In this episode of Fiscally Awesome, Hiline CEO Matt Gardner connects with Mark Shepherd, founder of Gathr, a thriving community platform for UK founders, investors, and service providers.

Mark shares his entrepreneurial journey from selling boat photos at 16 to building a 10,000-member strong business community. He breaks down the UK startup scene and why community is the backbone of success.

Check out this episode to learn:

🔹 Why UK founders look to expand to the US (and the hidden pitfalls)

🔹 The truth about "growth at all costs" versus sustainable business building

🔹 How Gathr connects founders with vetted service providers who truly understand tech

🔹 Mark's unfiltered advice for early-stage entrepreneurs

Plus, discover Mark's surprising past and his post-Gathr dream that combines his passion for food with supporting underrepresented talent!

🔗 RESOURCES:

🔸 Get connected with Gathr: www.joingathr.com

🔸 Learn how Hiline supports companies expanding to the US: https://www.hiline.co/services/us-expansion

About Fiscally Awesome
Want to unfu*k your finances? Fiscally Awesome is produced by Hiline, where we make small business finances stress-free so you can focus on building a great company. Visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn to learn more.

Hosted by Matt Gardner, CEO and Co-Founder of Hiline. New episodes drop every other Thursday.

In this episode of Fiscally Awesome, we dive into the often overlooked connection between employee wellness and business performance. Multi-time founder and CEO Clark Lagemann shares how investing in employee health isn't just good for your team—it's good for your bottom line.

Discover:

1. Why human capital deserves the same attention as financial capital
2. The measurable impact of wellness programs on productivity and profitability
3. How employee disengagement can silently cost your business up to 15% in profitability
4. Practical, low-cost strategies to improve wellness in your organization
5. The competitive advantage of creating a culture where employees feel valued and supported

Whether you're running a bootstrapped startup or a growing company, this conversation reveals why wellness isn't just a nice-to-have perk—it's a strategic business investment. Learn how addressing stress, sleep, and overall wellbeing can reduce turnover, boost engagement, and ultimately drive stronger financial outcomes.

Join us for an honest discussion about the hidden financial benefits of taking care of your most valuable asset: your people.

About Fiscally Awesome
Want to unfu*k your finances? Fiscally Awesome is produced by Hiline, where we make small business finances stress-free so you can focus on building a great company. Visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn to learn more.

Hosted by Matt Gardner, CEO and Co-Founder of Hiline. New episodes drop every other Thursday.

In this episode of Fiscally Awesome, Hiline CEO Matt Gardner explores the art and science of strategic business pivots with a legal influencer, sales leader, and now CRO at Latitude, Alex Su.

From shifting professional identities to recognizing when your business model needs a refresh, this conversation digs into how successful leaders know when it's time to change direction—and how to do it without losing momentum.

Discover:

1. Why professionals trained to avoid risk often struggle to embrace necessary pivots
2. How to recognize when "the cheese has moved" in your industry before your competitors do
3. Practical strategies for balancing caution with the need for speed in business decisions
4. Why understanding your true audience is crucial when shifting direction
5. The financial implications of pivoting too late (or too early)

Whether you're a founder at a crossroads, a professional considering a career shift, or a small business leader watching market dynamics change, this episode delivers candid insights about making smart pivots that create lasting competitive advantage.

No jargon, no fluff—just straight talk about how to stay fiscally awesome when everything around you is changing.

Tune in and learn how to turn market disruption into your next opportunity!

About Fiscally Awesome
Want to unfu*k your finances? Fiscally Awesome is produced by Hiline, where we make small business finances stress-free so you can focus on building a great company. Visit our website or connect with us on LinkedIn to learn more.

Hosted by Matt Gardner, CEO and Co-Founder of Hiline. New episodes drop every other Thursday.