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Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthFaith Driven Leadership and Profit Strategy for Modern CFOs ft. Dr. Yvette RiceThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10 percent off.Faith driven leadership meets profit strategy in this Diary of a CFO episode. Discover CFO insights on financial planning, money management and building resilient financial growth in uncertain markets.In this episode of Diary of a CFO, Ademola Odewade explores with Dr. Yvette Rice how faith driven leadership, financial planning and profit strategy shape resilient businesses. Learn how CFOs and founders align money management with...
2025-12-1549 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOReal Fraud Stories and Legal Protection for Your Fractional CFO Firm with Attorney Natalia GreeneAttorney and risk-management expert Natalia Greene reveals the real stories behind major fraud cases, including those featured on American Greed that she personally worked on.She also shares exactly how accountants, fractional CFOs, and boutique finance firms accidentally expose themselves to lawsuits, even when they’ve done nothing wrong.We cover: The wildest embezzlement schemes she’s seen in 20+ years of litigation Why accountants often get blamed first when fraud is uncovered The engagement letter mistakes that put firms at massive risk How scope creep silently increases your legal exposure The insurance policy every frac...
2025-12-1046 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthButtermilk to AI Profit Strategies with GMS Kumar | Diary of a CFOThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10% off.Explore profit strategies, money management, CFO insights and financial planning as GMS Kumar reveals how resilience built his rise from selling buttermilk at 13 to leading AI in construction tech and shaping global business growth.Some stories remind you that profit is not a number. Profit is a destiny. GMS Kumar embodies this truth. From the streets of Chennai selling buttermilk at age 13 to building AI powered construction tech...
2025-12-102h 21Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthSelf Mastery for Financial LeadersSelf mastery shapes performance. In this Diary of a CFO clip Yuan Yufeng explains why honesty is the foundation of disciplined leadership financial clarity and long term growth. He shares a raw story from his UCLA fraternity that forced him to confront his habits reflect with precision and build a truthful mindset that now drives his personal and professional evolution.Ademola connects the lesson with Yoruba wisdom from Nigeria to show why truth always rises and why leaders who ignore it face financial emotional and operational consequences.This clip equips founders executives and CFOs with the mindset...
2025-11-3004 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthAI Growth Tools Every Small Business Must UseIn this conversation Ademola Isimeme and GMS Kumar explore how AI is transforming jobs small business growth and everyday work. They explain why AI improves efficiency not replaces people how technology has always created new opportunities and why learning new tools is essential for survival. They also highlight how freelancers and AI systems help small businesses grow faster and stay relevant.🎧 TAKEAWAYS:• AI assists not replaces• Technology evolves and so must we• Learning new tools is a survival skill• Freelancers give flexibility to small businesses• AI boosts eff...
2025-11-2705 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthStrategies That Transform Growth Mindset for Leaders ft Yuan YufengThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10% off.Profit strategies for founders start with mindset. This CFO conversation with Yuan Yufeng unpacks money management, financial planning, and business growth through the lens of identity and high performance.Summary:This episode reveals the mindset behind smart finance. Yuan Yufeng breaks down the inner patterns that shape profit, cash flow, decision making, and leadership clarity. This is the...
2025-11-252h 33Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthBreakthrough Profit Strategies with Ted Santos | CFO Mindset for Personal and Business GrowthThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10% off.This episode is a breakthrough masterclass. Personal evolution meets business transformation as Ted Santos reveals the profit strategies and mindset frameworks that help CEOs unlock new levels of financial growth leadership and identity.This is not just financial planning. It is a psychological reset. It is a journey into the beliefs that build or block profit. It is a cinematic deep dive into the chaos the courage...
2025-11-202h 39The Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOWhat CEOs Want from Today’s CFO, with Executive Recruiter, Mark JohnsonIn this episode of The Diary of a CFO, executive recruiter Mark Johnson shares insider perspectives on what CEOs are really looking for in today's CFOs. Discover how the expectations of finance leadership are evolving, what separates top candidates in interviews, and the essential qualities that define success in the modern C-suite. Whether you’re an aspiring finance leader or a seasoned executive, you’ll gain actionable advice to stand out and thrive at the top.Expect to LearnBeyond the Resume: Why today’s CFOs must stand out with emotional intelligence, resili...
2025-11-2042 minBuilt by Margin
Built by MarginTwo Fractional CFOs Chat: How Purpose Drives Fractional CFOs with Jim EmerichIn episode 20 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen interviews Jim Emerich, Founder of Backbone CFO, as he reflects on the invaluable lessons learned while helping others build their enterprises and emphasizes the importance of taking risks to achieve one's own entrepreneurial dreams.Tune in to learn about the challenges and rewards of starting a business and how Jim's experiences have shaped his approach to financial strategy.TIMESTAMPS[00:01:02] Entrepreneurial journey of Backbone CFO.[00:04:24] Fractional CFO services framework.[00:10:57] Simplifying client tech stack.[00:13:43...
2025-11-1935 minBuilt by Margin
Built by MarginRisk Worthy: Fail Fast with Laurie Chen, CPA, MBAIn episode 18 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen shares key insights from her upcoming book Risk Worthy. — This episode shares a never-before-read excerpt on why “Fail Fast” is essential to growth. Laurie reframes failure as deliberate experimentation: define your hypothesis, read the signal, and plan the next iteration you’ll start by Monday. QUOTES"Fail fast. It is better to experience failure than to not take any shots in life or in business, making decisions in the risk worthy framework in pursuit of the best version of yourself and your best possible future do...
2025-11-1205 minBuilt by Margin
Built by MarginRisk Worthy: Minimizing Risk and Regret with Laurie Chen, CPA, MBAIn episode 17 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen shares key insights from her upcoming book Risk Worthy. She discusses risk, regret minimization, and decisions that compound—covering practical risk tolerance (why many successful founders start as side hustles), lowering uncertainty through iteration, and using your “80-year-old self” as a filter, echoed by lessons from Jeff Bezos and Dharmesh Shah.QUOTES"You won't know all the answers, but you can move closer to the answers. You move closer to the answers by taking the action risk and minimizing regret. What would...
2025-11-1206 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthFrom Fear to Financial Freedom: Profit Strategies & Mindset Mastery w/ Kevin BarnicleThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10 % off.Kevin Barnicle turned fear into freedom. A self-made entrepreneur who built Control, sold it twice, and rewrote the playbook for modern founders. In this episode, we uncover how he scaled through recurring revenue, mastered financial literacy, built emotional resilience through therapy, and created wealth through discipline and belief.💼 Key Takeaways:Turning fear into fuel for financial growthHow to shift from project rev...
