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If you’re running a 7-figure business and thinking about scaling, or already at 8 figures and feeling the weight of it, this episode is for you.

In the Season 8 premiere of Cash Flow, Pam Prior walks through the real financial arc of growing a business — not the Instagram version, but the part most founders experience and don’t talk about. The early losses. The growth spurts. The moment when things start to feel out of control. And the hard decisions that show up when a business gets bigger than you ever expected.

Pam shares her own journey as an entrepreneur and explains why scaling almost always comes with friction, temporary losses, and a shift in how you have to think as a business owner. This season is built for founders who want to grow intentionally — not just make more money, but build something that actually holds value long-term.

This season is inspired by Pam’s bestselling book Founder to Exit, but delivered in plain English, real stories, and practical examples you can come back to as your business evolves.

In this episode, Pam covers:

1. The real financial arc most growing businesses go through
2. Why scaling often isn’t profitable at first (and why that’s normal)
3. The difference between being a founder and becoming a true business owner
4. What happens to financial control as companies grow
5. Why trust, systems, and the right CFO matter more than ever
6. How to build a business that creates annual income and long-term value

Pam also lays out what Season 8 will focus on — including the tough parts of scaling that founders rarely expect: letting go of control, building systems that work without you, and preparing your business for a future sale, transition, or succession (even if that’s years away).

Referenced in this episode:

1. Founder to Exit by Pam Prior: https://www.amazon.com/Founder-Exit-Blueprint-Business-Owners-ebook/dp/B0D2BTYXYL?sr=8-1

2. Billy Joel: And So It Goes — a two-part documentary streaming on HBO Max, referenced as a real-world example of what can happen when financial control breaks down as businesses grow

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If 2026 is your year to scale, this season is for you.

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Most creators won’t want to hear this… but they need to. In this episode, Pam breaks down why followers don’t pay your rent, why sponsorships rarely scale, and how you can shift from “posting endlessly” to running a real business that earns consistent revenue.

Pam explains the difference between content creators who stay broke and business owners who use content strategically, and she gives the exact blueprint to make the switch — including the 60/20/20 content plan she promised to “drop in the notes.”

What You’ll Learn

Why content ≠ business
The math behind why most creators burn out
Four business models that actually make money
How successful creators build recurring income

Pam’s content mix to use immediately:
60% value • 20% selling/tutorials • 20% personal connection
A simple 90-day plan to build a real revenue engine

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Produced by Francis Plata & Forward Press Media: www.forwardpressmedia.com

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You can build a successful business and still be miserable — and it's usually because you never made one critical decision. In this episode of The Cash Flow Podcast, Pam tackles the question most founders avoid until it's too late: Are you building a lifestyle business or a scalable business?

This isn't about finding your "why" or some fluffy motivation talk. This is a hard-nosed cash flow conversation about two completely valid paths that require radically different financial strategies, team structures, and daily operations. The problem? Most entrepreneurs get stuck in the expensive middle ground — trying to scale while living like they have a lifestyle business — and it destroys them financially, emotionally, and operationally.

Pam breaks down the real numbers behind both models, including profit margins, owner compensation, reinvestment rates, and cash flow patterns. She explains why a $2 million lifestyle business can make you happier than a $40 million scaled company if you choose the wrong path for your goals.
Whether you're a solo consultant billing $300K working 30 hours a week, or you're ready to build systems, hire teams, and raise capital for explosive growth, this episode will help you make the decision that aligns your business with the life you actually want to live — not the one social media tells you to want.

Most importantly, Pam gives you the financial reality check, action steps, and permission you need to commit to one path for at least 18 months and stop wasting money, energy, and time in the dangerous middle.

If you've ever felt exhausted, broke, or stuck wondering why your business isn't breaking through despite doing "everything right," this episode will show you exactly what decision you haven't made yet — and how to make it.

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Learn more about Pam at: https://www.PamPrior.com

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Produced by Francis Plata & Forward Press Media: www.forwardpressmedia.com