Best Steve Coughran Podcasts (2025)

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156: If You’re Looking for a Job, Listen to This 10:15

6h ago10:15

10:15

Send us a text Master business finance for free with 100+ video lessons—no gimmicks, no hooks, just valuable knowledge: https://www.byfiq.com/ Steve has hired countless employees, and the hiring process never fails to shock him. From no-shows to unpolished resumes, he’s seen it all. In this episode, he shares the brutal truths job seekers need to h…

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101: A Resource to Help You with Strategy and Cash Flow 8:08

7h ago8:08

8:08

Send us a text Most entrepreneurs chase growth, but what if scaling too fast is the very thing that takes your business down? In this episode, Steve unpacks the fundamental flaw that causes even promising companies to fail—and it has nothing to do with bad ideas, weak teams, or lack of vision. It all comes down to one essential financial principle …

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155: The One Truth I'll Never Stop Sharing About Finance 10:30

5h ago10:30

10:30

Send us a text Master business finance for free with 100+ video lessons—no gimmicks, no hooks, just valuable knowledge: https://www.byfiq.com/ Most professionals know financial literacy is crucial, yet few follow through. In this episode, Steve Coughran uncovers why so many start strong but fail to finish—and what it takes to break the cycle. Throu…

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100: When It Comes to Strategy, Make Sure You Have These 5 Things 9:34

8d ago9:34

9:34

Send us a text Is your business set up for success in 2025, or will you look back wishing you'd done things differently? Steve Coughran breaks down the five essential components every company must have in place—from a clear strategy to financial forecasting and KPIs. Without these, you're flying blind. Learn how to set your business up to drive gro…

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154: 3 Things I Learned as CFO of a Billion Dollar Company 13:20

4d ago13:20

13:20

Send us a text Master business finance for free with 100+ video lessons—no gimmicks, no hooks, just valuable knowledge: https://www.byfiq.com/ What does it really take to lead the financial strategy of a billion-dollar company? Steve Coughran reveals the three biggest lessons he learned as CFO—insights that every business leader needs to know. From…

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99: How Do You Know If Your Strategy Is Working? 9:11

12d ago9:11

9:11

Send us a text Most businesses focus on growth, culture, and innovation—but what if you're missing the one thing that truly keeps a company alive? In this episode, Steve reveals the brutal truth about why so many businesses fail, the hidden trap leaders fall into, and how to tell for sure if your strategy is actually working. If you're waiting on t…

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153: Don't Let Numbers Be an Excuse for Inaction 8:35

11d ago8:35

8:35

Send us a text Master business finance for free with 100+ video lessons—no gimmicks, no hooks, just valuable knowledge: https://www.byfiq.com/ Too many leaders hide behind financial data, delaying action until every number is perfectly in place. But in reality, execution drives results—not spreadsheets. In this episode, Steve challenges the mindset…

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#138: Understanding Money Trauma and Cultivating Healthy Financial Habits with Shannah Game 32:34

16d ago32:34

32:34

On this episode of 'Do More With Your Money,' T.J. van Gerven chats with Certified Financial Planner and money expert Shannah Game. Shannah, who hosts the successful podcast 'Everyone's Talking Money' and authored 'Unraveling Your Relationship With Money,' shares insights from her career on financial planning and education. The discussion delves in…

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98: What Is ROIC and Its Impact on Your Strategy? 16:33

22d ago16:33

16:33

Send us a text Are you building a business that truly creates value, or just chasing growth? In this episode, Steve breaks down the powerful connection between strategy and finance—and why Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is the key to long-term success. Discover why profitability alone isn’t enough, how 70% of bankrupt companies were still making…

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152: If You Want to Be a Profitable Entrepreneur, Listen to This 7:18

18d ago7:18

7:18

Send us a text Master business finance for free with 100+ video lessons—no gimmicks, no hooks, just valuable knowledge: https://www.byfiq.com/ Got a brilliant business idea? Great! But can you explain your unit economics, break-even point, or burn rate? Most people can’t—and that’s why they fail. In this episode of Boosting Your Financial IQ, disco…

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97: How AI Will Impact Your Strategy and Competitive Advantage 9:03

25d ago9:03

9:03

Send us a text AI is reshaping the business landscape—are you ready for it? In this episode of Business Strategy, discover how AI is equalizing competition, creating distractions, and accelerating the pace of business. Steve reveals the hidden pitfalls and opportunities of AI, sharing insights on how leaders can stay focused, act with precision, an…

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151: Can You Fake It Till You Make It in Finance? 8:02

25d ago8:02

8:02

Send us a text Master business finance for free with 100+ video lessons—no gimmicks, no hooks, just valuable knowledge: https://www.byfiq.com/ Ever felt the panic of being promoted into a leadership role, only to realize you're expected to speak fluently in the language of numbers? You're not alone—and you don't have to wing it. In this episode of …