2025-11-111h 27Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthTurning Chaos into Profit: Disruptive CFO Mindset w/ Ted SantosThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10 % off.Profit strategies meet paradigm shifts.In this powerful Diary of a CFO conversation, Ted Santos reveals how chaos, disruption, and mindset mastery fuel business growth, financial planning, and money management. Discover how to engineer breakthroughs, build resilient teams, and lead with conviction in uncertain markets.💡 Key Takeaways:Profit strategies that thrive in chaosCFO insights on turning breakdowns into breakthroughsMon...
2025-11-062h 16Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthCFO Leadership Psychology & Tech Strategy: Communication Intelligence w/ Aleksandra LemańskaThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10 % off.Profit strategies, CFO insights, and money management tools meet modern leadership psychology.Host Ademola Odewade (MBA, ACA) and co-host Noella Rook sit with Polish leadership expert Aleksandra Lemańska, founder of Leman Skills and creator of the CQ Leadership Method, to decode how self-awareness, measurable communication, and emotional intelligence drive business growth and financial planning for tech-driven teams.💡 Key Takeaways:How to apply lead...
2025-11-021h 33Built by Margin
Built by MarginRisk Worthy: Defining Your Best Possible Future as a Founder with Laurie Chen, CPA, MBA In episode 16 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen shares key insights from her upcoming book Risk Worthy. She explains how to define your best possible future, focus on meaningful returns—not just quantitative returns—and take intentional steps to make your vision inevitable. She also offers a simple action prompt and invites listeners to join her early reader list.Tune in for valuable strategies to grow your business intentionally and effectively!TIMESTAMPS[00:01:18] Best Possible Future Defined.[00:05:33] Die With Zero concept.[00:07:31] Accumulating money vs. life fulfillment....
2025-10-3008 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOBuilding a Finance Function That Drives Growth: Lessons from Liberty Bank’s CFO, Paul YoungWhat does it take to turn a traditional finance team into a true strategic business partner?In this episode, Paul Young, CFO of Liberty Bank, shares how he connected strategy, budgeting, and talent development to create a finance function built for impact.Paul brings over 25 years of experience leading finance, strategy, business transformation, and digital innovation across major institutions such as Citizens Bank, TD Bank, CIT, and Siemens Financial Services.If you’ve ever felt stuck between strategy and execution, this one’s for you.We talked about:How starting stra...
2025-10-3049 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies & AI Leadership Insights w/ Yeelen Knegtering (CEO of Klippa)This content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at ⁠https://betterhelp.com/kingdems⁠ for 10% off.Discover powerful profit strategies, CFO insights, and money-management lessons from Yeelen Knegtering, CEO of Klippa — a Dutch SaaS leader transforming global automation with AI. Hosted by Ademola Odewade, MBA, ACA, BSc (Econ), with co-host Noella Rook, this episode dives into AI-driven finance, leadership, innovation, and mindset for business growth.💡 Key Takeaways:• Frustration can fuel innovation and leadership growth• Start selling early — don’t wait to “...
2025-10-291h 23Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthAI, Ethics & Profit Strategy: The CFO’s Guide to Smart Innovation w/ Dr. Ilya SmirnovThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a licensed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10% off.AI is transforming industries — but how do CFOs harness it responsibly? Learn powerful profit strategies, money management insights, and financial planning principles that merge innovation with ethics.In this powerful conversation, Dr. Ilya Smirnov, Head of AI & ML at UseTech, joins Ademola Odewade (MBA, ACA) on Diary of a CFO to unpack the intersection of AI, nuclear energy, finance, and human ethics.💡 Key Takea...
2025-10-2448 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthThe Neuroscience of Smart Finance: Mindset, Decision-Making & Profit Growth w/ Dr Ben ReinThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10% off.Fuel your business growth with neuroscience-driven profit strategies: Dr Benjamin Rein joins Diary of a CFO to decode how the brain influences money management, financial planning, and leadership resilience.Stanford neuroscientist and Chief Science Officer at Mind Science Foundation, Dr Rein explains how cognitive bias, emotion, and stress affect cash-flow decisions, investor confidence, and long-term profitability.🔥 Key TakeawaysHow min...
2025-10-221h 31The Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOWhy Every CFO Feels Stretched and What to Do About It, with Tom HoodCFOs are expected to drive transformation, lead strategy, and still deliver flawless numbers every month. In this episode of The Diary of a CFO, I sit down with Tom Hood, one of the most influential voices in finance leadership, to unpack what’s really behind the growing pressure on today’s CFOs.We talk about:✅ How the CFO role has evolved from finance expert to strategic co-pilot✅ Why upskilling and reskilling are the new competitive edge✅ How to balance performance with transformation✅ The real impact of AI and automation on finance t...
2025-10-1641 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthAI, Fintech & CFO Innovation: The Smart Profit Strategies of the Future w/ Zach Anderson PettetThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling.Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10% off.Fuel your business growth with CFO-level insights from Zach Anderson Pettet, VP of Global Fintech Strategy at Money20/20 and host of Fintech Family Hour. This episode unpacks the powerful connection between AI, fintech, and profit strategies — revealing how the next wave of innovation is transforming the CFO playbook.💡 Key TakeawaysLearn why the smartest companies are adopting AI faster than ever, what fintech partn...
2025-10-122h 25Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthSmart Profit Strategies CFOs Need Now | Kevin Appleby on 100-Day Growth & Mindset MasteryThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling.Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at 👉 https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10 % off.Fuel your profit strategy with CFO insights: Kevin Appleby reveals the 100-Day framework for money management, financial planning, and sustainable business growth.💼 Episode SummaryGlobal Top 5 % podcaster Ademola Isimeme (AI) welcomes Kevin Appleby — Head of Partnerships at Grow CFO and PwC alumnus — for a deep-dive on smart profit strategies, mindset mastery, and CFO leadership in the AI age.📈 Key Takeaways...
2025-10-1058 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOGetting the most out of your tech stack, with Anna SaganBrought to you by insightsoftware. Register for our upcoming webinar:https://insightsoftware.com/resources/get-out-of-the-reporting-rut-how-finance-leaders-drive-strategic-impact/In this episode of The Diary of a CFO, I sit down with Anna Sagan, Senior Principal Solutions Engineer, who brings over two decades of experience in financial software and strategic reporting.We talked about:The evolving expectations from finance teamsWhy Excel is still the most loved BI tool in financeReporting limitations in ERPsWhy companies underutilize the tools they pay forWhether you're a controller frustrated by ERP reports or a CFO...
