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Financial ClarityThe Hardest Shift in Business Growth (And How To Make It) With Brad FarrisBrad Farris is the Principal Advisor at Anchor Advisors, a consultancy that helps creative agency founders grow their leadership capacity and scale their businesses. With over 20 years of experience, Brad specializes in coaching agency owners to sharpen focus, raise prices, and build stronger teams. He is also a speaker and author, passionate about helping business owners find better ways to do things, make more money, and enjoy life more. In this episode… Scaling a business sounds exciting until you hit the invisible ceiling that stalls your growth. Many entrepreneurs know they should step back from da...
2025-04-2247 minFinancial ClarityWhat Most Owners Miss About Exiting Their Business With Chuck McDonaldChuck McDonald is the Founder of Cresscila, a company dedicated to assisting small business owners in creating value through education, optimization, and strategic vision. After a distinguished 20-year career in wealth management, during which he held key roles in marketing, sales, client optimization, compliance, and staffing, Chuck established Cresscila in 2024 to pursue a new chapter inspired by the successes and lessons from his clients. As a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Exit Planning Advisor, he leverages his extensive experience to empower entrepreneurs to transform blind spots into opportunities, ultimately enhancing profitability and lifestyle. Chuck's mission is to equip business...
2025-04-0144 minFinancial ClarityWhat Kind of Bookkeeper Does Your Business Need? With Kristine NguyenKristine Nguyen is the Founder and Principal Accountant of Pretty Books, an accounting boutique in Seattle that provides bookkeeping, tax, and back-office management services to small businesses. With extensive experience setting up and managing accounting systems across various industries — including retail, information technology, food and hospitality, and nonprofits — she enjoys working with small businesses and exploring different tools and technology to create efficiency and transparency in business operations. In this episode… Choosing the right bookkeeper for your business isn’t as simple as hiring someone to balance the books. Depending on your needs, you may require...
2025-03-1848 minFinancial ClarityWhen Do You Need a Fractional Chief Revenue Officer?Sanjit Singh is the Fractional Chief Revenue Officer at Boltt, a company empowering B2B companies to accelerate revenue growth and establish scalable sales models. With over 12 years of experience leading teams in Fortune 500 companies, he transitioned into entrepreneurship, co-founding multiple tech startups, including LeadCrunch, which he grew to a $24 million run rate before exiting at Series B. Over the past five years, Sanjit has focused on providing fractional growth leadership, helping companies overcome revenue plateaus and achieve new levels of success. In this episode… Scaling a business is exciting, but what happens when growth sl...
2025-03-0446 minFinancial ClarityHow Fractional Leadership Helps Business Owners Scale Without Breaking the Bank With Ben WolfBen Wolf is the Founder and CEO of Wolf's Edge Integrators, a leading fractional COO firm specializing in helping businesses scale efficiently. He began his entrepreneurial journey by building operations at a healthcare startup, transforming it into the largest organization of its kind in New York State within three years. Recognized as a pioneer in fractional executive leadership, Ben authored the bestselling book Fractional Leadership: Landing Executive Talent You Thought Was Out of Reach and hosts the Win Win Podcast. In this episode… Many business owners struggle to step away from daily operations, making it di...
2025-02-1848 minFinancial ClarityHow To Align Your Bookkeeper and Tax Accountant for Financial Success With Nancy McClellandNancy McClelland is the Owner of The Dancing Accountant, a firm specializing in bookkeeping, tax preparation, accounting, and advisory services for small businesses. With over 30 years of experience, she helps businesses streamline financial processes, improve compliance, and adopt best practices. Nancy also educates bookkeepers through her Ask a CPA membership community and writes an award-winning blog at TheDancingAccountant.com. She has been recognized as a Top Client Services ProAdvisor and one of Ignition’s Top 50 Women in Accounting. In this episode… Managing your business finances can feel overwhelming — especially when your bookkeeper and tax accountant seem t...
2025-02-041h 07Financial ClarityStrategic Positioning and Differentiation for Small Businesses With Lynn RivestLynn Rivest is the Founder of Lynn Rivest Consulting, a firm specializing in helping small service-based business founders define profitable positioning to attract high-value clients. With over 23 years of experience in digital marketing and strategy, Lynn has worked extensively with founders to refine their messaging, improve client acquisition, and streamline their business models for maximum revenue. Her approach combines simplicity and focus, enabling businesses to gain clarity and stand out in competitive markets. In this episode… Positioning your business in a crowded marketplace can feel overwhelming. How do you ensure your message stands out and re...
2025-01-2138 minFinancial ClarityBusiness Development Insights With Mark WainwrightMark Wainwright is the Principal Consultant and Founder of Wainwright Insight, a firm specializing in fractional sales management and consulting for professional services firms. With over seven years of experience, Mark focuses on helping businesses refine their sales pipelines, build future sales leaders, and create client-centric sales processes. He is also the co-host of the Breaking BizDev podcast, where he explores the intersection of sales, marketing, and business development for professional services. In this episode… What’s the secret to turning technical professionals into confident sales leaders? For many service-based businesses, the line between delivering exce...
2025-01-0747 minFinancial ClarityTax Planning Strategies That Save You Money With Jackie MeyerJackie Meyer is the Founder and President of TaxPlanIQ, a software platform that equips tax advisors with tools to streamline tax planning and maximize client savings. A CPA with extensive experience, Jackie previously owned an award-winning CPA firm and developed the ROI Method of Value Pricing to align services with client value. She is also an educator and speaker focused on improving financial literacy and efficiency for professionals and small businesses. In this episode… Are you paying more taxes than you should? Many business owners assume their CPA or tax preparer has every deduction and st...
2024-12-1742 minFinancial ClarityEOS With an Outsourced CFOLaura Shiel is the COO at Clara CFO Group, a firm that specializes in offering strategic financial guidance and support to small businesses. With a diverse background in accounting and finance, Laura’s experience spans various sectors, including public accounting, financial services, and corporate finance in a Fortune 500 company. She holds two esteemed credentials in the finance world: she is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). As a fractional CFO, Laura is dedicated to helping small business owners achieve their personal and professional aspirations. In this episode… Navigating the complexities of g...
2024-12-0330 minFinancial ClarityOur EOS Journey at Clara CFO GroupLaura Shiel is the COO at Clara CFO Group, a firm that specializes in offering strategic financial guidance and support to small businesses. With a diverse background in accounting and finance, Laura’s experience spans various sectors, including public accounting, financial services, and corporate finance in a Fortune 500 company. She holds two esteemed credentials in the finance world: she is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). As a fractional CFO, Laura is dedicated to helping small business owners achieve their personal and professional aspirations. In this episode… Scaling a small busi...
2024-11-1935 minFinancial ClarityWhat Is the Entrepreneurial Operating System? With Zac CramerZac Cramer is a Certified EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide, a company that provides tools and support to help businesses implement the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Zac is a neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ business coach who has helped the CEO of a $200 million company take their first ever cell phone-free vacation, showcasing their ability to bring balance and success to high-level executives. Zac is known for their vibrant personality and problem-solving skills, which they combine with a passion for the EOS to help businesses thrive. In this episode… Running a business can feel chaotic, with constant challenges pu...
