Stuck in a business rut? Ready to make the tough call between doubling down or walking away? This episode of “It’s The Bottom Line that Matters” pulls no punches. Hosts Jennifer Glass and Patricia Reszetylo team up with guest Daniel McCraine for a dynamic, practical conversation packed with real-world stories and brutally honest guidance on knowing when to “burn it down” or boldly pivot.

Jennifer, Daniel, and Patricia break down the emotional traps that keep entrepreneurs hanging on too long—like the fear of quitting right before you strike gold, or the guilt of abandoning your “business baby.” They share how to read the signs in both service and product businesses, why you need to ruthlessly monitor cash flow and metrics, and how to identify when just one employee, product line, or process might be dragging you down. Patricia’s firsthand story of pulling the plug on a struggling business provides no-nonsense insight into the moment when enough is enough.

But this isn’t generic “never give up” advice. The hosts emphasize that sometimes valor means letting go—and that freedom and growth come when you cut your losses based on clear-eyed metrics and honest self-assessment. You’ll walk away with sharper confidence, clarity, and the reassurance that savvy entrepreneurs know when to pivot or persist.

Speaker Bios:
Jennifer Glass brings sharp insight and courageous candor, challenging listeners to be “ruthless” in business and not let sentimentality keep them stuck. She anchors the conversation, underlining the importance of decisive action, clear metrics, and always seeking out the smart exit ramp before it’s too late.

Daniel McCraine offers a wealth of experience from both entrepreneurial and acquisition perspectives. He expertly outlines common traps (like “sunk cost” fallacy and shiny object syndrome) and emphasizes cash flow and clear planning as the true bottom lines for any pivot or persevere decision. His practical strategies empower listeners to approach major business decisions with both heart and logic.

Patricia Reszetylo gets real about tough decisions, sharing her own story of shutting down a business as a powerful teaching moment. Her down-to-earth style gives voice to the emotional side of entrepreneurship, reminding us that not giving up sometimes means letting go, and that the biggest competitive edge can be found in honest self-reflection.

Keywords: business pivot, when to pivot, burn it down, entrepreneurship, business strategy, Jennifer Glass, Daniel McCraine, Patricia Reszetylo, business failure, business success, startup advice, service business, product business, bottom line, smart decision making, business podcast