Steve Coughran

Strategy Meets Finance

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Welcome to Strategy Meets Finance, the podcast for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to start, grow, and run a business that lasts. Most business owners struggle because they treat strategy and finance as separate. But without a clear strategy, your finances won’t support long-term growth. And without strong financial planning, even the best business ideas fall flat. On this show, we bring both sides together—so you can grow your business with confidence, improve cash flow, increase profit, and make better decisions. Hosted by Steve Coughran, a former CFO and founder of Coltivar, each...

Author

Steve Coughran

Category

Business

Podcast website

podcast.coltivar.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Don’t Let Growth Bankrupt Your Business | Ep 104 05.03.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Financial Intelligence Toolkit   Today, we're delving into a critical topic: "Don’t Let Growth Bankrupt Your Business." It's a cautionary tale we often overlook amidst the allure of expansion. Ignoring or inadequately managing working capital can swiftly lead to financial turmoil, p...

Financial and Economic News: February 28, 2024 28.02.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Major stories developing on the global economic front, including: Budget Battle in Congress as Shutdown Looms US Dollar is Riding High NVIDIA Surge Sparks Market Shakeups Apple Ditches EV for AI Wood Trades Chips for Code Buffet Sits on Record Reserves Ant Overruns Citadel Telecom Titan Considers Takeo...

3 Financial Terms that Will Make You Sound Smarter in Business | Ep 103 26.02.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Financial Intelligence Toolkit   Today, we're delving into "3 Financial Terms that Will Make You Sound Smarter in Business". Whether you're discussing profit margins, capital expenditures for equipment, or my personal favorite, free cash flow, understanding these key financial terms...

Tired of Living Check to Check? Listen to This... | Ep 102 23.02.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Financial Intelligence Toolkit   Today, we're diving into a critical issue affecting millions: living paycheck to paycheck. With over 60% of Americans caught in this cycle, it's clear that relying solely on wages makes it incredibly challenging to get ahead financially. However, there's...

Financial and Economic News: February 21, 2024 21.02.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Major stories developing on the global economic front, including: Capital One Discovers Golden Opportunity To Hike or To Hold? Home Depot’s Slumping Sales China’s Rate Cut Gamble Japan’s Economic Reckoning UK Recession Puts Sunak Under Scrutiny Barclays Banks on Bold Transformation Productivity Boom Po...

What You Need to Know About Financial Statements | Ep 101 20.02.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Financial Intelligence Toolkit   Steve Coughran delves into the crucial topic of "What You Need to Know About Financial Statements." As a seasoned financial expert, Coughran guides listeners through the essential components of the income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows....

Financial and Economic News: February 14, 2024 14.02.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Major stories developing on the global economic front, including: January’s CPI Surprise Fed Moves Leave Bond Traders Second Guessing  New Inflation Metrics Signal Rate-Cut Rethink The Pricing Power Predicament Navigating the Soft Landing Private Equity’s Diminishing Returns Diamondback’s Permian Power...

Automating the Finance Function | Ep 100 13.02.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Financial Intelligence Toolkit   Steve Coughran engages in an insightful conversation with Jesse Rubenfeld and Tom Zehentner from FinOptimal on the topic of "Automating the Finance Function." Together, they delve into the strategies and benefits of automating financial operations within organ...

Financial and Economic News: February 7, 2024 07.02.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Major stories developing on the global economic front, including: Powell’s Rate Rollercoaster The Big Apple’s Big Sale Canada’s Foreign Buyer Ban Tech Titans Defy Gravity Wage Hikes Signal Japan Recovery Snap Snips Staff Boeing Crashing Down to Earth? Xi Moves in Mysterious Ways Wall Street Looks to th...

The Power of Financial Modeling and FP&A | Ep 99 06.02.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Financial Intelligence Toolkit   Today, we have a captivating discussion with Paul Barnhurst, the visionary Founder of The FP&A Guy, focusing on "The Power of Financial Modeling and FP&A." Steve delves deep into the conversation, exploring not just the importance of financial modeling...

Financial and Economic News: January 31, 2024 31.01.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Major stories developing on the global economic front, including: Iran-Backed Missiles Make Economic Impact Evergrande, Nevermore China Races to Rescue Economy Naked & A Fraud: South Korea Exposes Short Sellers U.S. Real Estate Resurgence? Morgan Stanley Bullish on Banks Big Tech’s Big Earnings Wee...

Don't Let This Tax Strategy Bankrupt You with Leland Gross | Ep 98 30.01.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Financial Intelligence Toolkit   In today's episode, we have a thought-provoking discussion with Leland Gross, Founder of Peace Link Financial Planning, on the topic of "Don't Let This Tax Strategy Bankrupt You." We delve into the common misconception that minimizing taxable income,...

