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Part 8: Lever #4 – Operating Expenses | Cash Flow

Part 8: Lever #4 – Operating Expenses | Cash Flow

Update: 2025-09-09

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This is Part 8 of Steve Coughran’s book Cash Flow. Steve explains the fourth lever of cash flow: operating expenses. He shows why cutting costs blindly destroys value, how to eliminate waste without hurting growth, and the smart ways to optimize overhead while protecting employees, customers, and long-term strategy.

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Part 8: Lever #4 – Operating Expenses | Cash Flow

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