2025-10-0931 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthNeuroscience behind Business Strategies & Human Performance w/ Dr. Anjani Chakrala | Diary of a CFOThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10% off.Discover the neuroscience behind profit strategies, CFO decision-making, money management, and business growth as Dr. Anjani Chakrala shares insights on human performance and financial planning.In this episode of Diary of a CFO | Smart Strategies for Business Financial Growth, Ademola Odewade (MBA, ACA, BSc) interviews Dr. Anjani Chakrala — neuroscientist, biotech strategist, and innovation advisor.They explore how neuroscience reshapes financial strategies, decision-making, and human pe...
2025-10-041h 08The Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOLeading Through Market Cycles, with Real Estate and Construction CFO, Bona AllenBrought to you by insightsoftware. Register for our upcoming webinar:https://insightsoftware.com/resources/get-out-of-the-reporting-rut-how-finance-leaders-drive-strategic-impact/What does it take to lead finance through real estate booms, construction slowdowns, and global crises?In this episode of The Diary of a CFO Podcast, I sit down with Bona Allen, a CFO with three decades of experience across real estate development, construction, and investment. Bona has led finance at both public and private companies, navigated the savings and loan crisis, the 2008 crash, and COVID, and built strategies that kept projects and people moving through uncertainty.
2025-10-0136 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies, Trade Policy & CFO Insights: Babak Hafezi on Global GrowthThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10% off.Fuel your financial growth with proven profit strategies. In this episode of Diary of a CFO, Babak Hafezi shares CFO insights on globalization, trade policy, money management, and business growth.🎯 Key Takeaways:Babak Hafezi — CEO of Hafezi Capital and adjunct professor at American University — has advised Fortune 500 CEOs, governments, and entrepreneurs on international market entry, risk management, and financial strategy. He breaks down how globalization, AI, and tra...
2025-09-301h 02Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies & CFO Insights: AI, Money Management & Influence w/ Dr. Tatiana TeppoevaThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10% off.Profit strategies, CFO insights, money management and financial planning drive real business growth. In this episode of Diary of a CFO, Dr. Tatiana Teppoeva — PhD economist, AI strategist and former Microsoft & Boeing leader — shares game-changing strategies on nonverbal intelligence, executive presence and AI-powered sales influence.🔑 Key Takeaways:Learn how to blend financial strategies with trust and leadership to close high-ticket deals, master...
2025-09-281h 28Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies & Global Trade Insights w/ Shanker Singham | Diary of a CFOThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10% off.Fuel your wealth with growth mindset strategies: Shanker Singham, one of the world’s top trade and competition experts, unpacks AI in business, leadership resilience, financial literacy, and self improvement for unstoppable business growth.Shanker — Chairman of the Growth Commission and CEO of Competeer — has advised governments globally, authored A General Theory of Trade and Competition, and shaped economic prosperity polici...
2025-09-2533 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFONon-Traditional Pathways to the CFO Seat, with Axile TaloutNot every CFO starts as a controller or FP&A lead. Axel Talout shares how banking and private equity shaped his journey, why your “different” background can be your edge, and how to intentionally build a team that fills your blind spots.Brought to you by insightsoftware. Register for our upcoming webinar:https://insightsoftware.com/resources/get-out-of-the-reporting-rut-how-finance-leaders-drive-strategic-impact/If becoming a CFO is part of your goals, get your CFO readiness score here: https://thecfo.scoreapp.com/
2025-09-2544 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies & AI Growth: CFO Insights w/ Volodymyr PanchenkoThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10% off.Profit strategies, CFO insights, money management, and financial planning for business growth. In this episode of Diary of a CFO | Smart Strategies for Business Financial Growth, Ademola Odewade sits with Volodymyr Panchenko — tech entrepreneur, gaming visionary, and CEO of Portal AI. From profit-first finance strategies to the emotional resilience needed for leadership, this episode blends smart financial planning with entrepreneurial mindset mastery....
2025-09-241h 06Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies & Time Management for Business Growth w/ Alan Lazaros | CFO InsightsProfit strategies, CFO insights, money management and financial planning drive business growth. Alan Lazaros shares smart strategies every entrepreneur and fractional CFO must master.This content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at ⁠https://betterhelp.com/kingdems⁠ for 10% off.In this Diary of a CFO episode, host Ademola Odewade (BSc, ACA, MBA) welcomes Alan Lazaros, co-founder of Next Level University and global top 100 podcaster, to unpack the link between time management, mental health and profit strategies.💡 Key Takeaways:CFO insight...
2025-09-2024 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOThe CFO Playbook for Handling Crises and Building FP&A Functions, with Mike HighMike High (CFO, NAIT; ex-Shell Deep Water CFO) shares leadership lessons from the Army to corporate finance: why the “platinum rule” beats one-size-fits-all leadership, what truly changes when you move from FP&A to the CFO seat, and how to carry a portfolio of crises without burning out.We discussed:practical playbooks to lead through a portfolio of crisis,how to keep long-term work moving during emergencies,what most companies get wrong about FP&A,how to make digital transformation succeed.Get your CFO readiness score here: https://thecfo.scoreapp.com/Whether becoming a CF...
2025-09-1740 minBuilt by Margin
Built by MarginFaith, Finance, and Fitness with Nnamdi OparanozieIn episode 15 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen interviews Nnamdi Oparanozie, a strategic CFO and purpose-driven entrepreneur, who shares how he integrates faith, fitness, and finance into both business and life, and why serving others is at the core of his mission.Tune in to discover how to build a profitable business while staying true to your core values.TIMESTAMPS[00:01:58] F5 core values framework.[00:05:06] Transition from corporate to ministry.[00:07:48] Stewardship in financial management.[00:10:44] Entrepreneurship and fitness journey.[00:15:33] Financial...
2025-09-1728 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies Begin with Peace | CFO Insights on Growth Mindset w/ Moira AboagyeThis content includes a paid partnership with BetterHelp Online Counseling. Get matched with a credentialed therapist and start your growth journey today at https://betterhelp.com/kingdems for 10% off.Smart money management isn’t just numbers — it starts with mindset. Moira Aboagye reveals why accepting the apology you never got builds resilience, emotional clarity, and leadership strength that fuel profit strategies and sustainable business growth.What you’ll learn:Why personal peace is a hidden profit strategy for entrepreneursHow resilience improves CFO decision-making and risk m...
