Making money feels good. You make the sale, land the client, sign the contract—success! But Thrivers, making money is only the first step in building a financially healthy business. In this special episode of the Women Thriving in Business podcast, we’re revisiting conversations about what happens after the sale and how women entrepreneurs can prepare their businesses for growth. Know Your Money Kathy Svetina and Dee Bowden remind us that business owners need to understand what is happening with their money. That means knowing your numbers, creating financial controls, tracking invoices, and actually collecting the money you earned. As Dee explains, if you can confidently ask for the sale, you should be just as confident asking for your payment. Prepare for Growth and Build Relationships What will your business need if it doubles, or grows into the multimillion-dollar company you envision? Kathy explains how bookkeepers, accountants, and fractional CFOs support different financial needs, while Caitlin Carlson challenges entrepreneurs to build personal wealth instead of reinvesting every dollar back into the business. Growth also requires people. Gigi Peterkin explains how public relations builds credibility, while Jessica Sinclair reminds us that intentional networking begins with listening. The relationships you build today may create opportunities you cannot predict. Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable Unfamiliar numbers can feel uncomfortable. So can collecting an overdue invoice, hiring help, investing outside your company, or walking into a networking event. But growth requires you to move before everything feels comfortable. Thrivers, know your money. Build systems for where you’re going. Invest in relationships. And prepare today for the opportunities you want tomorrow. Let’s keep learning, growing, and thriving in business. Keep Thriving! This episode is produced by Skip The Boring Stuff, a podcast strategy company for business owners and creatives: skiptheboringstuff.com. Ready to take action? Listen to the full episode to hear these incredible women share the specific steps to build your dream business. Connect with guests featured in this mini episode: The Essence of Networking feat. Jessica SinclairWhy Public Relations Matter In Business feat. Gigi PeterkinMaking a Million Dollar Business with Kathy SvetinaBreaking Through: Wealth Management for All of Us feat. Kaitlyn Carlson Sales are Great But Cash is King feat. Dee BowdenAbout the Show: Women Thriving in Business features candid unscripted conversations with entrepreneurs, business experts, authors, and academics aimed at contributing to business success. This weekly show provides interviews with business leaders who have built, grown, and are thriving in business. Nikki A. Rogers, host of the show, also discusses achievements, lessons learned, and advice for aspiring business owners to develop the mindset, strategies, and connections necessary to thrive in business. Whether you are just starting or you have been in business for decades, WTiB offers inspiration, strategies, and resources to help you THRIVE in business. About the Host: Nikki is a strategist and transformation coach who believes life is too short not to do what you love. She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs build sustainable companies and supports business leaders in developing the mindset, strategy, and connections to create thriving businesses and build legacy wealth. Nikki is the CEO of The Bladen Group and an alumna of North Carolina A&T State University and UNC-Chapel Hill.
