Episode 158 – Why He Walked Away From a $2M Deal | Smart Scaling | Michael Straza
In Episode 158, Drewbie sits down with Michael Straza to unpack one of the boldest sales decisions you'll ever hear:
Turning down a $2 million contract.
Why? Because bad cash flow terms can destroy a profitable company faster than a slow sales month ever will.
Michael shares hard-earned lessons from 20+ years of owning, operating, scaling, and acquiring businesses. From navigating seven-figure contracts to helping companies fix broken systems, resolve internal conflict, and align sales with operations, this episode dives deep into what actually builds sustainable growth.
If you've ever…
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