Most entrepreneurs think they have a revenue problem—when in reality, they have a cash flow problem.

In this powerful episode, I sit down with Phil McGilvray, former financial advisor, stockbroker, and founder of Grandma’s Jars, to unpack why most businesses struggle—not because of what they earn, but because of how they manage what they keep.

If cash flow has ever felt confusing, stressful, or overwhelming, this episode will redefine how you think about money, profit, and long-term freedom.

Phil shares how he walked away from a million-dollar salary to help entrepreneurs like you master their money using simple, timeless principles. This is your invitation to finally make money work for you—not the other way around.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode

• The biggest myths around money that keep entrepreneurs stuck in survival mode
• Why scaling revenue without cash flow mastery is a trap
• How business creep silently kills profits (and what to do about it)
• The “Grandma’s Jars” method and why it still works today
• How to start separating personal and business finances—without overwhelm
• The real reason financial systems equal peace, confidence, and clarity

Key Takeaways
✔️Most businesses don’t fail from lack of revenue—they fail from lack of cash flow clarity.
✔️Mixing personal and business finances is a recipe for confusion and burnout.
✔️The “lifestyle and business creep” trap happens at every revenue level—clarity is your only way out.
✔️Feast-or-famine cycles are self-created—and they can be broken with a system.
✔️Simple monthly systems give you control, not complexity.
✔️The cascade method gives you an exact visual framework for managing your money, step by step.
✔️If your business isn’t paying you consistently, it’s time to check your pricing, delivery, and cash buckets.

Timestamps
[00:00] – Why most entrepreneurs don’t actually have a revenue problem
[03:00] – Meet Phil McGilvray: from million-dollar firm to cash flow simplifier
[06:00] – The #1 myth entrepreneurs believe about money
[10:00] – The danger of not separating personal and business finances
[14:00] – Lifestyle creep vs. business creep—and how both cost you
[20:00] – Why more revenue won’t solve cash flow chaos
[23:00] – How to break the feast-or-famine cycle permanently
[27:00] – Why “opening the door” is easier than you think
[33:00] – The Grandma’s Jars origin story and timeless principles
[38:00] – The cascade method explained: how to visually manage your finances
[42:00] – The 3 things entrepreneurs really want from money
[49:00] – Where to start: the simple awareness audit that changes everything
[54:00] – Final wisdom from Phil: it’s not shame—it’s stewardship

Choose Your Next Steps

Grab Phil’s New Book: The Cash flow Fix, is a simple, powerful manual to help you eliminate stress, break feast-or-famine cycles, and finally master your business finances.

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