2024-11-0544 min
Practice Success PodcastHannah Smolinski Shares How to Scale Smart with Tips for Small Business SuccessSend us your thoughts or what you want to hear more about! Hannah Smolinski, founder of Clara CFO Group, shares insights on scaling small businesses through smart financial strategies. She discusses the benefits of fractional CFO services, overcoming hiring challenges, and adapting to industry changes.
2024-10-3028 minFinancial ClarityUnderstanding Your Relationship With Money: A Therapeutic ApproachHeather Lowrey, MS, LPC, LMHC, is the Owner and Consultant at Wise Mind Financial, a coaching business enhancing financial literacy, accountability, and empowerment for young adults and couples. She is also the Owner and Psychotherapist at HSL Consulting PLLC, a psychotherapy practice focusing on the relationship between food, sex, and money. As a licensed therapist, a National Certified Counselor (NCC), and a Certified Sex Addiction Therapist (CSAT), Heather addresses disordered eating, problematic sexual behavior, and financial anxiety. In this episode… Entrepreneurs who find their businesses losing money often don’t recognize that their lack of fina...
2024-10-1548 minFinancial ClarityMastering the Art of Hiring for Small Business Owners With Jamie Van CuykJamie Van Cuyk is the Owner of Growing Your Team, a consulting firm that helps small business owners navigate the hiring process to find the right employees for their teams. With over 15 years of leadership experience, Jamie specializes in guiding business owners through creating tailored hiring strategies, improving interview techniques, and providing full-service recruiting support. Her expertise lies in helping companies avoid costly hiring mistakes and build confident, self-sustaining teams. In this episode… Hiring can feel overwhelming when you're balancing day-to-day operations with finding a perfect fit for your team. What if there was a wa...
2024-10-0138 min
Small Business Straight Talk | Productivity, Time Management, Mindset, & Business Strategies345 | Understanding Your Business' Financial Health With Hannah SmolinskiI sit down with the founder of Clara CFO Group, CPA Hannah Smolinski to discuss the financial support options available to business owners and break down ways to gain a better understanding of your business' financial health so you can make the right strategic decisions to grow your business and increase your profitability. What You'll Discover In This Episode: ✔ The Financial Support Options Available To You ✔ What Size A Business Needs To Be To Hire A Fractional CFO ✔ The Roles Of A CPA Vs. A Fractional CFO ✔ The Biggest Financia...
2024-09-231h 01Financial ClarityModern Banking Solutions for Entrepreneurs With Deanna ZubrickasDeanna Zubrickas is a Senior Account Manager at Relay, an online business banking and money management platform, where she plays a pivotal role in equipping business owners with essential tools to manage their finances effectively. She is a certified profit-first professional and an expert in business banking solutions and banking integration with accounting software. With a background in supervising retail operations and managing customer relations for enterprise and mid-level retail brands like OAK + FORT, Free People, and Urban Outfitters, Deanna made a career shift to financial technology during the pandemic. In this episode… Are you ma...
2024-09-1731 minFinancial ClarityDifferentiating Your Business: The Power of a Strong Brand With Lindsay PedersenLindsay Pedersen is the Founder and Brand Strategist at Ironclad Brand Strategy, a company that partners with CEOs to create rigorous and focused brand strategies, making the brand a powerful North Star for organizational growth. She is the author of the best-selling book Forging an Ironclad Brand: A Leader’s Guide and an advisor to several companies, from startups to national corporations, including Duolingo, Starbucks, and IMDb. With a background as a P&L owner at Clorox, Lindsay brings a disciplined, growth-oriented approach to brand building, helping businesses increase their value with clarity and intention. In this ep...
2024-09-0348 min
Protea ConversationsEpisode 6 - Hannah Smolinski - YouTube Superstar helping your business succeedHannah Smolinski, founder of Clara CFO Group, shares her journey from working at a large accounting firm to starting her own virtual CFO agency. She discusses the benefits of starting in a big accounting firm and the experience she gained. Hannah also talks about the transition to entrepreneurship and the challenges she faced. She explains how she started a YouTube channel to provide financial guidance to small businesses and the unexpected success it brought. Hannah emphasizes the importance of building a team and empowering team members. She shares her lessons in leadership and the growth of Clara...
2024-07-1048 minFinancial ClarityMastering Productivity to Maximize Small Business Profits With Amber De La GarzaAmber De La Garza is a coach, trainer, speaker, and writer renowned for her work as The Productivity Specialist. Through her role as the host of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast and creator of Leverage Lab®, Amber dedicates her expertise to assisting entrepreneurs in enhancing their productivity, helping them to maximize their profits and minimize stress. With a career foundation as a licensed real estate agent and a bachelor's degree in real estate and business management, she brings over 20 years of experience in real estate management, training, and business coaching to the table. Amber's approach is focused on e...
2024-03-1947 minFinancial ClarityRethinking the American Dream With Sara KapplerSara Kappler is the CEO of Centric Squared, a CRM-driven agency specializing in email and SMS marketing. Having pivoted to CRM consulting and email marketing after over a decade in digital consulting, Sara specializes in high-performing marketing campaigns for clients in the finance, e-commerce, and online business niches. A mom of three with a recent international move from Seattle to Germany, she started her company to challenge the 9-5 norm and create flexibility for herself. As a business growth partner, Sara is committed to her clients' success and protecting her remote team's flexibility while fostering a high-caliber, professional, and...
2024-03-1249 minFinancial ClarityScaling Services Through Training With Adam LeanAdam Lean is the CEO and Co-Founder of The CFO Project, a company dedicated to training financial professionals on how to offer outsourced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and business advisory services. With an accounting background and years of experience in the corporate world, Adam transitioned into entrepreneurship, successfully launching, growing, and eventually selling two businesses. His journey in assisting other business owners led to the discovery of his true passion: educating and equipping entrepreneurs with the tools necessary to enhance their profitability and achieve financial peace of mind. In this episode… In the fast-paced world of...
2024-03-0547 minFinancial ClarityEmpowering Women in Business Through Abundance and Resilience With Andrea HeustonAndrea Heuston is the CEO and Founder of Artitudes Design, an award-winning creative agency. She has over 20 years of experience in the design industry and has won several awards such as the Puget Sound Business Journal’s 40 under 40, the Annual Enterprising Women of the Year Awards for Enterprising Women Magazine, Cambridge Who’s Who, and the Key4Women Achieve Award. Andrea holds a degree in communications and design from the University of Washington. She is a speaker, author, and host of the Lead Like a Woman Show, where she features top women leaders to share their inspirational stor...
2024-02-2743 minFinancial ClarityCreating a Productized Service With Mallory UlaszekMallory Ulaszek is the Co-founder of Week of the Website, a web design agency that simplifies the process of creating websites for small businesses, agencies, and large enterprises. With a rich background in leading various marketing, finance, sales, and operations teams, Mallory leverages her extensive experience to create an intuitive web design process for firms. Prior to her current ventures, she was deeply involved in event production, fundraising strategies for nonprofits, and entrepreneurship through owning and operating multiple retail stores in the Chicagoland area. In this episode… How does transforming a traditional service into a pr...