Financial and Economic News: January 24, 2024 24.01.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Major stories developing on the global economic front, including: Wall Street Eyes White House Race Brevan Howard’s Recession Warning Stock Market Gaining Momentum Treasury Market Transformation  Wall Street Buying Spicy Treasury Dip Hedge Funds Score Big Investing Titans Flee Asia  Hong Kong Stocks Sl...

How to Recover from Financial Trauma with Joyce Marter | Ep 97 23.01.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Financial Intelligence Toolkit   Steve Coughran engages in a transformative conversation with Joyce Marter, the esteemed author behind Financial Mindset Fix. Together, they address the pressing topic of "How to Recover from Financial Trauma." With a focus on empowering individuals who have fa...

Financial and Economic News: January 17, 2024 17.01.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Major stories developing on the global economic front, including: Hoping for the Best, Preparing for the Worst Cautious Optimism for US Equities Americans are Dumping Debt Morgan Stanley’s Wealth Woes Sunac’s Financial Rebound ECB’s Summer Forecast Germany Dodges Recession Altman Dispels AI Fears FinWe...

Unveiling Effective Tax Strategies for Entrepreneurs with Leland Gross | Ep 96 16.01.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Financial Intelligence Toolkit   In this episode, we have a special guest, Leland Gross, Founder of Peace Link Financial Planning, as we dive into the topic of "Unveiling Effective Tax Strategies for Entrepreneurs." We explore crucial aspects that go beyond tax implications, such as how your...

Financial and Economic News: January 10, 2024 10.01.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Major stories developing on the global economic front, including: Financial Frontiers China’s Economic Jitters Tech Giants Move to Saudi Power Surge for Northvolt CEO Greed Reaches Stunning New Heights Chile’s Spicy Rate Cut Expectations Euro-Zone Wealth Inequality Gap Narrows Budget Breakthrough: US C...

Shifting from a Scarcity to Abundance Mindset with Joyce Marter | Ep 95 09.01.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Financial Intelligence Toolkit   Steve Coughran engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Joyce Marter, the esteemed author behind Financial Mindset Fix. Together, they explore the transformative concept of "Shifting from a Scarcity to Abundance Mindset." By delving into the depths of...

Financial and Economic News: January 03, 2024 03.01.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Major stories developing on the global economic front, including: Reflections on 2023 Wall Street’s 2024 Outlook Trade Disruptions in the Red Sea Oil’s Surprise Drop Building With BRICS Swedish Bankruptcies Soar Apple Rotting? X Faces Freefall Tesla Stalls in Q4 DOJ Decision Sparks New SBF Controversy...

Investing in Any Market with Bob Elliott | Ep 94 02.01.2024

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Financial Intelligence Toolkit   In today's insightful discussion, we have a special guest, Bob Elliott, Co-Founder and CEO of Unlimited, here to shed light on the topic of "Investing in Any Market." Bob shares valuable insights on why trying to time the market is not a sound strategy an...

Financial and Economic News: December 28, 2023 28.12.2023

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Major stories developing on the global economic front, including: Apple’s Appeal  Record Demand At Treasury Auction Caution in Yen Bullish Trend  2024 Market Optimism  Gen AI and the Future of Finance Turkey’s 49% Minimum Wage Hike  Impacts From the Fed’s Liquidity  Year-End Economic Sentiment Indicato...

The Path to Profitability with Kristian Marquez | Ep 93 26.12.2023

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Financial Intelligence Toolkit   Today, our esteemed host, Steve Coughran, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Kristian Marquez, Founder of FinStrat Management, as they explore "The Path to Profitability." In this informative discussion, we delve into strategies that companies ca...

Teaching Kids About Money: How Parents Can Raise Financially Smart Children with Elizabeth Rosenberg | Ep 92 19.12.2023

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Financial Intelligence Toolkit   In today's episode, we have a special guest, Elizabeth Rosenberg, Founder of Grow My Piggy, as we explore the topic of "Empowering Parents to Raise Money-Smart Kids." We address important questions about when parents should start discussing money with the...

Financial and Economic News: December 13, 2023 13.12.2023

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Major stories developing on the global economic front, including: Economic Tides Turning The Fed’s Forecast BOJ’s Rate Dilemma Oppenheimer Predicts Stock BOOM Billionaires Flock to Abu Dhabi Occidental on Purpose An ‘Epic’ Legal Battle Bond Market Shift Big Impacts on Small Businesses Check out the Fin...

Disconnecting Self Worth from Net Worth with Joyce Marter | Ep 91 12.12.2023

How much cash is hiding in your business? See if you qualify for a Free Financial Health Check   Financial Intelligence Toolkit   Steve Coughran sits down with Joyce Marter, author of Financial Mindset Fix, to delve into the topic of "Disconnecting Self Worth from Net Worth." In this insightful conversation, they explore how individuals can pursue a more fulfilling financial life without...

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