Why Profitable Companies Struggle With Cash Flow With Brian Keyser | Lets Get Practical | 102
Wed Feb 04 2026
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Profitable but stressed about cash flow? You’re not alone.
This episode is a short segment from Episode 102 of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, titled “Let’s Get Practical.” In this focused clip, fractional CFO Brian Keyser joins Patrick and Patsy to explain why profitable businesses still struggle with cash flow—and what leaders can do right now to fix it.
You’ll hear a clear breakdown of profit vs. cash flow, how timing issues, poor forecasting, and bad financial datacreate cash shortages, and why even fast-growing companies can feel constantly cash-starved.
In this practical cash flow segment, you’ll learn how to:
Free up trapped cashTighten accounts receivableImprove cash flow managementBuild simple cash flow forecasts that actually workReplace guesswork with financial clarityIf you’re a CEO, founder, or small business owner dealing with cash flow problems despite being profitable on paper, this segment delivers actionable financial advice you can apply immediately. Strong cash flow fuels better decisions, stronger leadership, and healthier teams.
🎧 For the full conversation, listen to Episode 102 of The Frustrated CEO Podcast.
This “Let’s Get Practical” segment is a great starting point if cash flow stress is holding your business back.
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Brian Keyser is a fractional CFO at Anthem Strategists, helping business owners gain control of cash flow and build smarter financial systems.
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Send us a text Profitable but stressed about cash flow? You’re not alone. This episode is a short segment from Episode 102 of The Frustrated CEO Podcast, titled “Let’s Get Practical.” In this focused clip, fractional CFO Brian Keyser joins Patrick and Patsy to explain why profitable businesses still struggle with cash flow—and what leaders can do right now to fix it. You’ll hear a clear breakdown of profit vs. cash flow, how timing issues, poor forecasting, and bad financial datacreate cash shortages, and why even fast-growing companies can feel constantly cash-starved. In this practical cash flow segment, you’ll learn how to: Free up trapped cashTighten accounts receivableImprove cash flow managementBuild simple cash flow forecasts that actually workReplace guesswork with financial clarityIf you’re a CEO, founder, or small business owner dealing with cash flow problems despite being profitable on paper, this segment delivers actionable financial advice you can apply immediately. Strong cash flow fuels better decisions, stronger leadership, and healthier teams. 🎧 For the full conversation, listen to Episode 102 of The Frustrated CEO Podcast. This “Let’s Get Practical” segment is a great starting point if cash flow stress is holding your business back. About the Guest Brian Keyser is a fractional CFO at Anthem Strategists, helping business owners gain control of cash flow and build smarter financial systems. ⬇️ Connect with Anthem Strategists ⬇️ https://www.instagram.com/anthemstrategists https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTnd0Q913_yIzWD6-CNvc2A https://anthemstrategists.com/contact/ ⬇️ Follow The Frustrated CEO Podcast ⬇️ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-lyons-group-consulting/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thefrustratedceop Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefrustratedceopodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Lyons-Group-Consulting Website: Frustrated CEO Social: LinkedIn instagram: @thefrustratedceopodcast tiktok: @thefrustratedceopodcast