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Cash Flow Chronicles Open Forum

Cash Flow Chronicles Open Forum

By: Matt Allison and Brad Metzger
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Welcome to Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum—the podcast where real conversations meet real business challenges in a short format for your daily drive. Hosted by Matt Allison and Brad Metzger, this show brings together entrepreneurs, financial leaders, and subject matter experts to share hard-earned insights on cash flow, credit risk, business growth, and the realities of building resilient companies in uncertain times. From navigating bankruptcies and supply chain stress to unlocking the power of digital marketing, automation, and AI, each episode offers practical lessons and unfiltered stories to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and control.

Subscribe and tune in weekly for bold takes, honest lessons, and smart ideas you can act on.

Watch full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@CashFlowChroniclesOpenForum

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Connect with Matt Allison: www.linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt

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Episodes
  • Navigating Business Transitions | Joe Alam III with Mid-States Advisors

    Navigating Business Transitions | Joe Alam III with Mid-States Advisors
    2 Oct 2026
    What happens when the business you built is also your retirement plan?

    Most business owners spend years building their companies, but how many have a clear plan for what happens when it’s time to step away?

    Matt Allison and Brad Metzger sat down with Joseph Alam III, Managing Director at Mid-States Advisors, Inc. to discuss the challenges of business transitions, succession planning, and preparing for a successful exit.

    We discussed:
    ✅ Why building strong relationships and referrals can create significant business opportunities.
    ✅ Why succession planning is critical, especially when the next generation isn’t interested in taking over the family business.
    ✅ The valuation gap between what business owners think their companies are worth and what buyers are willing to pay.
    ✅ How fractional CFOs, HR professionals, and other resources are helping small businesses prepare for future transitions.

    📺 YouTube (Full Episode): Link to YouTube
    🎙️Spotify: TBD

    Connect with Joe Alam III: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-alam-iii
    Connect with Matt Allison: linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt
    Connect with Brad Metzger: linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger
    Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum: linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum
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    32 min
  • Navigating the Transportation Sector: A Complex Landscape | Mike Brossia

    Navigating the Transportation Sector: A Complex Landscape | Mike Brossia
    21 Sep 2026
    🚛 What if the future of transportation isn’t about replacing people with AI but making the people who solve problems even more valuable?Most people see a truck on the road and think, “It’s just getting something from Point A to Point B.” But the reality is far more complicated.Matt Allison and Brad Metzger sat down with Michael Brossia Jr, VP of Sales at McClay's Logistics USA LLC, to pull back the curtain on the transportation industry from breakdowns and supply chain challenges to AI, contracts, and the importance of relationships.We discussed:✅ The complexity behind every delivery and countless decisions that all have to work together to keep freight moving.✅ How AI is changing transportation with automated dispatching, scheduling, to paperwork, efficiency, safety, and even autonomous trucks. ✅ Why relationships and adaptability matter more than ever. In a constantly changing market, honest communication, realistic expectations, and strong partnerships can be the difference between solving a problem and losing a customer.👉 Transportation is much more than trucks moving freight. It's people solving problems in real time. And as AI continues to reshape the industry, that human element may become even more valuable.#Transportation #Logistics #SupplyChain #AI g#FutureOfWork #Trucking #MichiganBusiness #BusinessPodcast #CashflowChronicles #Detroit #Leadership #Relationships #SupplyChainManagementConnect with Michael Brossia Jr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brossia-jrConnect with Matt Allison: linkedin.com/in/allisonmattConnect with Brad Metzger: linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzgerCashflow Chronicles Open Forum: linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum
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    44 min
  • Reviving a Detroit Food Icon to Business Transitions | Andrew Dickow

    Reviving a Detroit Food Icon to Business Transitions | Andrew Dickow
    3 Sep 2026
    Andrew Dickow, President of Greenwich Capital Group and Townsend Street Capital, joins Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum to talk food & beverage M&A, building a national investment banking practice from a Michigan roots, and the story behind acquiring Detroit icon Buddy's Pizza.

    We dig into what makes a business truly sellable, how GLP-1 adoption is reshaping grocery, the shift toward "picks and shovels" manufacturing over brand-only plays, and the surprising resilience of the M&A market in 2026. Whether you're a founder thinking about an exit or just curious what it takes to buy back a beloved local brand, this one's worth the listen.

    📺 YouTube (Full Episode): https://lnkd.in/gX6P5Diy

    We discussed:
    • 📈 The M&A market remains resilient, with increased activity driven in part by an aging generation of business owners looking to exit.
    • 💰 Profitability matters again. Buyers are focusing less on revenue growth alone and more on sustainable, resilient businesses with proven performance through different economic cycles.
    • 🏭 Owning manufacturing can create strategic value, giving companies greater control over innovation, costs, supply chain, and production but it also requires significant capital investment.
    • 🍕 Buddy’s Pizza is a case study in brand revival, with the new ownership focused first on restoring quality, service, and the customer experience before aggressively pursuing growth.
    • 🎯 Preparing to sell takes years, not months. Strong management, documented processes, reliable financials, customer diversification, and succession planning can significantly improve a company’s readiness and value.
    #CashflowChronicles #MergersAndAcquisitions #FoodAndBeverage #BuddysPizza #DetroitBusiness #PrivateEquity

    Connect with Andrew Dickow: linkedin.com/in/andrewdickow/
    Connect with Matt Allison: linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt
    Connect with Brad Metzger: linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger
    Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum: linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum
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    56 min
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