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đď¸ Why Your Ecommerce Business Is Broke (Even With Sales!)
Manage episode 502998784 series 3291807
đĽ Quote Worth Sharing:
âCash flow should be as natural as breathing. Inhale: money in. Exhale: money out. If you're not breathing, you're not in business.â â Cash Flow Mike
đ§ž Episode Summary:
Cash flow isn't just another accounting termâit's the oxygen of your business. In this high-energy episode of The Ecommerce Revolution Podcast, we sit down with the one and only Mike Milan, a.k.a. Cash Flow Mike, to uncover why even successful ecommerce businesses can feel like they're constantly gasping for air.
A former state trooper turned financial expert, Mike has helped uncover over $150 million in hidden cash for small business owners. He brings clarity, humor, and powerful frameworks like the âSeven Minute Conversationâ and âWealth on the Shelfâ to make finance feel accessibleâeven fun.
Youâll walk away understanding:
* Why making sales doesnât guarantee youâre making money
* The real difference between cash flow and profit (and why it matters)
* How to avoid inventory traps and spot âwealth on the shelfâ (not to be confused with âElf on the Shelfâ đ
* How to calculate a proper runway for your ecommerce business
* Early warning signs of a cash flow crunchâand how to fix it
* How his tool, the Clear Path to Cash app are can be a game changer in the finance game
If you're serious about growing a sustainable, stress-free ecommerce business, this is your wake-up call to finally master your cash.
đ Chapter Timestamps:
00:00 â Breathing = Cash Flow01:00 â Meet Cash Flow Mike04:30 â The Fear Behind Finances06:45 â Why Cash Flow is Critical in Early-Stage Ecommerce08:45 â Profit vs. Cash Flow Explained10:30 â Calculating Your 3-6 Month Runway13:00 â The Hidden Cost of Inventory16:00 â âWealth on the Shelfâ Explained18:45 â Real-World Inventory Horror Story22:00 â Early Warning Signs of a Cash Crisis24:00 â AR/AP Mismatches and the Financial Gap27:00 â What is Working Capital and How Much Do You Need?29:00 â The Seven Minute Conversation (FREE Tool)34:00 â From State Trooper to Finance Educator36:00 â Growing Broke: The Marriott Story40:00 â Where Founders Leave Cash on the Table43:00 â Mikeâs Tools, Programs & Memberships45:00 â Recommended Accounting Tools & Business Setup Tips48:00 â AI and Financial Ripple Effects50:30 â Where to Learn More from Mike53:45 â Final Thoughts + Community Plug
đ Resources Mentioned:
* đ Free â7 Minute Conversationâ Tool
* đť Clear Path to Cash App
* đ Donât Be a DUMB Business Owner (Mikeâs book)
* đ§ Clear Path to Cash Facebook Group
đ§ Enjoyed this episode?Subscribe to The Ecommerce Revolution Podcast, leave a comment, and share with a fellow seller. And if you're ready for weekly coaching, community, and content to grow your ecommerce brand, join us at ecomrevolution.co.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ecomrevolution.co
46 episodes
Manage episode 502998784 series 3291807
đĽ Quote Worth Sharing:
âCash flow should be as natural as breathing. Inhale: money in. Exhale: money out. If you're not breathing, you're not in business.â â Cash Flow Mike
đ§ž Episode Summary:
Cash flow isn't just another accounting termâit's the oxygen of your business. In this high-energy episode of The Ecommerce Revolution Podcast, we sit down with the one and only Mike Milan, a.k.a. Cash Flow Mike, to uncover why even successful ecommerce businesses can feel like they're constantly gasping for air.
A former state trooper turned financial expert, Mike has helped uncover over $150 million in hidden cash for small business owners. He brings clarity, humor, and powerful frameworks like the âSeven Minute Conversationâ and âWealth on the Shelfâ to make finance feel accessibleâeven fun.
Youâll walk away understanding:
* Why making sales doesnât guarantee youâre making money
* The real difference between cash flow and profit (and why it matters)
* How to avoid inventory traps and spot âwealth on the shelfâ (not to be confused with âElf on the Shelfâ đ
* How to calculate a proper runway for your ecommerce business
* Early warning signs of a cash flow crunchâand how to fix it
* How his tool, the Clear Path to Cash app are can be a game changer in the finance game
If you're serious about growing a sustainable, stress-free ecommerce business, this is your wake-up call to finally master your cash.
đ Chapter Timestamps:
00:00 â Breathing = Cash Flow01:00 â Meet Cash Flow Mike04:30 â The Fear Behind Finances06:45 â Why Cash Flow is Critical in Early-Stage Ecommerce08:45 â Profit vs. Cash Flow Explained10:30 â Calculating Your 3-6 Month Runway13:00 â The Hidden Cost of Inventory16:00 â âWealth on the Shelfâ Explained18:45 â Real-World Inventory Horror Story22:00 â Early Warning Signs of a Cash Crisis24:00 â AR/AP Mismatches and the Financial Gap27:00 â What is Working Capital and How Much Do You Need?29:00 â The Seven Minute Conversation (FREE Tool)34:00 â From State Trooper to Finance Educator36:00 â Growing Broke: The Marriott Story40:00 â Where Founders Leave Cash on the Table43:00 â Mikeâs Tools, Programs & Memberships45:00 â Recommended Accounting Tools & Business Setup Tips48:00 â AI and Financial Ripple Effects50:30 â Where to Learn More from Mike53:45 â Final Thoughts + Community Plug
đ Resources Mentioned:
* đ Free â7 Minute Conversationâ Tool
* đť Clear Path to Cash App
* đ Donât Be a DUMB Business Owner (Mikeâs book)
* đ§ Clear Path to Cash Facebook Group
đ§ Enjoyed this episode?Subscribe to The Ecommerce Revolution Podcast, leave a comment, and share with a fellow seller. And if you're ready for weekly coaching, community, and content to grow your ecommerce brand, join us at ecomrevolution.co.
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.ecomrevolution.co
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