The Financial Operator
I’ve spent over a decade in finance and operations, including seven years as an Operational CFO helping businesses through everything from growth to Chapter 11 bankruptcy. I’ve owned, scaled, and sold my own company, so I understand firsthand the pressure, risk, and grit it takes to be a business owner.
Now, as CEO of MKB, I help entrepreneurs get clear on their numbers so they can scale with confidence and stop feeling stuck in the chaos.
On this podcast, I sit down with real business owners to talk about the financial challenges they’ve faced, and the strategies that got them through. From cash flow stress to hiring decisions and growth setbacks, nothing’s off the table.
The Financial Operator is here to make finance feel doable, empowering, and dare I say—exciting.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 19 minutes
- Episodes
- 149
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Overcome Hiring Hurdles: Recruitment & Staffing Solutions
Overcome Hiring Hurdles: Recruitment & Staffing Solutions | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 45, Season 6
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/Xv-P3NQmAhc
Welcome to the Season 6 Prem…
Family and Finance: Finding Balance as a Business Owner
Family and Finance: Finding Balance as a Business Owner | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 44, Season 5
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/kCErz5p6h6g
Welcome to the Season 5 Finale…
Demystifying Taxes: Insights for Business Owners
Demystifying Taxes: Insights for Business Owners | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 43, Season 5
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/CykZRwgPKZQ
Welcome to Season 5 of The MKB Podcas…
Finance Meets Fun: Awkward Queries and Financial Wisdom | The MKB Podcast Episode 42
Finance Meets Fun: Awkward Queries and Financial Wisdom | The MKB Podcast Episode 42, Season 5
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/YxdpFewH59M
Welcome to Season 5 of The MKB Podcast! Host…
Mastering Social Media for Business Growth
Mastering Social Media for Business Growth | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 41, Season 5
Welcome to Season 5 of The MKB Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of Mills Knows Bills, discus…
Strategic Financing: Essential Tips
Strategic Financing: Essential Tips for Borrowers | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 40, Season 5
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/E4kZ8CRQLXE
Welcome to Season 5 of The MKB Podca…
Commercial Lending: Smart Borrowing for Business Growth
Commercial Lending: Smart Borrowing for Business Growth | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 39, Season 5
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/ptRt4SipoPE
Welcome to Season 5 of The MKB…
From Cashflow to Marketing: Crucial Financial Metrics
From Cashflow to Marketing: Crucial Financial Metrics | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 38, Season 5
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/wf-oDMvCAEk
Welcome to Season 5 of The MKB P…
Commercial Insurance: Protecting Your Business
Commercial Insurance: Protecting Your Business Legacy With Engaging Tips from an Insurance Specialist | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 37, Season 5
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu…
Growth Mindset: How It Can Lead to Health & Wealth
Growth Mindset: How a Growth Mindset Can Lead to Health and Wealth | The MKB Podcast Episode 36, Season 4 Finale
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/Ny6WMkawLv0
Welcome to The Mills Knows…
Financial Stress: What Causes It, and How Do We Fix It?
Financial Stress: What Causes It, and How Do We Fix It? | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast | Episode 35, Season 4
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/D7V0md9U_Mk
Welcome to The Mills Knows B…
Common Struggles: Everyday Questions for MKB
Common Struggles: Everyday Questions for MKB | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 34, Season 4
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/k2w8dg0jWKE
Welcome to The Mills Knows Bills Podcast!…
Profit Margins: How to Raise Them
Profit Margins: How to Raise Them | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 33, Season 4
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/G5bPVlgrgHw
Welcome to The Mills Knows Bills Podcast! Host Mills…
Pricing Strategy: Hurting Your Bottom Line?
Pricing Strategy: Hurting Your Bottom Line? | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 32, Season 4
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/s7AID_xDs_0
Welcome to The Mills Knows Bills Podcast! …
Company Vehicles: Lease or Buy?
Should You Lease or Buy Your Business Vehicle? | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 31, Season 4
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/ymKq9lK6QKc
Welcome to The Mills Knows Bills Podcas…
How To Improve Cash Flow
How to Improve Cash Flow for Your Business | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Episode 30, Season 4
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/hUS_kUScNYk
Welcome to The Mills Knows Bills Podcast! …
How to Make Your Company More Profitable
Why Your Company Isn't Profitable, and How to Fix It | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast, Season 4
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/IEg9zy6NV3U
Welcome to the Mills Knows Bills Podcast! Ho…
Tax Traps To Avoid As Business Owners
Tax Traps to Avoid as Business Owners | The Mills Knows Bills Podcast Season 4 Premiere
Link to video podcast episode: https://youtu.be/tQd0BD-mczM
Welcome back to The Mills Knows Bills Podcast! Let'…
How To Analyze Profit & Loss Statements
Welcome to the Mills Knows Bills Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of Mills Knows Bills, discusses strategies for business owners and variable income earners to manage their finances effect…
How To Scale $1 Million to $10 Million for Blue Collar Businesses
Welcome to the Mills Knows Bills Podcast! Host Mills Bender, founder and CEO of Mills Knows Bills, discusses strategies for variable income earners to manage their finances effectively. Let's get to …