Past the Balance Sheet

Episode 14

Episode 14: The 5-Year Commitment to Self – The Time Capsule Reveal In this episode of Past the Balance Sheet, we’re going beyond goals, timelines, and “perfect timing” and talking about the deeper commitment it takes to build a life that actually feels aligned. After attending Mel Robbins’ Let Them tour together, we unpack the ideas that hit us the hardest: releasing control, letting people have their opinions, choosing yourself anyway, and writing a future you are willing to fight for. We also reveal our own time capsule reflections and talk about what it means to commit to the version of yourself you say you want to become. This episode is for the business owner, leader, parent, or human who has been waiting for permission, certainty, money, approval, or fear to move out of the way. You do not need perfect timing to start. You do not need everyone else to understand. You just need to decide what you are building and start acting like it is possible. If this episode resonates with you, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder that they are allowed to want more for their life.

Episode 13

Episode 13: Three months in. Thirteen episodes deep. One messy, honest milestone. In this episode of Past the Balance Sheet, Kash and Sassy pause to reflect on the first 90 days of the podcast: why they started, what they’ve learned, what has changed, and what has happened behind the scenes. From financial strategy and leadership pressure to cash flow chaos, hard conversations, public speaking fears, partnership dynamics, and a few very real bloopers, this episode pulls back the curtain on building something in public. Kash and Sassy talk about the foundation behind the show, the feedback that helped shape its direction, the shift from scripted episodes to more natural conversations, and the lessons they are learning as business owners, leaders, and friends. They also share what is coming next, including deeper conversations around ROI, EBITDA, balance sheets, budgets, forecasting, tax strategy, company culture, leadership, guests, audits, and future listener Q&A. This episode is reflective, honest, funny, and very much in the messy middle — exactly where real growth tends to happen. If you’ve been here since day one, thank you. If you’re just finding us, welcome to the conversation. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with another business owner or leader who is building something real.

Episode 12

Episode 12: The Messy Middle: Why Feeling “Behind” Might Mean You’re Right Where You Should Be There’s a version of business growth that looks clean from the outside. Clear milestones, steady progress, and a straight path forward. But real businesses rarely move that way. Most of the time, growth happens in what we call the messy middle—the space between what used to work and what needs to work next. In this episode of Past the Balance Sheet, Kash and Sassy unpack what that actually looks like in real businesses: systems that stop scaling, processes that break under growth, and the uncomfortable reality that what got you here won’t get you where you’re going. They talk through the tension business owners face when things aren’t clearly “failing,” but they’re no longer working efficiently—when cash doesn’t match expectations, when decisions feel reactive, and when there’s no clear playbook for what comes next. The conversation also dives into the less visible side of growth—comparison to other businesses, evolving leadership expectations, and the pressure to have answers before you actually do. This episode is for business owners who feel like they should be further along, more confident, or more in control—but aren’t. Because the messy middle isn’t a sign that something’s gone wrong. It’s often a sign that something is changing. And learning how to move through it is what allows a business to keep growing. If this episode resonates, follow Past the Balance Sheet, share it with another business owner, and leave a rating or review to help more leaders find these conversations.

Episode 11

Episode 11: Hard Decisions That Saved the Business There’s a version of business advice that makes hard decisions sound clean and obvious. See the problem, make the call, move forward. But real leadership rarely works that way. The decisions that often save a business usually feel heavy in the moment. They feel risky, emotional, and uncertain. They come with consequences you can’t fully predict, and they often require choosing long-term stability over short-term comfort. In this episode of Past the Balance Sheet, Kash and Sassy unpack the hard calls business owners face every day: cutting profitable but unsustainable revenue streams, delegating control, letting go of people you care about, saying no to growth opportunities your business isn’t ready for, and absorbing short-term pain to reduce long-term risk. They also explore the emotional side of leadership that doesn’t get talked about enough—guilt, fear of judgment, second-guessing your instincts, and the responsibility that remains even after the decision is made. This conversation is for every owner carrying the weight of a decision they know needs to happen but haven’t made yet. Because sometimes the right decision feels wrong at first. And clarity often comes after commitment, not before. If this episode resonates, follow Past the Balance Sheet, share it with another business owner, and leave a rating or review to help more leaders find these conversations.

Episode 10

Episode 10: The Contrast of the CFO and CEO Relationship In this episode of Past the Balance Sheet, Kash and Sassy break down the real differences between how founders, CEOs, and CFOs see the same numbers—and why those differences can either drive growth or create friction inside a business. From revenue concentration and hiring decisions to pricing, margins, and “bad” sales, they unpack what’s actually happening behind the scenes when leadership teams feel out of sync. You’ll hear real examples from both the CFO and CEO seat, including the pressures, blind spots, and decision-making tradeoffs that don’t always get talked about. This isn’t about calling anyone out—it’s about expanding perspective. Because the goal isn’t to pick sides. It’s to build a business where strategy, operations, and financial clarity are working together—not against each other. If you’ve ever felt tension between growth and sustainability… Or wondered why your numbers say one thing but your gut says another… This episode will give you the lens you’ve been missing.