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What is #AskMikeG? 
As a seasoned consultant, I specialize in empowering small business owners to navigate financial challenges, drive growth, and achieve predictable success. With a focus on practical, actionable solutions, I help business leaders improve cash flow management, enhance profitability, and elevate communication for long-term stability.

 I assist businesses by:

+ Identifying gaps in financial practices and building a clear roadmap to stability.
+ Establishing robust tracking and forecasting tools for informed decision-making.
+ Implementing strategies to elevate communication to all stakeholders.

I provide one-on-one, group coaching and consulting.  I have spent 25+ years creating, starting, marketing, failing, and succeeding in B2B and B2C environments. I will happily share with you or your team what I have learned so you don't make the same mistakes I did.

Author, Coach, Consultant, Good Human - Cash Flow is the Success Metric.

Whose Story Is It?

The podcast was created for curious business owners who learn from other business owners’ experiences (mistakes). You will learn from other business owners who have succeeded but not without their own mistakes. But the twist is you will learn about “who” they are as much as what they did. And you will learn all of this without knowing their name. Guest identities will be unveiled after each story in the last few minutes of the podcast. To subscribe go here https://www.michaelgrabham.com/whose-story-is-it-podcast-learn-from-business-owners-stories/

Podcast Host

Hatchet Ventures 🪓

“Hatchet Ventures is defining a new VC model that fits with the needs of today’s founders. With our Co-Op model, Hatchet Ventures surrounds your company with 40+ executives, advisors, and like-minded founders who openly share insights; connections; best practices; and solutions, forming the optimal sounding board for bouncing ideas. Hatchet simplifies access to the knowledge of those who have walked the startup path, and provides attainable support to hatch your venture!”

Advisor

Survive the Streets

My wife and I started this nonprofit to help the homeless. We had originally created an organization that helps hundreds of homeless each year on Thanksgiving day. Go to survivethestreets.org if you would like to get involved with our 501(c)(3) nonprofit..

Director

Orbit Health 

Orbit was started with a simple vision of saving lives in sub-Saharan Africa, by applying technology in healthcare.
Considering the overburdened and clogged up healthcare services in Africa, we wanted to help hospitals and clinics increase their capacity and capability so that they will increase the number of patients by a minimum 10-15 additional patients per day. In this approach,  and if only one fourth of the healthcare facilities are participating in Ethiopia alone, there will be an opportunity for over 10,000 new patients that will be able to see a doctor in a day.

The Door Gym

Help your loved ones maintain their independence with the gift of fitness.
Many of the problems facing our rapidly growing senior population are due to preventable muscle atrophy. This is why we created The Door Gym, a patent pending technology that allows for a new level of safety and security when anchoring resistance bands and straps to your door. Our app and cell phone holder economically deliver over seventy guided exercises that can be tailored to any fitness level.

Customise To Your Style With Samshek

Samshék embraces the fashion popularism that inspires and creates trends that appeal to the modern consumer. Samshék recognizes that not all customers fit the mainstream retail clothing offerings, but rather seek the clothing that better suits their body size and shape, mood, character, style, and temperament. With Samshék’s clothing customization option and timely delivery, the customer's wonderful lifestyle and fashion desires can now become a reality.

samaritan

Samaritan is a mobile IoT startup that enables cashless, effective giving the moment a citygoer sees someone in need on the streets. This is changing the way people can give to people on the streets by knowing that the money is goes to help the person get basic needs met.

Compassion 4 Paws

We are a mobile veterinary practice that specializes in comfort care and end-of-life care for pets. Out of the drive to start her own practice combined with her passion for end-of-life care, Dr. Sara Hopkins founded Compassion 4 Paws in late 2012. Since then, her devoted team of veterinarians and care coordinators continue to offer you and your beloved companion the support and care you need during this difficult time of navigating your pet’s end-of-life journey.

Head of Strategy

Startup Grind

Awarded Chapter Director of the Year 2015.
Startup Grind is the largest independent startup community, actively educating, inspiring, and connecting more than 1,500,000 entrepreneurs in over 600 chapters. We nurture startup ecosystems in 125 countries through events, media, and partnerships with organizations like Google for Startups. 

The cornerstone of our global community is monthly events featuring successful local founders, innovators, educators, and investors who share lessons learned on the road to building great companies. Founded in Silicon Valley, Startup Grind has helped millions of entrepreneurs build their businesses, connect with strategic partners, and secure funding.

We believe in making friends, not contacts. We believe in giving, not taking. We believe in helping others before helping yourself. We are truly passionate about helping founders, entrepreneurs and startups succeed. We intend to make their startup journey less lonely, more connected and more memorable.

Chapter Director Seattle

Consultant | Author | Helping Founders make better decisions to scale their company.

The Two Pillars of Business Success: CASH  & COMMUNICATION
As a business owner, you know that growth is essential—but sustainable, profitable growth requires more than vision. It demands a disciplined focus on two critical areas: managing cash flow and fostering clear communication.

I specialize in helping business owners like you turn strategic goals into actionable plans by focusing on these key areas:

Optimized Cash: By analyzing and enhancing your profits and monitoring your cash flow, I help ensure your business remains financially strong and agile, giving you the confidence to invest in growth and navigate challenges effectively.

