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Cash flow is crucial for small business survival, affecting everything from timing income to expenses. The host explains a 13-week cash flow model to help owners forecast their finances. Major decisions, like buying equipment, hinge on effective cash flow management. Mixing personal and business finances poses legal risks, and taking owner distributions without caution can harm the business. Professional guidance in building cash flow forecasts is emphasized to avoid unpleasant surprises.

Well, hello again everyone. I hope you’re having a great day, whatever time of day it might be for you. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of leadership powered by Common Sense. Today, I’ve got a gentleman who has spent much of his career in the human resources and talent management […] The post Bloom Where You’re Planted: Creating Inclusive Leadership and Building Personal Brand | Ep 420 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Introduction Announcer You are listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense with your host, Doug Thorpe. Here’s Doug. Doug Thorpe Today I’m going to be talking about the great talent escape. Did you know you’re probably one LinkedIn message away from some of your best team members leaving your business? And if you’re a small […] The post Stop Employee Flight Risk | Ep 419 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Introduction Today, my guest is going to help us with an area that I think is a concern and probably often goes unspoken. It has to do with the idea of if you are someone who is working hard at work, but you have the burden of a loved one at a home who needs […] The post Balancing Caregiving and Career: Finding Strength in Life’s Most Challenging Moments | Ep 418 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Introduction Doug: Well, hello again, everyone. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to another episode of leadership Powered by Common Sense. Today, my guest is going to help us understand the possibility of if if you’re a leader out there and you think you’ve got a book story inside you, maybe a your take […] The post The Book PUBLISHING Expert: ‘Why 99% Never Become Authors!’ | Ep 417 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Executive Summary In this transformative episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense, host Doug Thorpe interviews Cam Lawson from ninety.io about the critical importance of business operating systems for small business growth and scaling operations. The conversation reveals why most businesses hit growth ceilings and how structured systems can eliminate the founder bottleneck that prevents […] The post The CEO’s SECRET: Why Your Business WON’T Scale! | Ep 416 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Well, hey, everybody, this is Doug, and you’re on another episode of Leadership Powered by Common Sense. It’s a pleasure to meet with you today or hear or be speaking to you today. My guest is named Jennifer Jensen. She is someone who works in leadership development and helping build executives. And it’s a pleasure […] The post How Can Middle Managers Transform Corporate Vision into Actionable Goals? | Ep 415 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

In this engaging discussion, Jacob Bank, the founder of Relay.app and former Stanford AI researcher, reveals how he replaced an entire marketing team with 48 AI agents. He shares his journey from academia to entrepreneurship and highlights the transformative power of AI in enhancing productivity. Listeners learn about using AI tools for marketing, the importance of human oversight, and tips for automating tasks in small businesses. Jacob also explores the future possibilities of AI in various business practices, encouraging a blend of human creativity and machine efficiency.

Introduction: Amanda Johnson and Her Mission Well, hello again, everyone. This is Doug Thorpe, and you’re listening to Leadership Powered by Common Sense. Today, my guest is going to help us with an interesting topic that if you’re a leader in a particular business, whether you’re the owner of the company or, just on the […] The post The CEO’s Guide to Hybrid Publishing: Turn Your Leadership Story Into a Bestselling Book | Ep 413 appeared first on Leadership Powered by Common Sense.

Karin Hurt, a conflict resolution expert and CEO of Let's Grow Leaders, shares her insights on the alarming rise of workplace conflict, with 70% of professionals reporting increased tension. She describes modern conflicts as 'conflict cocktails,' influenced by stressors like hybrid work and generational gaps. Karin emphasizes that conflict can be constructive if approached thoughtfully. Effective communication and clear expectations are vital, alongside strategies for saying no while maintaining relationships, to foster a healthier work environment.