What if you could analyze your entire business in seven minutes—or less? Mike Milan, better known as Cash Flow Mike, teaches you how to uncover hidden cash in your business by mastering one thing most entrepreneurs overlook: how to truly read your financials.

In this energizing episode, Adrienne sits down with Cash Flow Mike—author, educator, and creator of the Clear Path to Cash system—to talk about the surprising journey from state trooper to financial strategist. Mike reveals how running out of money at the height of his business growth inspired him to teach others how to manage cash flow before it’s too late. He now trains bankers at the Graduate School of Banking in Colorado and coaches small business owners, accountants, and advisors on how to maximize cash, build stronger banking relationships, and avoid “growing broke.” His mission? To eliminate cash flow as the reason businesses fail.

5 Key Takeaways:

1. Profit ≠ Cash: You can be profitable on paper but still run out of money—cash flow is what truly keeps your business alive.
2. Avoid Mismatch Financing: Using the wrong type of loan or credit line for expenses can quietly cost you thousands in interest.
3. Build a Relationship with Your Banker: Your banker should be part of your advisory table—just like your lawyer and accountant.
4. Gross Profit is the Lifeline: When your gross profit drops, reduce expenses by the same amount to protect your bottom line.
5. Simple Beats Complex: You don’t need a 40-page business plan—start with a one-page Lean Business Canvas and focus on key activities and resources.

Quote from Guest:

“My mission is to eliminate cash flow as the reason businesses fail. I don’t want you to fail because you ran out of money—I want you to fail because the product didn’t work or the market didn’t want it.” — Cash Flow Mike

💡 Want to analyze your business in 7 minutes or less? Get a free lesson from Mike’s Clear Path to Cash course and learn how to read financial statements fast—and actually understand them. 👉 https://cashflowmike.com