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Welcome to Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum—the podcast where real conversations meet real business challenges in a short format for your daily drive. Hosted by Matt Allison and Brad Metzger, this...
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Welcome to Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum—the podcast where real conversations meet real business challenges in a short format for your daily drive. Hosted by Matt Allison and Brad Metzger, this show brings together entrepreneurs, financial leaders, and subject matter experts to share hard-earned insights on cash flow, credit risk, business growth, and the realities of building resilient companies in uncertain times. From navigating bankruptcies and supply chain stress to unlocking the power of digital marketing, automation, and AI, each episode offers practical lessons and unfiltered stories to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and control.
Subscribe and tune in weekly for bold takes, honest lessons, and smart ideas you can act on.
Watch full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@CashFlowChroniclesOpenForum
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum/
Connect with Matt Allison: www.linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt
Connect with Brad Metzger: www.linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger
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Subscribe and tune in weekly for bold takes, honest lessons, and smart ideas you can act on.
Watch full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@CashFlowChroniclesOpenForum
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum/
Connect with Matt Allison: www.linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt
Connect with Brad Metzger: www.linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger
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21 SET 2026 · 🚛 What if the future of transportation isn’t about replacing people with AI but making the people who solve problems even more valuable?
Most people see a truck on the road and think, “It’s just getting something from Point A to Point B.” But the reality is far more complicated.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger/ sat down with https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brossia-jr-798023142/, VP of Sales at https://www.linkedin.com/company/mcclay-s-logistics-usa-llc/, to pull back the curtain on the transportation industry from breakdowns and supply chain challenges to AI, contracts, and the importance of relationships.
We discussed:
✅ The complexity behind every delivery and countless decisions that all have to work together to keep freight moving.
✅ How AI is changing transportation with automated dispatching, scheduling, to paperwork, efficiency, safety, and even autonomous trucks.
✅ Why relationships and adaptability matter more than ever. In a constantly changing market, honest communication, realistic expectations, and strong partnerships can be the difference between solving a problem and losing a customer.
👉 Transportation is much more than trucks moving freight. It's people solving problems in real time. And as AI continues to reshape the industry, that human element may become even more valuable.
https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23transportation&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23logistics&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23supplychain&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23ai&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23futureofwork&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23trucking&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23michiganbusiness&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23businesspodcast&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23cashflowchronicles&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23detroit&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23leadership&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23relationships&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23supplychainmanagement&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED
Connect with Michael Brossia Jr: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-brossia-jr-798023142/
Connect with Matt Allison: https://linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt
Connect with Brad Metzger:https://linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger
Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum: https://linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum
3 SET 2026 · https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdickow/, President of https://greenwichgp.com/ and https://www.townsendstreetcapital.com/, joins Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum to talk food & beverage M&A, building a national investment banking practice from a Michigan roots, and the story behind acquiring Detroit icon https://buddyspizza.com/.
We dig into what makes a business truly sellable, how GLP-1 adoption is reshaping grocery, the shift toward "picks and shovels" manufacturing over brand-only plays, and the surprising resilience of the M&A market in 2026. Whether you're a founder thinking about an exit or just curious what it takes to buy back a beloved local brand, this one's worth the listen.
📺 YouTube (Full Episode): https://lnkd.in/gX6P5Diy
We discussed:
- 📈 The M&A market remains resilient, with increased activity driven in part by an aging generation of business owners looking to exit.
- 💰 Profitability matters again. Buyers are focusing less on revenue growth alone and more on sustainable, resilient businesses with proven performance through different economic cycles.
- 🏭 Owning manufacturing can create strategic value, giving companies greater control over innovation, costs, supply chain, and production but it also requires significant capital investment.
- 🍕 Buddy’s Pizza is a case study in brand revival, with the new ownership focused first on restoring quality, service, and the customer experience before aggressively pursuing growth.
- 🎯 Preparing to sell takes years, not months. Strong management, documented processes, reliable financials, customer diversification, and succession planning can significantly improve a company’s readiness and value.
#CashflowChronicles #MergersAndAcquisitions #FoodAndBeverage #BuddysPizza #DetroitBusiness #PrivateEquity
Connect with Andrew Dickow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdickow/
Connect with Matt Allison: https://linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt
Connect with Brad Metzger:https://linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger
Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum: https://linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum
20 AGO 2026 · AI is changing the workforce, but what if the careers least threatened by AI are the ones we were told weren’t “good enough” growing up?
📺 YouTube (Full Episode): https://youtu.be/3kyjo61jybo
🎙️ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6AabgRryM245IQ5OMmqV2G
For years, careers in electrical, plumbing, roofing, HVAC, and automotive have been viewed as a lesser path, pushed aside in favor of college degrees. But here's the truth: we’re losing skilled contractors at an alarming rate.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt/ and https://linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger sat down with https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-p-cipriano-cr-fls-23850211/ of https://www.linkedin.com/company/constructeam/posts/?feedView=all to talk about how he started his business, but where he sees the world of trades in the near future. Together with https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickwmontgomery/, they have something new with https://myct1.com (myct1.com), "Business in a Box", a platform to help the contractors and better operate.