2025-09-1636 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOMoving From Big 4 Auditor to Controller to CFO, with Andrea HechtAndrea Hecht, EVP & CFO at CSAA Insurance Group, walks through the real shifts at each step of her career — from auditor at Big 4 accounting firm, EY, to Controller, and ultimately CFO. She explains how the focus moves from technical detail to culture, strategy, and leadership. We cover:Why the first move from public accounting to industry didn’t work, and why the second one did.How interviews and expectations change as you move up.What makes the Controller → CFO leap so challenging.How to get Accounting and FP&A working as one team.The habits that keep her sharp...
2025-09-1140 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthBoring Investor Secrets: Profit Strategies & Smart CFO Insights w/ Paul MooreIs boring the real secret to financial freedom? Discover profit strategies, money management, CFO insights, and smart financial planning as Paul Moore joins Ademola Odewade on Diary of a CFO. Ranked Global Top 5% on ListenNotes, this episode unpacks how “boring” investing creates sustainable business growth.🔑 Key Takeaways:Paul Moore — ex-Ford executive, real estate mogul, and author — shares his journey from millionaire to $2.5M debt and back, revealing recession-resistant strategies every business leader, entrepreneur, and founder needs to hear.Why boring investors often outperform speculatorsTop 3 mistakes high-income professionals make in real estate investingCommer...
2025-09-0941 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthThe Future of Learning: Business Insights via PodcastsExploring the Future of Learning: Business and Finance Insights through Podcasts. Are Podcasts the future of learning and mindset growth? Deborah Adebola shares how The King Dems Podcast inspired her journey in finance, AI and leadership after winning the Economic Impact Challenge.🚀 About this video: Deborah Adebola, winner of The King Dems Economic Impact Challenge, shares how she discovered the power of podcasts for growth mindset, financial literacy, AI insights and personal development.🎧 Why watch/listen to The King Dems Podcast?• Simple and relatable conversations that fuel continuous learning• Insights on business, AI, finance and personal g...
2025-09-0501 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthBrain Power & Profit Strategies: CFO Insights on Stress, Growth & Smart Decision MakingIs your brain’s CEO running your business wisely? Discover how the prefrontal cortex — the brain’s executive center — connects with profit strategies, money management, finance insights, and smart CFO decision making. Hosted by Ademola Odewade, this Global Top 5% podcast unpacks how neuroscience links directly to financial planning, business growth, entrepreneurship, and strategy insights.🧠 How stress impacts brain performance and financial decision making💼 Why the prefrontal cortex is like a fractional CFO guiding smart strategies📊 The link between financial management, cash flow, and sustainable business growth📈 Insights on profit planning, income growth, and strategi...
2025-09-0507 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOAccounting vs FP&A: Which Path Gets You to CFO Faster?Controller vs FP&A : which path gives you a better shot at the CFO seat? Wassia Kamon has done both. In this solo episode, she reveals why neither route guarantees success on its own and what truly sets future CFOs apart. Drawing on her first year as a CFO, Wassia introduces her Executive Readiness Framework and explains how to develop the executive substance, influence, and presence boards and CEOs look for. Whether you're in the weeds of the close or building forecasts, this is the episode that will change how you think about your next move.
2025-09-0421 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies, AI & Blockchain in Real Estate Finance w/ Chris BC | Diary of a CFOIs AI in business the missing link to smarter profit strategies and financial growth? Chris BC, CEO of Construct Koin, reveals how blockchain and real estate finance are reshaping income, cash flow, and business growth.In this episode of Diary of a CFO, host Ademola Odewade (ACA, MBA) sits down with Chris Baldrey-Chourio — also known as Chris BC — CEO of Construct Koin, an onchain real estate finance company. Together they explore how AI, blockchain, and strategic finance are powering smarter profit strategies, sustainable business growth, and new opportunities for entrepreneurs, CFOs, and startup founders. Ranked in the Glob...
2025-08-2942 minBuilt by Margin
Built by MarginRisk Worthy in Health and Finance with Laurie Chen, CPA, MBAIn episode 13 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen shares insights from her upcoming book, "Risk Worthy", emphasizing the importance of making choices that align with the best version of oneself and prioritizing qualitative returns on investment over purely quantitative measures.Tune in for valuable strategies on becoming your best self and making risk-worthy decisions.TIMESTAMPS[00:01:33] Best version of yourself.[00:04:54] Financial metrics tracking.[00:07:15] Turning insights into income.QUOTES"You must activate the best version of...
2025-08-2707 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies & Tax Secrets: Dave Foster on 1031 Exchanges for Smart Business GrowthSmart profit strategies, financial planning and money management secrets every entrepreneur, CFO and business owner must know. Discover how Dave Foster, seasoned accountant, investor and CEO of The 1031 Investor, mastered tax-deferred real estate growth, financial strategies and long-term business wealth building.🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:We are proudly ranked in the Global Top 5% on ListenNotes — support our mission to reach the Top 1% by 2025!1031 Exchanges explained — how to defer taxes and scale real estate wealth legallyProfit strategies for startups and business owners that protect income and maximize growthFina...
2025-08-2244 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthFrom Boardrooms to Breakthroughs: Profit Strategies & Global Health Leadership w/ Jennifer Cain-BirkmoseCan global profit strategies and smart leadership transform healthcare and startups? Discover how finance insights, business growth strategies, and financial planning fuel impact from boardrooms to communities.What happens when a seasoned boardroom leader, fractional CFO advocate, and global health innovator sits down with Ademola Odewade to unpack profit strategies, business growth, and sustainable impact?In this episode of Diary of a CFO, Global Top 10% on ListenNotes, Jennifer Cain-Birkmose shares two decades of leadership experience from WHO, World Bank, Johnson & Johnson, Roche, Gates Foundation and co-founding an innovative health tech startup.Key Takeaways:...
2025-08-191h 05Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthSmart Profit Strategies: Service-Led CFO Insights w/ Johann DiazCan profit strategies and money management drive business growth without service at the core? Discover smart CFO insights, financial strategies, and business growth lessons from Johann Diaz, the customer service revolutionizer.Hosted by Ademola Odewade, ACA MBA, this Diary of a CFO | Smart Strategies for Business Financial Growth episode explores service-led profit strategies, financial planning, and customer-first growth.🔑 Key Takeaways:How service-led businesses fuel financial growth and repeat profitCFO strategies for aligning customer journey mapping with financeLessons from consulting with BP, Vodafone, Diageo, UnileverThe tru...
