{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Owner's Roundtable","title":"Cash Flow, Ego, and the Real Cost of Scaling with Tara Proskiw","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2503,"description":"What happens when you go from “I can manage this place” to “I’m responsible for everything”?In this episode of Owner’s Roundtable, Jeff McLarty sits down with Tara Proskiw, owner of Towne & Countree Kitchens, Towne Renovations, and Redl Edmonton, for an unfiltered conversation about the hidden pressure of ownership. The conversation moves through everything owners in a scaling cycle dread: cash flow stress, leadership blind spots, scaling too fast, and the isolation that comes with being the person holding the keys.From learning financial statements the hard way to building boundaries that protect your health (and your marriage), Tara shares what she wishes every new owner knew before signing the paperwork.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeWhy Tara runs multiple brands instead of one umbrella companyHow vendor take-backs and market uncertainty can crush cash flowThe hard truth about keeping the wrong people in the wrong seatsWhy scaling can make you “grow broke” (even with more revenue)The mindset shift from “manager” to “owner” and the ego shock that comes with itHow Tara sets boundaries to reduce stress (including “no work talk after 7pm”)Why avoiding the financials is a trap and how to face the mirrorHow to identify bad-fit customers and confidently say “we’re not for you”Two books that helped Tara reframe progress and build better habitsWhy every entrepreneur needs a safe place to talk (coach, therapy, peer group)About Tara ProskiwTara Proskiw is an Edmonton-based entrepreneur with over 17 years in cabinetry and countertops and a reputation for building businesses that actually work operationally, financially, and culturally. As the owner of Towne & Countree Kitchens, Towne Renovations, and Redl Edmonton, she is known for spotting gaps in the market, building smart systems, and bringing clarity to industries where chaos is often the norm.Tara believes leadership is about energy, accountability, and empowering people to do great work without burning out....","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rzlj8TzuVYVktfPoUt5-bBHXADjNcknvabuetQFHRE8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZjNm/YWU5OTZlYTYxZGUy/YjZlNTAyZDhhMjUz/NTgxZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}