Most business owners do not run out of ambition.
They run out of visibility.
In this episode of Stack & Startup Baltimore, I sit down with Crystal Baze Barney, CPA and founder of Journey Business Accounting, to discuss sustainable growth, financial visibility, modern business systems, leadership, technology, and what really happens when a company grows faster than its infrastructure.
We talk about:
• Why many business owners are flying blind
• The relationship between systems and sustainable growth
• Why more revenue can create more stress
• The difference between accounting and finance
• Technology, AI, automation, and modern business operations
• Why millennials may be uniquely positioned between analog and digital business worlds
• The biggest mistakes growing businesses make
Whether you are a founder, entrepreneur, operator, or small business owner, this conversation offers practical insights into building a business that can grow without creating chaos.
Connect with Crystal Baze Barney:
Website: https://www.jbamd.com
Journey Business Accounting
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