How can I increase the value of my business? How can I increase profitability in my business? Is it possible to balance owning a successful business with living the lifestyle I desire? Welcome to the Cultivating Business Growth Podcast, where we answer all of those questions and MUCH MORE! We host weekly discussions designed to help you grow your business AND create the lifestyle you desire. Elevate your business with proven strategies from CPAs and business advisors. We discuss real-world…
Creating a culture of accountability is essential as your business grows, but holding people accountable doesn't have to mean micromanaging their work. In this episode, Megan Spicer and Jaime Staley discuss how business owners can build a team culture rooted in clarity, ownership, communication, and follow-through. They explore why accountability often breaks down as a team expands, how leaders…
What if the biggest threat to your business isn't the market; it's burnout? In this episode of Cultivating Business Growth, Jaime Staley is joined by Amy Vetter, CPA, CEO of the B3 Method Institute, author, and leadership expert, to discuss how business owner burnout and leadership burnout quietly impact profitability, decision-making, employee retention, and long-term business growth. Many…
Many business owners appear successful on the outside but feel uncertain, overwhelmed, or anxious when it comes to their finances. In this episode of Cultivating Business Growth , Jaime Staley welcomes back Dr. Barbara Provost and Maggie Nielsen, founders of Purse Strings, for a candid conversation about financial confidence. Together, they discuss why so many entrepreneurs struggle with money…
Feeling overwhelmed in your business, even when you're getting things done? It might not be your workload. It might be your decisions. In this episode of Cultivating Business Growth , we break down how to reduce overwhelm in your business by improving your business decision making process and understanding how decision fatigue impacts business profitability. As a business owner, you're responsible…
The aesthetics industry is growing fast, but many med spa owners are discovering that growth alone doesn't guarantee success. In this episode of Cultivating Business Growth , we sit down with Abby Honaker of Pink Sky to break down what effective med spa management really looks like behind the scenes. While many practitioners excel clinically, scaling a business requires systems, structure, and…
Many business owners assume that increasing sales is the key to improving profitability, but that's not always the case. In this episode of Cultivating Business Growth , we explore how to improve profitability in a business by focusing on what truly drives results: improving profit margins, increasing efficiency, and strengthening cash flow. If your business is growing but you're not seeing the…
Many entrepreneurs spend years building successful businesses but don't always connect their business growth with their personal wealth strategy. In this episode of Cultivating Business Growth , Katina Peters speaks with Katherine Dean, CFP® of Opal Wealth Advisors about why financial planning for business owners requires a different approach than traditional wealth management. Together they…
If a client brings in revenue but drains your team, disrupts your processes, or creates constant stress, are they actually profitable? In this episode of Cultivating Business Growth , Megan Spicer is joined by Willow Virtual CFO partner Jaime Staley to tackle one of the most difficult decisions business owners face: when it's time to fire a client. Many business owners hold on to clients longer…
If your firm says business development is everyone's job, but no one owns it, this episode is for you. In Episode 180 of Cultivating Business Growth, Megan Spicer is joined by Neil Barrow, founder of Enabled BD and host of I Hope This Email Finds You Well , to unpack what business development really looks like inside professional service firms. Neil explains why business development isn't a soft…
Adding a second location is often treated like a milestone, but it's one of the fastest ways to put pressure on a healthy business if it's done too soon. In this episode of Cultivating Business Growth , Megan Spicer is joined by Willow Virtual CFO partner Katina Peters to break down a practical expansion framework designed to help business owners decide when growth makes sense, and when it…