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45. Use Can't Fix What You Won't Face
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In this episode, Kevin D. Bannister gets brutally honest about one of the biggest silent killers in business: avoidance. So many business owners are hustling hard but flying blind. They don’t want to look at their numbers because it feels uncomfortable, confusing, or confronting. But here’s the truth: avoidance is expensive.
Kevin breaks down why facing your financial reality is the first act of control and how the simple act of turning on the lights can transform fear into focus. This isn’t about spreadsheets; it’s about leadership, clarity, and freedom. You’ll discover why ignoring your numbers keeps you stuck, broke, and busy, the real cost of financial avoidance (and how it silently kills cashflow), and how facing the truth puts you back in control. He also shares why financial awareness is the most rebellious move a business owner can make and gives you simple, practical actions you can take this week to stop being blindsided.
“The unknown isn’t scary. It’s costly. Turn the lights on, and the monster under the bed disappears.”
Most KBB business owners don’t fail because of poor craftsmanship. They fail because they run out of cash, lose track of margin, or never quite know where the money’s going. Facing the truth isn’t about fear. It’s about freedom. When you see your numbers clearly, you lead clearly. Avoidance may feel safe, but it’s the fastest route to instability. The moment you face your financial reality, you reclaim control, and that’s where confidence and growth begin.
The KBB Unstoppable Business Owner podcast is sponsored by KBN - Kitchens & Bathrooms News THE business magazine for kitchen and bathroom professionals.
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