The Financial Decision You Made on a Gut Feeling

In episode 116, Julianna starts a new series about the decisions founders make when they do not have the right financial information in front of them. She explains how common “gut feeling” choices can be, such as saying yes to a new client without checking capacity or cash timing, saying no to a good opportunity because it feels like the wrong time or hiring (or not hiring) based on a vibe rather than a clear plan. She shares a story of a founder who accepted a good bulk supplier deal but later realised upcoming payments and slow invoice timing made the next few weeks tighter than expected; the deal was not wrong but the timing was. The key question is: do you actually know what the next 30 days look like for your business?

00:00 Series Kickoff

01:06 Gut Decision Scenario

03:02 Common Founder Mistakes

03:12 Client Yes Cash Timing

04:12 Saying No Too Soon

05:00 Hiring On A Vibe

05:53 Bulk Deal Story

09:00 Intuition Vs Guessing

11:06 The 30 Day Question

12:22 Reflection And Wrap

If you are listening to this podcast, chances are you are already on your way to exploring your numbers with a desire to understand and master your business finances, realising the transformative power that numbers hold for your business success.