2025-08-171h 09Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthExit-Ready: Profit Strategies & Valuation Growth with Darryl Bates-BrownswordIs your business growth strategy truly exit-ready? Discover profit strategies, financial insights, and valuation growth secrets with CFO expert Darryl Bates-Brownsword.Summary:Selling a business is not just about profit—it’s about valuation growth, smart strategies, and making your company irresistible to buyers. In this Diary of a CFO episode, Ademola Odewade sits down with Darryl Bates-Brownsword to reveal profit strategies, financial planning, and valuation-boosting moves every entrepreneur should know.Key Takeaways:Build an Exit-Ready Business: Why only 10–20% of businesses sell successfully—and how to beat the oddsValuation over Profit...
2025-08-151h 15Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthFrom Car Crash to $100K Months: Alan Lazaros on Profit Strategies & Business GrowthWhat does it take to transform adversity into financial success and global influence?In this Global Top 10% ListenNotes ranked episode of Diary of a CFO | Smart Strategies for Business Financial Growth, Ademola Odewade (MBA, ACA, BSc) sits down with Alan Lazaros, engineer turned entrepreneur and co-founder of Next Level University, to uncover the data-driven strategies, mindset frameworks, and execution habits that have built his $100K/month business and 2,100+ episode podcast legacy.💡 Key Insights You’ll Gain:Profit strategies for boosting revenue, cash flow, and long-term financial healthTurning potential into credentials and b...
2025-08-1237 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthFrom Startup Hustle to 12,000+ Customers: Sean Tepper’s Smart Profit StrategiesReady to master profit strategies, money management, and financial growth like a seasoned CFO? Sean Tepper reveals smart finance insights, startup lessons, and business growth strategies that work.What if you could go from startup struggle to 12,000+ global customers in just a few years? In this Diary of a CFO Global Top 10% ListenNotes episode, host Ademola Odewade sits down with Sean Tepper, founder and CEO of TYKR, to unpack profit strategies, money management, and the exact financial strategies fueling his SaaS success.Sean shares insider finance insights, the power of fractional CFO thinking, and how...
2025-08-1155 minBuilt by Margin
Built by MarginIntroducing Risk Worthy: A New Framework for Decision Making with Laurie Chen, CPA, MBAIn episode 12 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen shares insights from her upcoming book, "Risk Worthy", exploring the concept of risk beyond just numbers. Discover how to evaluate risks in your life and business through a new framework that emphasizes qualitative outcomes.Tune in to discover how to navigate the complexities of risk and make smarter financial decisions.TIMESTAMPS[00:01:18] Evaluating risks in decision-making.[00:03:46] Risk-worthy decision-making framework.QUOTES“Risk Worthy is a type of action that we ca...
2025-08-0605 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies & Data-Driven Growth with Fractional CFO Monica Roca-QuesadaProfit strategies, money management & startup finance headline this Diary of a CFO episode, where financial strategist Ademola Odewade sits down with smart fractional CFO Monica Roca-Quesada to share accounting-driven tactics that boost profit, accelerate business growth and safeguard income. Get ready for actionable financial strategies and finance insights every entrepreneur can use today.16-Point Profit Driver Blueprint – Monica unpacks her “Business Machine” framework, showing founders, CEOs and accountants how to turn revenue into sustainable profit while cutting unnecessary expenses and savings leaks.Data-Driven Decisions with QuickBooks, AI & Smart HR – See real dashboards and tech tools that tra...
2025-07-311h 12The Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOSheryl Shaw on Scaling Finance Teams and Embracing TechnologyThis week on The Diary of a CFO, host Wassia Kamon is joined by Sheryl Shaw, Senior Manager at Bridgepoint Consulting and a former CFO with three decades of experience leading finance teams through transformation.Sheryl shares her remarkable journey, from starting as an accounting clerk in the 1980s to becoming a CFO 3 times, and now a trusted consultant for companies implementing NetSuite. She opens up about the lessons learned through chaos, the role of technology in finance, and how to build teams that are ready for change.In this episode, you’ll le...
2025-07-2932 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthModern Slavery Economics: Matt Friedman on Profit Strategies, AI Scams and Sustainable GrowthProfit strategies fuse with strategy insights as CFO host Ademola Odewade unpacks financial growth, smart HR, AI money management and sustainable business scale with anti-slavery leader Matt Friedman.Episode snapshot:Discover how profit strategies, money management and smart finance insights intersect with Matt Friedman’s 37-year crusade against modern slavery. We reveal why ethical business isn’t just moral, it’s a core CFO strategy for business growth .Guest insights:50 million people remain in forced labour or marriage worldwide, yet only 0.2 % receive help Modern slavery wipes £2 billion from a brand overnight (Boohoo...
2025-07-291h 17Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies & Rapid Growth Secrets with Dr Joey Drolshagen & Ademola OdewadeProfit strategies ignite money management mastery as fractional CFO Ademola Odewade merges expert finance insights with AI driven strategy insights to scale income business growth and HR performance.Ready to break revenue limits and lock in profit? In this explosive Diary of a CFO episode, rapid growth specialist Dr Joey Drolshagen reveals how subconscious mindset training (SMT) fuels data-driven decisions, profit planning and sustainable business scale. Ademola drills into fractional CFO tactics that turn cash flow into long-term equity while slashing expenses with smart HR and tech.🌍 We are already in the Global Top 10 % on Lis...
2025-07-2542 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies and Cybersecurity Growth with Michele Novak | Diary of a CFOProfit strategies, money management, startup savvy! Ademola Odewade, CFO, fuels growth strategy with strategy insights, AI tech, cash flow, strategic finance, UK business, entrepreneur tips.Join cybersecurity leader Michele Novak for a masterclass in:Profit planning that shields income and scales revenueData-driven decisions that turn expenses into equity winsSmart HR and AI tools that lock down cash flowReal founder stories balancing accounting and CFO strategy in fast-growth startups🚀 We are in the Global Top 10 % on ListenNotes. Smash follow, rate 5 stars and share so we hit...
2025-07-2434 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies & Networking Mastery w/ Michael A. Forman | Diary of a CFOProfit strategies, money management, startup growth—Ademola Odewade & CFO Michael A. Forman share finance insights, strategic networking, AI-driven business growth, and CFO strategies for sustainable success.Profit strategies, money management, startup growth—this Diary of a CFO episode delivers expert advice to fuel your business growth. Host Ademola I. Odewade sits down with award-winning communications strategist and USAF veteran Michael A. Forman to explore financial strategies, strategic networking, active listening, and how founders can use data-driven decisions for profitability.Inside this episode:🚀 How CFO strategies boost business growth in any economy💼 Networking...
