<p><strong>From coaching Tom Trbojevic</strong> to advising multimillion-dollar businesses, Nathan Hogan shares what it really takes to operate at the top 1%.</p><p>If you’re self-employed or running a business, this episode reveals the finance strategies high-performing operators use to scale sustainably - without destroying cash flow.</p><p>Aaron sits down with commercial finance strategist Nathan Hogan (iFin Capital Group) to unpack how elite business owners think about debt, capital, forecasting and growth in today’s tighter economic environment.</p><p>This conversation dives into the psychology of investing, high-performance mindset, and the financial discipline required to operate in the top tier of business owners.</p><p>• How business owners should think about debt for growth<br />• The biggest financial mistakes SMEs make when scaling<br />• Why revenue growth can actually hurt your business<br />• Cash flow forecasting strategies used by elite operators<br />• How interest rates and inflation impact business funding<br />• The difference between smart growth and risky expansion<br />• Why discipline beats motivation in business and investing<br />• How top performers prepare for downturns and setbacks<br />• Funding strategies for self-employed professionals<br />• The mindset required to operate in the top 1%</p><p><br /></p><p>Nathan also shares insights from working with mid-market businesses ($10M–$250M turnover), coaching high-performance athletes such as Tom Trbojevic, and advising companies through capital constraints, rising interest rates, and market uncertainty.</p><p>If you’re a founder, CEO, investor, or high-income professional looking to grow your business strategically, this episode will change how you think about money, risk, and scaling.</p>