January 23, 2026

Business Principles: Stability Comes Before Growth

12 minutes

Key Takeaways:

Cash Flow Comes First: A strong business focuses on steady cash flow and healthy profit margins, not just growing sales numbers.

Keep a Safety Buffer: Having at least six months of expenses set aside helps a business survive slow periods and unexpected challenges.

Grow Without Losing Profit: Growth should never hurt profitability. The goal is to expand in a way that keeps the business financially healthy.

Think Long Term: The best businesses are built to last. Quick growth that isn’t sustainable often leads to problems down the road.

Choose Strong Assets: Investing in assets that hold value over time, like Bitcoin, can support long-term financial stability and growth.

Chapters:

Timestamp Summary

0:00 Building Stability in Business Amidst Chaos

3:07 Cash Flow Versus Revenue in Business Stability

3:39 Balancing Profitability and Revenue Growth in Business

4:38 The Impact of Expensive Money on Entrepreneurial Ventures

6:03 Importance of Financial Reserves and Real Asset Storage in Business

8:13 Investing in Bitcoin for Long-Term Business Growth

9:41 Building a Real Business with Strategic Investment

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Phillip Washington, Jr. is a registered investment adviser. Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and, unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed. Be sure to first consult with a qualified financial adviser and/or tax professional before implementing any strategy discussed herein. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

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