The Quick Path to More Profit Isn't More Revenue. It's Cost Control | Rodney Wead, Schooley Mitchell

Todd Rimer sits down with Rodney Wead, Strategic Partner at Schooley Mitchell, to explore a financial reality many growing businesses experience, but few fully understand. Revenue is increasing, yet cash feels tighter. Work is expanding, yet margins feel pressured. Growth is happening, yet financial stress remains. Why? Because growth brings complexity. More employees, more vendors, more software, more contracts, more recurring costs, and more financial commitments that don't go away when sales fluctuate. While inflation and rising prices play a role, much of the financial pressure businesses feel actually comes from inside their own operations. The systems that worked when a company was smaller often can't support the demands of scale. This conversation explores why cost control often improves profit faster than revenue growth, how unmanaged contracts and recurring expenses quietly drain margins, and why many businesses can uncover meaningful savings without changing vendors or disrupting operations. If your company is growing but financial pressure hasn't eased, this episode will help you understand why and what to do about it.