2025-07-1743 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies Unleashed: Startup Money Management & Fractional CFO Insights w/ Suzanna MartinezProfit strategies, money management & AI-fueled insights collide as smart CFO Ademola Odewade teams with fractional CFO Suzanna Martinez to drop finance hacks that rocket revenue, scale & savings.Trail-blaze through Diary of a CFO as we dissect smart HR, PEO vs EOR, data-driven decisions and strategic finance that keeps founders, CEOs and fractional CFOs ahead of rising costs, taxes and compliance land-mines. Ranked in the Global Top 10 % on ListenNotes, we’re gunning for the Top 1 % before 2025—smash ★ Subscribe ★, share the episode and leave a review to power the climb!⚡️ Quick-Action Growth Stack – try the exact tools we trust✅...
2025-07-1143 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies & Smart CFO Tactics: Ademola Odewade x Jeremy Shapiro on Data-Driven Business GrowthProfit strategies, money management, smart CFO finance insights and business growth collide with strategy insights, tech, AI, HR, data-driven decisions, growth strategy, sustainable business and entrepreneur tips.Episode summaryJoin Ademola Odewade—host of Diary of a CFO and global top 10 % podcaster on ListenNotes—as he grills Silicon Valley author Jeremy Shapiro on turning startups into profit machines. Discover why revenue is vanity but profit, cash flow and customer lifetime value are sanity boosters . Learn how 1 % gains across customers, average sale and frequency multiply into 33 % growth , why raising prices (done right) lifts margins , and how frameworks convert entrepreneurial hust...
2025-07-021h 01Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies & AI-Smart Finance with Elaine Rasmussen on Inclusive Wealth | Diary of a CFOProfit strategies, money management, startup growth and CFO insights collide as Ademola Odewade shares financial hacks for business growth while strategy insights, AI, tech, smart HR decisions scale spur entrepreneurship.Ready to turn income into lasting equity? Join Ademola and inclusive wealth architect Elaine Rasmussen as they decode fractional CFO power, sustainable business management and data-driven decisions that move money differently. Hear how pattern recognition, marketing mastery and brave conversations with investors fuel smart finance moves any founder can copy today.🏆 We are now in the Global Top 10 % on ListenNotes. Help us sprint to the Top...
2025-06-281h 07Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthSmart Profit Strategies with CFO Ayobami Ishola: AI Finance Insights for Global Business GrowthRevenue is vanity. Profit is sanity. Cash is king. Profit strategies meet AI strategy insights as smart CFO Ademola Odewade sparks financial growth, money management, data-driven decisions, sustainable business scale, cash flow mastery, expert advice.Ready to grow faster than your cash burn? Join Diary of a CFO | Smart Strategies for Business Financial Growth, now in the global top 10 percent on ListenNotes, as Ademola and finance expert Ayobami Ishola reveal how fractional CFO thinking turns revenue into real profit. Hit play then hit the links below to upgrade your toolkit and push us to the top 1 percent...
2025-06-2648 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOThe Art of Becoming a Strategic CFO, with Dr. Tamer AlsayedIn this episode of The Diary of a CFO, Wassia Kamon speaks with Dr. Tamer Alsayed, CFO at the Future Investment Initiative and author of The Art of Becoming a Strategic CFO. With over two decades of experience across industries and regions, Dr. Tamer offers a clear-eyed view of what today’s finance leaders need to succeed.The discussion covers:How the CFO role has evolved beyond reporting and complianceWhat it means to think and lead strategically in financeLessons from working on IPOs, M&A deals, and international startupsWhy transparency matters more than polish in investor re...
2025-06-2635 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies & Strategic Finance with Stan Sikinian | Diary of a CFO on Smart Business GrowthProfit strategies, money management, finance insights, business growth fuse as CFO Stan Sikinian drops expert advice, strategic finance, data-led decisions, AI and startup secrets founders crave fast!Level up with this power-packed Diary of a CFO conversation where Ademola Odewade digs into Stan’s journey from Moscow banking to guiding US founders past $450 m in deals. Learn why debt kills more companies than downturns, how to build an infallible business, and the AI workflows that slash reconciliation time. Get the resilience mindset that turned a pandemic wipe-out into a thriving fractional CFO practice.We just hi...
2025-06-2250 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthProfit Strategies and Tax Mastery with Morgan Anderson and Ademola Odewade | Diary of a CFOProfit strategies meet smart finance as fractional cfo Morgan Anderson and Ademola Odewade share startup money management, accounting hacks, AI insights, cash flow plays and data wins boosting growth.Ready to slash tax headaches, lift profit and power sustainable business growth? In this Diary of a CFO episode, tax expert Morgan Q. Anderson EA unpacks proactive compliance, credit pre-qualification, scam avoidance and data-driven decisions that keep revenue rising. Host Ademola Odewade adds fractional CFO perspective so founders, CEOs and accountants can turn finance insights into action fast.🎯 Help us climb from Global Top 10 % to Top 1 % on...
2025-06-1808 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthScale or Stagnate? Diary of a CFO Profit Strategies w/ Scale Architect Scott RitzheimerProfit strategies meet strategy insights as smart CFO Ademola Odewade hosts architect Scott Ritzheimer - unlocking money management revenue scale growth strategy data-driven decisions startup performance.Ready to rise from “busy founder” to decisive leader? Scott unpacks the 7-stage Founders Evolution, reveals why liquidity beats vanity metrics, and shares practical frameworks that helped 20 000+ startups smash growth ceilings. Tune in, level up and help us vault from Global Top 10 % to Top 1 % on ListenNotes before 2025 – hit ★Follow and share this episode with one driven friend today.🔥 Unlock Your Growth Stack – Click & Win:✅ Create stunning decks with Gamma → https://try.gamma...
2025-06-1757 minDiary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth
Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business GrowthUnlocking Business Growth with CFO Strategies: For Entrepreneurs w/Mike Straza | Diary Of A CFOExplore essential CFO strategies aimed at unlocking sustainable business growth for entrepreneurs in this enlightening episode of 'Diary Of A CFO' as we explore essential CFO insights and strategies for entrepreneurs aimed at unlocking sustainable business growth. Join Ademola Odewade as he interviews financial expert Mike Straza, who shares his unique perspectives on overcoming cash flow challenges and fostering effective money management. Gain valuable techniques to detect stagnation in your business early and implement practices that ensure long-term success. Discover Mike's transformative journey from IT to becoming a leading CFO, highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence in modern financial...
