In this episode Cody and Taylor break down the money habits that separate consistently successful local business owners from the rest. They cover the three key figures owners must track—cash balance, net profit, and owner distributions—why profit and cash flow are different, and how simple budgets and intentional systems prevent surprises.

The hosts also discuss practical tax and financial strategies, including timely planning, proper entity structure, depreciation, retirement savings, knowing margins over emotions, and asking for help before a crisis. The episode focuses on actionable steps to keep a business profitable and sustainable year after year.

In this episode of Behind the Numbers, hosts Cody Melton and Taylor Rhodes talk with Curtis Cole of Medari Advisors about the financial and regulatory complexities of medical businesses, especially pharmacies. They cover how insurance billing, delayed reimbursements, and inventory management can mask true profitability.

The conversation highlights the most important financial tools—monthly reviews of cash flow statements, P&Ls, and KPIs—plus strategies like compounding, diversifying revenue, tax planning, entity structuring, and qualifying for R&D credits to improve margins and reduce tax bills.

Listeners learn practical steps to clean up financial statements, implement tax-efficient plans, and seek targeted advisory support to turn accounting data into better business decisions.

Hosts Taylor and Cody break down key mid‑tax‑season updates: why some refunds are larger this year, recent law changes affecting seniors, overtime and tip reporting, and the shift away from paper checks.

They explain common filing problems—IP PINs for identity verification, Form 1095‑A reconciling marketplace premium tax credits, and PATH Act delays for certain refunds—and give practical advice on what documents to gather and steps to take to avoid rejections and surprises.