Boosting Your Financial IQ
The Boosting Your Financial IQ podcast deconstructs accounting and financial concepts to provide listeners with a holistic understanding of how money works and how to create more value. The host, Steve Coughran, brings his wealth of experience working as a business owner, management consultant, and CFO to share examples, stories, and analogies that deepen business acumen and build skills related to financial literacy. Boosting Your Financial IQ centers in on financial and accounting topics that will empower you to identify value drivers and boost financial performance. Whether you are new to finance or a seasoned professional, this fresh podcast will equip you with real-life financial knowledge that will enable you to speak the language of money. Visit www.byfiq.com to learn more.
Episodes
183 episodes since 2020
132: The #1 Skill You Should Master From Billionaire Tilman Fertitta
In this episode of Boosting Your Financial IQ, Steve emphasizes the critical importance of knowing your numbers to achieve success in business. Drawing insights from billionaire Tilman Fertitta’s book Shut Up and Listen, he shares how ...
September 16, 2024
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Episode 132
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15:18
131: The 6 Drivers of Financial Fitness
In this episode, Steve discusses the key strategies for boosting financial success, including innovative investment ideas, smart savings tips, and effective debt management techniques. Tune in to learn practical advice for improving your financ...
September 09, 2024
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Episode 131
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18:36
130: What Surprised Me About Your Financial IQ Assessments
Uncover surprising insights from over 1,000 Financial IQ assessments and learn why many struggle with financial decision-making. Explore how enhancing your financial literacy can drive business success and personal growth. Discover key strategi...
September 02, 2024
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Episode 130
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14:29
129: 5 Financial Skills I Wish I Had When Starting in Business
In this episode of Boosting Your Financial IQ, Steve reveals the top five financial skills he wishes he had when starting his business. From mastering financial statements to advanced forecasting and valuation techniques, Steve shares practical...
August 26, 2024
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Episode 129
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10:06
128: Financial Skills to Pay the Bills
In this episode of Boosting Your Financial IQ, Steve delves into the importance of financial skills and how mastering them can drive business success. Drawing from his experience as a CFO and his work with multi-million and billion-dol...
August 19, 2024
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Episode 128
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12:01
127: How to Read These 3 Essential Financial Statements
Are you making the same costly mistakes in your business without even knowing it? In this episode of "Boosting Your Financial IQ," we dive deep into the three essential financial statements every business owner must know: the income statement, ...
August 12, 2024
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Episode 127
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17:43
126: Do You Know Your Financial IQ Score?
In this episode of BYFIQ, I dive into a fascinating analogy between overconfidence in the kitchen and financial literacy in business. It all started while watching an episode of MasterChef, one of my favorite shows. I was struck by the overconf...
August 05, 2024
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Episode 126
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8:16
125: Calculating Your ROI
If you are looking for a greater return on investment, today I am detailing what business owners and entrepreneurs need to know about how to calculate their ROI and monitor the financial health of a business for an accurate accounting of where ...
July 30, 2024
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Episode 125
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14:43
124: The 5 Most Important Finance Skills You Double Down On
In this episode of Boosting Your Financial IQ, I delve into the five essential finance skills you need to become a value creator in any business. Drawing from my extensive career as a CEO, CFO, and investor, I share practical insights into unde...
July 22, 2024
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Episode 124
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11:51
123: 6 Key Financial Concepts You Should Master
In this week’s episode of "Boosting Your Financial IQ," I explore critical financial concepts you need to know and understand. While there are countless financial metrics and theories, today, I’m cutting through the noise to focus on the six ke...
July 15, 2024
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Episode 123
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12:08
122: Don't Make This Mistake with Your Financial Literacy
Are you entrusting your financial future to someone else without understanding the basics? Learn why this approach can be a critical error and how you can avoid it. In this episode of "Boosting Your Financial IQ," I explore the necessity of fin...
