As you read this, I’m probably on a morning walk by the water… or relaxing on the beach… or sneaking dessert before breakfast (no judgment, we’re on vacation 🙃). We made it to Florida for our annual beach trip. It only took an 8-hour drive in a packed van with my parents, the kids, too […]
Five Ways to Boost Revenue with NLFS
Episode Overview Stephanie and Kris Smith dive into the five essential revenue drivers that every business owner can optimize to boost cash flow and profitability—without simply chasing more sales. Learn how small changes in leads, conversions, customer retention, purchase frequency, and average transaction value can lead to significant growth. 🎥 Watch our Conversation About Revenue […]
Building A Business That Supports Your Life
I rescheduled the HVAC company. That’s how serious I was. Last week was my birthday, and for the first time in a long while… I actually took the whole day off. I blocked my calendar. I moved calls. I even postponed the HVAC appointment, despite the fact that the AC in my office is currently […]
Exit Ready from Day One with Pete Mohr
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 […]
Is it possible to pay off $100k of debt in just one year?
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 […]
Invisible Businesses Don’t Get Paid
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 […]
How Tiny Wins Turn Into a Tidal Wave of Cash
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 […]
Boost Your Revenue with Qualified Leads with Janine Hayden
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 […]
I Got Laid Off And It Shattered My Illusion of Safety
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 […]
Where Did the Money Go? Let’s Talk Cash Flow
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 […]