In this episode of Fiscally Awesome, Hiline CEO Matt Gardner chats with Joseph Cabrera, a former military leader turned business whisperer who's helping shape the future of small business ownership at Main Shares. (Fun fact: He's the one who gave Matt his first podcast interview!)

Joseph's journey reads like an action movie script – from jumping out of planes in Afghanistan to navigating Silicon Valley boardrooms, with a dash of entrepreneurial wisdom from his mom's small business adventures.

Joseph drops some serious knowledge on:

1. Why 11 trillion (yes, TRILLION) dollars worth of small businesses will change hands this decade
2. How to turn trades experts into business owners (spoiler: you don't need to be rich!)
3. Why treating your financials like a "necessary evil" is killing your business
4. The secret wisdom his mom shared that changed everything

We're cutting through the business jargon and getting real about what it takes to keep America's small businesses thriving. Whether you're a plumber dreaming of owning your own shop, a business owner planning your exit, or just curious about the future of main street America, this episode's packed with insights that'll make you rethink what's possible.

So grab your coffee (or your wrench!), settle in, and get ready to learn why the next generation of business owners might be wearing work boots instead of wingtips.