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The Angel Next Door
Building Profitable Businesses: Melissa Houston on Mindset, Money Leaks, and Tools for Entrepreneurs
What if the greatest barrier to building a profitable business isn’t just strategy or hustle, but the way you think about—and manage—your money? In this episode of The Angel Next Door Podcast, host Marcia Dawood is joined by Melissa Houston, a seasoned CPA, entrepreneur, and author on a mission to close the financial literacy gap, especially for women business owners.Melissa Houston shares her journey from corporate accounting to launching "She Means Profit," writing "Cash Confident," and developing the ProfiVise app—all aimed at helping entrepreneurs truly understand their financials and boost profitability. Her approach...
2025-10-16
22 min
Who Ya Know Show
Reverse Job Hunting: How Winners Do It Differently | Melissa Walker
About the Guest(s):Melissa WalkerMelissa Walker is a dedicated HR professional and consultant with a rich history of leadership roles in talent acquisition and human resources. Known for her innovative approach in helping veterans transition into the workplace, Melissa started her company, Next Career, to make a meaningful impact by focusing on training and aligning veterans with corporate opportunities. With experience leading global teams and consulting for major organizations, she excels in HR business partnering, project management, and technical integrations, especially in AI solutions. Melissa is passionate about creating people-centric...
2025-09-12
1h 42
Invest In Her with Catherine Gray
Building a Profitable Company with Melissa Houston and host Catherine Gray Ep. 455
Today on the Invest In Her Podcast, host Catherine Gray talks with Melissa Houston, the internationally selling author of Cash Confident, a Forbes.com contributor, and founder of She Means Profit. Melissa is a CPA with over 25 years of experience in financial management for small businesses, and she has worked with major organizations like the Tory Burch Foundation, Scotiabank, and the Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center. Her financial insights have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, CNBC, and Psychology Today. With her extensive background, Melissa is dedicated to helping ambitious founders gain financial clarity and maximize profit in their businesses. ...
2025-09-03
21 min
Rapid City Business Journal
Melissa Anderson - Barnes & Noble
This week, Leslie sits across from Melissa Anderson, Store manager for Barnes and Noble. They chat about what went into the much-anticipated Barnes & Noble grand opening in Rushmore Crossing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-08-01
26 min
How Women Inspire: Invest, Lead, Give
Women’s Financial Confidence and Breaking Through Business Barriers with Melissa Houston
Now more than ever, it’s important for women to master their money and business strategies for financial freedom and success. Forget the myth that money is just 'numbers' - in today’s episode, Melissa Houston is tackling the emotional side of finance, unraveling cultural narratives that hold women back, and equipping you with actionable strategies for sales, marketing, and securing venture funding. Get ready to unlock your financial confidence and turn your business dreams into a profitable reality! This week’s episode 161 of How Women Inspire Podcast is about women’s financial confidence and breaking through business barriers! In t...
2025-03-26
23 min
Rapid City Business Journal
Melissa Good - Melissa Good Health
Shiloh and Leslie meet with Melissa Good, Rapid City counselor with a specialty in anxiety, mental health, and careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-01-17
22 min
One Part Lion - One Part Lamb with Stephen Scoggins
The FINANCE Guru: Mastering Your Business Cash Flow to Achieve Wealth (Strategies EVERY Entrepreneur Needs!) | Melissa Houston
🔥 Want a chance to win $500? - https://stephenscoggins.com/enter-to-win-500/ 👈 Today on Unstoppable, we're joined by Melissa Houston, a financial strategist and the guiding force for countless entrepreneurs on their path to financial clarity and success. Melissa's transition from financial uncertainty to becoming a cornerstone of business financial strategy is both motivating and instructive. Her insights into overcoming common financial hurdles, from blending personal and business finances to misconceptions about profit and cash flow, are invaluable. With a focus on empowering business owners through education and actionable strategies, Melissa's advice is a must-listen for anyone looking to solidi...
2024-02-21
51 min
Build with Stephen Scoggins
The FINANCE Guru: Mastering Your Business Cash Flow to Achieve Wealth (Strategies EVERY Entrepreneur Needs!) | Melissa Houston
🔥 Want a chance to win $500? - https://stephenscoggins.com/enter-to-win-500/ 👈 Today on Unstoppable, we're joined by Melissa Houston, a financial strategist and the guiding force for countless entrepreneurs on their path to financial clarity and success. Melissa's transition from financial uncertainty to becoming a cornerstone of business financial strategy is both motivating and instructive. Her insights into overcoming common financial hurdles, from blending personal and business finances to misconceptions about profit and cash flow, are invaluable. With a focus on empowering business owners through education and actionable strategies, Melissa's advice is a must-listen for anyone looking to solidi...
