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.

In this episode of Fiscally Awesome, Hiline CEO Matt Gardner chats with Sarah Acton, BILL's Chief Customer Officer and a customer whisperer who's gone from helping people DIY their homes to revolutionizing how small businesses handle their money.

Sarah's career has more plot twists than a Netflix series – from running her own retail shop to driving growth at LinkedIn and now helping over 7,000 accounting firms make their clients' lives easier.

If you're focused (or need to be!) focused on a customer-first approach, check out what Sarah has to say about:

1. Why being "customer-obsessed" isn't just a buzzword
2. How SMBs are becoming tech-savvy ninjas (and why accountants are their new tech guides)
3. The value of building connections (especially with customers!) in an increasingly automated world
4. How data and real-time insights can help you start thinking better about capital allocation

We're cutting through the corporate jargon and getting real about what it takes to build a customer-first business.

So grab your headphones, settle in, and get ready to learn why sometimes the best business advice comes from the shop next door. Who knew building customer relationships could be this exciting?

Links & Resources:

1. Connect with Matt Gardner on LinkedIn
2. Follow Sarah Acton on LinkedIn for more insights
3. Learn more about Hiline's customer-first approach

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In this episode of Fiscally Awesome, Hiline CEO Matt Gardner sits down with Alex Boyd, a self-proclaimed "hippie capitalist" who's gone from suit-and-tie finance bro to agency-flipping guru faster than you can say "revenue optimization."

Alex's journey reads like a startup fairy tale with a plot twist – from dodging Goldman Sachs recruitment to building and selling RevenueZen (and picking up some battle scars along the way).

Get insights from Alex on:

• Why understanding your margins is like having a financial crystal ball
• How to avoid the "too many cooks in the kitchen" trap when prepping for acquisition
• Why small businesses need to stop treating marketing like an optional task
• The secret to LinkedIn success (spoiler: it's not about the follower count!)

We're cutting through the startup jargon and getting real about what it takes to build and sell an agency. Whether you're rocking the agency life, dreaming of an exit, or just trying to figure out how to get your business found on Google, this episode's packed with insights that'll make you rethink your growth strategy.

Who knew agency life could be this exciting?