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Budget Your Business
Budget Your Business - budgeting for every aspect of your small business - is a show for small business owners with less than $50M in revenue. If you are looking for actionable advice, practical tips, and techniques to budget every aspect of your business, this is the podcast dedicated to you. We host finance experts, subject matter experts, and small business owners to share their perspectives on planning for your business. Think of a deep dive for every part of your business and how to plan…
Episodes
- Budget Your Business
Stop Spending Money to Save on Taxes with Gretchen Roberts
E#67: Spending money to save on taxes doesn't necessarily mean you're saving money. Too many business owners wait until tax season to think about their…
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AI Is Changing the Rules for Employees AND Employers with Scott Baker
E#66: AI isn't just changing how employees work—it's changing what employers should expect from them. Scott Baker of Stage 3 Leadership joins Scott Geller to…
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Kim Mahan Planning Lessons from Corporate to Entrepreneur to Business Owner
E#65: The skills that help you start a business aren’t necessarily the skills you need to grow one. After leaving corporate America, Kim Mahan learned that…
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Debt Isn’t Your Enemy with Eddie DeAngelis
E#64: Debt isn't always a problem. Sometimes, avoiding it is what's holding your business back. Eddie DeAngelis, founder and CEO of Qualify, joins Scott to…
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Russ Bencks Tells Us When It’s Time to Stop Running Your Business
E#63: At some point, you may be the person holding your business back. Bringing in a CEO can unlock the next stage of growth—or create an expensive mess if the…
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What Should You Stop Doing? Katie Santoro Shares the Secrets
E#62: Doing everything yourself isn’t saving your business money—it may be holding it back. Katie Santoro joins Scott to discuss when business owners should…
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Best Of: How Great Leaders Make Better Decisions
E#61: In this special “Best Of” episode of Budget Your Business, Scott pulls together insights from past guests on leadership and better decision-making for…
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Think Like a CFO: Find Your Biggest Constraint
E#60: Every growing business has a constraint—whether it's people, cash, systems, processes, or leadership. In this solo episode, Scott explains how…
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Social Media That Actually Drives Business from Mr Preneur, Sam Anderson
E#59: Social media has become one of the most powerful—and cost-effective—ways for small businesses to grow their brand. In this episode, Scott sits down with…
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From Gut Instinct to Predictable Growth with Brittany Toler
E#57: From Gut Instinct to Predictable Growth with Brittany Toler What separates companies that consistently grow from those that struggle to gain traction? In…
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Keeping Leaders Without Giving Away Equity with Devon Cury
E#57: What does it take to keep your best leaders from leaving? In this episode, Scott Geller sits down with Devon Cury of Sasta Financial Group to discuss…
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Are Budgets Helping or Hurting Your Business? Bjarte Bogsnes Take with Beyond Budgeting
E#56: In this episode of Budget Your Business, Scott Geller welcomes Bjarte Bogsnes, one of the leading voices behind the Beyond Budgeting movement, to…
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The Business Exit Strategy Few Owners Understand … ESOPs with Katy Whitehead
E#55: In this episode of Budget Your Business, Scott Geller sits down with Katy Whitehead to break down how ESOPs (Employee Stock Ownership Plans) work and why…
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Brant Lingle Reveals The Exit You Haven’t Planned Yet (hint, it’s Your Succession)
E#54: In this episode, Scott sits down with Brant Lingle to unpack one of the most overlooked areas of business ownership: succession planning. They discuss…
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Bank Series Recap: What Every Banker Told Me (And What It Means for You)
E#53: In this episode, Scott Geller wraps up the series he conducted with banking experts. He distills conversations with bankers across community, regional…
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Business Owner: Benny Bowman Reminds Owners That You’re Not Running This Forever—Now What?
