Archive for October 2025
🎙️ Cash Flow Mike on Adrienne Barker Speaks: No Prep Needed
“Don’t Go Broke Growing: How to Keep Your Business Alive and Thriving” I’m Mike Milan, better known as Cash Flow Mike, and in this episode of the Adrienne Barker Speaks podcast we dive into one of the biggest traps in business: running out of cash while you’re still growing. Most owners think profit means safety,…
Read MoreAdvisory That Pays: How to Show Clients the Real ROI of Your Advice
Why “Advisory That Pays” Matters Across the country, from Austin to Atlanta, Denver to Detroit, financial professionals are facing the same challenge. They know how to read the numbers, fix the problems, and guide better decisions.But they struggle to answer one question that clients quietly ask themselves every month. “What am I really getting for…
Read MoreThe Next Evolution of Advisory: Inside the Clear Path to Cash App Version 2
The future of advisory is here. 7-Day Free Trial Below Cash Flow Mike just unveiled Version 2 of the Clear Path to Cash App in a 7-Day Free Trial that gave accountants, bookkeepers, and financial advisors an inside look at the most powerful upgrade yet. This wasn’t just another software walk-through. It was a masterclass…
Read MoreTop Federal Grants Every SBDC Should Know About
How to Secure Long-Term Funding for Advisor Training and Client Education Across the United States, federal agencies fund millions of dollars every year for training, technical assistance, and small business capacity building. These programs are open to SBDCs, universities, and nonprofit partners that support entrepreneurs. If your center wants to fund long-term access to Clear…
Read More7-Minute Conversations That Get Paid: Turning Financial Insight Into Action
From Numbers to Action: The Power of the 7-Minute Conversation You already know the numbers. You can read a balance sheet, explain cash flow, and spot financial problems before they explode. But here is the real question: Can you turn those insights into action? The truth is, most business owners do not need more information.…
Read More$125K on the Shelf: The Story That Changed How I See Cash
How a Simple Shift Turned Inventory into Cash A few years ago, I worked with a retail business that was absolutely crushing it on sales. Every month set a new record. On paper, they looked unstoppable. But when we opened the bank account, it told a very different story. The balance was low. No cash.…
Read MoreThe Financial Gap: Why Cash Feels Tight Even When You’re Profitable
Why Do Profitable Businesses Still Feel Broke? If you have ever had a client say: “I’m making money, but I don’t have any.” you have seen the financial gap in action. This is one of the most common frustrations for small business owners across the U.S. From San Antonio to Seattle, Charlotte to Chicago, the…
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