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 guidance to guide decisions. For business owners navigating growth or preparing for a future transition, this conversation provides actionable frameworks to optimize cash flow and protect margins. Subscribe to the channel and share this episode with a fellow entrepreneur who needs better financial visibility. What financial metric do you review most often to measure your company's strength?