SMB Factor Podcast
SMB Factor Podcast
Podcast Description
Real stories of grit, growth, and getting paid.
Small businesses make up nearly half of the US economy, yet too many face late payments, tight cash flow, and constant hurdles to scale. The SMB Factor brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with founders who’ve lived through it all—big wins, close calls, and the creative ways they kept their businesses moving.
If you’re building something of your own or just want to hear what it really takes to run an SMB, this show is your behind-the-scenes pass to the hustle behind the headlines.
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The podcast centers on themes of entrepreneurship, financial strategy, and survival tactics for small and mid-sized businesses, with episodes highlighting topics such as cash flow management, the emotional challenges of entrepreneurship, and practical insights on factoring and bank relationships, exemplified by Mariana's story of navigating her B2B company's cash flow issues and Alex's explanation of invoice factoring.
Real stories of grit, growth, and getting paid.
Small businesses make up nearly half of the US economy, yet too many face late payments, tight cash flow, and constant hurdles to scale. The SMB Factor brings you raw, unfiltered conversations with founders who’ve lived through it all—big wins, close calls, and the creative ways they kept their businesses moving.
If you’re building something of your own or just want to hear what it really takes to run an SMB, this show is your behind-the-scenes pass to the hustle behind the headlines.
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Mariana co-founded Branddu after her family went bankrupt. Today, she runs a growing B2B company with repeat clients, VC backing, and months of profitability, despite a brutal payment cycle and limited access to capital.
In this candid conversation, we talk about:
- The real cost of working capital for SMBs in Latin America
- How large corporations delay payments and threaten startup survival
- Smart strategies Mariana uses to manage cash flow (including factoring and supplier negotiation)
The emotional toll of building a business and why passion can both drive and drain you - How to price your product when you’re financing the sale yourself
A must-watch for startup founders, especially those selling to large enterprises.
Learn more about Branddu: https://branddu.com/?srsltid=AfmBOooOvddx4sqrhRgGH_5bhsr-1s6tnJUDYKIbqXvIShKOn_NgYhGq
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