Founders Forum News (Aired 04-28-26) The Truth About Profit: Why Cash Flow Matters More

Juan D Guevara Torres — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:35:07 +0000

In this episode of Founders Forum News, host Kirk Jaffe is joined by Matt and Harsh Jadhav of My Profit Gurus to unpack one of the most overlooked challenges in business growth: the gap between reported profits and real cash flow.

The discussion centers on “phantom profits” a situation where businesses look successful on paper but struggle financially in reality. Harsh, a CPA and former IRS auditor, explains how revenue recognition, delayed payments, and poor financial visibility can create misleading results that put companies at risk.

Chapters

(00:00:00) - Founded Forum: A Founders Reality Check
(00:01:05) - What are phantom profits in small business?
(00:02:19) - In the Elevator With a Family Businessman
(00:03:21) - Does a CPA Help Your Brother Build a Business?
(00:04:28) - Return on Investment for Founders
(00:06:52) - What's a Startup's Dashboard?
(00:08:27) - Do Tax Pros Work With Medical Professionals?
(00:10:24) - Operations
(00:11:51) - Growing Your Business
(00:12:52) - Cash Flow Forecast
(00:14:45) - How Are You Using AI in Your Business?
(00:15:59) - Is there an AI tool that you like better than another for this
(00:17:20) - Is AI Good for the IRS?
(00:20:11) - Can You Tell When Your Business Is In Trouble?
(00:22:37) - Enter the Profit Gurus: Tax Compliance and Risk
(00:23:54) - What Situations Trigger Unnecessary Tax Review?
(00:26:49) - Does Tax Preparation Help You Avoid Tax Evasion?
(00:29:33) - How to Manage the Tax Season
(00:30:35) - What's Important to the Patient?
(00:33:34) - 7 Principles Business Owners Need to Discuss
(00:36:05) - How to Grow Your Business
(00:36:43) - Top Executives: Integrating AI Into Our Business
(00:39:18) - How Are Dentists Using AI in their Business?
(00:42:03) - CPA Network: The Need for More Cybersecurity Practitioners
(00:43:36) - Small Business Adoption of AI
(00:47:24) - 90 Day Profit Gurus: A Masterclass