2025-06-1552 minBuilt by Margin
Built by MarginTwo Fractional CFOs Chat: The Balance between Maximizing Value and Minimizing Taxes with Byron WolfeIn episode 8 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen interviews Byron Wolfe, a Certified Public Accountant and Founder of The CFO-AF, as he shares his insights on the importance of combining tax strategy with Fractional CFO services, emphasizing how understanding both sides can lead to significant savings and increased business valuation.Tune in for insights on optimizing cash flow and navigating the complexities of financial strategy.TIMESTAMPS[00:01:07] Tax strategy insights from experience.[00:05:34] Tax strategy and fractional CFOs.[00:10:15] Fractional CFO's relationship building.[00:14:13...
2025-06-1133 minBlueprint CFO Presents: Future Focused Entrepreneurs
Blueprint CFO Presents: Future Focused EntrepreneursTransformative Tax Planning | Blueprint CFO Presents: Future Focused EntrepreneursYuko Tsuchida, CPA, MBA is a Certified Public Accountant with over 10 years of tax consulting experience advising multinational corporations on value-added tax strategies. Her career started with KPMG’s Japanese tax practice where she provided audit, tax and advisory services to Japanese companies operating in the United States. After KPMG, she co-founded Think, LLP, a strategic tax advisory firm specializing in income tax planning, R&D credits, investment, employee and training tax credits and incentive services. Throughout her career, she has helped clients claim over $100 million in incentives and credits. Ms. Tsuchida founded Hito, LLC in October 2017 afte...
2025-05-2137 minBlueprint CFO Presents: Future Focused Entrepreneurs
Blueprint CFO Presents: Future Focused EntrepreneursPerformance Under Pressure | Blueprint CFO Presents: Future Focused EntrepreneursDante Valve is a full-service manufacturer, distributor and VR™ certified repair facility of valves and related products for the industrial and military markets. They manufacture military specification Danco pressure relief valves, they distribute Kunkle relief valves and TRAC regulating, reducing, and temperature regulating valves, fittings and flanges, and they also provide CNC machining services. As the President and CEO of Dante Valve, Lisa Papini establishes the organization’s strategic priorities and vision and has responsibility for Dante Valve’s financial performance. Named to this position in 2016, she has focused on expanding manufacturing capabilities at the Norfolk, Virginia locatio...
2025-05-2143 minBuilt by Margin
Built by MarginBuilt for Profit: Laurie Chen’s Journey from Numbers to ImpactIn this first-ever episode of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen, a Certified Public Accountant and the Founder of Advanced CFO, shares her journey from CPA to working with startup founders and small business owners, revealing how her passion for numbers and strategy has helped countless entrepreneurs achieve profitability and peace of mind. Tune in to discover the inspiration behind the podcast's name and learn about the core focuses of financial strategy, profitability, tax planning, and sustainable growth.TIMESTAMPS[00:02:32] Sustainable, profitable growth strategies.[00:04:20] Strategies for profitable business growth.QUOTES“Bei...
2025-05-0204 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOFrom School Teacher to CFO, with Atlanta Food Bank CFO, Tamica WilliamsTamica Williams went from relying on food pantries as a kid to leading the largest food bank in Georgia as CFO. She shares how she made the jump from teaching to accounting, built her career and why leadership is about showing up 100% no matter where you start.
2025-05-0140 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOSecrets of Rockstar CFOs: Jack McCullough on Developing the Next Generation of CFOsJack McCullough has spent decades in the CFO seat, but his biggest impact may be what he’s done for the next generation of CFOs.He’s the founder of the CFO Leadership Council, a global community of over 2,500 senior finance leaders, and the author of three books including Secrets of Rockstar CFOs and MBA for Lunch.In this conversation, Jack opens up about:What companies really look for in a CFO,Why some controllers get stuck (and what to do about it),How one rejection led him to create the CFO Leadership Council,The...
2025-04-2336 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOMeet The CFO Who Went Viral on TikTok: Professor Bee NanceWhat do you get when a CFO, CPA, and accounting professor starts teaching on TikTok?42,000 followers and a new way to make accounting finally click.In this episode of The Diary of a CFO, I sit down with Professor Bee Nance to talk about her multi-hyphenate career, from leading a multimillion-dollar nonprofit to becoming a viral content creator and author of Sunny Gets Money, a financial literacy book for kids.We cover:What it takes to thrive as a nonprofit CFOWhy even seasoned finance pros struggle with personal moneyHow Bee’s classroom ex...
2025-04-1828 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOIs the Climb to CFO Worth It?In this solo episode, I answer 4 questions from my newsletter subscribers:Is the climb and reach to CFO worth it?Do you enjoy the work and people?Do you have work-life balance?What helped you get there?If you’ve got questions about leadership, your team, or growing in your role, the best way to ask is through my newsletter. Subscribe at thediaryofacfo.com.
2025-04-0432 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOWhat I’ve Realized After Six Months as CFOSix months as a CFO has taught me a lot about leadership, decision-making, and what it really takes to succeed in this role. In this solo episode, I share my biggest takeaways so far: why managing a board is nothing like just presenting to one, how to lead when there’s no playbook, and why staying plugged into the right circles is non-negotiable.
2025-03-0617 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOLeadership Lessons from a CFO-Turned-Coach, Jeremy Earnshaw After 25 years as a CFO, Jeremy Earnshaw transitioned from managing numbers to mentoring leaders. He shares what he wishes he knew earlier, the common leadership mistakes CFOs make, and how coaching can accelerate career growth. We also talk about the shift from technical expertise to strategic influence, the importance of self-awareness in leadership, and the mindset changes that separate good CFOs from great ones.
2025-02-2040 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOBalancing Strategy, Risk & Leadership as a CFO, with Scott MeyersIn this episode, I sit down with Scott Meyers, CFO of Plurilock, to talk about what it really takes to lead in today’s fast-changing business world. From navigating financial landmines to handling the unexpected, Scott shares real-world lessons (and some great punchlines) about what it really takes to be a modern CFO. We dive into the realities of the CFO role, including how to think strategically, communicate effectively with the board, and ensure your team is set up for success. A must-listen for finance leaders looking to balance strategy, risk, and a few good laughs along th...
2025-02-0735 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOSaying Yes Before You Feel Ready, with Janice StuckeWhat happens when you don’t have a clear career roadmap? You build one. Janice Stucke never set out to become a CFO, but by embracing growth, saying yes before she felt ready, and leaning into big challenges, she made it happen. We talk about career pivots, digital transformation, and the mindset that helped her succeed. This episode is brought to you by Datarails, sponsor of The Office of The CFO Bootcamp program. It's a 3-Week Leadership Accelerator program for aspiring VP of Finance, CAOs and CFOs. Click here to learn more.
