From the Archive: #7 The Profit Paradox: Why Successful Businesses Go Broke

Note: This podcast was posted before the current BusinessWiser Series. For a clearer, structured breakdown of how cash flow issues develop across a business, start here: 👉 #1 Most SMBs Don’t Have a Cash Flow Problem — They Have a Decision Problem  How can a business be profitable and still feel financially tight? In this episode, Robert S. Livingston explains the profit paradox—why strong income statements don’t always translate into strong cash flow. You’ll learn how working capital, capital investments, and timing differences can absorb liquidity even when performance appears healthy. This episode helps you understand the gap between reported profit and usable cash, and why evaluating cash conversion is essential for building a stable, durable business.