{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Can We Not? Business Is Hard Enough. ","title":"Profit First, Cash Flow, & Calculated Risk for Small Businesses with Megan Schwan","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/be7a5e02\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2722,"description":"In this episode of Strategy, Solutions, and Sanity, host Samantha welcomes financial expert Megan Schwan. Megan shares her inspiring journey from being a teen mom to becoming a successful business owner. She discusses the importance of fostering a supportive culture, embracing calculated risks, and using the Profit First method to manage business finances effectively. Megan also highlights her personal experiences, including overcoming challenges like divorce and moving across the country, all while maintaining a growing business and raising four children. Tune in for valuable insights on resilience, business strategy, and financial empowerment.00:00 Introduction and Show Overview00:16 Meet Megan Schwan02:22 Megan's Journey: From Teen Mom to Business Owner05:20 Balancing Family and Business10:31 The Importance of Calculated Risks16:13 Trusting Intuition in Business20:41 The Drive Behind Determination22:15 Major Life Changes and Business Flexibility22:56 The Importance of Grit and Determination24:12 Navigating a Saturated Market30:36 The Concept of Profit First40:09 Implementing Profit First: A Personal Journey44:18 Final Thoughts and Gratitude","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/rhd2zuzMWrENyZ5LbkvM0U8MVwpELZqhGaR6Ut9TI00/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wYmU1/ZDYxYzVhYjc4YWMw/NTE1MTg1Mzg0MTEx/MDk4Zi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}