Design Your Growth is a place to think about business without trying to fix it.
Each episode sits with a single idea—pressure, money, responsibility, momentum, hesitation—and notices what’s there. Nothing is resolved. Nothing is optimized.
These are not lessons or strategies.
They’re reflections, spoken out loud, for people who are already inside the work.
If you’re carrying decisions that don’t fit neatly into advice, this is a place to pause with them.
This is design your growth. A quiet space for business owners to examine expansion decisions before they make them.This episode explores the subtle restlessness that appears in stable businesses — not burnout or boredom, but underextension: when your capacity has outgrown your current structure. It explains how to read that pressure as information rather than a command to move fast.Learn how to distinguish structural signals from avoidance or comparison, and why expansion increases organizational weight and consequence. The right next step depends on whether your business needs a heavier structure or a clearer direction.
23 Feb 2026
Your Schedule Isn't the Problem (But You Think It Is)
This episode explores why "how to manage time" often becomes a central focus when work feels heavy and we feel "overwhelmed." We discuss how reorganizing time provides a sense of control, but often doesn't address the underlying issues causing "stress." This approach to "productivity" can sometimes prevent us from asking harder questions about our work processes.
9 Feb 2026
Design Your Growth: Plan for Normal Energy, Not Ideal Days
This episode explores how most planning assumes higher future energy and mistakes capacity limits for discipline problems.It explains the invisible work that drains energy—emails, admin, context switching—and suggests designing plans around normal energy instead of ideal days so they succeed in practice.
9 Feb 2026
Business Structure Series Conclusion and Next Steps
5 Nov 2025
Should You Form a C Corporation? Here’s What You Need to Know
Thinking about leveling up your business structure? In this episode of The Cashflow Factor, Dawn Porthouse breaks down everything you need to know about C Corporations—from how they’re structured to whether they’re the right fit for your growth goals.
You’ll learn:
What sets C Corps apart from LLCs and S Corps
How they offer unlimited growth potential and long-term credibility
The hidden costs and complexities (hello, double taxation)
Whether this structure makes sense for your solo business or startup
Steps to set up a C Corporation the right way
If you're aiming to attract investors, offer stock, or take your business public someday, this episode is your starting point.
📥 Download your free Business Structure Cheat Sheet at SmartBizCheatSheet.com
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21 Oct 2025
Business Structure Series: Thinking of forming an S Corp?
Could switching to an S Corporation save your business thousands in taxes? In this episode of The Cash Flow Factor, Dawn Porthouse breaks down how S Corps work, who they’re really for, and the costly mistakes to avoid.
You’ll learn:
How S Corps reduce self-employment taxes
What “reasonable salary” actually means
The compliance traps that catch new S Corp owners off guard
Whether an S Corp is better than an LLC for your situation
📥 Grab your free Business Structure Cheat Sheet at SmartBizCheatSheet.com🎧 Full episode archive at thecashflowfactor.com
6 Oct 2025
TheBusiness Structure Series: Is an LLC the Right Fit for Your Growing Business?
Is an LLC the right fit—or a growth blocker? In this episode, Dawn Porthouse breaks down LLC pros, cons, tax options, and real-life examples to help you make a confident choice. Plus, grab your free Business Structure Cheat Sheet at SmartBizCheatSheet.com.
3 Sept 2025
Is a Business Partnership Right for You?
Is partnering with someone the best move—or a fast track to conflict?
In this episode of The Cash Flow Factor, Dawn Porthouse breaks down the real-world pros and cons of business partnerships. From general to limited to LLPs, you’ll learn what structure fits your goals—and what red flags to watch for.
Discover how to protect your assets, set clear roles, and build a partnership that supports long-term growth. If you’re in one (or considering one), this is a must-listen.
🔑 What You’ll Learn:
• The 3 main types of partnerships (GP, LP, LLP)• How to structure roles, profit splits, and risk exposure• Hidden dangers—shared liability, conflict, and imbalance• Why legal agreements are critical• When partnerships work—and when they don’t
🎁 Free Resource: Download your Business Structure Cheat Sheet and compare your options: https://smartbizcheatsheet.com/
💬 Need help choosing the right structure? Book a free Clarity Call: https://structurecall.porthouseadvisors.com/book
🎧 Next Up: LLCs – Find out why they’re the go-to choice for entrepreneurs.
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26 Aug 2025
The Business Structure Mistake Series – Why Sole Proprietorship Might Be Draining Your Wallet
Is your business structure secretly draining your wallet? In this kickoff to the Business Structure Series, Dawn Porthouse breaks down the pros and cons of sole proprietorships—why so many entrepreneurs start here, and the hidden risks that could put your profits (and personal assets) at risk.
5 Aug 2025
6 Tax Mistakes Every Small Business Owner Should Know
In this episode of Cash Flow Factor, host Dawn Porthouse discusses common tax mistakes that can drain a business's cash flow and offers strategies to avoid them. Key topics include the importance of maintaining separate personal and business finances, using dedicated business accounts and accounting software, properly classifying workers, managing quarterly estimated tax payments, and maximizing tax deductions. The episode highlights the benefits of working with tax professionals and CFO advisors to navigate complex tax laws and optimize financial strategies for business growth.
2 Jul 2025
Break the Chains: Free Yourself from Doing It All in Your Business!
Dawn explores the over-reliance trap, providing actionable tips on delegation to boost productivity and foster business growth for entrepreneurs.
23 Jun 2025
Michael Kasberg: An Inspiring Journey of a Truly Passionate Attorney and Business Owner
Attorney Michael Kasberg shares his inspiring journey of building a successful law practice through determination, strategic planning, and effective practice management in this interview.
18 Jun 2025
Simplifying Financial Statements for Business Success
Dawn Porthouse simplifies financial statements, explaining how business owners can use balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements to improve cash flow and revenue.
2 Jun 2025
Driving Growth: Overcoming the Cashflow Catch-22
Host Dawn Porthouse explores how businesses balance growth and cash flow, providing strategies for forecasting, liquidity, and debt management to achieve sustainable financial health.
27 May 2025
Fueling Success: Mastering Your Business’s Cash Flow
Dawn Porthouse explores the critical difference between cash flow and profit, using a landscaping business as an example, and provides five strategies to improve business stability.
17 May 2025
Mastering Cash Flow for Sustainable Growth
CFO shares actionable strategies to stabilize finances, reduce stress from cash shortages, and confidently plan for growth, equipping listeners with tools to control cash flow and drive sustainable business growth in this interview episode.
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