Why Forecasting Is the Next Level of Advisory

How to Build Accurate Cash Flow Forecasts Using Real Numbers

Why Forecasting Is the Next Level of Advisory After you have helped clients find hidden cash, fix their financial gaps, and improve cash flow, the next question is always the same. “Now what?” That is where forecasting comes in. Across the country, from San Antonio to Seattle, Atlanta to Austin, small business owners are searching…

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🎙️ Cash Flow Mike on Adrienne Barker Speaks: No Prep Needed

“My mission is to eliminate cash flow as the reason businesses fail.”

“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,…

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Advisory That Pays: How to Show Clients the Real ROI of Your Advice

Advisory 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…

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Top Federal Grants Every SBDC Should Know About

Top 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…

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Q3 Wrap Up: The Journey of an Advisor Who Stepped Up

From Numbers to Conversations to Driving Change

From Numbers, to Conversations, to Driving Change When we talk about advisory, it is easy to stay in theory. But the best way to understand the impact is to step into the shoes of someone who actually deployed the Clear Path to Cash framework. So let’s meet Sarah, a CPA who came into July still…

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Be the Advisor They Can’t Afford to Lose

Be the Advisor They Cant Afford to Lose

Most accountants and bookkeepers think their value lies in the accuracy of their reports. Balance sheets, income statements, reconciliations, clean, polished, and ready for the file. But here is the hard truth: accurate reports are expected, not valued. Clients assume you will get the numbers right. What they do not assume, and what they desperately…

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Using Accolade Anchors to Keep Clients Motivated

Using Accolade Anchors to Keep Clients Motivated

One of the most powerful lessons Cash Flow Mike teaches is this: math alone doesn’t motivate. Numbers tell a story, but people stay engaged when those numbers connect to meaning. That’s where Accolade Anchors come in. Accolade Anchors are a simple way for advisors to keep clients focused and encouraged. By tying recognition, progress, and…

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Start With the End In Mind: Why Goals Should Guide the Math

Start With the End In Mind Why Goals Should Guide the Math

Advisors know the drill. A client sits down, opens their financials, and immediately wants to know: “How did we do last month?” But here’s the truth: looking backward is like driving with your eyes glued to the rearview mirror. The numbers only tell you what already happened. If you want to be a trusted advisor,…

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