Why Most Business Owners Have Bad Books (And Don’t Know It) | Zach from ProTrade Bookkeeping

In this episode of the Legacy Builders Podcast, I sit down with Zach from ProTrade Bookkeeping to talk about something that most business owners ignore until it's too late — their financials. After recently going through an audit with Zach and his team, I realized just how many mistakes can quietly build up inside a company’s books. We dive into the real role bookkeeping plays in running and growing a business. In this conversation we cover: • The difference between a P&L and a balance sheet • Common bookkeeping mistakes business owners make • Why lenders scrutinize financials during acquisitions • The importance of clean books when scaling a business • Financial discipline and building generational wealth • The numbers every business owner should be tracking If you're running a business, acquiring businesses, or trying to build long-term wealth, this episode will give you a clearer understanding of how your financials should actually work. Because at the end of the day, your books tell the real story of your business. Connect with Me Website: https://LifetimeLegacyHoldings.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mgon1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MarioGonzalezJr-LLH Legacy Builders Podcast: https://legacybuilderspodcast.podbean.com/