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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.
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Send us a textIn this episode, Steve Coughran reveals six key lessons learned from over 15 years of helping companies grow and thrive. Discover how to simplify your strategy, avoid common traps, and focus on execution using Steve's IAR framework (Initiatives, Actions, Results). Perfect for business leaders looking to streamline strategy and drive real results.Tune in to build a more profitable, impactful business!Disclaimer:The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, ...
Send us a textIn this podcast, Steve Coughran emphasizes the importance of effectively executing a business strategy by following his proven IAR framework, which stands for Initiatives, Actions, and Results. Steve shares how, after designing a comprehensive strategy blueprint that defines the company’s purpose, principles, market focus, and competitive position, the key to successful execution is setting initiatives that align with overcoming strategic problems, enhancing customer experience,...
Send us a textMany business owners overlook the importance of knowing their numbers, which can be a game-changer for profitability and growth. In this episode, Steve Coughran dives into key financial metrics, including gross profit margin, customer acquisition cost, and revenue retention, that can transform your business. Learn how tracking these numbers can help you make data-driven decisions, optimize your strategy, and drive continuous improvement. Tune in to discover practical, actionable...
Send us a textMany business owners struggle to grow because they overlook the one key constraint that holds them back. In this episode, Steve Coughran shares a proven framework he’s used to turn around and grow multi-million and billion-dollar companies. Discover how to identify your business's biggest obstacle and focus your resources on solving it for exponential growth. Steve discusses real-world examples and offers practical, actionable steps to boost your company’s value, improve cash fl...
Send us a textMany entrepreneurs leave money on the table by overlooking a key flaw in their strategy and mindset. Steve Coughran shares the lessons he's learned from turning around and growing multi-million and billion-dollar companies. Discover how refining your business strategy, identifying constraints, and mastering financials can unlock exponential growth—without working extra hours. Learn practical, actionable steps to boost your company’s value and drive long-term success. Disclaimer:...
Send us a textMastering key financial concepts is essential for driving business success. In this episode, Steve Coughran cuts through the complexity and explains the six critical concepts you need to know for maximizing free cash flow and firm value. From NOPAT and working capital to growth strategies and WACC, Steve breaks down how these drivers can transform your business. Whether you’re a CEO or business leader, this episode offers clear, actionable insights to help you focus on what real...
Send us a textCPAs play a vital role in business, but sometimes their focus on compliance and transactional details can hurt your financial performance. In this episode, Steve discusses how CPAs can miss the bigger picture, focusing too much on accounting rules instead of the true economics of your business. He explains why it’s important to go beyond compliance and understand value drivers like price premiums, cost efficiencies, and customer growth to boost profitability. If you’ve ever felt...
Send us a textFocus is the key to unlocking business success. In this podcast, Steve shares how identifying and solving constraints in your business can lead to massive growth. He breaks down his proven framework for crafting strategies that drive value by focusing on the right initiatives and actions. If you feel stuck or your strategy isn’t delivering results, Steve's insights will guide you through overcoming roadblocks and scaling your business. Whether you're a CEO or business owner, the...
Send us a textCreating 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 businesses, including how to package your offer to be irresistible, the importance of conviction in what you're offering, and why solving your customers' core problems is your fiduciary responsibility. Whether you're just starting out or sca...
Send us a textCash 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's financial health, leads to better investment decisions. Understanding how to analyze a business beyond EBITDA and profit margins, factoring in working capital needs and capital intensity, can help you optimize your business for long-term...
Send us a textIn 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 managing cash flow and preventing financial surprises. Through real-world examples, you'll learn how changes in current assets and liabilities impact your cash position and why focusing on operating working capital is key to sustaining daily...
Send us a textIn 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 understanding financial statements—such as the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement—to avoid costly mistakes. Drawing from his experience at Coltivar, he shares strategies to combine mission and money, improve cash flow, an...
Send us a textUnlock 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 strategies for improving your business’s profitability and efficiency. Don’t miss out on these insights for building a more profitable, iconic company! Disclaimer:The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Colti...
Send us a textHow 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 your return on invested capital (ROIC) and comparing it to your weighted average cost of capital (WACC). If your ROIC is significantly higher than your WACC, you might be on the path to success. Tune in for insights on building and leveragin...
Send us a textIn 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 clear success measures and timely financial statements. Steve also reveals the value of the Financial Strategy Review (FSR) meeting and how it can drive performance and growth. Tune in for actionable insights to transform your business and ach...
Send us a textIn 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, he shares real-world insights from his experience turning around multi-million and billion-dollar companies. Plus, he dives into the importance of having tough conversations that drive better outcomes and build respect. Whether you’re a se...
Send us a textIn 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 resources, strain relationships, and stall your business growth. Through candid stories and actionable insights, Steve explains how these common pitfalls can be avoided, focusing on key areas such as the importance of quality revenue, the...
Send us a textIn 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 to gauge your financial success, you might be overlooking key insights. This lesson breaks down why it’s essential to go beyond just profit margins and look at other critical metrics to fully grasp your business's economic reality. T...
Send us a textIn 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 strategic planning are not the same. Strategic planning is the execution phase, but you need a solid strategy first.I break down the essentials, starting with defining your business's purpose and principles. Understanding your strategic problem i...
Send us a textIn 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 your business profitably.I'll explain the importance of these metrics, how to calculate them, and why a healthy LTV to CAC ratio (aiming for at least 3:1) can attract investors and fuel growth. You'll also learn practical tips for improvin...
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