Growth is exciting, but scaling without financial clarity can create serious problems for a small business.

In this episode of The High Risk Payments Playbook, Lissa speaks with Drew Webster, founder of Elevate Strategy and Consulting, about how small business owners can use financial data to make smarter growth decisions.

They discuss bookkeeping, pricing, merchant services fees, customer acquisition cost, lifetime value, and why many business owners miss opportunities because they are not reading their numbers clearly.

If you’re a small business owner, merchant, or partner supporting growing businesses, this episode will help you understand why organized financials are one of the strongest tools for sustainable growth.

🔹 Key Takeaways

• Why consistency creates early business traction
 • Common financial mistakes small businesses make
 • Why organized bookkeeping matters from day one
 • How to review merchant services statements
 • Why pricing must keep up with rising costs
 • How to use QuickBooks data more strategically
 • Why consultants can help businesses grow faster
 • How customer lifetime value affects marketing spend

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