Luke Boyenger, Expert Fractional CFO, joins Martin & Khalil to discuss cash efficiency, the smart use of lines of credit, SBA loans, building strong banking relationships, and more! Time Stamps01:54 - Episode & Guest Intro02:08 - Exploring AI in Financial Analysis05:53 - Cash Series Recap07:11 - Building and Managing Bank Relationships14:33 - Understanding Line of Credit20:29 - Navigating SBA Loans25:18 - Treasury Management28:30 - HELOC Loan31:25 - Identifying Red Flags in Your Business Model32:50 - Maximizing Cash Efficiency36:19 - Common Cash Leaks and How to Fix Them38:50 - Maintaining Healthy Cash Reserves50:35 - Episode OutroSnippets from the Episode There's just this misconception in the business world that it's not possible to feel comfortable - bull crap. That is not the way business is supposed to work. If you're going to go into business, don't put your personal financial health at risk. Have the intellectual honesty to admit to yourself that if a bank or even a third party lender will not give you SBA funding for your business, that's kind of a red flag that maybe this isn't the business you should even be pursuing in the first place. You do not have to fly blind. You do not have to trust your gut. You can run a data-driven business.Resources24 Things Construction Business Owners Need to Successfully Hire & Train an Executive AssistantSchedule a 15-Minute Roadblock CallCheck out OpenPhoneBuild a Business that Runs without you. Explore our GrowthKits Need Marketing Help? We Recommend BenaliNeed Help with podcast production? We recommend DemandcastMore from Luke BoyengerLuke Boyenger on LinkedInCruzimi WebsiteEmail LukeMore from Martin Hollandtheprofitproblem.comannealbc.com Email MartinMeet With MartinLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from Khalilbenali.com Email KhalilMeet With KhalilLinkedInFacebookInstagramMore from The Cash Flow ContractorSubscribe to our YouTube channelSubscribe to our NewsletterFollow On Social: LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X(formerly Twitter)Visit our websiteEmail The Cashflow Contractor