Text Pete Most entrepreneurs think finance is about numbers—it’s really about decisions. In this episode, Pete Mohr talks with Dorothy Zubel, Co-Founder of The Finance Group, about the power of fractional finance and why clarity in your books directly impacts confidence, growth, and exit value. Dorothy shares how her team supports businesses with CFO-level insight, KPIs, and financial strategy without the full-time cost. Learn how clean financial records, proper reporting, and strategic forec...
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Text Pete Most entrepreneurs think finance is about numbers—it’s really about decisions. In this episode, Pete Mohr talks with Dorothy Zubel, Co-Founder of The Finance Group, about the power of fractional finance and why clarity in your books directly impacts confidence, growth, and exit value. Dorothy shares how her team supports businesses with CFO-level insight, KPIs, and financial strategy without the full-time cost. Learn how clean financial records, proper reporting, and strategic forec...
Text Pete Most entrepreneurs think finance is about numbers—it’s really about decisions. In this episode, Pete Mohr talks with Dorothy Zubel, Co-Founder of The Finance Group, about the power of fractional finance and why clarity in your books directly impacts confidence, growth, and exit value. Dorothy shares how her team supports businesses with CFO-level insight, KPIs, and financial strategy without the full-time cost. Learn how clean financial records, proper reporting, and strategic forec...
Text Pete Can your business run without you for four weeks—or even just one? In this episode, Pete Mohr sits down with Candy Messer, founder of Affordable Bookkeeping and Payroll and a Certified Clockwork Coach, to discuss how entrepreneurs can reclaim their time and build a self-sustaining business. From time tracking tools to delegation frameworks, they uncover the systems that allow owners to step away without sacrificing growth or control. Key Discussion Points: → The final “piece of the ...
Text Pete Ever thought about leaving your job to build a business from scratch? Dr. James Bryant did just that—and within three months, he landed over $100K in contracts. In this episode, Pete Mohr and Dr. Bryant dive into strategies for intentional leadership, managing time effectively, and ensuring your business supports your life goals. Key Discussion Points: → Why Dr. Bryant left his full-time job with zero clients → How intentional time management boosts productivity → The biggest mista...
Text Pete Ever thought about turning your passion into a thriving business? In this episode, Pete Mohr sits down with Nick and Heather to explore how they built Old Delhi Music and Bava Harmoniums from scratch. Learn how they managed risk, expanded manufacturing to India, and created a brand known for quality and ethical practices. Key Discussion Points: → How Nick and Heather started their business from their basement → The decision to expand manufacturing to India → Managi...
Text Pete Are you running your business—or is it running you? If you feel trapped in daily operations, drowning in tasks, and wondering where all the profit goes, this episode is for you. Join Pete Mohr and Stacey Morgan as they discuss real strategies for stepping back, building systems, and increasing profitability—without working more hours. Learn how to shift your role from operator to true business owner and create a company that thrives without you. Key Discussion Points: → Why mo...
Text Pete Is your business running you instead of the other way around? If you’re feeling overwhelmed by the constant need to be involved in every decision, it’s time to rethink how you lead. In this episode, Pete Mohr shares a proven framework to help you step back, empower your team, and create a company that thrives without you. Key Discussion Points: → Why micromanaging limits your business’s potential → The leadership trio: Communication, Management, Accountability ...
Text Pete In this eye-opening episode of The Business Owner Breakthrough Podcast, financial advisor Kirk Wrinn joins Pete Mohr to discuss the critical importance of financial planning beyond your business success. Kirk shares invaluable insights on protecting your wealth, preparing for unexpected events, and building true financial independence. Key Discussion Points: Why business success alone isn't enough for financial securityEssential insurance and protection strategies every owner needsS...
Text PeteIn this episode, Pete Mohr and Octavia Conner dive into the hub and spoke model, a common trap for small and medium-sized business owners. They discuss how to remove yourself from being the center of daily operations, empowering your team and automating processes to build a scalable and sellable business.Episode Highlights:→ The risks of a business overly reliant on its owner.→ How to delegate decisions to the lowest level of your organization.→ Why documenting systems and processes ...
Text PeteWelcome to the latest episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough Podcast! This week, we’re diving into customer satisfaction, why it’s essential for boosting your business value, and actionable strategies to turn satisfied customers into loyal advocates.In this episode, Pete Mohr breaks down:→ How customer satisfaction directly impacts business value and buyer confidence.→ The importance of Net Promoter Score (NPS) as a loyalty metric.→ Strategies for creating a customer-first cultur...
