The path-finderpodcast’s Podcast: A Podcast for business owners looking to make their own path forward

  Okay—so here we are. It’s February. For most of us, that means cold weather, maybe snow… and definitely tax season. And today, I want to talk to you, the business owner—on our Pathfinder journey—about what tax season really looks like from your seat. Because so many times, this is the season where confusion sets in. You’re overwhelmed. You’re stressed. You’re staring at numbers that don’t feel f...

In this episode of the Pathfinder Podcast, we take the next step in your journey of “hiring yourself as CFO” by tackling one of the most overlooked—but most critical—areas of running a growing business: internal controls. After walking through weekly accountability and a decision-focused year-in-review, this conversation zooms in on what often gets ignored until something goes wrong. Internal cont...

In this episode, we walk through a different kind of year-end review—one designed for owners who are officially stepping into the CFO seat in 2026. This isn’t about staring at a P&L and judging the numbers. It’s about understanding the decisions behind the numbers. As you close the books on 2025, the focus shifts from what happened to why it happened. If revenue declined, was it situational—dr...

Episode Summary: Hire Yourself as the CFO in 2026 Welcome to 2026—and the reset many business owners have been waiting for. In this episode of the Pathfinder Podcast, we kick off the new year by addressing a question that comes up every January: “Do I need a CFO to finally get my finances under control?” The answer may surprise you. Instead of outsourcing decision-making, this episode makes the ca...

Every business faces rocky seasons—down weeks, slow months, or unexpected disruptions. In this episode of the Pathfinder Podcast, we walk step-by-step through how to build a practical, realistic contingency plan so you can make confident decisions even when cash feels tight. Instead of reacting in panic, this episode teaches you how to model three clear scenarios—best case, middle case, and worst...

If you’ve ever felt like you’re reacting to cash instead of leading with a plan, this episode is for you. In this lesson, we walk step-by-step through how to build a 30-day rolling cash flow forecast by combining two powerful tools: your daily cash flow check and your weekly operating forecast. You’ll learn why most businesses think in weeks for payroll and operations—but need a 30-day view to pro...

Every business owner knows cash flow matters—but why does it feel so different from what you see on your profit and loss statement or balance sheet? And why does it still cause stress even when the business looks profitable on paper? In this episode of the Pathfinder Podcast, we break down what cash flow really is, how it works, and why it behaves so differently from profit. You’ll learn why cash...

In this episode, Anne Gannon tackles one of the most terrifying moments in entrepreneurship: when your business is running, customers are coming in, but your cash feels like it’s disappearing into thin air. The bills pile up. The phone won’t stop ringing. And suddenly, you feel frozen—stuck between panic and paralysis. If you’re in that moment (or want to be prepared for the next one), this episod...

“Why Every Business Owner Needs a Weekly Target” In the premiere episode of the Pathfinder Podcast, host Anne Gannon sets the stage for a new kind of conversation—one designed to help business owners strengthen the skills that truly drive long-term success. As we head into 2026, Anne reflects on the universal journey of entrepreneurship: we start a business because we’re creative, curious, or pass...