We discussed:
✅ Why the skilled trades were pushed aside for decades and why that perception needs to change.
✅ "Business in a Box" - The growing shortage of skilled tradespeople and why getting more people into the industry is only part of the solution.
✅ Being great at your trade doesn't necessarily mean you know how to run a successful business.
✅ How AI is being used to help contractors with estimating, pricing, customer management, and back-office processes.
✅ Can one bad quote really hurt a business? And how better systems and processes can help contractors avoid costly mistakes.
Connect with Joe Cipriano : https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-p-cipriano-cr-fls-23850211/
Connect with Patrick Montgomery: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickwmontgomery/
Connect with Matt Allison: https://linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt
Connect with Brad Metzger:https://linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger
Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum: https://linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum
#SkilledTrades #FutureOfWork #AI #CareerDevelopment #WorkforceDevelopment #TradeJobs #CareerAdvice #CashflowChronicles #BusinessPodcast #Detroit #TradesMatter #SkilledTrades #Craftsmanship #CareerPaths #Construction
30 LUG 2026 · https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinafair/ is the Co-Founder and COO @ Hum, Founder/CEO @ Vela Advisory, as well as a key contributor to Rocket Fiber in Detroit, Michigan. https://www.linkedin.com/company/109167080/admin/page-posts/published/ and https://www.linkedin.com/company/109167080/admin/page-posts/published/ sat down with https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinafair/ who has been at has been at the center of Detroit's innovation movement. From helping build the fiber infrastructure that powers Downtown Detroit to mentoring the next generation of entrepreneurs
YouTube 📺 (Full Episode): https://youtu.be/ZAyWhGB5ndg
Spotify 🎙️: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hT7k4nqu89Q42qVUMjIch?si=3e178b8d28ef4315
We discuss:
✅ How Rocket Fiber helped transform Detroit into a growing technology hub.
✅ The biggest mistakes founders make and how to avoid them before investing time and money.
✅ Why AI is changing the startup game and making it easier than ever to validate new business ideas.
✅ The importance of focus, customer discovery, and building before seeking investment.
✅ Why great founders surround themselves with the right people and never stop learning.
Connect with Christina Fair: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christinafair/
Connect with Matt Allison: https://linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt
Connect with Brad Metzger:https://linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger
Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum: https://linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum
#Entrepreneurship #Startups #DetroitTech #Innovation #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessDevelopment #MichiganBusiness #Founder #VentureCapital #CashflowChronicles #BusinessPodcast #Detroit
14 LUG 2026 · https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kassa-35b01b9/, President of https://www.linkedin.com/company/detroit-executives-association-dea/ and Business Director at https://www.linkedin.com/company/bravo-payment-systems/, joins us to discuss what separates great business relationships from transactional ones, and why integrity still wins.
We discussed with John:
✅ Why exceptional customer service is a competitive advantage.
✅ The hidden fees and misconceptions surrounding merchant processing.
✅ How trust, transparency, and relationships drive long-term business success.
✅ Why networking, making introductions, and giving first always pays off.
https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23merchantservices&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23leadership&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23networking&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23businessdevelopment&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23customerservice&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23entrepreneurship&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23detroitbusiness&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23michiganbusiness&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23sales&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23businessrelationships&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEEDhttps://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23cashflowchronicles&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23businesspodcast&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23integrity&origin=HASH_TAG_FROM_FEED
Youtube: https://youtu.be/9Sa6r14fhHk
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3mhjwYij3SI7pXLgMRAwpO?si=DVAp5puuQ8GDb5bNDFq7tw
Connect with John Kassa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-kassa-35b01b9/
Connect with Matt Allison: https://linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt
Connect with Brad Metzger:https://linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger
Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum: https://linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum
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26 GIU 2026 · Being a founder of a business can be difficult when your looking to grow and scale. You have to have a good vision and build a team that can execute!
We’re joined by https://www.linkedin.com/in/roniakruse/, Founder and CEO of https://www.linkedin.com/company/optech/, who shares her entrepreneurial journey, leadership lessons, and insights on how AI is reshaping the future of business.
We sat down with Ronia to discuss:
✅ How she built OpTech from a one-person startup into a nationally recognized technology and talent solutions company.
✅ The balance between being a visionary CEO and maintaining strong financial discipline as a business leader.
✅ How AI is transforming recruiting, business operations, and the workforce.
✅ Leadership lessons on empowering teams and building strong cultures.
Youtube (Full Video): https://youtu.be/usrUXeSA5Hw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5S3aqHyEpwTPl9XhEf0wd4?si=c05b61f2162143a8
Connect with Ronia Kruse: https://linkedin.com/in/roniakruse/
Connect with Matt Allison: https://linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt
Connect with Brad Metzger:https://linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger
Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum: https://linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum
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11 GIU 2026 · This week on Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum, we sit down with Sarah Greifenberger, Founder of Arbor Valuation and Consulting, to discuss one of the most important questions every business owner should be able to answer:
👉 What is your business actually worth?