2024-02-21
51 min
How To Sell More
Profits, Profits, Profits | Melissa Houston
If you're like many entrepreneurs, focusing on your business numbers is not really your thing. You do what you can but ultimately, you're too busy managing the day-to-day aspects of your business and focused on growth. But surely if you keep working hard and expanding your business, profitability is inevitable? Right? This week, Mark discusses the importance of mastering business finances with Melissa Houston, a CPA, and the author of Cash Confident: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating a Profitable Business. As the founder of the She Means Profit blog and podcast, Melissa helps e...
2024-02-20
32 min
Who Ya Know Show
Melissa Walker | Revolutionizing the Hiring Process: How Hiring Managers Can Make a Difference
**About The Guest(s):** Melissa Walker is an HR consultant and executive and professional coach with an MBA in organizational behavior. She specializes in working with teams and organizations to improve their people processes. **Summary:** Melissa Walker joins the show to discuss how hiring managers can make the hiring process easier for job seekers. She emphasizes the importance of hiring managers understanding that job seekers are also evaluating the company during the interview process. Melissa suggests that hiring managers should get involved in job search groups and network to find...
2023-12-28
14 min
Telepractice Today
A Conversation with Melissa Mitchell, author of From Survival to Service
Dr. Melissa Mitchell is an educational psychologist, wife, mother, author, and illustrator. She has worked concurrently as a school psychologist and freelance writer for more than ten years. Author of telepractice blueprint, From Survival to Service, and editor-in-chief of the ever popular newsletter, It All Adds Up: Telepractice in Schools, Melissa is passionate about encouraging educators and students to be kind to themselves so they can be kind to others. Website: melissalmitchell.com Newsletter: "It All Adds Up: Telepractice in Schools" (subscribe through website) Amazon Instagram: melissal.psyd Linkedin Facebook ________________________________________ This episode is brought to you by P...
2023-12-04
41 min
Telepractice Today
A Conversation with Melissa Mitchell, author of From Survival to Service
Dr. Melissa Mitchell is an educational psychologist, wife, mother, author, and illustrator. She has worked concurrently as a school psychologist and freelance writer for more than ten years. Author of telepractice blueprint, From Survival to Service, and editor-in-chief of the ever popular newsletter, It All Adds Up: Telepractice in Schools, Melissa is passionate about encouraging educators and students to be kind to themselves so they can be kind to others. Website: melissalmitchell.com Newsletter: "It All Adds Up: Telepractice in Schools" (subscribe through website) Amazon Instagram: melissal.psyd Linkedin Facebook ________________________________________ This episode is brought to you by P...
2023-12-04
41 min
Around the Archdiocese
Catechesis and Sacrament Preparation for Persons with Disabilities - Melissa Alvarez and Matt Kiernan
Evangelization and Catechesis with Amy Auzenne and Miguel VencesNovember 6, 2023Season 01, Episode 07In this episode, we discuss catechesis and sacrament preparation for persons with disabilities, including adaptations and resources, as we speak with Melissa Alvarez and Matt Kiernan from the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis.For more information about ministry to persons with disabilities, please contact the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis at www.archgh.org/oec or call 713-741-8730.-----------------------------------To learn about the ministries and offices of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, visit us online at archgh.org.
2023-11-06
43 min
101 Stage Adaptations
14 - CLUE by Sandy Rustin (Ep. 44)
The delightful Sandy Rustin drops by the podcast to discuss her adaptation of Clue, which is the most-produced play in high schools for many years running. On the way to discovering Colonel Mustard in the Library with the Wrench, Melissa discovers Sandy's place in soap opera history and their mutual love of cooking.In this episode, we discuss:How she became the adaptor for ClueAcquiring dramatic rights and music rights to Clue and Mystic PizzaHer approach and tips for writing adaptationsHow her play Houston has suddenly become more relevantAnd more!
2023-10-19
1h 04
HEAL Her Podcast
Melissa Houston ”The Road to Recovery”
This episode is brought to you by Herbal Face Food. Use promo code "Makini20" for 20% off ALL PLANT facial products. In this episode, Melissa shares how she is recovering from a spending addiction and how you can too! Melissa Houston is a business financial strategist that helps optimize profit in your business so you can make money, increase financial confidence, and build your wealth. Melissa is a CPA with over 20 years experience and is passionate about getting more money in the pockets of business owners. Melissa is the author of...
