In this episode, I sit down with Ryan Gross director Getzler Henrich and board member of the Turnaround Management Association in Detroit to explore what financial leaders are really up against in today’s economy. Ryan brings years of hands-on experience working with distressed and restructuring businesses, offering a clear-eyed view into challenges that don’t always make the headlines. You’ll hear his perspective on tariffs disrupting supply chains, the difficulty of finding skilled labor, and the early signs of financial stress leaders can’t afford to ignore.

Most importantly, Ryan shares practical steps executives can take now to protect cashflow and stay ahead of uncertainty. If you’re a CFO, controller, or business leader navigating tight margins and rising risks, this conversation will give you timely insights and frameworks to think more proactively.

The Strategy Wake-Up Call for U.S. Manufacturers What happens when electrification slows, tariffs rise, and China surges ahead?

You get the perfect storm—one that U.S. manufacturers can’t afford to ignore. In this episode of Cashflow Chronicles, I sat down with Sheldon Stone, President of SFNet Detroit and Managing Director at Capstone Partners, to unpack what’s really going on in the U.S. automotive supply chain—and more importantly, how middle-market manufacturers can still come out ahead.

We went deep on:
✅ Why EV investments are being de-prioritized—and what that means for suppliers
✅ The brutal impact of tariffs and who’s left holding the bill
✅ How Chinese automakers are winning the long game
✅ Why most manufacturers don’t plan… they just react
✅ And the one piece of advice Sheldon gives every owner: Keep an open mind. 

This isn’t a doom-and-gloom conversation. It’s a strategic reset.

 “When a company makes data-driven decisions—not just gut calls—they gain predictability. And in uncertain times, predictability is everything.”
— Sheldon Stone

Welcome everyone to the Cashflow Chronicles, something that a still humble person took a chance at creating with the the goal of removing barriers to knowlede and connection.  

I hope you enjoy these episodes with an understanding that we are all human and no one has all the answers.  

All episodes will be on Youtube at www.youtube.com/@CashFlowChroniclesOpenForum 

I truly enjoy hearing and featuring all tips and tricks on the topic of cashflow in business world  
Feel free to contact me directly on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt/

Former Guest Chris Walcher Vice President of Sales at Cedar Financial joined me again today as he surprised almost everyone with a book titled Corporate Casual which identifies how sales succes in today's world comes down to Authentic connection and how formulatic sales processes have at times become outdated. 

This one is a bit off the beaten path of cashflow, but timely as effective sales success ties to management and incoming revenue. 

Connect with Chris here https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-walcher-56aa6877/

His book can be found here 
https://www.amazon.com/Corporate-Casual-Someone-Selling-Actually/dp/B0FB1ZL3TY

Mike Malaga  a leader within the automotive industry for his bank and a representative of various automotive advocacy groups in Detroit Joins me to discuss the current status of the automotive industry in the world of uncertain tariffs,wage increases, inflation and on then off again EV Transition. 

He shares some sound advice for those looking for an insider's take on how to survive. 

Connect with Mike here https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-malaga-a7995b5a/

Shaundra Belle and Matt Discuss the importance of the people in a business, how that ties directly into cashflow for the business along with tips to optimize your workforce.


Connect with Shaundra Here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaundra-belle/

I was joined by James Brown CEO and Founder of BKWIRE.com as we discussed how important it is to actively monitor bankruptcies on a real time basis and more importantly how important it is to know the impact on the affected creditors balance sheet a daily basis as the number one cause of bankruptcy is being affected by a bankruptcy. 

www.bkwire.com  Contact me for an extended free trial. 

In this episode of Cashflow Chronicles, we’re joined by Matt Cannon, a leading voice in AP automation, to discuss the overlooked connection between Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) — and how this relationship directly impacts cash flow performance.

You’ll learn:
Why AP and AR often operate in silos—and how that creates cash flow inefficiencies
How AP automation can drive faster decision-making and improve AR outcomes
Practical tips for finance leaders looking to strengthen working capital strategy
The evolving role of technology in creating a unified view of payables and receivables

Connect with Matt here https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjcannon/

Scott Harris and David Gremaud join me to discuss ways in which a third party analysis leverages external tools and resources to optimize cost savings that may not be possible through internal analysis

Connect with Dave www.linkedin.com/in/david-gremaud
Connect with Scott again here https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-a-harris-/

Is your business growing but not ready for a full-time CFO? In this episode, Matt talks with Lesli Matukaitis, a seasoned fractional CFO, about how growing companies can use financial strategy to boost profits, avoid cash crunches, and secure better financing. 

• What a fractional CFO really does
• How to spot profit killers
• Why firing a big customer might help
• How trade credit insurance supports lending
• Tips on global risk & FX

Connect with Lesli https://www.linkedin.com/in/lesli-matukaitis/