2024-02-2045 min
Talent WinsNavigating Talent Acquisition for Small BusinessesHannah Smolinski, a Certified Public Accountant, is the Founder and CEO of Clara CFO Group. This agency, operating on a virtual CFO model, is dedicated to offering small businesses financial clarity and strategies for profit maximization. Hannah's experience at one of the world's largest accounting firms led her to create this service. She wanted to make sure small businesses could benefit from top-level financial advice. In addition to running Clara CFO Group, Hannah has a YouTube channel with over 55,000 subscribers. She shares practical finance advice and provides valuable business resources on her channel. Her goal is to...
2024-02-1428 minFinancial ClarityGrow Your Team With A Players Using Topgrading With Chris MursauChris Mursau is the President of Topgrading, a proven system that helps organizations build and maintain high-performing teams through hiring, development, and promotion strategies. Since 2001, Chris has been consulting and teaching organizations and individual managers how to pack their teams with A-Players. Chris has conducted over 2,500 in-depth Topgrading assessments for internal and external candidates, helped hundreds of people achieve their A potential, and trained thousands in the guaranteed methods for improving their success. His client list is broad and diverse, including Fortune 500 companies, small to medium-sized businesses, and nonprofit organizations. In April, Chris co-authored his first book...
2024-02-1342 minFinancial ClarityGrowing Pains of Building a Profitable Agency With Casey GromerCasey Gromer is the Founder and Fractional Integrator at C-Suite Boutique, a firm dedicated to operational leadership and business strategy for female founders. With a focus on enabling CEOs to concentrate more on their passion and purpose, C-Suite Boutique excels in creating and executing business plans that incorporate successful delegation and accountability systems. Casey leverages her 20-year background in business and marketing to foster a more equitable business environment for women entrepreneurs, moms, caregivers, philanthropists, and visionaries, offering executive operational leadership at a fraction of the cost of a full-time executive. Through her leadership, C-Suite Boutique supports a variety...
2024-02-0648 minFinancial ClarityKeeping It Simple With Greg CrabtreeGreg Crabtree is a Partner at CRI Simple Numbers, a firm dedicated to assisting entrepreneurs in optimizing business performance through proven financial strategies and quarterly tax planning. An accomplished speaker, author, entrepreneur, and financial expert with over 40 years of in-depth experience, Greg pioneered a metric for measuring labor efficiency and benchmarks for company and individual performance. He is the author of Simple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits and its sequel, Simple Numbers 2.0, which extend his principles for turning businesses into wealth-building engines. In addition to his publications, Greg has contributed to Verne Harnish's Scaling Up and chairs the EO...
2024-01-3055 minFinancial ClarityPioneering a New Approach to Crisis Management With Vanessa LaughlinVanessa Laughlin is the Principal and Founder of Banister Advisors, a firm dedicated to assisting individuals and families through complex health crises, elder care, end-of-life bereavement, and estate settlement challenges. With nearly two decades of experience in strategy development, business process improvement, and change management, Vanessa's expertise spans a broad spectrum of professional arenas. She holds an MBA with distinction from the Foster School of Business at the University of Washington and a BA in Economics from Tufts University. Vanessa’s leadership and dedication have been recognized, notably as a member of the 2015 Class of Leadership Tomorrow Seattle and as...
2024-01-2345 min
Lead Like a WomanLet's Talk About MoneyHannah Smolinski is the Founder and CEO of Clara CFO Group, a virtual CFO agency providing small businesses with financial clarity and profit maximization strategies. As a CPA, Hannah's professional experience with one of the world's largest accounting firms shaped her vision of bringing high-level financial expertise to the small business community. She founded Clara CFO Group to be a trusted resource for small businesses as they navigate key financial decisions, strive for sustainable revenue, and plan for scale. Hannah also hosts a YouTube channel with over 50,000 subscribers, where she extends her mission of empowering small businesses...
2024-01-1836 minFinancial ClarityDesigning Tailored Marketing Services for Law Firms With Karin ConroyKarin Conroy is the Founder and Creative Director at Conroy Creative Counsel, a marketing agency specializing in the legal industry. With a focus on strategic and sophisticated marketing, Karin has established herself as a leader in redefining how law firms approach marketing. Her firm’s signature program, Marketing Co-Counsel™ is rooted in the belief that a cohesive and customized marketing plan is crucial for law firms aiming to enhance their online presence, reputation, and reach. Karin also hosts Counsel Cast, a podcast clarifying marketing questions for law firms. In this episode… Designing tailored marketing services that r...
2024-01-1645 minFinancial ClarityBehavioral Economics and the Truth About Pricing With Melina PalmerMelina Palmer is the Founder and CEO of The Brainy Business, a firm specializing in behavioral economics training and consulting. A globally recognized keynote speaker, educator, and expert in sales conversion, Melina's work centers on helping businesses understand and leverage the principles of behavioral economics to improve customer engagement and employee participation. She hosts the award-winning podcast, The Brainy Business, which has a global listenership across 170 countries. She is an accomplished author of three books, including her latest, The Truth About Pricing. In this episode… In the intriguing world of behavioral economics, pricing isn't merely a...
2024-01-0942 minFinancial ClarityCreating a Curated Customer Experience With Samantha IrwinSamantha Irwin is a public speaker, small business coach, and consultant. She brings 25 years of leadership experience, having taught middle school for over 12 years. In June 2006, Samantha pivoted from educator to entrepreneur, purchasing a 21-room historic boutique hotel. As a business owner, Samantha developed top-notch marketing skills and enhanced her people skills, which emerged into new business ventures — the Power of People Academy and Creating A Culture Deck. While the academy is an on-demand training program supporting and empowering teams to create first-rate customer experiences, the culture deck is a leadership tool designed to boost customer and staff retention....
2024-01-0251 minFinancial ClarityCreating Bestsellers: Strategies for Success in Book Publishing and Marketing With Sarah RussoSarah Russo is the Founder of Page One Media, a boutique literary publicity and marketing firm. With over 20 years of experience in the publishing industry, she has demonstrated expertise in a broad spectrum of areas, including communications, traditional marketing, social media marketing, branding, and business development. Her career includes significant roles at major publishing imprints and as Global Head of Audience Engagement at Oxford University Press. Sarah has been instrumental in promoting major literary events, tours, partnerships, and series, and is known for her work in launching individual projects and literary start-ups. In addition to her professional accomplishments, Sarah...
2023-12-2650 minFinancial ClarityYou Only Live Once – Why Not Grow a Business? With Caity CronkhiteCaity (Caitlin) Cronkhite is the Founder and CEO of Good Words, a technical writing and documentation consulting firm. Good Words provides strategic, management, and implementation support to companies across different industries, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small five-person startups. Caity grew up on a farm in Indiana and majored in technical writing at Carnegie Mellon University. In this episode… Embracing risk and seizing opportunities are vital in the entrepreneurial journey, but how does one turn these concepts into a thriving business? In a world where the only constant is change, can a YOLO (You Only Li...
