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#711 Rick Murphy: 🚨 Diagnosing “Top Line Disease” in Tech Companies

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What if chasing growth was silently killing your business?

In this candid and high-impact episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Rick Murphy, the founder of Cogent Growth Partners and a veteran of over 200 M&A deals in the tech sector. Rick opens up about his personal transformation—losing 60+ pounds—and ties it directly to the mindset needed for sustainable business growth.

They dive deep into what Rick calls “Top Line Disease,” a common but costly obsession with revenue at the expense of profitability. He breaks down the symptoms like “Staff Infection” (overpaid, underperforming teams) and “Credit Line Addiction” (debt-fueled operations) — and offers powerful insights on curing them.

🎯 Top 3 Takeaways:

  • 🩺 Why growing your revenue doesn't mean growing your value
  • 🔍 What ad backs, deferred revenue, and proper GAAP really mean
  • 💡 Why every business should always be ready for a liquidity event

Whether you’re a founder, buyer, or scaling operator, this episode delivers vital financial clarity.

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What if chasing growth was silently killing your business?

In this candid and high-impact episode, Joey Pinz sits down with Rick Murphy, the founder of Cogent Growth Partners and a veteran of over 200 M&A deals in the tech sector. Rick opens up about his personal transformation—losing 60+ pounds—and ties it directly to the mindset needed for sustainable business growth.

They dive deep into what Rick calls “Top Line Disease,” a common but costly obsession with revenue at the expense of profitability. He breaks down the symptoms like “Staff Infection” (overpaid, underperforming teams) and “Credit Line Addiction” (debt-fueled operations) — and offers powerful insights on curing them.

🎯 Top 3 Takeaways:

  • 🩺 Why growing your revenue doesn't mean growing your value
  • 🔍 What ad backs, deferred revenue, and proper GAAP really mean
  • 💡 Why every business should always be ready for a liquidity event

Whether you’re a founder, buyer, or scaling operator, this episode delivers vital financial clarity.

---

Join us for enlightening discussions that spark growth and exploration.

Hosted by Joey Pinz, this Discipline Conversations Podcast offers insights and inspiration.

🎧 Listen on Your Favorite Platforms:

🌐 Explore More:

🎵 Music by Tom Izzo: @wahlsinger https://tomizzomusic.com

Would you like to Sponsor Joey Pinz? Get the prospectus here: www.joeypinz.com/sponsor

💡 Support the Podcast:

• Subscribe: https://joeypinzconversations.com/subscribe/

• Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/joeypinz

• One-Time Payment: https://tinyurl.com/c6dx4hck

Subscribe, follow, and rate with 5 stars if you enjoy these conversations.

Connect with us across various platforms and don't forget to join our newsletter for updates!

#Podcast #Conversations #PersonalGrowth #ThoughtLeadership #Mindfulness

#SelfImprovement #LearningJourney #Motivation #ThoughtProvoking

#KnowledgeSharing #LifeLessons #Interviews #Discipline #InspireChange

#ListenAndLearn #MeaningfulDialogues #Empowerment #Curiosity

#JoeyPinzChats #JoeyPinz #JoeyPinzDiscipline #JPC #JoeyPinnzConversations

#PodMatch

Want to be a guest on Joey Pinz Discipline Conversations? Send Joey Pinz a message

Support the show

  continue reading

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