Why You Should Love What You Do In Business
Join me as I delve deep into the core of entrepreneurial success: passion. I'm Steve Coughran, a seasoned entrepreneur turned CFO sharing why passion isn't just a buzzword but a vital ingredient for sustainable business growth.Passion fu...
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Episode 59
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21:07
58: Adversity to Advantage with Raph Mcgowan
Welcome to the Business Strategy podcast. I'm your host, Steve Coughran. Join me and guest speaker Raph McGowan as we delve into the extraordinary journey of turning trials into triumphs and adversity into success. In this compelling conversati...
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Episode 58
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19:42
57: Pricing Hacks to Grow Your Bottom Line with Mark Stiving
Welcome to the Business Strategy podcast. I'm your host, Steve Coughran. In today's episode we delve deep into the art of pricing optimization, accompanied by guest speaker Mark Stiving, who will share his expertise in the field of business. In...
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Episode 57
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31:16
56: What You Need to Know About Financial Statements
Welcome to the Business Strategy podcast, I'm your host, Steve Coughran. Today, we're delving into the cornerstone of financial management: understanding your company's financial statements. As a CFO, I've learned firsthand the critical importa...
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Episode 56
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24:59
55: How to Develop a Strategy for Your Business
Welcome to the Business Strategy podcast, I'm Steve Coughran, your host. Today, we're diving into the essential topic of developing a winning strategy for your business. Crafting a strategic plan is pivotal for long-term success, and I'm excite...
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Episode 55
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12:48
54: 5 Things the Best Founders Do To Build Great Companies
Welcome to the Business Strategy podcast, I’m Steve Coughran. Today, we’re covering five principles for building great companies. First, get to know your customers deeply. Ask tough questions to uncover real pain points. Second, shorten your cy...
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Episode 54
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15:11
53: How to Create an Ideal Customer Profile
Welcome back to the Business Strategy podcast, I'm your host, Steve Coughran. Today, we're exploring a fundamental aspect of any successful business: creating an ideal customer profile. In this episode, titled "How to Create an Ideal Customer P...
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Episode 53
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10:11
52: LLC versus the S-Corp. Don't Make This Mistake When Getting Started
Welcome back to the Business Strategy podcast with your host, Steve Coughran. Today, we're diving deep into a critical decision for entrepreneurs: choosing between an LLC and an S-Corp. Titled "LLC versus the S-Corp: Don't Make This Mistake Whe...
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Episode 52
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51: 3 Simple Stories to Scale Your Business with Akeem Shannon
Welcome to the Business Strategy podcast with your host Steve Coughran. In today's episode, we delve into the art of storytelling with Akeem Shannon, the CEO and Founder of Flipstik. Akeem shares three simple yet powerful stories that have been...
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Episode 51
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