2023-12-1948 minFinancial ClarityEnhancing Education Through Community-Centric Research With Monica MartinezMonica Martinez is the Co-founder of EduDream, a Latina-founded women-owned research consulting firm dedicated to transforming education by integrating community insights with rigorous research. With over 15 years of experience in applied research, Monica specializes in partnering with foundations, nonprofits, and educational institutions to offer community-centered research, evaluation, and strategy. Her work primarily involves overseeing EduDream's quantitative research portfolio, leading the analysis of complex datasets, and examining the impact of programs and policies. Monica's journey as a daughter of immigrants and her educational experiences have fueled her commitment to improving educational access and opportunities for all students. In...
2023-12-1244 minFinancial ClarityA Year-Round Approach to Strategic Financial Planning With Laura ShielLaura Shiel is the Virtual CFO at Clara CFO Group, a firm that specializes in offering strategic financial guidance and support to small businesses. With a diverse background in accounting and finance, Laura's experience spans various sectors, including public accounting, financial services, and corporate finance in a Fortune 500 company. She holds two esteemed credentials in the finance world: she is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA). As a fractional CFO, Laura is dedicated to helping small business owners achieve their personal and professional aspirations. In this episode… Strategic financial planning is...
2023-12-0548 minFinancial ClarityAchieving Long-Term Success With a Fully Remote Marketing Team With Tracy MarloweTracy Marlowe is the CEO of Creative Noggin, a branding, marketing, and communications firm renowned for its expertise in humanizing marketing messages and developing authentic, evocative brands. Under her leadership, Creative Noggin has been recognized with numerous awards and media accolades, a testament to its success and innovation in the industry. Tracy's career is distinguished by her commitment to fostering a flexible, inclusive work environment, particularly for women. She established Creative Noggin in 2008 as a fully remote agency, a pioneering move at the time, with a mission to empower talented women to excel in their careers while...
2023-11-2849 minFinancial ClarityLeveraging Social Media for Growth in the Design Industry With Darla PowellDarla Powell is the Founder and CEO of Wingnut Social, a digital marketing agency specializing in services for interior design and luxury brands. Her professional background includes work as an interior decorator and as the owner of Darla Powell Interiors, a direct foundation for her transition into marketing. Under her leadership, Wingnut Social has developed into an agency with a specific focus on the interior design industry, offering services in strategic planning, social media management, and SEO. In this episode… In the design world, where aesthetics and presentation reign supreme, mastering social media is more th...
2023-11-2142 minFinancial ClarityHow To Do More With Less by Being Strategic With Melissa JacobsMelissa Jacobs is the CEO and Lead Strategist at Crow & Pitcher, a company specializing in guiding mid-sized businesses through innovation, growth, and strategic reinvention without expanding their team or marketing budget. With over two decades of expertise in marketing, strategy, and innovation roles, she has a well-documented history of steering revenue enhancement for various brands. Her strategic approach has made her a vital partner for companies aiming to achieve transformational growth. Before establishing Crow & Pitcher LLC, Melissa held strategic and execution roles at Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a Fortune 500 consumer goods company. Notably, as the Brand Strategy and Innovation...
2023-11-1446 minFinancial ClarityScaling a Niche Recruiting Firm in the Gaming Industry With Lizzie MintusLizzie Mintus is the Founder and CEO of Here's Waldo Recruiting, a specialized recruiting firm that concentrates on the video game industry. With a commitment to quality over quantity, Here's Waldo prioritizes transparency, communication, and diversity in its recruitment process. Alongside her role at Here's Waldo, Lizzie serves as an ambassador for Women in Games, a globally recognized organization that aims to uplift and empower women within the gaming sphere. Lizzie's goal is to create a transformative recruitment experience where both clients and candidates feel authentically valued and understood. In this episode… Growing a niche re...
2023-11-0741 minFinancial ClarityUnderstanding Different Accounting Roles for Small BusinessesHannah Smolinski, a Certified Public Accountant, is the Founder and CEO of Clara CFO Group. Operating on a virtual CFO model, this agency is dedicated to offering small businesses financial clarity along with strategies for profit maximization. Having worked for one of the largest accounting firms in the world, Hannah developed this service to make sure small businesses benefit from top-level financial advice. In addition to running Clara CFO Group, Hannah has a YouTube channel with over 55,000 subscribers. On her channel, she shares practical advice on finance and valuable resources for businesses. Her goal is to help...
2023-10-3128 minFinancial ClarityBuilding Value-Driven and Sustainable Service-Based Businesses With Jason SwenkJason Swenk is the Founder of Agency Mastery 360, a consultancy designed to help marketing agency owners achieve and sustain accelerated growth. He is the resource he wished he had when he started his agency. Jason hosts two podcasts: The Smart Agency Master Class Podcast, which focuses on strategies and stories from real agency owners, and SwenkToday, a show that documents how you can grow your digital agency. Early on, Jason decided to quit his day job and launch a digital marketing agency that grew to a multi-million dollar operation and 100 staff, collaborating with brands like AT&T, Hitachi, and...
2023-10-2451 minFinancial ClarityNurturing a Strong Company Culture Across Borders With Steve KwanSteve Kwan is the CEO of OpsWerks, a company that specializes in propelling data center and cloud operation teams to thrive. A Silicon Valley native, Steve's roots are deeply entrenched in the world of technology, from his early studies in electrical engineering to his active involvement across the startup landscape. His rich career path, which includes founding companies, leading startups through various stages, and participating in four acquisitions, has informed his passion for enhancing people's lives through technology. He's been a part of eight startups, with half of them being acquired and the other half serving as valuable learning...
2023-10-1750 minFinancial ClarityBuilding a Client-Focused and Business-Smart Law Firm With Michelle BombergerMichelle Bomberger is the Founder, CEO, and Managing Attorney at Equinox Business Law Group. As a small business founder and entrepreneur, Michelle understands the emotional and practical aspects of owning and scaling a business, which makes her an effective guide for business leaders in evaluating risk and opportunity in their decision-making. She received her MBA and law degrees from Northwestern University and undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame. Michelle serves on the Board of Directors for Bellevue LifeSpring and Youth Theatre Northwest, catering to youths and families in the community. She was honored by the P...
2023-10-1051 minFinancial ClarityMastering Process DocumentatioMastering Process Documentation for Business Success With Adi Klevitn for Business SuccessAdi Klevit is the Founder and CEO of Business Success Consulting Group, an organization that provides businesses with the infrastructure, processes, and systems they need to thrive. Adi and her team help companies scale, transfer knowledge, and prepare for succession. Adi has over 25 years of experience as a trained industrial engineer, management consultant, and business executive. In this episode… Every entrepreneur dreams of business success, and while there's no one-size-fits-all approach, some practices clearly make a big difference. Could process documentation be that game-changer? Adi Klevit thinks so. Drawing from her extensive experience in...
2023-10-0343 minFinancial ClarityThe Art and Process of Niching Down With Natalie EckdahlNatalie Eckdahl is the Founder of Biz Chix, a company dedicated to training, mentoring, and coaching professionals in marketing, consulting, and finance. With over 25 years of business experience complemented by an MBA, Natalie has made it her mission to guide women entrepreneurs in crafting businesses that are profitable, sustainable, and tailored to their lifestyles and priorities. Through Biz Chix, she has coached countless women, hosted The BizChix Podcast since 2014, and earned accolades from notable platforms, including Entrepreneur, Inc. Magazine, and Apple Podcasts. Her contributions to the entrepreneurial world extend beyond coaching, as evidenced by her book R...
