How to Build a Bankable Business: Thomas Gilman on the Financial Habits of Thriving Companies | Ep. 28

In this episode of Industry Ignited, Dr. Leeanne Aguilar talks with Thomas Gilman, founder of Driving Business Growth and former BP executive, about how CEOs can move from running their business to truly scaling it. Drawing on decades of global leadership and financial strategy experience, Gilman reveals the Wall Street techniques that every Main Street CEO should know—from improving business credit and building bankability to mastering cash flow and reducing expenses by up to 30%. He explains how to avoid the most common blind spot in growth planning, why humility is a CEO’s greatest strength, and how to prepare for funding before you need it. Whether you’re growing fast or trying to stabilize, this episode will help you make smarter financial decisions and unlock sustainable profitability.