Aligned Communication: Both internally and externally, effective communication is essential to align your team with your goals, foster collaboration, and deliver a unified message to customers and stakeholders.

This is a Real life result... I started working with a small service based business. They had few processes in place and almost no financial insights. Fast forward 2 years and they got an offer to sell. We decided to turn it down and fast foward another 2 years and they got an offer they had to take. The value when I started working with them was around $2.5M and they sold for almost 3X that number. The changes we made were about optimizing profits, managing cash flow and making sure the business could operate without the owners doing ALL the work. 

By nature, I am a curious leader who has experienced success, failure, and everything in between. (6X founder).  I have been lucky enough to sell a few of those and unlucky enough to go through bankruptcy. (not fun)

At age 28, a partner and I bought a struggling magazine for the travel industry. Four years later, after growing revenues by 7X and introducing a disruptive product we sold the company to a larger industry leader. (Winner)

I was also a partner in a services company that grew from $750k to $7M in just 3 years. We grew too fast and made some mistakes. Over the next 2 years, I managed to keep parts of it alive but by 2011 I had to close it down. I went through some very dark times with this venture and I learned a few things. (Cash Flow is King)

My wife and I started a nonprofit, Survive the Streets, 25 years ago, to help people who live in shelters or who are almost living on the streets. This has been extremely rewarding and eye-opening. (Helping Others is good)

Mike Grabham

FRANNAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

As an IT consultant, my duties include database design, information security analysis, designing and modifying computer network architecture, and supporting a variety of IT hardware. I use cutting-edge technologies to facilitate and monitor IT infrastructure. I offer assistance with server upkeep, hardware and software setup, software design and implementation, website design and maintenance, network design and security, data backup & restoration, and security and upkeep of IT equipment. In order to ensure the proper design and functioning, I streamline the operation of IT systems. I agree that new gadgets and technologies should be used. Devices for video and audio conferencing, IP telephony, biometric access control, CCTV, cloud system management, Microsoft Office 365, Azure Active Directory, Microsoft SharePoint, Microsoft OneDrive, Microsoft Power Bi, domain and hosting completion, NAS drive sharing, assistance with technical issues, revision of existing systems, and improvement suggestions are just a few examples. I instruct computer users and staffs properly and adhere to the accepted IT policy. I'm in charge of creating reports and giving the users immediate IT support. I used to recruit staff, budget analysis, procurement, staff training and support as the organization's primary assistant.

IT Consultant/Head of IT

Good Neighbors

As an IT trainer, I carried out an advanced training needs analysis and defined the skill sets needed to perform different roles. I prepared the learning environment and resources, including setting up IT equipment where appropriate. I was responsible for training people how to use their computers for different purposes. I conducted a Young Professional (YP) computer training program, a Training of Trainers (TOT) program, and an in-house training program for staff to teach various computer applications including Computer hardware and network system administration. My work required consistently updating IT skills and content knowledge daily.

IT Trainer

Bangladesh Open University

As an Assistant Hardware Maintenance Engineer, I maintained all the equipment and machinery that is in the computer unit of the organization. I used to make regular checks and maintain the desktop computer machine and peripherals. I repaired the computer accessories and replaced them if needed. Under general direction, I researched and planned how to manage technology applications, systems, and projects. I also installed, configured, and troubleshot the upgraded operating system with its supported application and system software and hardware for the desktop computer. I planned and managed a computer network system for the organization securely.

Assistant Hardware Maintenance Engineer

Bangladesh College of Physicians and Surgeons (BCPS)

As an Assistant Maintenance Engineer, I collected information from the system and evaluate existing or proposed systems. I troubleshot and resolved hardware, software, and connectivity problems, including user access and component configuration. I was also responsible to record and maintain hardware and software inventories, user access, and security. I used to install, configure and upgrade desktop hardware and peripherals which was including network cards, printers, and modems. I worked as a team member with other technical staff to ensure connectivity and compatibility between systems.

Assistant Maintenance Engineer

Department of Agricultural Extension- কৃষি সম্প্রসারণ অধিদপ্তর

As an Assistant System Analyst (IT) I was responsible for updating files, project progressive analysis, report production, design, and implementation of software and hardware system. I also took responsibility for the backup and maintenance of the data which are very vital for the project. Furthermore, I maintained internal and external computer network connectivity, troubleshot computer hardware and software errors; prepared and distributed the project budget with the annual work plan. I was a good leader in maintaining a team with its activities.

Assistant System Analyst (IT)

IT Consultant at FRANNAN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED

Having achieved excellent academic results, I worked in information technology-related positions for more than 15 (Fifteen) years in the government, INGO, autonomous, and development organizations.

1. As an IT Consultant, I develop and design the IT infrastructure, test, and implement modern IT devices to support Global Affairs Canada (GAC).
2. As an IT Trainer, I developed an advanced course curriculum about IT and trained underprivileged students for gathering knowledge about IT very quickly and efficiently.
3. As an Assistant Hardware Maintenance Engineer, I modernized security systems, MIS software design, networking, and hardware lab.
4. As an Assistant Maintenance Engineer, I created a Campus Area Network (CAN) infrastructure between multiple floors of the building.
5. As an Assistant System Analyst, I completed a major system update within a tight one-month deadline successfully.

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