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BYFIQ Hits One Million Downloads! 3:41

1M ago3:41

3:41

Send us a text Master business finance for free with 100+ video lessons—no gimmicks, no hooks, just valuable knowledge: https://www.byfiq.com/ What began as a simple idea to teach financial literacy has grown beyond my wildest dreams—all thanks to you. Your support, shares, and feedback make this journey possible, and I’m truly honored to have you …

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96: Why Your Business Isn’t as Profitable as It Could Be 19:21

1M ago19:21

19:21

Send us a text Struggling to turn your hard work into real profits? You’re not alone—but you don’t have to settle for less. In this episode, Steve uncovers the five key areas that could be holding your business back from reaching its full profit potential. From crafting an irresistible offer to fixing pricing strategies and eliminating costly distr…

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150: The X Factor and How it Drives Higher Profits 7:49

1M ago7:49

7:49

Send us a text Master business finance for free with 100+ video lessons—no gimmicks, no hooks, just valuable knowledge: https://www.byfiq.com/ What if a single number could transform how you think about discounts, broken tools, or even your team’s decisions? In this episode, Steve reveals the "X Factor"—a deceptively simple formula that will make y…

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149: The 4 Levers of Profit You Must Know 11:35

1M ago11:35

11:35

Send us a text Master business finance for free with 100+ video lessons—no gimmicks, no hooks, just valuable knowledge: https://www.byfiq.com/ Are you leaving money on the table without even knowing it? In this episode of BYFIQ, Steve dives straight into the four levers of profitability—the critical factors that can make or break your bottom line. …

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95: Winning with Strategy - The Surprising Power of the 'F Word' 13:42

1M ago13:42

13:42

Send us a text Why do smart, capable leaders struggle to execute strategy? It all comes down to focus. In this episode, learn how to overcome distractions, tackle your biggest strategic problem, and drive real results. Discover the proven system Steve has used to turn around and grow businesses—without chasing the latest trends. If you’re ready to …

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148: If You Are 15-25 Years Old, Listen to This 15:10

1M ago15:10

15:10

Send us a text Master business finance for free with 100+ video lessons—no gimmicks, no hooks, just valuable knowledge: https://www.byfiq.com/ Are you ready to make decisions today that your future self will thank you for? In this episode of Boosting Your Financial IQ, Steve dives into the life-changing milestones and tough lessons learned on the j…

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94: Ready to Revisit Your Strategy? Start Here. 8:49

2M ago8:49

8:49

Send us a text Are you ready to make 2025 the year your business truly thrives? In this episode, Steve uncovers the game-changing strategy to escape the cycle of frustration and unlock your company's full potential. Discover why most businesses stay stuck, the hidden power of defining your strategic problem, and how solving it can transform your fi…

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147: Want to Increase Your Financial IQ? Here's Exactly How to Get Started 22:22

2M ago22:22

22:22

Send us a text Master business finance for free with 100+ video lessons—no gimmicks, no hooks, just valuable knowledge: https://www.byfiq.com/ In this episode of Boosting Your Financial IQ, Steve shares a game-changing opportunity to master your finances—all for free. He walks you through the first steps to improving your financial skills, no matte…

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146: I Promise This Will Change Your Financial Future 18:17

2M ago18:17

18:17

Send us a text Master business finance for free with 100+ video lessons—no gimmicks, no hooks, just valuable knowledge: https://www.byfiq.com/ Finance is the language of business, and becoming fluent in it can transform your life. In this episode, Steve shares a bold move: his premium financial literacy courses are now completely free. No strings a…

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93: How Setting KPIs Can Make a Difference in Your Company 12:05

2M ago12:05

12:05

Send us a text Are your KPIs driving real results—or just taking up space? In this episode of Business Strategy, discover how to set the right KPIs that align with your strategy, unlock value, and keep your team focused on what truly matters. Learn the secrets behind simplifying metrics, avoiding common pitfalls, and using a value logic tree to tra…

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145: What is Invested Capital and Why Should You Care 13:17

2M ago13:17

13:17

Send us a text Is your business truly profitable, or is it running on borrowed time? In this episode of Boosting Your Financial IQ, Steve dives into the game-changing concept of invested capital—what it is, why it matters, and how it can transform your decision-making and growth strategy. Learn how to measure efficiency, allocate resources wisely, …

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92: Strategy Explained Simply 7:38

2M ago7:38

7:38

Send us a text Is your business strategy holding you back? In this episode, Steve explains the key to crafting a winning strategy: identifying and solving your organization’s #1 constraint. Learn why less can mean more, how to focus on high-impact actions, and why jumping straight to tactics could derail your success. Tune in to discover a simple y…

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91: 5 Financial Metrics You Should Know in Your Business 11:54

