Strategy Meets Finance

Steve Coughran
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Sep 18, 2025 • 12min

Financial and Economic News: September 18, 2025

Ready to see how much cash is hiding in your business? Get your free Financial Health Check now: coltivar.com/check Major moves and market momentum in this week’s top financial stories, including: Nvidia Gives Intel a $5B LifelineFed Cuts Rates With More Likely AheadThe Truth About Mortgage RatesWhat It Takes to Afford a $1M HomeMeta Bets on Glasses as the Future of AITune in for smart commentary, sharp context, and the financial insight you need to lead in a changing world — only on FinWeekly._______________________________________Disclaimer:The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information. LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com
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Sep 15, 2025 • 31min

From $10M to $50M: Strategy and Clarity Behind Timberline One’s Growth | Ep 187

Ready to see how much cash is hiding in your business? Get your free Financial Health Check now: coltivar.com/check Learn more about Timberline One: timberlineone.com Most landscape companies stall out at a few million in revenue. Timberline One didn’t. In less than a decade, they scaled from $10 million to $50 million, and they’re still growing. Steve talks with CEO Judd and Chief of Staff Stephanie about the choices, discipline, and clarity that fueled their rise. From messy beginnings to bold acquisitions, from aligning strategy with financial reality to keeping people engaged through rapid change, their story shows what it really takes to break through growth ceilings without losing control. _______________________________________Disclaimer:The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information. Ready to see how much cash is hiding in your business? Get your free Financial Health Check now: coltivar.com/checkLinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com
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Sep 11, 2025 • 12min

Financial and Economic News: September 11, 2025

Ready to see how much cash is hiding in your business? Get your free Financial Health Check now: coltivar.com/check Major moves and market momentum in this week’s top financial stories, including: Stocks Rally as Fed Cut NearsJob Growth Revised Sharply LowerMortgage Rates Hit 11-Month LowOracle Signs $300B Deal with OpenAISaudi Arabia Bets Big on SolarTune in for smart commentary, sharp context, and the financial insight you need to lead in a changing world — only on FinWeekly._______________________________________Disclaimer:The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information. LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com
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Sep 9, 2025 • 9min

Part 13: The Cash Flow Playbook | Cash Flow

Ready to see how much cash is hiding in your business? Get your free Financial Health Check now: coltivar.com/check This is Part 13 of Steve Coughran’s book Cash Flow. Steve introduces the Cash Flow Playbook—a step-by-step plan to apply the seven levers, use the scorecard, and build a resilient, cash-generating business. He shows how to prioritize the right levers, implement changes, track progress, and create a company that thrives in any economy.LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com
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Sep 9, 2025 • 9min

Part 14: The Cash Flow Formula for a Thriving Business | Cash Flow

Ready to see how much cash is hiding in your business? Get your free Financial Health Check now: coltivar.com/check This is Part 14 of Steve Coughran’s book Cash Flow. In the conclusion, Steve shares the personal lessons and turning points that shaped his obsession with cash flow. He emphasizes why business leaders have a fiduciary duty to master it, how cash flow fuels stability, growth, and community impact, and why discipline—not just profit—ultimately determines whether a business thrives or fails.LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com
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Sep 9, 2025 • 8min

Part 12: The Cash Flow Scorecard | Cash Flow

Ready to see how much cash is hiding in your business? Get your free Financial Health Check now: coltivar.com/check This is Part 12 of Steve Coughran’s book Cash Flow. Steve introduces the Cash Flow Scorecard—a simple framework to diagnose where your business is leaking cash across the seven key levers. By scoring each area, you can pinpoint constraints, prioritize fixes, and build a roadmap for stronger free cash flow and long-term value.LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com
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Sep 9, 2025 • 10min

Part 10: Lever #6 – Risk | Cash Flow

Ready to see how much cash is hiding in your business? Get your free Financial Health Check now: coltivar.com/check This is Part 10 of Steve Coughran’s book Cash Flow. Steve unpacks the sixth lever of cash flow: risk. He explains how uncertainty lowers valuation multiples and raises the cost of capital, the biggest risks that scare investors, and the steps business owners can take to de-risk their company and build more stable, predictable cash flow.LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com
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Sep 9, 2025 • 21min

Part 11: Lever #7 – Strategy | Cash Flow

Ready to see how much cash is hiding in your business? Get your free Financial Health Check now: coltivar.com/check This is Part 11 of Steve Coughran’s book Cash Flow. Steve covers the seventh lever of cash flow: strategy. He explains why profit is just the result of a good strategy, how ROIC is the scoreboard that proves whether your strategy is working, and the two main paths to long-term competitive advantage: differentiation or cost leadership.LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com
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Sep 9, 2025 • 21min

What is Strategic Finance and Why Should You Care | Ep 186

Ready to see how much cash is hiding in your business? Get your free Financial Health Check now: coltivar.com/check Free Financial Pro course: coltivar.com/byfiq Why do so many businesses fail even when they have a plan and solid financials? Steve breaks down the concept of strategic finance and why connecting your strategy to your numbers is the key to survival and growth. He shares lessons from building his own company and working with business leaders, showing how the right approach can improve cash flow, boost profits, and create more freedom for owners. _______________________________________Disclaimer:The views expressed here are those of the individual Coltivar Group, LLC (“Coltivar”) personnel quoted and are not the views of Coltivar or its affiliates. Certain information contained in here has been obtained from third-party sources. While taken from sources believed to be reliable, Coltivar has not independently verified such information and makes no representations about the enduring accuracy of the information or its appropriateness for a given situation.This content is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be relied upon as legal, business, investment, or tax advice. You should consult your own advisers as to those matters. References to any securities or digital assets are for illustrative purposes only, and do not constitute an investment recommendation or offer to provide investment advisory services. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendations. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. Please see https://www.coltivar.com/privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use for additional important information. LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com
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Sep 9, 2025 • 10min

Part 2: The Cash Flow Mindset | Cash Flow

Ready to see how much cash is hiding in your business? Get your free Financial Health Check now: coltivar.com/check This is Part 2 of Steve Coughran’s book Cash Flow. Steve explains why profit doesn’t protect a business from failure and why free cash flow is the real survival metric. He breaks down how to calculate free cash flow, why it matters more than revenue or profit, and how companies with strong cash flow thrive in any economy.LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com

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