From the archive: This episode was originally recorded and published in 2022. Our interviews on Entrepreneurs On Fire are meant to be evergreen, and we do our best to confirm that all offers and URL’s in these archive episodes are still relevant.

Nate Meadows is the Head of Marketing for ClearSpend. He carefully crafts marketing campaigns, voice, and reputation with the ease of folding a burrito. Prior to Nate’s career in marketing, he was in Weapon Systems Intelligence for the United States Air Force.

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Guest Resource

ClearSpend Website – Finally, a spend management solution for small business. – (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2022. This resource is no longer available.)

3 Value Bombs

1) If you have the right DNA, are passionate, and are driven, then you can be successful.

2) One of the biggest challenges a small business has is Cash Flow.

3) We have to find ways to automate the trivial things to make our lives easier.

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Show Notes

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Today’s Audio MASTERCLASS: Expense Management Flipping Sucks, But Fintech Is Revolutionizing The Game

[1:25] – Nate shares something that he believes about becoming successful that most people disagree with.

You don’t have to be an expert in your field. Nate believes that if you have the right DNA, are passionate, and are driven, then you can be successful.
Too many of us today have this impostor syndrome, this fear that you have to be a subject matter expert.

[2:56] – Most listeners here are small business owners… Tell us: What’s wrong with expense management today (especially for SMBs)?

One of the biggest challenges a small business has is Cash Flow.

[5:01] – Share a time when you struggle with Expense Management.

Three years ago Nate started a digital agency, and in 2 years they were to turn the company into a 2.5 million dollar business.
When they were trying to scale their company, they had employees who needed to purchase equipment, and they outsourced their cash flow to an account.

[9:19] – A timeout to thank our sponsors!

Wix: Ready to create your own website? Go to Wix.com to start building your website today!
HighLevel: The ultimate all-in-one platform for entrepreneurs, marketers, coaches, and agencies! Learn more at HighLevelFire.com!
Public: Build a multi-asset portfolio of stocks, bonds, options, crypto, and more. Go to Public.com/fire to fund your account in five minutes or less!
- All investing involves the risk of loss, including loss of principal. Brokerage services for US-listed, registered securities, options and bonds in a self-directed account are offered by Public Investing, Inc., member FINRA & SIPC. Public Investing offers a High-Yield Cash Account where funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance; Public Investing is not a bank. Cryptocurrency trading services are offered by Bakkt Crypto Solutions, LLC (NMLS ID 1890144), which is licensed to engage in virtual currency business activity by the NYSDFS. Cryptocurrency is highly speculative, involves a high degree of risk, and has the potential for loss of the entire amount of an investment. Cryptocurrency holdings are not protected by the FDIC or SIPC. Alpha is an experimental AI tool powered by GPT-4. Its output may be inaccurate and is not investment advice. Public makes no guarantees about its accuracy or reliability—verify independently before use. *Rate as of 6/24/25. APY is variable and subject to change. **Terms and Conditions apply.

[11:49] – How can you solve this dilemma?

SMB’s voice hasn’t been heard about what they need.
71% of small business owners want to use innovative tools, but they feel overwhelmed.
Fintech makes Financial Management less sucky.
We have to find ways to automate the trivial things to make our lives easier.

[14:28] – Who is ClearSpend and what are you doing to make things easier for SMBs?

ClearSpend CEO Jeff White is a very successful Fintech entrepreneur.
Everyone in Fintech has this desire to find and build a product for small business owners.
They want to create a tool and make it free for everyone.
ClearSpend is an expense management platform, and every aspect of their platform is free.

[17:26] – Nate’s key take away and call to action.

Nate wants your feedback!
Get a free Yeti just for having a conversation with their team.
Tell them what you like and what you don’t like about what they are building.
It’s time to save your time, money, and sanity instead of worrying about the receipts.
ClearSpend Website – Finally, a spend management solution for small business. – (Sorry! This link was active when this episode was first published in 2022. This resource is no longer available.)

[21:18] – Thank you to our Sponsor!

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