Ever wonder why your business never seems to have enough cash—no matter how profitable it looks on paper?

In this episode, we break down why that happens and how to finally fix it. From real stories of resilience to actionable tax and cash flow strategies, this one’s a masterclass for business owners ready to take control of their numbers.

Today, I’m joined by Megan Schwan, CEO and Founder of Sidekick Accounting Services — a mom of four, a profit-first expert, and a powerhouse helping entrepreneurs create sustainable, profitable businesses.

We dive into her incredible journey — from getting pregnant at 16 to building a thriving accounting firm with nine employees — and how she turned every obstacle into fuel for success. Megan shares what most small business owners get wrong about cash flow, taxes, and pricing, and how to start treating your business like a real business.

This conversation is full of truth bombs for anyone who’s ever said, “I just want to make more money” but hasn’t looked at their numbers to see why they’re not.

💬 Key Takeaways

💰 Cash Flow Fixes: The small tweaks that can stop the “profitable but broke” cycle.

🧮 Profit First System: How assigning every dollar a purpose creates peace of mind.

💡 Mindset Shift: Treating your business like its own entity — not your personal piggy bank.

📊 Know Your Numbers: Why KPIs and margins matter more than vanity metrics.

🧠 Business Owner Growth: Learning to make data-driven, emotion-free decisions.

Connect with Megan Schwan
Website: sidekick-accounting.com

Facebook Group: Your Accounting Sidekick
Socials: Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn — @SidekickAccountingServices

📣 Connect with Paden Squires

If you’re tired of just having a tax preparer and want a tax planner who actually saves you money, head over to squirestaxplanning.com
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Take the free assessment to see if you’re overpaying in taxes and book a discovery call with our team.

Follow Paden on social: @PadenSquires or visit PadenSquires.com for more insights on tax strategy, cash flow management, and building financially healthy businesses.

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