Things Entrepreneurs Should Know
A business podcast for entrepreneurs, founders, and owners focused on building lasting value. This isn’t about tips or quick wins. It’s about how decisions get made, how businesses actually grow, and what tends to matter over time.Each episode draws on real-world experience and conversations with thoughtful operators—people who have built, managed, and navigated complexity firsthand.
Recent Episodes
July 2, 2025
Encore Presentation - Essential Tips to Overcome Stress and Burnout for Entrepreneurs
This week, enjoy an Encore presentation of one of the most popular episodes from the Things Entrepreneurs Should Know archives. Whether you’re tuning in for the first time or revisiting a classic, I hope you enjoy this timele...
June 25, 2025
Navigating Business Cash Crunches: When Unsecured Lending Makes Sense
Cash flow crunch got you sweating? You’re not alone—and you’re not out of options. In this episode, Chip Schweiger cuts through the fluff and lays out exactly how unsecured lending can be a smart, strategic move for growth-mi...
June 18, 2025
Profit Leaks: The Hidden Ways Small Businesses Bleed Money
You’re working hard, but is your business bank account bleeding out behind your back? In this episode, learn the hidden profit leaks draining small businesses, right under their owners’ noses. Forget the obvious expenses; we’...
June 11, 2025
How to Master Cash Flow: The Lifeblood of Small Businesses Success
Struggling to keep your business’s cash flow steady? You’re not alone. In this episode of Things Entrepreneurs Should Know, learn the essentials of cash flow management for small businesses—why it matters, the most common mis...
June 4, 2025
Tax Strategy Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make (And How to Avoid Them)
Taxes can be one of the biggest expenses for entrepreneurs, but most business owners make avoidable mistakes that cost them money and peace of mind. In this episode, learn the most common tax strategy pitfalls, how to avoid t...
May 28, 2025
Exit Planning: Start with the End in Mind
In this episode of Things Entrepreneurs Should Know, learn why every business owner needs an exit plan—long before they’re ready to leave. Learn about the most common exit strategies, key steps to maximize your business’s val...
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About the Host
Chip Schweiger
Chip Schweiger, CPA, is a strategic advisor, speaker, and podcast host with a background spanning public accounting, fractional CFO leadership, and business advisory.
His experience includes working with organizations across industries—from agribusiness and manufacturing to regulated markets—helping leadership teams navigate growth, capital decisions, and operational complexity.
His writing has appeared in publications including the Journal of Accountancy, The CPA Journal, and regional business journals. Through his work, he focuses on bringing clear thinking and practical perspective to the decisions that shape a business over time.
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