Cash and profitability are not the same thing—and ignoring that truth can sink a business.

In this episode of Family Business Breakthroughs, host Jim Berner sits down with Betsy Bixby, founder of Meridian Associates, to unpack one of the most misunderstood parts of business: cash.

From decades of experience helping family companies thrive, Betsy shares the critical difference between having a profit and having available cash—and why so many business owners miss the mark.

You’ll learn:

• What “true cash position” really means (and how to calculate yours)
• The 3 metrics that make or break your cash flow
• How often you really need to review your cash—daily, weekly, or monthly?
• Real stories of cash flow blind spots that cost businesses hundreds of thousands
• How the 7 Quick Cash Fixes book has helped owners unlock millions

Whether you’re leading a thriving company or navigating financial stress, this episode is packed with insights you can act on immediately.

Listen now and grab your copy of 7 Quick Cash Fixes:

https://www.amazon.com/Quick-Cash-Fixes-Business-Unbridled/dp/1495465136

Are you a family business owner? Improve your business TODAY with our time tested and tailored solutions:

Visit our website to get started at www.AskMeridian.com

or call us at 817-594-0546

In today's episode we will be discussing the third component of people, Execution. We are joined by Betsi Bixby, the Founder of Meridian Associates with over 30 years of experience supporting family businesses.

You'll hear Betsi’s insights on:

• Fostering accountability among team members
• Why execution fails
• Balancing short term needs with long term goals
• Reflecting on failed goals
• How to improve execution
• Self reflection
• Reflecting on success
• Getting to the long term goal

Are you a family business owner? Improve your business TODAY with our time tested and tailored solutions:

Visit our website to get started at www.AskMeridian.com

or Call us at 817-594-0546

In today's episode we'll be discussing the best ways to conquer people issues with leadership. We are joined by Betsi Bixby, the Founder of Meridian Associates, with over 30 years of experience supporting family businesses.

Listen in for insights on:

• Qualities that make a high performing leader
• Communicating goals
• Improving leadership skills
• Understanding communication styles
• Handling resistance
• Measuring effectiveness
• Creating positive leadership throughout your business
• Teaching future leaders

Are you a family business owner? Improve your business TODAY with our time tested and tailored solutions:

Visit our website to get started at www.AskMeridian.com

or call us at 817-594-0546

In today's episode we will be discussing the best ways to conquer people issues with culture. We are joined by Betsi Bixby, the Founder of Meridian Associates with over 30 years of experience supporting family businesses.

Listen in for insights on:

• How culture can impact a company
• How turnover and culture correlate
• Key elements to a strong culture
• The benefits of a strong culture
• Core values
• How leaders can implement a strong culture
• How to improve engagement and moral
• Tracking and retaining top talent
• How to measure success

Are you a family business owner? Improve your business TODAY with our time tested and tailored solutions:

Visit our website to get started at www.AskMeridian.com

or call us at 817-594-0546

In today's episode we will be discussing the third component of vision, systems. We are joined by Betsi Bixby, the Founder of Meridian Associates with over 30 years of experience supporting family businesses. We will be getting Betsi’s insight on:

• What a system is
• Why a good system is important
• Importance of documentation
• How do these systems support vision and structure
• What a bad system causes
• Questions to ask about your system

Are you a family business owner? Improve your business TODAY with our time tested and tailored solutions:

Visit our website to get started at www.AskMeridian.com

or call us at 817-594-0546

In today's episode we will be discussing the second component of vision, structure. We are joined by Betsi Bixby, the Founder of Meridian Associates with over 30 years of experience supporting family businesses. We will be getting Betsi’s insight on:

• Why structure is important
• Creating an optimal structure
• The need to change structure with growth
• How to pinpoint structural problems
• How much businesses can save from restructuring
• Indicators of structural problems
• How a bigger company can measure their structure
• How a change in structure has impacted family businesses

Are you a family business owner? Improve your business TODAY with our time tested and tailored solutions:

Visit our website to get started at www.AskMeridian.com

or call us at 817-594-0546

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Betsi Bixby, the Founder of Meridian Associates, who has over 30 years of experience supporting family businesses. One of the key components of the Meridian Method is vision strategy, and we’ll be gaining Betsi’s insights on:

• Why vision strategy is so important
• Common mistakes family businesses make
• Why Meridians approach is so impactful
• Questions to ask in a strategy meeting
• How to communicate in strategy meetings
• Why it’s important to incorporate an outsider into a strategy meeting

Are you a family business owner? Improve your business TODAY with our time tested and tailored solutions:

Visit our website to get started at www.AskMeridian.com

Call us at 817-594-0546

You may not shoot webs or leap tall buildings, but as a family business, you do have superpowers—ones that give you a real edge in today’s market.

In this episode, Jim breaks down what makes family-owned businesses uniquely powerful, from building authentic customer trust to creating workplaces where people feel like family—not just numbers.

You’ll hear surprising stats, real-life examples, and a clear call to action: own your identity as a family business and make it known.

You’ll discover how to:

• Leverage your “family-owned” brand to boost visibility and loyalty
• Turn people-first culture into a magnet for talent
• Outshine big corporations with superior service and deep community roots

This episode is a powerful reminder that your greatest strength might be what you’ve had all along.

Are you a family business owner? Improve your business TODAY with our time tested and tailored solutions:

Visit our website to get started at www.AskMeridian.com

or call us at 817-594-0546