77. Interest vs. Insight: Navigating Profit First for rural business success

For many rural business owners, the instinct is to throw every spare dollar into their loan to reduce interest—but is that always the best move? While reducing debt is important, keeping cash reserves in your business can actually improve financial clarity and decision-making.

In this episode of The Rural Bookkeeping Podcast, we explore:
✅ The pros & cons of putting all spare cash onto loans
✅ Why financial insight is just as important as interest savings
✅ How Profit First helps you manage cash flow AND debt responsibly
✅ How to strike the right balance for your farm or agribusiness

If you’ve ever struggled with knowing whether to pay down debt or keep cash in the bank, this episode will help you navigate the right approach for long-term success. Tune in now to make more strategic financial decisions for your rural business!

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