Episode 324

Mastering Cash Flow with Al Zdenek

Published on: 3rd July, 2025

What if cash flow could save your business—and your peace of mind?

In this episode of I Date Money, Lisa Drennon sits down with Al Zdenek, a CPA, personal financial specialist, and bestselling author of Master Your Cash Flow. Al shares how he went from the brink of bankruptcy to financial independence by rethinking how money flows in and out of business. With 40+ years in wealth management and the launch of his new Cake Club App, Al reveals the key to making aligned financial decisions, how to plan for lumpy income, and why separating personal and business finances is non-negotiable.


This is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, especially those navigating the emotional rollercoaster of inconsistent income, scaling too fast, or still treating their business like a hobby.


💡 TOPICS DISCUSSED:



  • The #1 mistake entrepreneurs make with cash flow



  • Why you don’t need to choose between saving or spending



  • The real difference between budgeting and building a spending plan



  • How the Cake Club App is revolutionizing financial literacy



  • What Al learned from almost going bankrupt—and how he came back stronger



  • Tips for commission-based income and real estate professionals



  • The mindset shift from scarcity to strategic



  • Lisa’s golden rule: Pay yourself first



  • Why your relationship with money is shaping your reality


💬 QUOTE TO REMEMBER:


“Money is just a conversation we have with ourselves. What we tell ourselves is how we show up around money.” – Al Zdenek

🔗 GUEST LINKS:

🔸 Website & App: KClubApp.com


🔸 Connect with Al on LinkedIn


🔸 Get his book Master Your Cash Flow on Forbes Books

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I Date Money
Rebuild financial stability after divorce—rewrite your money story with clarity and confidence.
Welcome to iDateMoney®, the podcast where divorced mompreneurs learn how to rebuild financial stability after divorce without spreadsheets, shame, or second-guessing every decision.

Hosted by Lisa Drennon—Wealth Activator, money strategist, and creator of the Money Multiplier System— this show is where clarity meets confidence.

Each week, Lisa shares raw stories, practical strategies, and spiritual insights to help you:

Release fear and guilt around money so you feel safe spending again.

Create steady income and financial security—even if your business feels unpredictable.

Confidently pay yourself, cover taxes, and provide stability for your kids.

Rewrite your money story so you can step into your role as a secure, empowered mom.

This isn’t your accountant’s podcast. It’s real talk for women ready to stop feeling broke, build true stability, and finally trust themselves with money.

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Lisa Drennon

Lisa Drennon, Wealth Activator & founder of iDateMoney® has been in the finance & insurance industry since 1987. Her unconventional Money Multiplier System transformed her money relationship to become a self-made millionaire, retire 2 ½ years early, pay $100K of debt in 6 months, & relocate to her beachfront dream home.