Relative to its importance, capital allocation seems to be a relatively under-discussed subject among SMB CEOs. The subject is at least as important as more common day-to-day issues like hiring, culture, or compensation, though it rarely seems to occupy the same share-of-mind. Though capital allocation often isn't a discipline that CEOs consciously or explicitly deprioritize, it often loses the battle for their time and attention when competing with more common day-to-day issues like those mentioned above.

As a CEO you’d be wise to regularly look at your business through the lens of an investor, as that's effectively what you are, whether you're aware of it or not. In today's episode, I discuss some relevant lessons that I’ve collected over the years related to capital allocation, some of which I hope are helpful to you.

The CEO as Chief Capital Allocator