2M ago11:54

11:54

Send us a text Are you running your business blind? In this episode, Steve Coughran, founder of Coltivar, reveals the five critical metrics you need to know to stop guessing and start growing. Learn how to optimize margins, improve cash flow, and make smarter, data-driven decisions—lessons Steve learned from scaling multi-million and billion-dollar…

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144: Profit Explained. The Difference Between Gross, Operating, and Net 12:20

2M ago12:20

12:20

Send us a text In this episode of Boosting Your Financial IQ, Steve dives deep into the three critical types of profit every business leader must understand. Gross profit, operating profit, and net profit each hold the key to uncovering your business's financial health—and mastering them can set you apart in the boardroom and beyond. Discover how t…

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90: How to Unlock Value and Boost Cash Flow 8:58

3M ago8:58

8:58

Send us a text What is value, really? Most business leaders can’t define it, yet it holds the key to transforming financial and operational performance. Join Steve , founder of Coltivar, as he unpacks the elusive "value formula," revealing how businesses can strategically increase firm value through price premiums, cost efficiencies, and sustainabl…

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143: Neglecting This Aspect of Revenue Recognition Can Harm Your Business 8:12

3M ago8:12

8:12

Send us a text Is your profit really profit—or just an illusion? In this episode, Steve pulls back the curtain on the hidden traps of cash-basis accounting, exposing how tools like QuickBooks can trick business owners into celebrating wins that don’t exist. With a jaw-dropping example from the construction world, he reveals how premature revenue re…

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89: Better Financial Results Start With This 7:53

3M ago7:53

7:53

Send us a text Want to boost profits and accountability across your organization? In this episode of Business Strategy, Steve shares proven methods from decades of turning around million and billion-dollar companies. Discover two powerful approaches—macro and granular—for assigning financial responsibility across your team. Learn how to transform f…

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#137: Understanding the Tax Benefits of S Corp Elections vs. LLC with John Briggs 47:48

3M ago47:48

47:48

In this episode of "Do More With Your Money," T.J. van Gerven is joined by John Briggs, CEO of Incite Tax. John shares his entrepreneurial journey and insights into tax planning, client relationships, and the importance of understanding actual profits. Key topics include the benefits of electing S Corporation status for tax savings, the Qualified B…

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88: Listen to This Before You Set Another Business Goal 15:58

3M ago15:58

15:58

Send us a text Is your business stuck chasing goals that don’t move the needle? In this episode of Business Strategy, Steve shares his proven five-step framework to set goals that solve your biggest challenges and drive real results. Learn how to identify your organization’s key constraint, create focused initiatives, and execute actions that lead …

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142: Want to Learn Finance? Here's How to Get Started 15:42

3M ago15:42

15:42

Send us a text Discover how Steve turned early struggles into a roadmap for financial mastery. From building multimillion-dollar businesses to creating over $1 billion in value, Steve shares the seven steps that transformed his financial IQ. Packed with personal stories, surprising lessons (including a hilarious twist involving a Spanish class), an…

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87: The Key to Revolutionizing Products, Sales, and Operations 14:30

3M ago14:30

14:30

Send us a text Are you leaving massive growth on the table? Discover the untold strategies behind building billion-dollar companies and turning failing businesses into unstoppable forces. In this episode, Steve reveals how to pinpoint your ideal customers, create products they can’t resist, and optimize every part of your business for explosive res…

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141: Lessons from Three Decades of Financial Expertise 9:30

3M ago9:30

9:30

Send us a text Ever wondered what separates successful business leaders from the rest? In this episode, Steve shares his journey from a broke 16-year-old hustling at Dairy Queen to creating over a billion dollars in value for companies. Packed with real-life lessons, hard-earned insights, and straightforward advice, this episode explores why master…

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86: How Strategy Really Works 12:23

3M ago12:23

12:23

Send us a text What’s holding your business back from its full potential? In this episode, Steve shares the proven frameworks and strategies that have helped companies overcome their biggest challenges and unlock immense value. Learn how to identify key constraints, create clarity across your organization, and align your team around actions that tr…

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85: 3 Must-Know Fundamentals for Smarter Business Strategies 11:52

3M ago11:52

11:52

Send us a text What’s the secret to crafting a strategy that drives real results? In this episode, Steve reveals the three essentials for business success: aligning strategy with finance, solving your company’s biggest constraint, and staying laser-focused on what matters most. Through real-world examples and hard-earned insights, Steve shares how …

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140: Finance, Business, and Life: Q&A with Steve 32:27

3M ago32:27

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Send us a text In this episode of Boosting Your Financial IQ, Steve dives into an engaging Q&A session fueled by real questions from listeners who took the Financial IQ Assessment at BYFIQ.com. From bootstrapping your business and mastering financial strategies to overcoming setbacks and seizing opportunities, Steve shares his personal journey, pra…

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84: If Your Strategy Isn’t Working, Check These Things First 12:49

