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Building a business is a marathon, but crossing the finish line requires a specialized strategy to protect the legacy you’ve built. This owner-to-owner forum connects Northwest Arkansas entrepreneurs with the veteran CPAs, financial advisors, and fellow business owners who understand the realities of value, transition, and deal structure. Through practical, experience-based conversations, we bridge the gap between building a company and successfully navigating its sale. Tune in to gain the actionable insights and local expertise needed to turn your years of hard work into a seamless, high-value exit.

Recent Episodes

Ep. 11 - Driving Real Traction: Metrics That Matter with Jeff Amerine

Send us Fan Mail The race of truth in any business comes down to repeatable sales over vanity metrics. Host Cameron Geiger sits down with Jeff Amerine, serial entrepreneur and founder at Startup Junkie, to break down how operators transition from early activity to sustainable growth. Building a scalable venture requires removing owner bottlenecks, streamlining delivery, and focusing on customer retention. Jeff shares insights from decades in the Northwest Arkansas ecosystem, outlining what it...

25 MIN

Ep. 10 - Enterprise Value: How Founders Build Lasting Assets with Scott Lacy

Send us Fan Mail Running a profitable business today requires a shift from short-term operations to long-term value creation. Host Cam Geiger sits down with Scott Lacy, Founder and Lead CFO of Verify CFO, to break down the mechanics of enterprise value and strategic financial planning for middle-market companies. Many founders confuse personal lifestyle income with true business value. Maximizing sellers discretionary earnings requires clean accounting, strict separation of personal and busin...

26 MIN

Ep. 9 - Profit Vs. Cash: Navigating Growth Crunches

Send us Fan Mail Growth requires cash before it ever returns a profit. Cam sit down with Scott Lacy, founder of Vector CFO, to discuss the key indicators that reveal the true health of a small to midsize business. Scott shares how tracking receivables, forecasting cash, and monitoring gross margins protect companies during rapid expansion. They examine why high revenue can hide underlying weaknesses, how customer concentration impacts valuation, and when an owner needs fractional CFO guidanc...

27 MIN

Ep. 8 - Buyer Financial Due Diligence with Nick Anselmo

Send us Fan Mail Buying a business without verifying the numbers creates massive financial exposure. A deal can look incredible on paper, but poor record keeping or hidden liabilities will wipe out equity almost overnight. We sit down with CPA Nick Anselmo to break down what buyers need to investigate before finalizing an acquisition offer. We examine the actual mechanics of buyer-side due diligence. The conversation covers key areas like auditing asset schedules, verifying historical balance...

17 MIN

Ep. 7 - Fix Financial Books Before Selling Your Business with Nick Anselmo

Send us Fan Mail Neglecting core accounting structures until a deal is already on the table leaves real money sitting on the table. A surprising number of founders mistake top line revenue for transaction readiness, only to watch deal momentum stall during due diligence. Preparing for a business exit requires proactive financial maintenance long before a buyer ever looks at your books, because unexpected liabilities or mismanaged records can instantly destroy trust. We sit down to dissect fin...

22 MIN