2023-09-2651 minFinancial ClarityMaking 10-Hour Work Weeks Possible With Executive Virtual Assistants With Gina CotnerGina Cotner is the CEO and Founder of Athena Executive Services, a company that specializes in pairing high-caliber, part-time virtual executive assistants with busy entrepreneurs, business owners, and executives across the United States. With over 15 years of remote work experience on both national and international teams, Gina has honed her company's focus on relieving clients of administrative tasks and projects, enabling them to focus on more critical aspects of their businesses and personal lives. Over the last five years, Gina has specifically tailored Athena Executive Services to prioritize work-life balance, wellness, and overall satisfaction for business owners...
2023-09-1951 minFinancial ClarityFrom Fractional CFO to Online Educator With Jamie TrullJamie Trull is a financial literacy coach and profit strategist who focuses on helping business owners understand the financial side of their business so that they can make and keep more money. Jamie began her career at Ernst & Young before spending a decade at Coca-Cola, rising to a leadership role in finance. In 2018, she founded Balance CFO, leveraging her background as a CPA and significant experience in financial leadership to serve as a virtual CFO for women-owned businesses. Seeking to address the gap in accessible financial education for small business owners, she shifted her business to create valuable resources...
2023-09-1249 minFinancial ClarityForging Your Own Path to Success as an Entrepreneur With Madeline ReevesMadeline Reeves is the Founder and CEO of Fearless Foundry, a creative consultancy focused on aiding ambitious entrepreneurs in the areas of branding, marketing, and business development. The firm offers a suite of services, from go-to-market strategy and content marketing to design work, aiming to help businesses make a meaningful impact in their respective fields. Before launching Fearless Foundry in 2017, Madeline had an extensive career in business development, working with technology companies of varying sizes—from small startups to large, publicly traded corporations. In addition to her role at Fearless Foundry, she also hosts two podcasts: Finding Fe...
2023-09-0546 minFinancial ClarityHow To Use Podcast Guesting as a Successful Marketing Strategy With Julie FryJulie Fry is the CEO and Founder at Your Expert Guest, a podcast guest booking agency specializing in connecting service providers and impact-driven leaders with top-ranked podcast shows. With a focus on enabling clients to reach their ideal audience without the hassle of social media marketing, she and her team have successfully booked over 1,500 interviews. This has led to significant business growth for their clients, with hundreds of thousands of dollars in revenue attributed to podcast appearances. Passionate about the power of meaningful conversations, Julie aims to help experts and business owners leverage podcast guesting as a...
2023-08-2949 minFinancial ClarityBusiness Banking and Loans in Plain English With Maxx MogollonMaxx Mogollon is the Business Banking Relationship Manager at KeyBank, a financial institution offering a wide array of banking, lending, and investment services to individuals and businesses. In this role, Maxx is instrumental in forging and nurturing business banking relationships with clients, ensuring their diverse needs are met. In addition to her primary role, Maxx co-chairs Key4Women, a KeyBank initiative founded in 2005 that champions the financial progress and empowerment of business women. Through Key4Women, she is steadfast in her dedication to promote advocacy, connections, and empowerment. Maxx and the Key4Women team encourage dialogue, inspiration...
2023-08-2242 minFinancial ClaritySelling With Authenticity and Respect With Nikki RauschNikki Rausch is the Founder and CEO of Sales Maven, an organization dedicated to helping businesses refine their sales techniques through authentic marketing. With over 25 years of experience in sales, Nikki has collaborated with esteemed organizations such as The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hewlett-Packard, and NASA, employing the same strategies that allowed her to break sales records and earn numerous "top producer" accolades As a prominent figure in the sales industry, Nikki has not only been featured in Female Entrepreneur Magazine but is also a regular speaker, providing insightful keynote addresses and workshops. Through the Sales Maven...
2023-08-1545 minFinancial ClarityHow To Get Financial Clarity, Make Better Hiring Decisions, and Grow Your BusinessHannah Smolinski, a Certified Public Accountant, is the Founder and CEO of Clara CFO Group. This agency, operating on a virtual CFO model, is dedicated to offering small businesses financial clarity along with strategies for profit maximization. Hannah's experience in one of the world's largest accounting firms led her to create this service. She wanted to make sure small businesses could benefit from top-level financial advice. In addition to running Clara CFO Group, Hannah has a YouTube channel with over 55,000 subscribers. On her channel, she shares practical advice on finance and useful resources for businesses. Her goal...
2023-08-0826 min
INspired INsider PodcastEmpowering Small Businesses Through Strategic Financial Planning With Hannah SmolinskiHannah Smolinski is the Founder and CEO of Clara CFO Group, a virtual CFO agency providing small businesses with financial clarity and profit maximization strategies. As a CPA, Hannah's professional experience with one of the world's largest accounting firms shaped her vision of bringing high-level financial expertise to the small business community. She founded Clara CFO Group as a trusted resource for small businesses as they navigate key financial decisions, work toward sustainable revenue, and plan for scale. In addition to her work with Clara CFO Group, Hannah hosts a YouTube channel with over 50,000 subscribers, where she...
2023-08-0342 min
Side Hustle to Small BusinessKnowing your worth after transitioning to self-employmentHannah Smolinski has always had an entrepreneurial spirit. From selling homemade bracelets in the second grade, to founding her company Clara CFO Group in 2017, Hannah knows how to attract and retain clients. In this conversation, Hannah and Sanjay discuss burn out, managing cash flow, knowing your worth as a self-employed professional, and taking on additional side hustles to maximize profit.
2023-08-0236 minFinancial ClarityFrom Law Practice to Prison and Back Again With Jeff GrantJeff Grant is the Founder of Grant Law, a unique firm committed to providing private general counsel services for individuals and families dealing with white-collar prosecutions and regulatory proceedings. Following a personal journey that included overcoming addiction and serving federal prison time for a white-collar crime, Jeff emerged with a renewed sense of purpose and direction. After reentry into society, he earned a Master's of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary and co-founded Progressive Prison Ministries, the world's first ministry serving individuals in the white-collar criminal justice system. With his law license reinstated by the US Supreme Court...
2023-08-0156 minFinancial ClarityLeading With Curiosity and Culture With Amalia MartinoAmalia Martino is the Founder and President at The Vida Agency, an award-winning full-service multicultural communications company dedicated to bridging the gaps between industries and communities. With over 20 years of experience in communications and public relations, Amalia leverages her profound understanding of diverse audiences to disrupt traditional agency models, creating powerful, inclusive strategies that yield measurable results. Under her leadership, The Vida Agency has emerged as a frontrunner in the Northwest for multicultural communications, impacting hundreds of thousands of lives across major market segments. Committed to amplifying the voices of the unheard and underserved, Amalia has cemented...
