Strategic planning is more than annual budgeting. In Episode 9 of Our Readiness Lens, Sheri and two tax experts discuss why coordinated planning across accounting, tax, legal, and wealth advisors is essential for sustainable growth, reduced risk, and long-term business readiness.

What does business readiness really look like over time? In this client story, Sheri Radler sits down with Aaron to reflect on nearly a decade of building, scaling, exiting, and rebuilding businesses, and the decisions that made sustainable growth possible. This conversation highlights how planning, trusted advisors, and knowing when to slow down are just as important as knowing when to grow.

If you have ever felt broke while your business showed a profit, you are not alone. This post breaks down the difference between profit and cash flow and explains why timing matters more than most business owners realize.

Clean financials are often treated as a chore, but they are actually the foundation of strong decision making. In this post, Sheri Radler explains why accurate, timely financials are the first rung of business readiness and how they unlock clarity, confidence, and strategic growth.

Every business owner plays a role inside their company, whether they realize it or not. In this post, Sheri Radler introduces the Business Owner’s Mirror Test and explains how being the bottleneck, the driver, or operating in a blind spot can directly shape growth, team confidence, and operational clarity. Understanding where you sit is the first step toward building a business that runs with intention instead of friction.

Many business owners don’t realize how much of their company depends on them—until something forces it into view. In this post, Sheri Radler unpacks founder dependency, the hidden bottleneck that slows growth, stalls decision-making, and keeps businesses from scaling. Learn how to build operational independence so your business runs confidently, even when you’re not in the middle of everything.

Business rarely grows in a straight line. In this episode of R Readiness Lens, Sheri Radler breaks down the chutes and ladders of business — the unexpected setbacks, the momentum builders, and the systems that help you navigate both with confidence. If you’ve ever felt stuck or off-track, this conversation will help you regain clarity and build a structure that supports steady, intentional growth.

Running a business means juggling a thousand moving parts — but the difference between surviving and growing often comes down to readiness. In this post, Sheri Radler shares how adopting a readiness mindset helps small business owners move from reaction to preparation, build better systems, and create a business that runs smoothly even when life doesn’t.