This is Part 12 of Steve Coughran’s book Cash Flow. In this section, Steve introduces the Cashflow Scorecard—a simple framework to diagnose where your business is leaking cash across the seven key levers. By scoring each area, you can pinpoint constraints, prioritize fixes, and build a roadmap for stronger free cash flow and long-term value.LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com/byfiq
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Part 11: Lever #7 – Strategy | Cash Flow
This is Part 11 of Steve Coughran’s book Cash Flow. In this section, Steve covers the seventh lever of cash flow: strategy. He explains why profit is just the result of a good strategy, how ROIC is the scoreboard that proves whether your strategy is working, and the two main paths to long-term competitive advantage: differentiation or cost leadership.LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com/byfiq
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Part 13: The Cash Flow Playbook | Cash Flow
This is Part 13 of Steve Coughran’s book Cash Flow. In this section, Steve introduces the Cash Flow Playbook—a step-by-step plan to apply the seven levers, use the scorecard, and build a resilient, cash-generating business. He shows how to prioritize the right levers, implement changes, track progress, and create a company that thrives in any economy.LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com/byfiq
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Part 14: The Cash Flow Formula for a Thriving Business | Cash Flow
This is Part 14 of Steve Coughran’s book Cash Flow. In the conclusion, Steve shares the personal lessons and turning points that shaped his obsession with cash flow. He emphasizes why business leaders have a fiduciary duty to master it, how cash flow fuels stability, growth, and community impact, and why discipline—not just profit—ultimately determines whether a business thrives or fails.LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com/byfiq
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Part 10: Lever #6 – Risk | Cash Flow
This is Part 10 of Steve Coughran’s book Cash Flow. In this section, Steve unpacks the sixth lever of cash flow: risk. He explains how uncertainty lowers valuation multiples and raises the cost of capital, the biggest risks that scare investors, and the steps business owners can take to de-risk their company and build more stable, predictable cash flow.LinkedIn | YouTube coltivar.com/byfiq
The Boosting Your Financial IQ Podcast helps business owners fix cash flow problems, grow profits, and build a business that lasts.Hosted by Steve Coughran—finance expert, former CFO, and founder of Coltivar—this show is about solving the financial challenges that keep owners up at night: cash flow problems, disappearing margins, underpriced work, and growth that looks good on paper but drains the bank account.Steve shares the same tools and strategies he’s used with $3M–$100M+ companies to protect cash, price with confidence, grow profits, and increase business value. You’ll hear real stories, practical strategies, and simple ways to get control of your numbers, protect profitability, and create lasting value. If you want a stronger business and a clearer path forward, this podcast is for you.