Connect with Sarah Greifenberger: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahgreifenberger-5045aa125/ Website: https://arborvaluation.com/
Youtube (Full Video): https://youtu.be/MX0GHojfohc
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5S3aqHyEpwTPl9XhEf0wd4?si=c05b61f2162143a8
Youtube (Full Video): https://youtu.be/usrUXeSA5Hw
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5S3aqHyEpwTPl9XhEf0wd4?si=c05b61f2162143a8
Connect with Matt Allison: https://linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt
Connect with Brad Metzger:https://linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger
Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum: https://linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum
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28 MAG 2026 · Why do some people build massive networks while others leave events with nothing?
In this episode of Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum, John Long shares how authentic networking, follow-up, and relationship building create real business opportunities.
If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, sales professional, or leader looking to grow through relationships and referrals, this episode is for you.
We discuss:
✅ Why most networking fails
✅ Warm introductions vs cold outreach
✅ How to get in front of decision makers
✅ Follow-up habits that create results
✅ Why relationships matter even more in an AI world
Connect with https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-long-990a09136/
Learn more about https://semchamber.com/
YouTube Video: hhttps://youtu.be/ds1XL4BKzWc
Connect with Matt Allison: https://linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt
Connect with Brad Metzger:https://linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger
Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum: https://linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum
#Networking #BusinessGrowth #Sales #Leadership #Entrepreneur #CashflowChronicles
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30 APR 2026 · In this episode, https://linkedin.com/in/kimberly-blair-757b3239 of Rebel Nell shares real, unfiltered insights on:
• What leadership actually looks like behind the scenes — learning to delegate, trust your team, and avoid burnout
• How to scale a mission-driven business without losing sight of performance and profitability
• The true driver of culture — getting the right people aligned and empowered
• The spirit of Detroit — where resilience, collaboration, and innovation fuel growth
• Why connection is becoming a competitive advantage — through experiences, partnerships, and storytelling
• Hard-earned leadership lessons — embracing failure, staying grounded, and leading with authenticity
Youtube: https://youtu.be/7eiI7tqLBto
Connect with Kimberly Blair: https://linkedin.com/in/kimberly-blair-757b3239
Connect with Matt Allison: https://linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt
Connect with Brad Metzger:https://linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger
Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum: https://linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum
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16 APR 2026 · This week, we’re joined by https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-elliott-4866b58/, former President of Bank of America Michigan and Founder of https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-lake-ideas/, bringing 35+ years of leadership experience across commercial banking and capital markets.
We sat down with Matt to discuss:
• Why leadership today isn’t about strategy alone, it’s about building the capacity to execute in an increasingly complex, fast-moving world.
• The “Power of AND” — moving beyond binary thinking to unlock better decisions, stronger teams, and sustainable growth.
• How great leaders create space, not just direction, it's empowering teams through trust, clarity, and shared ownership.
• Why culture truly does eat strategy for lunch and how misalignment shows up when organizations are under pressure.
• Communication as the ultimate differentiator from the boardroom to early-career professionals entering the workforce.
• Practical leadership tools like pausing with intention, running small experiments, and embracing uncertainty instead of avoiding it.
📺 Youtube (Full Video): https://youtu.be/1L6vvgRlZmU
Connect with Matt Elliott: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-elliott-4866b58/
Connect with Matt Allison: https://linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt
Connect with Brad Metzger:https://linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger
Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum: https://linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum
Welcome to Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum—the podcast where real conversations meet real business challenges in a short format for your daily drive. Hosted by Matt Allison and Brad Metzger, this...
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Welcome to Cashflow Chronicles Open Forum—the podcast where real conversations meet real business challenges in a short format for your daily drive. Hosted by Matt Allison and Brad Metzger, this show brings together entrepreneurs, financial leaders, and subject matter experts to share hard-earned insights on cash flow, credit risk, business growth, and the realities of building resilient companies in uncertain times. From navigating bankruptcies and supply chain stress to unlocking the power of digital marketing, automation, and AI, each episode offers practical lessons and unfiltered stories to help you lead with clarity, confidence, and control.
Subscribe and tune in weekly for bold takes, honest lessons, and smart ideas you can act on.
Watch full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@CashFlowChroniclesOpenForum
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum/
Connect with Matt Allison: www.linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt
Connect with Brad Metzger: www.linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger
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Subscribe and tune in weekly for bold takes, honest lessons, and smart ideas you can act on.
Watch full episodes on YouTube: youtube.com/@CashFlowChroniclesOpenForum
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cashflow-chronicles-open-forum/
Connect with Matt Allison: www.linkedin.com/in/allisonmatt
Connect with Brad Metzger: www.linkedin.com/in/bradlmetzger
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| Autore | Matt Allison & Brad Metzger |
| Organizzazione | allison.matt123@gmail.com |
| Categorie | Gestione , Economia , Imprenditorialità |
| Sito | - |
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