2025-01-3126 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOLearning and Leading as a Modern CFO, with Basem WaheedIn this episode, I’m thrilled to welcome my first international guest, Basem Waheed, CFO of Golden Chicken Farms Co. in Saudi Arabia. Basem shares his inspiring journey from accounting to modern finance leadership, including how he spearheaded a digital transformation that reduced month-end close to just one day for the large conglomerate. Tune in to hear his insights on balancing technical expertise with communication, fostering trust across teams, and embracing lifelong learning to stay ahead in today’s fast-paced business world.
2025-01-2338 minBuild to Enough
Build to EnoughMaking the Leap to CFO Advisory ServicesEver feel like traditional accounting services are putting you on a hamster wheel—lots of work, not enough impact? Adam Lean from The CFO Project is here to show us how to break free.In this episode, Adam dives into how accountants can level up their practices by offering high-value advisory services that go beyond the numbers. He’s trained hundreds of accountants to escape the commodity trap, work smarter (not harder), and make a real difference for their clients.We talk about overcoming imposter syndrome, shifting your mindset, and how to make the leap into...
2024-12-0432 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOBehind the Scenes of My First 90 Days as CFOBecoming a CFO is an exciting milestone, but those first 90 days can be a whirlwind of learning, decisions, and adjustments. In this episode of Diary of a CFO, I reflect on my journey through my first three months in the role—what I got right, what I wish I had done differently, and the lessons that will stay with me for a lifetime. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The key advice from my mentor and executive coach that set me up for success before day one. How to build meaningful relationships with your team and...
2024-11-2925 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOStarting Strong as a New CFO, with Matt ZieglerIn this episode of Diary of a CFO, I sit down with Matt Ziegler, CFO of GovExec, to unpack what it really takes to hit the ground running in a new CFO role. Matt shares his experience moving from FP&A to CFO, managing multiple functions, and finding his footing in a company with complex business models. Here’s what you’ll learn: How to structure your first 90 days as CFO for maximum impact The skills to shift from FP&A to a broader CFO role Effective onboarding techniques and why pre-planning matters The impo...
2024-11-1446 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOWhat They Don’t Tell You About Becoming a CFO - Part 3 of 3Welcome to the final part of What They Don’t Tell You About Becoming a CFO. In this episode, I explore why being able to say no is a critical skill for any CFO and leader. Here's what you'll learn: Why saying yes too often can damage your focus and leadership credibility How overcommitting can hurt your personal brand and mental health The importance of setting boundaries to protect your team How the CFO sets the tone for risk management across the company Navigating difficult conversations with CEOs while staying true to your role Why developing "career insurance" th...
2024-10-1726 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOWhat They Don’t Tell You About Becoming a CFO - Part 2In Part 2 of the "What They Don’t Tell You About Becoming a CFO" series, we dive into one of the biggest surprises for new CFOs: Most of your time will be spent speaking with people outside the finance department. Learn why understanding their priorities will help you simplify complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. Plus: The importance of connecting with people across the organization How to adapt your communication style for non-finance audiences Tips for presenting financials to investors, board members, and other external stakeholders Why building a personal board of...
2024-10-0329 minChanging Careers with Conrad Chua
Changing Careers with Conrad ChuaThe CFO in high growth startupsStartups focus a lot on product, marketing and growth functions but as they mature, there is an increased focus on the finance function. This is not just to control costs but also to put money where the best growth opportunities are. There is also a need to look at the longer-term in addition to short-term. Akshay Sarma is a CFO at axio, one of India's fast growing startups. He has had extensive experience in finance working for large multinationals and also in the startup world. Akshay will tell us his views on how the finance function adds value to a...
2024-09-2344 minLife Science Success
Life Science SuccessMichelle Briscoe: Driving Biotech Operations at Talus Bio's FrontierSend us a textIn this episode of Life Science Success, my guest is Michelle Briscoe, the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer of Talus Bio. We dive into Michelle's extensive 26-year career in leading scientific organizations and her current role at Talus Bio. Michelle shares insights on the company's innovative MARMOT platform for drug discovery, targeting "undruggable" transcription factors. We explore her strategies for creating exceptional workplaces, her experience with M&A, and her co-founding of OUTbio Seattle. Michelle also discusses balancing financial and operational demands in biotech, industry trends, and her leadership philosophy.
2024-09-2135 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOWhat They Don’t Tell You About Becoming a CFO - Part 1This episode kicks off the series 'What They Don’t Tell You About Becoming a CFO.' We explore why CFOs are never hired to maintain the status quo and how to prepare for the challenge. Learn how to quickly build trust, understand the business beyond the numbers, and step into strategic decision-making.
2024-09-1831 minThe Diary of a CFO
The Diary of a CFOWelcome to The Diary of a CFO PodcastIn this introduction to 'The Diary of a CFO,' I share a glimpse into my journey as a finance and accounting executive. You'll learn why I'm launching this podcast and what's coming up as we dive into the realities of reaching and thriving in the C-suite.
2024-09-1615 minStartup Now-スタートアップ起業家の物語
Startup Now-スタートアップ起業家の物語GW特別コラボ配信_Tuck MBA「MBAからスタートアップへのキャリアの描き方」米国アイビーリーグのビジネススクールであるDartmouth Tuck MBAの日本同窓会支部とのコラボで、2024年4月23日に配信されたイベントのアーカイブを編集してお届けします。 Startup Nowは「スタートアップの魅力を広げる」「スタートアップエコシステムの深化と拡張」を目指して番組を運営していますが、TuckさんもMBA×スタートアップをテーマに、優秀な人材の参画、活躍を広げていきたいということでコラボに至りました。 MBAに興味がある方はもちろん、MBA後のキャリア、スタートアップやCFOというキャリアに興味のある方はぜひ聞いてみてください。 本イベントでは、日本を代表するスタートアップ各社で経営を担うパネリストが集結し、それぞれのMBAでの経験、そこからのキャリア形成に至るまで、幅広いテーマでトークを展開されています。 -パネリスト みんなのマーケット 取締役CFO 吉岡 正 氏（Tuck MBA 2008年卒業） キャンサースキャン 取締役CFO 岩上 好博 氏（Tuck MBA 2014年卒業） oVice CFO 盛島 正人 氏（Tuck MBA 2018年卒業） モデレーター：アニマルスピリッツ ディレクター 中山 悠里 氏（Tuck MBA 2022年パートナー） -トピック 日本のスタートアップエコシステムの展望 各社のファイナンス戦略、CFOの役割 各パネリストのキャリア形成にかかるアドバイス 等 -お問い合わせ タック経営大学院 MBA日本同窓会事務局（tuckclubofjapan@gmail.com)
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