E#52: In this episode, Scott sits down with Benny Bowman, a former president turned advisor who shares a real-world perspective on leadership, planning, and…
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Damion McIntosh Shares Why Your Bank Matters More Than You Think
E#51: In this episode, Scott brings in unbiased banking expert Damion McIntosh. Damion is a banking and financial systems expert who helps small business…
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50th Episode Celebration: A CFO Panel on What Business Owners Should Know
E#50: In this special 50th episode of Budget Your Business, Scott Geller hosts a roundtable with finance leaders: Andrew Marianski Heather Tuason Terrye Enslow…
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Stop Planning Your Business with MapQuest
E#49: In this solo episode, Scott breaks down how small business owners should rethink budgeting and planning. Traditional annual budgets still have value, but…
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Community Banking Isn’t Old School — It’s a Growth Strategy with Matt Paciocco
E#48: This episode with Matt Paciocca explores what truly sets a community bank apart and why that difference matters for small business owners. Matt shares…
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Digital Accessibility: A Revenue Decision, Not a Technical One with Richard Gauder
Digital accessibility means building a website that works for everyone—people with disabilities, seniors, and increasingly, AI. When a site is well-structured…
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Bank Series: The Unknown Banking Solution for Under-Capitalized Small Business is CDFIs
E#46: Find Your Bank Series: CDFIs - Scott sits down with Leah Fremouw to unpack a part of the financial ecosystem most small business owners have never heard…
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Smart Vendor Choices, Real Business Gains with Greg Klein-Hertzel
E#45: In this episode, Scott sits down with Greg from ConnectivTech to talk about something every small business owner wrestles with—vendor selection, vendor…
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Bank Series: The Bank Behind the Growth: Lessons from Joe Ford at WinTrust
E#44: Find Your Bank Series: Regional Banks - Joe Ford from WinTrust represents what regional banks actually do for growing businesses and why the right bank…
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Business Owner: Payment Processing 101: How PJ Gallagher Owns and Runs a Successful Payments Business
E#43: In this episode, I sit down solo to break down the world of payment processing with a behind-the-scenes look at PJ’s business. We dive into why 80–85% of…
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Find Your Right Bank with Scott Geller
E#42: In this solo episode, Scott kicks off a new mini-series focused on one relationship every business owner has — their bank. Drawing on his background as a…
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Growth by Combining Independent and Franchise Businesses with Gus Iurillo
E#41: In this episode of Budget Your Business, Scott dives into the financial and strategic considerations of expanding through franchising with guest Gus…
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Partnerships that Pay Off and Reduce Reliance on Internal Sales with Theresa Caragol
E#40: In this episode, Scott is joined by Theresa Caragol of AchieveUnite to explore what really makes business partnerships work. Teresa shares how a…
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Resiliency: The Secret ROI You’re Ignoring
E#39: In this episode, Scott sits down with Kathy Hardy to explore how resiliency and clarity of purpose drive stronger business results. They discuss the…
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What is a CFO? More Than the Numbers
E#38: In this solo episode, Scott breaks down how a CFO goes beyond “the numbers.” Far from just budget spreadsheets, a CFO can be a confidant, connector, and…
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Owner Insight: How Eric Ellington Keeps a Pulse on Leadership, Scaling, and Finances in His Grounds Management Business
E#37: In this episode, Eric Ellington shares how discipline in financial management, strategic planning, and team training shape his company’s success. He…
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Advancing Your Tech-Stack from No-Code to Custom Code with John McGann
E#36: In this episode, Scott Geller talks with John McGann about how small businesses can smartly scale their internal software—from early no-code tools to…
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The 80-20 Profit Formula with Michael Barbarita
Podcast questionnaire link (Thanks!!): https://bit.ly/bybSurvey E#35: In this episode, Michael Barbarita shares how business owners can cut through the…
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No More Make-Believe Sales Plans with Nick Loise
E#:34 Nick Loise with Sales Performance Team Please take a few minutes to share your feedback about our podcast. You can use this link to complete the quick…
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Finance Expert: Don’t Be the Bet: When Good Businesses Go Broke with Andrew Marianski
Podcast questionnaire link (Thanks!!): https://bit.ly/bybSurvey E#33: Don’t Be the Bet: When Good Businesses Go Broke with Andrew Marianski In this episode…
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Maximizing Salesforce: A Small Business Blueprint with Ken Balog
Podcast questionnaire link (Thanks!!): https://bit.ly/bybSurvey Salesforce isn’t just for Fortune 500 companies anymore. In this episode, Ken Balog demystifies…
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Smooth Sailing with Offshore Staffing with Brian Hunt
In this episode, I talk with Brian Hunt of KoreRPO about how small businesses can scale more effectively using offshore teams. Brian shares his early lessons…
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AI Isn’t Just Big Biz — It’s Already Changing Small Business with Cathy Redford and Stephen Rhodes
In this episode of Budget Your Business, Scott Geller talks with Cathy Redford and Stephen Rhodes of Synergy Technical about how businesses of all sizes are…
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The Credit Line for Your Growth Story with Paul Mehring
In this episode, I talk with Paul Mehring about when — and when not — to use a line of credit. Paul breaks down the differences between bank and non-bank…
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Is Your Gross Margin a Business Superpower or Kryptonite?