2023-08-0148 minFinancial ClarityCreating ROI Through LinkedIn With Louise BroganLouise Brogan is the CEO at Louise Brogan Ltd, a boutique LinkedIn marketing agency that caters to professional services clients across the UK, Europe, and North America. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in supporting small businesses to leverage social media effectively. Her work has gained recognition, including the title of Small Business Champion for the UK, leading to engagements with clients from various industries who seek to utilize LinkedIn for leads and sales. Besides being a seasoned professional in her field, Louise is also a renowned international speaker, writer, and host of the LinkedIn...
2023-07-2751 min
Systems SimplifiedLeveraging Fractional CFOs to Develop Consistent Revenue Systems With Hannah SmolinskiHannah Smolinski is the Founder and CEO of Clara CFO Group, a virtual CFO agency providing small businesses with financial clarity and profit maximization strategies. As a CPA, Hannah's professional experience with one of the world's largest accounting firms shaped her vision of bringing high-level financial expertise to the small business community. She founded Clara CFO Group to be a trusted resource for small businesses as they navigate key financial decisions, strive for sustainable revenue, and plan for scale. In addition to her work with Clara CFO Group, Hannah also hosts a YouTube channel with over 50,000 subscribers...
2023-06-2327 min
The Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastWhy Separate Bank Accounts? with Shannon Crow The Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 329: Why Separate Bank Accounts? with Shannon Crow Description: Do you have a separate bank account for your yoga business? It is such an important part of starting and growing a business that many yoga teachers overlook or do not prioritize! In this episode, Shannon Crow shares seven reasons why you should have a separate bank account for your yoga business. She touches on taxes, being more professional in your business, and even the mindset shifts that come with having a business bank ac...
2023-06-1925 min
Rising Entrepreneurs Podcast[EO Seattle] Empowering Small Businesses Through Strategic Financial Planning With Hannah SmolinskiHannah Smolinski is the Founder and CEO of Clara CFO Group, a virtual CFO agency providing small businesses with financial clarity and profit maximization strategies. As a CPA, Hannah's professional experience with one of the world's largest accounting firms shaped her vision of bringing high-level financial expertise to the small business community. She founded Clara CFO Group to be a trusted resource for small businesses as they navigate key financial decisions, strive for sustainable revenue, and plan for scale. In addition to her work with Clara CFO Group, Hannah also hosts a YouTube channel with over 50,000 subscribers...
2023-06-0842 min
EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePageEA490: Hannah Smolinski - The 3 KPIs Every Architect Should Be TrackingThe 3 KPIs Every Architect Should Be TrackingHannah Smolinski is a CPA and the founder of Clara CFO Group, a virtual CFO agency providing small businesses with financial clarity and profit maximization strategies. Her experience working for one of the world’s largest accounting firms inspired her to make corporate expertise accessible to small business owners through fractional CFO services. She also hosts a YouTube channel with over 35,000 subscribers and uses the platform to help small businesses achieve financial success.This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, The 3 KPIs Every Architect Should Be Tracking with Hannah Smolinski.
2023-01-0641 min
Counsel CastHow to do profit-driven marketing with Hannah SmolinskiIn this episode, we learn how to do profit-driven marketing with Hannah Smolinski. How do we ensure our marketing efforts are actually profitable? Are there ways in which we should be paying attention to our numbers to increase profitability? Hannah is a CPA and the founder of Clara CFO Group, a virtual CFO agency providing small businesses with financial clarity and profit maximization strategies. Her experience working for one of the world’s largest accounting firms inspired her to make corporate expertise accessible to small business owners through fractional CFO services. She...
2022-12-2033 min
Female Founders Breaking BoundariesThriving Through Divorce as an Entrepreneur with Amber HawleyWhether you’re going through a divorce or any other significant life change, there are so many factors that take a toll on your overall well-being. More often than not, we prepare for the physical things but it is also so important to give yourself the space to manage the emotional side as well. This week’s episode 80 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about thriving through divorce as an entrepreneur!Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take...
2022-11-2448 min
Profitable Joyful ConsultingFinancial Success in Your Consulting BusinessHow to create more financial success in your consulting business. 👇 So many consultants don’t know their numbers enough to know what they should be doing next. But if you want your business to be profitable as well as joyful, you need to be fluent with the numbers in your business. Tune into this episode of Profitable Joyful Consulting with Hannah Smolinski, a CPA and founder of virtual agency Clara CFO Group, providing small businesses with financial clarity and profit maximization strategies, to learn simple, accessible financial tips for consultants. ...
2022-11-0843 min
Streamlined Solopreneur: Helping Solopreneurs Take Time Off Worry-FreeCreating YouTube Content for the Viewer (and not the Algorithm) with Hannah SmolinskiWe must make content to serve the almighty algorithm to make money on YouTube, right? Wrong! Over the last couple of weeks, you’ve heard from creators who are doing a video that works for them — and today’s guest is no different. Hannah Smolinski is a Fractional CFO who grew her YouTube channel to 38,000 subscribers and doesn’t pay attention to analytics. Instead, she answers questions her target audience has, is generous with her time and her knowledge, and knows it’s all about the long game, not getting rich quickly.Top Takeaways:Don’t make money f...
2022-10-3149 minStreamlined Solopreneur: Helping Solopreneurs Take Time Off Worry-FreeCreating YouTube Content for the Viewer (and not the Algorithm) with Hannah SmolinskiWe must make content to serve the almighty algorithm to make money on YouTube, right? Wrong! Over the last couple of weeks, you’ve heard from creators who are doing a video that works for them — and today’s guest is no different. Hannah Smolinski is a Fractional CFO who grew her YouTube channel to 38,000 subscribers and doesn’t pay attention to analytics. Instead, she answers questions her target audience has, is generous with her time and her knowledge, and knows it’s all about the long game, not getting rich quickly.Top Takeaways:Don’t make money f...
2022-10-3149 min
Smashing the PlateauHow to Create Multiple Revenue Streams Featuring Hannah SmolinskiHannah Smolinski is a CPA and the founder of Clara CFO Group, a virtual CFO agency providing small businesses with financial clarity and profit maximization strategies.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to turn your expertise into multiple active and passive revenue streams.Hannah and I discuss:Hannah’s career [00:40]How Hannah found her business model [05:31]How Hannah developed a recurring revenue model [07:03]Her various revenue streams [13:04]How Hannah started selling digital offerings [16:19]The impact of Hannah’s business on her work/life integration [20:19]Hannah’s experience workin...
2022-10-0324 minFemale Founders Breaking BoundariesProtecting Your Business Through Divorce with Hannah SmolinskiWhen your business is something you built on your own from the ground up, it can be scary going through a divorce and having part of that potentially taken from you. This is a pattern I am seeing a lot from my clients coming to me for help through their divorce. This week’s episode 72 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about protecting your business through a divorce!Have you ever felt like you were WAY too busy, stressed out, burnt out, and overwhelmed, so you were advised to delegate some tasks to take things off yo...
2022-09-2241 min
Raise Your Visibility Online – LinkedIn, Video & B2B Marketing for ProfessionalsEpisode 215 - How To Build Your Consulting Business Using YouTube with Hannah SmolinskiHannah Smolinski is a CPA and the founder of Clara CFO Group, a virtual CFO agency providing small businesses with financial clarity and profit maximization strategies. Her experience working for one of the world’s largest accounting firms inspired her to make corporate expertise accessible to small business owners through fractional CFO services. She also hosts a YouTube channel with over 35,000 subscribers and uses the platform to help small businesses achieve financial success. We have a good old dig into business, YouTube, video and so muchmore on this episode. www.youtube.com/c/Lin...
