The Wealth Exec podcast
The Wealth Exec podcast
Cary Amaro
Day 8 of 12 — LEVERAGE: Debt Isn't the Risk — Blind Leverage Is
8 minutes Posted Feb 13, 2026 at 3:19 pm.
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Can Your Business Actually Carry Its Debt?

Most businesses don't fail because of debt.
They struggle because they misunderstand what that debt requires from the business.

In this short, learn the difference between healthy leverage and dangerous leverage, and why banks focus on EBITDA coverage, liquidity, and cash timing—not just revenue growth or total debt.

If you're a business owner, executive, CFO, or controller, this is the leverage reality you need to understand before risk tightens.

In this short you'll learn:

  • The real indicator of leverage risk

  • Why EBITDA coverage matters more than total debt

  • How banks actually view your business

  • Early warning signs of dangerous leverage

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