Text PeteEpisode Summary:Pete Mohr shares game-changing insights into the power of monopoly control and how it can significantly boost your business valuation. Learn how to position your business as the go-to leader in your niche market, create unique offerings, and build barriers to entry that keep competitors at bay. From proprietary products to strong branding, this episode offers actionable steps to help you dominate your market and increase the perceived value of your business.Key Takeaw...
Text PeteEpisode Summary:In this episode, Pete Mohr shares why recurring revenue is the secret to building a valuable and sellable business. Learn the different types of recurring revenue, from repeat customers to subscription models, and how they impact your bottom line. Pete outlines the hierarchy of recurring revenue, explaining how each level reduces risk, creates predictable income, and boosts your business's appeal to potential buyers.Key Takeaways:→ Recurring revenue minimizes risk and...
Text PeteIn this episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough Podcast, Pete Mohr discusses the critical balance between profitability and cash flow, referred to as the valuation teeter totter. He emphasizes the importance of cash flow as the lifeblood of a business and how it can impact a company's attractiveness to potential buyers. The conversation covers strategies for improving cash flow and profitability, including operational efficiency, managing working capital, and focusing on recurring...
Text PeteIn this episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough Podcast, Pete Mohr discusses the importance of the Switzerland Structure, which emphasizes making a business independent from any single customer, supplier, or employee. He highlights the risks associated with customer dependency, supplier dependency, and employee dependency, and offers strategies to mitigate these risks. The conversation also explores how buyers perceive businesses with these dependencies and the importance of exit ...
Text PeteIn this episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough Podcast, Pete Mohr discusses the second key driver of the Value Builder System: growth potential. He emphasizes the importance of understanding and enhancing growth potential for business owners looking to scale and prepare for future sales. The conversation covers barriers to growth, strategies for overcoming these barriers, and the significance of exit planning in achieving sustainable growth.TakeawaysGrowth potential is crucial fo...
Text PeteIn this episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough, Pete Mohr discusses the critical importance of financial performance as the first driver in the Value Builder System. He emphasizes the need for clarity, predictability, and strong financial metrics to enhance business value and attract potential buyers. Common mistakes such as neglecting bookkeeping and cash reserves are highlighted, along with actionable steps to improve financial understanding and forecasting.TakeawaysA valuable ...
Text PeteSummaryWelcome to the inaugural episode of "The Value Builder Series," a special nine-part series on the Business Owner Breakthrough podcast. This series is dedicated to helping business owners understand and enhance the value of their business. Whether you're planning to sell your business in a year or two decades from now, setting up your business for sale is crucial for long-term success. In this episode, Pete Mohr introduces the importance of exit planning and offers insights int...
Text PeteIn this final episode of the 5 P Framework series, Pete Mohr explores the importance of profit and how it ties everything together. After aligning your promise, products, processes, and people, profit is the reward that enables you to revisit your "what ifs"—those dreams and aspirations that motivated you to start your business. Pete shares insights on how profit allows you to regain your time, reduce stress, and focus on what truly matters in life and business.Key Takeaways:The Powe...
Text PeteEpisode Summary: In this episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough, Pete Mohr discusses the critical role that people play in your business success. As the fourth P in the five P framework (Promise, Product, Process, People, and Profit), your people—whether they are customers, team members, or outsourced suppliers—are vital to creating a thriving business. Pete explains how aligning the right people with your business promise can transform frustrations into freedom, allowing you to ...
Text PeteEpisode Summary: In this episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough, Pete Mohr dives into the critical role that processes play in your business. As the central element of the five P’s (Promise, Product, Process, People, and Profit), having effective processes can transform how your business operates, freeing you up as the owner and ensuring that everything runs smoothly, even in your absence. Pete shares actionable tips on how to prevent recurring overwhelm by clarifying, evaluating...
Text PeteIn this episode of the Business Owner Breakthrough, Pete Mohr delves into the critical task of ensuring your products and services align with your business promise. Building on last week’s discussion about refining your business Promise, this episode explores the importance of regularly assessing your offerings to ensure they continue to deliver on that promise and contribute to your business’s success.Key Takeaways:Reassess Your Offerings: Pete encourages listeners to revisit their ...
Text Pete Most entrepreneurs think finance is about numbers—it’s really about decisions. In this episode, Pete Mohr talks with Dorothy Zubel, Co-Founder of The Finance Group, about the power of fractional finance and why clarity in your books directly impacts confidence, growth, and exit value. Dorothy shares how her team supports businesses with CFO-level insight, KPIs, and financial strategy without the full-time cost. Learn how clean financial records, proper reporting, and strategic forec...
