Weekly Podcast: Trade Finance in Ten
NOTE: Episode summaries and action items are available with each episode listed below.
Trade Finance in Ten is a weekly podcast for HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and other blue collar business owners who want to understand their numbers, take control of their business, and grow with confidence.
Each episode breaks down one practical concept across finance and operating infrastructure. Topics include cash flow, profit, pricing, reporting, systems, and performance metrics so owners can see how money moves, where accountability breaks down, and what to fix.
Every episode includes a companion summary sheet with key takeaways and suggested action items to help you apply what you learn immediately.
Recent Episodes/News
Episode 13: Bootcamp Checklist Part 4 – Back Office Mistakes That Can Cost You Later
Episode 12: Bootcamp Checklist Part 3 – Protecting What You’re Building
Episode 11: Bootcamp Checklist Part 2 – Building Your Back Office
Episode 10: Bootcamp Checklist Part 1 – Foundations Basics
Episode 9: Startup Reality – Doing This Alone & the Three-Legged Stool
Episode 8b: Bonus – Your Why, Your Budgets, and Your Path Forward
Episode 8: Tips for Managing Customer Invoices (Accounts Receivable)
Episode 7: Tips for Managing Supplier Receipts and Bills (Accounts Payable)
Episode 6: Accounts Receivable. Reports. Collecting Cash.
Episode 5: Accounts Payable. Strategy. Cashflow.
Episode 4: Cash Flow. Processes. Missing Money.
Episode 3: Balance Sheet. Mistakes. Capital Accounts.
Episode 2: Profit and Loss. Spikes. Lender Needs.
Episode 1: Cadence. Five Reports. Month-End Close.
Episode 0: Podcast Trailer