2022-08-3137 minRaise Your Visibility Online – LinkedIn, Video & B2B Marketing for ProfessionalsEpisode 215 - How To Build Your Consulting Business Using YouTube with Hannah SmolinskiHannah Smolinski is a CPA and the founder of Clara CFO Group, a virtual CFO agency providing small businesses with financial clarity and profit maximization strategies. Her experience working for one of the world’s largest accounting firms inspired her to make corporate expertise accessible to small business owners through fractional CFO services. She also hosts a YouTube channel with over 35,000 subscribers and uses the platform to help small businesses achieve financial success. We have a good old dig into business, YouTube, video and so muchmore on this episode. www.youtube.com/c/Lin...
2022-08-3137 min
YouTube Creators Hub312: Didn't Set Out To Be A Creator But Now I AM With Hannah Smolinski312: Didn't Set Out To Be A Creator But Now I AM With Hannah Smolinski This week we are joined by Hannah Smolinski from the Clara CFO Group YouTube channel. She talks about the crazy start to her journey, thoughts of quitting, her fast success, content types, and SO much more! About Hannah: Hannah Smolinski is a CPA and the founder of Clara CFO Group, a virtual CFO agency providing small businesses with financial clarity and profit maximization strategies. Her experience working for one of the...
2022-08-0534 min
The Shrimp Tank Podcast - The Best Entrepreneur Podcast In The CountryCFO Strategies for Small BusinessHannah Smolinski is a CPA and the founder of Clara CFO Group, a virtual CFO agency providing small businesses with financial clarity and profit maximization strategies.For more info, visit http://www.shrimptankpodcast.com/seattle/Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theshrimptankFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/theshrimptank?lang=enCheck out Seattle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/shrimp-tank-episodes---seattle/
2022-07-0146 minFemale Founders Breaking BoundariesAn Easy Button for Easily Distracted Entrepreneurs with Amber HawleyWhether you have been diagnosed as neurodivergent or not, modern-day entrepreneurship is built with distractions that may steer you off the path of your goals. That’s why episode 28 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about an easy button for easily distracted entrepreneurs! Have you ever felt like your customers and your team just don't get what it is you're trying to do with your business? Download your free Company Persona Template that we use with clients to get them started with bringing everyone on to the same page. It’s designed to ge...
2021-10-2848 min
Finding FearlessChanging the Financial Game with Hannah Smolinski - S2:E27Welcome back to Finding Fearless! This week we have Hannah Smolinski on to talk about her insight into starting a company, working with small businesses, advocating for yourself, and rolling with the business punches!Our podcast guest this week has pushed the boundaries of what it looks like to be an accountant and in turn, she became CEO and Founder of Clara CFO Group. We give a BIG Finding Fearless welcome to Hannah Smolinski; Enneagram three and overachiever. Madeline deems Hannah a “financial feminist” who is changing the mold of what it means to be a fina...
2021-09-2148 minFemale Founders Breaking BoundariesUsing HR for long-term Success with Niki RamirezA common misconception tells us we need to be a large corporation to implement HR systems, however, whether you have 2 or 200 employees, HR can help foster a positive and healthy working environment for all. That’s why episode 22 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about using HR for increased profitability and long-term success! Have you ever felt like your customers and your team just don't get what it is you're trying to do with your business? Download your free Company Persona Template that we use with clients to get them started with bri...
2021-09-1440 minFemale Founders Breaking BoundariesWhen Should You Consider Working With A CFO With Hannah SmolinskiWhen you first start your business, you may only have basic financial needs, but as your business grows and gains new levels of complexity, you have the opportunity to bring in different levels of financial support. That’s why episode 19 of Female Founders Breaking Boundaries is about when you should consider working with a CFO! Have you ever felt like your customers and your team just don't get what it is you're trying to do with your business? Download your free Company Persona Template that we use with clients to get them sta...
2021-08-2442 min
Founders FocusConfused by PPP Forgiveness? We Aren't.Business owners who took a forgivable loan this year can’t wait to have the balance wiped out, but are hitting a wall when it comes to forgiveness. Rumors of simplified forms. Confusion over tax implications. Unresponsive lenders. New stimulus. Overwhelming documentation. Fuzzy deadlines… The list goes on. PPP expert and Upside Financial Senior Advisor Hannah Smolinski joined /Founders Focus to explain how business owners can get out of the frustrating PPP forgiveness holding pattern and move forward with their businesses.💰 Want help applying for PPP loan forgiveness? Check out Upside Financial.🎬 Watch...
2021-03-2440 min
White Collar Week with Jeff GrantFraud Investigators, Kelly Paxton & Brian Willingham on White Collar Week, Ep. 28
White Collar Week with Jeff Grant, Podcast Ep. 28, Guests: Fraud Investigators, Kelly Paxton & Brian Willingham
Link to article on prisonist.org, watch on YouTube, listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & SoundCloud: https://prisonist.org/white-collar-week-with-jeff-grant-podcast-ep-27-guest-brian-cuban-author-of-the-book-the-addicted-lawyer-tales-of-the-bar-booze-blow-and-redemption/
Today on the podcast we have Kelly Paxton and Brian Willingham, two private investigators who work in the world of fraud, embezzlement, and other white collar crimes. Kelly is in Oregon, and is known as The Pink Collar Crime Expert; she hosts a podcast, Great Women in Fraud. Brian is the Founder of The Diligentia Group in New York, and...
2021-03-111h 21White Collar Week with Jeff GrantBrian Cuban, The Addicted Lawyer, Ep. 27 on White Collar Week
White Collar Week with Jeff Grant, Podcast Ep. 27, Guest: Brian Cuban, Author of the Book, "The Addicted Lawyer: Tales of the Bar, Booze, Blow and Redemption"
Link to article on prisonist.org, watch on YouTube, listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & SoundCloud: https://prisonist.org/white-collar-week-with-jeff-grant-podcast-ep-27-guest-brian-cuban-author-of-the-book-the-addicted-lawyer-tales-of-the-bar-booze-blow-and-redemption/
Today on the podcast we have Brian Cuban, author of the book, The Addicted Lawyer, Tales of the Bar, Booze, Blow and Redemption. If Brian's last name sounds familiar it's because, yes, he is billionaire Mark Cuban's brother. But believe me, that about the least interesting part o...
2021-03-041h 06
Founders FocusBlack & Brown Business Owners Deserve PPP Loans - How to ApplyIn this bonus /Founders Focus episode, PPP expert Hannah Smolinski explains how minority business owners can apply and maximize PPP funds by the March 31, 2021 deadline.According to The New York Times, only 12% of Black and Latinx business owners got the PPP assistance they asked for. With the new $284 billion round of PPP funding, we want to offer clarity around the PPP process so there are less barriers to receiving a loan.Hannah Smolinski breaks down:How to apply for PPP and maximize fundsDocumentation, eligibility, bank relationships, and moreWhen to think about forgiveness and how...
