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Hitting $3 million in revenue is supposed to feel like you made it.

But for a lot of founders, this is the point where the business quietly starts owning you.

In this episode of the Cash Flow Podcast, Pam talks about a pattern she sees over and over again with founders scaling from high seven figures toward eight figures. The company looks successful. Revenue is up. The team is bigger. From the outside, everything checks out.

But the founder can’t step away.
If they’re not there, things slow down—or fall apart completely.

That’s not failure. It’s what happens when growth outpaces structure.

Pam breaks down how founders accidentally create a “$3 million job” by staying in the middle of every decision, every problem, and every fire. Early on, that level of involvement is necessary. But as the business grows, it becomes the very thing that keeps it fragile, exhausting, and hard to scale.

Using real examples and a few analogies that will probably hit a little too close to home (the gangly ten-year-old, the bicycle vs. the machine), Pam walks through what actually has to change if you want a business that can grow without grinding you down.

🔑 What We Talk About:
1. Why long hours and constant involvement aren’t something to be proud of
2. How founders end up building high-paying jobs instead of scalable businesses
3. The difference between growth and maturity (and why most businesses get stuck here)
4. Why effort fills the gap when systems don’t exist—and why that’s risky
5. The three shifts founders have to make to move from operator to owner:
6. Designing decisions instead of being the decision
7. Building systems instead of acting as the glue
8. Creating durability instead of playing the hero

The question every scaling founder needs to answer honestly:
If I disappeared for two weeks, what would actually break?

Pam also introduces the Founder Removal Exercise, a simple but uncomfortable worksheet designed to help you spot where you’re still the system—and where the business needs better design, not more effort.

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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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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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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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A major policy shift just dropped — and it’s about to hit small businesses harder than anything we’ve seen in years. In this episode of The Cash Flow Podcast, Pam breaks down the newly passed “Big Beautiful Bill” and why 2026 healthcare costs, tariffs, and employer mandates are positioned to blow up your expenses if you’re not ready.

This isn’t fear-mongering. It’s the reality every founder, CEO, and entrepreneur needs to understand now so you’re not blindsided later. Pam simplifies what’s changing, who it impacts, and how these rising costs will squeeze your margins, payroll, benefits packages, and pricing models.

Most importantly, she gives you a clear, CFO-approved plan to evaluate your exposure, adjust your budgeting for 2026, protect your profitability, and communicate with your team before the changes roll in. If you run a business — product or service — this episode will help you stay ahead of a financial wave most people don’t even see coming yet.

If you want your business to be one of the ones that thrives through the coming shake-up, this is your roadmap.

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Struggling to stay focused? Losing hours to email rabbit holes? Feeling like your day disappears before you even start?

In this episode of The Cash Flow Podcast, Pam Pryor breaks down the 5-Minute Power Plan—a simple, science-backed daily system that helps entrepreneurs reclaim their time, restore focus, and dramatically increase productivity and profit.

This episode dives into why we lose 40% of our day to distractions, how reactive habits destroy our results, and how one intentional hour each morning can change everything. Whether you're overwhelmed, overcommitted, or trying to scale without burning out, this episode gives you a practical tool you can use starting tomorrow.

Pam also shares insights from the Keep It Simple Squad, how to stick to the system even if you’re “not perfect,” and the brain-based reason handwritten lists work so well.

If you’re ready to take your time back—and stop letting your inbox run your business—this is the episode for you.

What You’ll Learn:
Why entrepreneurs lose 40% of their day to distractions
How email derails your focus before you even get out of bed
The difference between urgent and important work
How to create a simple 3-item daily plan
Why handwriting your goals increases follow-through
How one focused hour can double your productivity
How to break the cycle of rabbit holes and reactive habits
The 7-day challenge that can transform your business

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Are you tired of chasing clients, cold emailing, and hoping your next ad finally lands? In this week’s episode of Cash Flow with Pam Prior, Pam breaks down the simple truth: you don’t need to chase clients—you need to attract them.

Pam introduces her Client Magnet Strategy, a proven method for building trust, authority, and a steady flow of ideal clients without burnout or cold outreach. She shares how she went from corporate chaos to running a successful CFO advisory firm by flipping the script—creating a system where clients come to you.

You’ll learn:
💡 The 3-step formula to become a client magnet: Pain Point → Platform → Value
💡 Why consistency matters more than likes, comments, or “vanity metrics”
💡 How to pick the right platforms where your clients actually hang out
💡 Why giving away your best stuff for free builds more business, not less
💡 How to use AI tools like ChatGPT to scale your content, templates, and value library

From reframing your marketing mindset to using automation and AI to multiply your reach, this episode shows you how to create real momentum—the kind that keeps your inbox full without ever sending another cold pitch.

Timestamps:

00:00 — Welcome & the problem with chasing clients
00:39 — What is the Client Magnet Strategy?
01:07 — From corporate layoffs to building trust through relationships
02:33 — Why chasing is busywork (and what to do instead)
03:38 — Building your authority by providing consistent value
04:29 — The secret to trust: show up even when no one’s reacting
05:37 — Step 1: Identify your client’s biggest pain point
06:51 — Step 2: Find out where your clients actually hang out
08:13 — Step 3: Add unconditional value (and why giving away knowledge works)
09:39 — The $1,000 hammer story: why your expertise is worth it
11:03 — Why generosity builds your brand faster than sales tactics
13:17 — Using AI to 10x your content and free resources
14:22 — Recap: Pain Point → Platfor

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Ever wish you could fail on purpose—and still come out ahead? In this episode of Cash Flow with Pam Prior, Pam breaks down a concept every business owner needs: The Failure Fund.

Inspired by one of her clients (shout-out to Angela Lauria!), Pam shares how setting aside a small, intentional “fun-shit fund” can turn your business mistakes into powerful growth moves. Using the famous New Coke marketing disaster as a lesson in resilience, Pam shows how companies—and entrepreneurs—can plan to fail forward by budgeting for experimentation.

You’ll learn:
💡 What a Failure Fund is—and how to set one up in 3 simple steps
💡 How to use 90-day test cycles to try new ideas without risking your cash flow
💡 Why “If it’s not a hell yes, it’s a no” might be your new favorite business mantra
💡 How failure funds encourage innovation, creativity, and courage in your business

Pam also draws a powerful parallel between entrepreneurial risk and pharma R&D—showing how one winning idea can offset dozens that flop, and how planned risk-taking is the real secret to long-term success.

If you’re tired of playing it safe and ready to experiment without blowing your budget, this one’s for you.

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