On Biz Talk (aired 02-27-26), host Ryan Herin sits down with CPA and firm founder Roderick Robeson to break down the financial architecture behind sustainable business growth. Learn the difference between tax compliance and proactive tax strategy, the three financial reports every CEO must understand, and the key metrics that protect cash flow—gross profit margin, marketing ROI, net income, and burn rate. Roderick explains how to avoid common rapid-growth mistakes, prepare for economic downturns, and build systems that make a company acquisition-ready. The conversation also explores how AI, automation, and real-time dashboards are reshaping modern accounting—helping leaders move faster with better decisions. If you’re an entrepreneur, founder, or CEO who wants predictable cash flow, smarter tax planning, and scalable operations, this episode delivers practical insights you can apply immediately.

• (00:00:02) - Biz Talk: Real Strategy, Real Growth
• (00:00:48) - How Did I Get My Start in Accounting?
• (00:01:53) - Starting your own CPA firm
• (00:03:34) - How to Prepare and Strategize for Your Business's Tax Return
• (00:06:10) - The 3 Components of a Tax Strategy
• (00:11:54) - The 3 Financial Reports Every CEO Should Read
• (00:17:20) - How to Manage Cash Flow effectively
• (00:23:39) - Biz Talk: Execution and Risk Management
• (00:24:19) - What's The Most Common Financial Mistake Made By Business Owners?
• (00:29:45) - Have you built a rainy-day fund?
• (00:30:42) - How to Prepare for a Recession?
• (00:34:34) - Financial leadership in a downturn
• (00:35:33) - Biz Talk
• (00:36:20) - How Technology Is Shaping Modern Accounting Firms
• (00:41:17) - Leadership in a Technology World
• (00:42:01) - Are You Acquire Ready?
• (00:44:02) - Why It's Important to Be An Absentee Owner
• (00:46:50) - Biz Talk: The Strategy of Financial Intelligence