2021-02-2544 min
Financially NakedPaycheck Protection Program (PPP) for Small BusinessesOur host is Ornella Yovo, New York-based Financial Trainer and entrepreneur, and she is joined by Hannah Smolinski, founder and CEO of Clara CFO Group, to discuss the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
2021-02-0227 min
White Collar Week with Jeff GrantWhite Collar Week, Ep. 21: SBA, PPP & EIDL: Hannah Smolinski, CPA, Virtual CFOToday on the podcast, we have Hannah Smolinski. Hannah is a CPA and founder of Clara CFO Group, a virtual CFO and consulting services firm providing small businesses with financial clarity as they grow. Her experience for one of the world's largest accounting firms inspired her to bring that level of financial expertise to the small business community through financial strategy, best practices, and knowledge to realize their missions.
Hannah is also a Senior Advisor to Upside Financial and its PPP forgiveness product, PPP Advisor Pro.
This episode is chock full of important and topical f...
2021-01-211h 29
CPA Review & MoreBeing a Virtual CPA & Understanding PPP Loans with Hannah Smolinski (Part 2)Phil sits down with entrepenuer & YouTuber, Hannah Smolinski. They talk extensively on the difficulties that small businesses face when trying to understand the PPP loans. Hannah is becoming a rising star in the world of understanding and clearly communicating what small businesses owners need to know about the PPP loans. Check out her YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS1TfAapbr2J8izI8MH3ttw
2020-12-1520 minCPA Review & MoreBeing a Virtual CPA & Understanding PPP Loans with Hannah Smolinski (Part 1)Phil sits down with entrepreneur & YouTuber, Hannah Smolinski. They talk extensively on the difficulties that small businesses face when trying to understand the PPP loans. Hannah is becoming a rising star in the world of understanding and clearly communicating what small businesses owners need to know about the PPP loans. Check out her YouTube channel : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCS1TfAapbr2J8izI8MH3ttw
2020-12-0829 min
Founders FocusIt's Not Just About the NumbersClara CFO Group Founder and CEO Hannah Smolinski joins Founders Focus to talk about her entrepreneurial journey and offer advice on what to expect from service providers. Here's a hint: empathy and authenticity are just as important as facts and figures. Hannah explains why it's important for small businesses to focus on their goals as they plan their finances.The Clara CFO Group helps growing small businesses find financial clarity and hosts a YouTube Channel for business owners.Dive deeper into the episode here: https://bit.ly/38vrBEhHave feedback? Connect w...
2020-11-1239 min
The Easily Distracted EntrepreneurHow To Keep Your Business Healthy In This Uncertain Time With Hannah SmolinskiIn times of so much upheaval and shifting, how can you keep your business healthy? This is the question that Amber Hawley’s guest for this episode is going to answer. She has over Hannah Smolinski, the founder and CEO of Clara CFO Group—a virtual CFO company that helps small business owners reach their goals. Highlighting first the strengths of small business owners, Hannah talks about the nimbleness that they can use as an advantage to move through the changing tides of the business environment. She discusses how they can keep their personal and business goals in line as wel...
2020-05-1959 min
Introbiz Connection Hub with Tracey SmolinskiHannah Miller from Sidekick talking about entrepreneurshipI have had a wide and varied career so far, following a sort of meandering path rather than a strategic vision. I’m a proud teacher by trade (although that’s not where I started – that was in marketing), I’ve been involved in leading three start-ups, including this business.
I enjoy communicating in all its forms and see it is a powerful tool for development. Writing, chatting, interviewing, podcasting, training, speaking to small or large groups, connecting with those I know and those I don’t yet know. It seems I am quite good at it – I was chosen...
2020-05-0117 min
The Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastMilestones of My Yoga Business with Shannon CrowThe Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 160: Milestones of My Yoga Business with Shannon Crow Description: Where were you when you first began your business, and where are you now? Looking back on your journey as an entrepreneur and business owner is a great reflection exercise, and on this episode, Shannon shares her reflections and thoughts about her yoga business, and the milestones she reached along the way. In doing this reflection exercise, Shannon goes to a time way back before the podcast was started. Even as a child, sh...
2020-03-1649 min
The Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastBookkeeping for Yoga Teachers with Kelly ChristianThe Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 154: Bookkeeping for Yoga Teachers with Kelly Christian Description: It’s the middle of the tax season in the US and Canada, and it can be intimidating to think about getting your books in order, filing your taxes correctly, or choosing the right people to help you with this aspect of running your business! Bookkeeping and tax preparation expert Kelly Christian has some helpful information, tips, and tricks to manage some of the finer aspects of bookkeeping. Kelly is the owner of Kelly Chris...
2020-02-0355 min
The Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastBefore You Open a Yoga Studio with Shannon CrowThe Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 145: Before You Open a Yoga Studio with Shannon Crow Description: Have you always dreamed of opening your own yoga studio? Or are you tired of never being able to set your schedule exactly how you want it, and think that opening your own studio would solve those challenges? Perhaps, you’ve already made up your mind to open a yoga studio and are looking for guidance on how to go about it. Shannon Crow dives into all these and more, on this episode. Ha...
2019-12-0239 min
The Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastPlan Your Yoga Workshop with Shannon CrowThe Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast Ep 140: Plan Your Yoga Workshop with Shannon Crow Description: So you want to plan a workshop, but where do you begin? Before you get into the nitty gritty details of what yoga poses you are going to be teaching, or what music you will be playing, or when you’ll be taking a break, there are some things to think about. Based on the questions yoga teachers have asked Shannon, both privately and in The Connected Yoga Teacher Facebook Group, this is some...
2019-10-2840 min
Stacking Your Team | Leadership Advisor for Women Entrepreneurs32: The Cost of Hiring a Team with Hannah SmolinskiHow much does it really cost to hire a new team member? How do employees impact the bottom line of the business? On today's show Shelli features our community member Hannah Smolinski, Founder of BrightenUp Financial. Shelli and Hannah share the common money fears we hear most often about hiring. They also open up the conversation about one-time costs versus onboarding costs and touch on what every CEO needs to think about in terms of how their employees are impacting revenues, even if they are in a role that is not traditionally considered sales. ...
2018-11-2735 min
Music Teachers: Expand Online015 - [Tech Breakthrough] Hannah SmolinskiTech breakthrough sessions are advantageous to both the guest and the Tech of Business audience. We do something concrete for you in your business and the audience come away with an option to implement something similar in theirs. Tech struggle is: In her words, Hannah explains the barrier that she’s having: I really need help getting my lead magnets into people’s hands. I have some excel worksheets and an ebook that are designed to help people run their businesses more efficiently and successfully. Hannah uses DRIP as her email marketing platform.
2018-07-0427 min
Music Teachers: Expand Online015 - [Tech Breakthrough] Hannah SmolinskiTech breakthrough sessions are advantageous to both the guest and the Tech of Business audience. We do something concrete for you in your business and the audience come away with an option to implement something similar in theirs. Tech struggle is: In her words, Hannah explains the barrier that she’s having: I really need help getting my lead magnets into people’s hands. I have some excel worksheets and an ebook that are designed to help people run their businesses more efficiently and successfully. Hannah uses DRIP as her email marketing platform.
2018-07-0427 min