July 08, 2024
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Episode 122
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8:35
121: How to Read a Statement of Cash Flows Like a CFO
Unlock the secrets to mastering cash flow analysis and elevate your financial savvy to the level of a CFO. In this enlightening episode of Boosting Your Financial IQ, I dive deep into the critical importance of cash flow for any business, revea...
July 01, 2024
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Episode 121
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19:11
120: How to Read a Balance Sheet Like A CFO
Join me on this enlightening episode, where I dive into the cornerstone of financial analysis: the balance sheet. As a CFO with years of experience navigating financial landscapes, I am taking you on a guided tour through the intricate world of...
June 24, 2024
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Episode 120
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19:22
119: How to Read An Income Statement Like a CFO
Ever wished you could interpret your company's income statement like a seasoned CFO? Unlock the secrets of financial literacy in my latest episode, where I break down the income statement into its core elements—revenue, expenses, and profits. J...
June 17, 2024
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Episode 119
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23:31
118: Your Vision, Your Future
In today’s fast-paced world, it's easy to lose sight of our true aspirations amidst daily demands. Consider this episode your weekly dose of inspiration and practical advice, helping you to pause, reflect, and realign with your life's purpose. ...
June 10, 2024
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9:17
117: Top Career Paths and Opportunities for Finance Majors
From running a landscape company as a teenager to founding a consulting firm, my journey has been anything but ordinary. Join me as I share how dropping out of college and facing numerous setbacks led me to a deeper understanding of financial s...
June 03, 2024
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Episode 117
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42:28
116: The 3 Things CEOs Should Know About Finance
Join host Steve Coughran in this enlightening episode of the Boosting Your Financial IQ podcast as he unveils the three essential financial insights every CEO should master. Without revealing the specifics, Steve teases listeners with the promi...
May 29, 2024
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Episode 116
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15:05
115: Throughput--One of the Most Important Metrics in Business
Welcome to Boosting Your Financial IQ, I'm Steve Coughran, your host. Today, we're exploring one of the most crucial yet often overlooked metrics in business: throughput. Throughput measures the rate at which a system can produce results, wheth...
May 20, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 115
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19:14
114: The Most Critical Things to Know About Free Cash Flow
Welcome to Boosting Your Financial IQ. Today, we're diving deep into "The Most Critical Things to Know About Free Cash Flow." Free cash flow (FCF) is a cornerstone metric for investors, analysts, and business leaders alike, offering a window in...
May 13, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 114
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15:14
113: What You Need to Know About Working Capital
Welcome back to Boosting Your Financial IQ, I'm your host Steve Coughran. Today, we're delving into "What You Need to Know About Working Capital." Understanding this financial metric is essential for maintaining the health of your business. We'...
May 06, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 113
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17:23
112: The Ins and Outs of CapEx
Welcome to Boosting Your Financial IQ with your host, Steve Coughran. Today, we're diving into "The Ins and Outs of CapEx." Capital expenditures, or CapEx, are vital for business growth, but understanding them is key. We'll explore how companie...
April 29, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 112
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17:15
111: Investing in the Business of Child Care with Patrick Bell
Welcome to Boosting Your Financial IQ podcast with your host Steve Coughran. In this episode, we explore the world of investing in the business of childcare with Patrick Bell, CEO of Finexia. Patrick sheds light on why childcare is a unique and...
April 22, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 111
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16:43
110: Straight-Up Advice for Those Making Financial Decisions
Welcome to Boosting Your Financial IQ, I'm your host Steve Coughran. Today, we're diving into "Straight-Up Advice for Those Making Financial Decisions". In the fast-paced world of business, financial literacy isn’t just an asset; it’s a necessi...
April 15, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 110
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13:07
109: If You Like This Podcast, Listen to This
Dive into an exciting episode of the Boosting Your Financial IQ podcast with host Steve Coughran! Join us as Steve unveils significant changes to the show's format, promising to elevate your business success by delving deeper into the language ...
April 09, 2024
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Season 1
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Episode 109
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17:17