In this episode of The Value Factory Podcast, Andrew Ballard speaks with Garrett Silver about the realities of capital, ownership, and decision-making inside growth-stage businesses. Garrett breaks down how incentives, shareholders, and capital structure shape behavior—and why many leaders misunderstand what they’re actually optimizing for.

The conversation cuts into the economics that keep businesses alive: cash flow, net income, and the tradeoffs that come with outside investment. Garrett explains how governance, accountability, and financial clarity change once capital enters the picture, and why leaders must adjust how they think, operate, and make decisions if they want long-term sustainability.

This episode is a direct look at how money, control, and strategy intersect—and what operators need to understand before growth starts working against them.