2023-10-18
49 min
Habits and Hustle
Episode 282: Melissa Houston: How to Become Cash Confident as an Entrepreneur
82% of businesses fail due to cash flow mismanagement, often mistaking profit for cash flow.In this episode of the Habits and Hustle podcast, I interview Melissa Houston, author of Cash Confident, who shares her unique five-step framework for mastering business finances. The framework starts with developing a positive money mindset, understanding the difference between profit and cash flow, creating a business financial plan, and the importance of being proactive with cash and forecasting financial outcomes for at least six to eight weeks in advance to prepare for any financial shortages.
2023-10-06
34 min
Greater Houston Women’s Chamber of Commerce: The Global Businesswomen’s Pod
Generative AI Is the Future. Harness Its Power Now - Special Deloitte Episode with Melissa Craig
GHWCC Global Businesswomen's Pod Episode 74 Join Melissa Craig, Marketing Leader, Houston Deloitte in a powerful discussion on Generative AI. It is here, it's powerful, and it's growing. It holds the promise to disrupt everything and play a significant role is our daily lives. Now's the time to harness its amazing power.
2023-09-15
25 min
Startup Women Podcast
How To: Access Scotiabank’s Women Initiative with Chris McMartin and Melissa Houston
Money matters for entrepreneurs and for business owners. It can also be a source of stress, shame and overwhelm. Chris and Melissa have advice for you to feel more comfortable with making and managing money as a women entrepreneur. Guests: Chris McMartin is our Topic Expert. Chris leads The Scotiabank Women Initiative Small Business Strategy across Canada. In this role, Chris is committed to building a program that helps women overcome the challenges they face on their path to success when starting, sustaining, and growing a business. Melissa Houston is our Featured...
2023-07-06
1h 10
Just Minding My Business
JMMB With Melissa Houston Author of Cash Confident
Melissa Houston is a CPA, speaker, author, and is the founder of She Means Profit, a podcast and blog that teaches successful business owners how to increase their profit margins, so they keep more money in their pocket and increase their net worth. Melissa is a contributor at large publications such as CEO World and Forbes and is a former contributor at Entrepreneur Today, we will talk about her new book Cash Confident: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Creating a Profitable Business. It is a roadmap to becoming a financially savvy business owner providing shoot-from-the-hip advice, easy-to-understand definitions of financial te...
2023-06-30
27 min
Badass is the New Black: Start, Grow, and Automate Your Business with Scalable Digital Offers
Cash Confident: Mastering Your Business Finances for Increased Profits with Melissa Houston
Welcome to our latest podcast episode where we're excited to be joined by Melissa Houston, the Financial Strategist, author of Cash Confident: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating a Profitable Business, and founder of She Means Profit®! Melissa is a Certified Public Accountant who has a wealth of experience helping business owners make profit in their businesses. In this episode, she'll share her expertise and insights into how you can create a profitable business, and she'll also discuss her regular contributions to Forbes and other large publications. You won't want to miss this valuable conversation with Melissa Houston!
2023-06-14
24 min
The Unstoppable / Imparable Podcast
Episode 12 - Become Cash Confident - How To Create Profitable Business And Wealth, with Melissa Houston
In today's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Melissa Houston Melissa Houston is the author of “Cash Confident: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating a Profitable Business” and a CPA with over 20 years of experience. Melissa helps business owners make more profit in their business so they can build wealth. Melissa is an author, speaker, and contributor to Forbes.com Some of the topics we dove into: Financial Literacy. Money Mindset. The Cash Confident Framework: The 5 pillars you need to pay attention to if you want to have a profitable business. How applying the Cash...
2023-06-13
25 min
The Unstoppable / Imparable Podcast
Episodio 12 - Resumen de la entrevista a Melissa Houston, cómo crear negocios rentables y generar riquezas
En el episodio de hoy, tuve el placer de entrevistar a Melissa Houston Melissa Houston es la autora de "Cash Confident" y una contadora pública acreditada con más de 20 años de experiencia. Melissa ayuda a los dueños de negocios a obtener más ganancias en sus negocios para que puedan generar riqueza. Melissa es autora, oradora y colaboradora de Forbes.com Algunos de los temas en los que nos sumergimos: Educación financiera. Mentalidad de dinero. El marco de trabajo Cash Confident: los 5 pilares a los que debes prestar atención si de...
2023-06-13
09 min
So Money with Farnoosh Torabi
1523: Running a Sustainable and Profit-Friendly Business with Melissa Houston
More businesses were started in the pandemic than ever on record…and if you were on of those entrepreneurs who built a product or service based business out of necessity or a passion and want to learn how to keep it going strong, our guest Melissa Houston has advice on creating profit-friendly business, paying yourself first and outsourcing financial help to the right people.More about Melissa: She is the author Cash Confident, An Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating a Profitable Business, and the founder of She Means Profit. