EPISODE RECAP — KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Cash flow is the timing of money moving in and out — not the same as profit.

2. You can be profitable on paper and still have a cash crisis if the timing doesn't line up.

3. A 13-week rolling cash flow forecast lets you spot gaps before they become emergencies.

4. Invoice immediately and shorten payment terms to accelerate cash coming in.

5. Negotiate extended terms with vendors to slow cash going out.

6. Build a cash reserve of 1–3 months of operating expenses as a safety buffer.