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What are the biggest challenges keeping business owners awake at night—and how can they overcome them before it’s too late?

In this insightful episode of the Find Your Leadership Confidence Podcast, host Vicki Noethling welcomes returning guest Teresa Wagonseller for a powerful conversation on the 5 Main Challenges of Most Business Owners. After spending more than 30 years navigating Corporate America as a Controller and CFO, Teresa made the bold decision to retire from the corporate world and dedicate her expertise to helping small business owners create profitable, sustainable, and scalable businesses.

Drawing from decades of financial leadership experience, Teresa shares why so many businesses struggle within the first five years and what entrepreneurs can do to avoid becoming another statistic. She explains the common “Catch-22” business owners face when trying to grow without enough cash flow, why profitable businesses still run out of money, and how leaders can stop feeling overwhelmed and trapped inside their businesses.

Throughout the episode, Teresa provides practical and actionable strategies to help entrepreneurs identify hidden financial issues, improve operational systems, increase profitability, and create businesses that can thrive without constant chaos. She also breaks down the role of a CFO, what they actually do, and why having financial guidance can be a game changer for long-term business growth.

Whether you are launching a new business, trying to scale to the next level, or simply looking for ways to regain control and clarity, this episode offers valuable insights every entrepreneur and leader can apply immediately.

Some questions explored during this episode include:

Why do so many businesses fail within the first five years?
• How can business owners improve cash flow while trying to grow?
• Where does the money go when a business is profitable but cash is still tight?
• How can entrepreneurs avoid burnout and create systems that allow them to step away?
• What are the warning signs that something in the business isn’t working?
• What does a CFO actually do, and when should a business consider hiring one?
• How can leaders confidently scale their business to the next level?

This episode is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and practical business leadership strategies to help entrepreneurs lead with confidence and create a stronger future.eadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #CashFlow #SmallBusiness #CFO #LeadershipConfidence #WomenInBusiness #BusinessStrategy #FindYourLeadershipConfidencePodcast #FinancialLeadership #Profitability #BusinessSuccess

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