In this solo episode (yep, just me, no guest to rescue you), I dive into what I believe is one of the most important numbers in your business: Gross Margin…
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Not Legal Advice, Instead Legal Strategy to Apply in Your Business from Chris Way
Creating a legal strategy becomes relevant and real thanks to Chris Way with Way Law. The key is proper prioritization. Chris shares his approach of addressing…
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Owner Insight: Patrick Butler Explains the Advantages of Full Financial Transparency and his Planning System
Wondering how to share business financial information with your company? Patrick Butler, owner of an IT managed services firm before selling it, shares his…
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Finance Expert: Working with the Accountant to Start a Successful Budgeting Process with Phyllis Barnett
Unlock the secrets of strategic financial planning as I, Scott Geller, team up with Phyllis Barnett from Neo Consulting to navigate the intricate world of…
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Creating Your Employee Benefit Plan Based on Employee Needs and Your Budget with Christian Moser
Join us for our discussion with Christian Moser of BenX Consulting as we uncover the secrets to offering meaningful employee benefits without breaking the…
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Making Workers Comp Clear, Valuable, and Maybe Even Fun with Kevin Ring
Unlock the secrets behind effective workers' compensation insurance with expert insights from Kevin Ring of the Institute of Work Comp Professionals. Journey…
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Video is #1 for Marketing Impact - Here’s How to Create It with Matt Polson
E#22: Matt Polson with The Video Department RVA discusses creating video for marketing and your business. Join me, host Scott Geller, on the Budget Your…
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Dealing with Uncertainty and Risk from the Best Risk Mind I Know
E#21: James Long, a risk expert, provides his practical applications for dealing with uncertainty and risk. I asked the person with the greatest mind for risk…
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How cyber crime is NOT covered by your existing coverages with Warren Fischi
E#20: Warren Fischi with MrGriff discusses “How cyber crime is NOT covered by your existing coverages”. Join me, host Scott Geller, on the Budget Your Business…
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Fixing an Accounting Mess with Josh Farber
E#19: Josh Farber of G&A Partners shares how to Fix or Clean up an Accounting Mess. Join me, host Scott Geller, on the Budget Your Business podcast to listen…
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Applying Business Metrics into Planning with Joe Kozubowski
E#18: Joe Kozubowski with EOS Worldwide discusses Applying Business Metrics into Planning. Join me, host Scott Geller, on the Budget Your Business podcast to…
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Saying “And” Instead of “No” When Planning with Scott Geller
E#17: Scott Geller performs a planning session, discussing “Saying “And” Instead of “No” When Planning.” Join me, host Scott Geller, on the Budget Your…
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Creating a Biz Dev Process for Professional Services and Using it to Predict Revenue
E#16: John Atkinson with Growth Logik discusses “Creating a Biz Dev Process for Professional Services and Using it to Predict Revenue.” Join me, host Scott…
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Joining a CEO Peer Group with Scot McRoberts
E#15: Scot McRoberts with Virginia Council of CEOs discusses “Joining a CEO Peer Group.” Join me, host Scott Geller, on the Budget Your Business podcast to…
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Achieving Innovation, Collaboration, and Engaged Team Through Business Coaching with Paige Cocke
E#14: Paige Cocke with Realize Success discusses the how, when, and why to bring on a business coach. Join me, host Scott Geller, on the Budget Your Business…
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How to Present the Boring Finance Stuff with John Polk
E#13: John Polk with John Polk and Associates discusses “How to Present the Boring Finance Stuff.” Join me, host Scott Geller, on the Budget Your Business…
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Four Critical Factors to Predict Revenue with Rory Laitila
E#12: Rory Laitila with Sales Insights “The 4 Critical Factors to Predict Revenue.” Join me, host Scott Geller, on the Budget Your Business podcast to listen…
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Creating an Employee Compensation Plan with Mindy Flanigan and Sonia Chapin
E#11: Mindy Flanigan and Sonia Chapin with InspringHR discuss “Creating an Employee Compensation Plan.” Join me, host Scott Geller, on the Budget Your Business…
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Finance Expert: Process for Forecasting Operating Expenses with Scott Geller
E#10: Finance Expert: Process for Forecasting Operating Expenses with Scott Geller Join me, host Scott Geller, on the Budget Your Business podcast to listen. A…
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Outsource my Bookkeeping with Hayden Huff
E9: Hayden Huff with Supporting Strategies discusses “Outsource my Bookkeeping.” Join me, host Scott Geller, on the Budget Your Business podcast to listen…
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Selling my Business Using a Broker with Mike Metzger
E8: Mike Metzger with Murphy Business Sales discusses “Selling my Business Using a Broker.” Join me, host Scott Geller, on the Budget Your Business podcast to…