RULES AS TOOLS: PAY YOURSELF + PREVENT REGRET read on smbfinanceos.com One of the most common things I hear from business owners is, “My business is doing great but it doesn’t feel like it.” Does this feel familiar? The business is “working,” but the owner’s life isn’t improving. The P&L looks fine, but cash feels tight, so payouts feel unsafe. The team keeps saying “we need this,” and a year later you’re carrying a cost structure you never consciously chose. If you’ve ever felt like you’re...