Episode Overview In this value-packed episode, Stephanie talks with exit strategist Pete Mohr about turning your company into an asset buyers can’t resist. Pete reveals the biggest mistakes that slash valuations—messy books, owner dependence, missing processes—and lays out his practical 6P roadmap for moving from overworked operator to confident owner. Listen and learn how daily […]
When Kris and I decided he would leave his job to be a stay-at-home dad, we both felt two very real things at the same time: Peace because we were doing what was best for our family. Pressure because suddenly, everything financially was riding on one person. It was a bit frightening… We had bills […]
Episode Overview In this solo episode, Stephanie Smith shares how a childhood lemonade stand revealed two critical lessons every business owner must learn: how to generate leads and how to convert them. She unpacks what these two revenue drivers mean, why they matter, and what small changes can make a big impact in your bottom […]
Last Saturday felt like the perfect day for an adventure. Kris corralled the kids, fishing poles in hand, and headed down to the lake. When they returned, our youngest son could barely contain his excitement. He ran up to me and shouted, “Dad caught a monster!” I braced myself for a legendary tale, only to […]
Episode Overview Join host Stephanie Smith as she chats with Janine Hayden of Hayden Digital Group about leveraging quiz funnels and smart lead-qualification strategies to increase revenue, save time, and boost cash flow. Janine walks through her “Core 4” process—collecting precise lead data, optimizing email lists with tags, raising awareness of hidden offerings, and eliminating […]
Two weeks ago, I got laid off from my 9–5. No warning. No slow ramp down. One day I was leading meetings, the next, I was staring at an “Organizational Update” (group) meeting invite with my name on it. Now, was I already building something outside of that job? Yes. Was I feeling the itch […]
Episode Overview In this episode of Getting to the Bottom Line, Stephanie Smith explains why cash—not profit—is the key to business survival. She breaks down how money actually flows through your business, the six drivers of cash flow, and why your financial statements might be hiding the full picture. If you’ve ever looked at your […]
A few days ago, I was in the kitchen when my youngest dumped an entire bag of marbles on the floor. Chaos. They scattered in every direction—some zipped into the living room, a few stopped near the dishwasher, and at least three disappeared under the fridge forever. I just stood there watching, and all I […]
Episode Overview In this episode of Getting to the Bottom Line, Stephanie Smith explains the critical differences between revenue, profit, and cash flow—and why cash flow is the most important number in your business. From real-world examples to practical steps you can take today, Stephanie shares how to spot financial trouble before it hits and […]
Sometimes life gets chaotic Right now, my kids are little and sometimes our mornings are pure chaos. Socks missing, cereal spilled, someone always crying (sometimes it was me). The problem isn’t that we are short on effort—sometimes we are just missing systems. The days that we put a simple routine in place—lunches packed the night […]