3M ago12:49

12:49

Send us a text In this episode, we dive into the hidden dangers of business growth and why not every path leads to success. Steve breaks down the core elements of strategy vs. planning and shares insights from his experience generating over a billion dollars in value by pinpointing what truly drives success. Learn why defining your "strategic probl…

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139: Is Your Company Really Making Money? 14:55

4M ago14:55

14:55

Send us a text Is your business truly profitable, or just looking good on paper? In this episode of Boosting Your Financial IQ, Steve Coughran dives deep into the often-misunderstood world of profitability. Drawing insights from his book Outsizing and research on 300+ companies, he explains why accounting profit doesn’t always reflect a company’s r…

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83: I've Spent 15 Years Studying Strategy. Here's What I've Learned 12:58

4M ago12:58

12:58

Send us a text In this episode, Steve Coughran reveals six key lessons learned from over 15 years of helping companies grow and thrive. Discover how to simplify your strategy, avoid common traps, and focus on execution using Steve's IAR framework (Initiatives, Actions, Results). Perfect for business leaders looking to streamline strategy and drive …

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#136: How Understanding Your Money Scripts Can Transform Your Financial Future with Yohance Harrison 47:40

4M ago47:40

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Yohance Harrison, the founder of Money Script Wealth Management, joins T.J. van Gerven in this episode of "Do More With Your Money." Yohance shares his journey from financial hardship to becoming a chartered retirement planning counselor and behavioral financial advisor. The discussion delves into the importance of financial literacy, the concept o…

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82: The 4 Ways Initiatives Help You to Crush Your Strategy 13:10

4M ago13:10

13:10

Send us a text In this podcast, Steve Coughran emphasizes the importance of effectively executing a business strategy by following his proven IAR framework, which stands for Initiatives, Actions, and Results. Steve shares how, after designing a comprehensive strategy blueprint that defines the company’s purpose, principles, market focus, and compet…

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138: Why You Should Pay Yourself First 11:55

4M ago11:55

11:55

Send us a text In this episode of Boosting Your Financial IQ, Steve Coughran emphasizes the importance of proactively managing finances in both business and personal life by following a simple yet powerful principle: pay yourself first. He guides listeners on how to set aside profit consistently by calculating a desired profit percentage, establish…

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81: The One Truth I'll Never Stop Trying to Share 15:56

4M ago15:56

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Send us a text Many business owners overlook the importance of knowing their numbers, which can be a game-changer for profitability and growth. In this episode, Steve Coughran dives into key financial metrics, including gross profit margin, customer acquisition cost, and revenue retention, that can transform your business. Learn how tracking these …

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80: Straight Up Advice for Those Making Strategic Decisions 10:58

4M ago10:58

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Send us a text Many business owners struggle to grow because they overlook the one key constraint that holds them back. In this episode, Steve Coughran shares a proven framework he’s used to turn around and grow multi-million and billion-dollar companies. Discover how to identify your business's biggest obstacle and focus your resources on solving …

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137: I Spent 8 Years Studying Finance In School. Here's What I Learned 13:21

4M ago13:21

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Send us a text Not understanding cash flow can put your business at serious risk. In this episode of Boosting Your Financial IQ, Steve Coughran emphasizes the critical importance of mastering free cash flow for business success. Drawing from his own experiences and real-world examples, Steve highlights how businesses often focus too much on profit …

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79: Mastering Strategy and Finance to Drive Value 10:40

4M ago10:40

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Send us a text Many entrepreneurs leave money on the table by overlooking a key flaw in their strategy and mindset. Steve Coughran shares the lessons he's learned from turning around and growing multi-million and billion-dollar companies. Discover how refining your business strategy, identifying constraints, and mastering financials can unlock expo…

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78: 6 Key Financial Concepts You Should Know 11:51

4M ago11:51

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Send us a text Mastering key financial concepts is essential for driving business success. In this episode, Steve Coughran cuts through the complexity and explains the six critical concepts you need to know for maximizing free cash flow and firm value. From NOPAT and working capital to growth strategies and WACC, Steve breaks down how these drivers…

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136: How to Start Learning Finance to Avoid Costly Mistakes 11:17

4M ago11:17

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Send us a text Not understanding financial statements can cost your business big time. In this episode of Boosting Your Financial IQ, Steve Coughran shares his personal experience of guessing his way through business finances early on and the costly mistakes he made. Steve discusses why mastering financial literacy is critical for making smarter de…

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77: This is Why CPAs Can Hurt Your Financial Performance 16:16

5M ago16:16

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Send us a text CPAs play a vital role in business, but sometimes their focus on compliance and transactional details can hurt your financial performance. In this episode, Steve discusses how CPAs can miss the bigger picture, focusing too much on accounting rules instead of the true economics of your business. He explains why it’s important to go be…

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