If you're building a business, this episode is a must. CFO advisor Emmanuel Skevofilax joins the Business 101 Podcast to unpack the real cost of fast growth and how to protect your bottom line leveraging ai, data and finance.Scaling too quickly can bankrupt a solid company. In this episode, we break down how founders can grow with intention, keep cash flowing, and stay in control of their finances. Emmanuel shares the biggest mistakes leaders make—from chasing top-line revenue to ignoring key ratios—and how to avoid them.You'll learn why profit must come before scale, how to track financial health in real time, and why data beats ego in strategic decision-making. Whether you're bootstrapping or raising capital, this conversation delivers practical frameworks for smarter, sustainable growth.📌 Chapters:00:00 – You’re not a real business if you can’t pay yourself02:36 – When growth hurts profit05:44 – 8 big mistakes founders make during scaling08:48 – Why profit must come first11:46 – How to spot capacity constraints early14:48 – Bootstrapping vs borrowing17:46 – Managing team communication and incentives21:01 – Getting buy-in for slower, smarter growth23:42 – Final words from Emmanuel💡 Like, share and subscribe for more business insights that protect your bottom line and drive long-term results.---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Find Emmanuel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mannyskevofilax/Connect with Ayo on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ioyegbadeStream the podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2slCYeTCsSW1usBQeXdUJp?si=7152f76cce464b5#business #money #finance #growth #profit #data #ai #aiinbusiness #consultation #revenue #ratios #loss #bottomline #entrepreneurship #cashflow #businessdevelopment #charteredaccountant #businesspodcast #strategy#strategyforjeemain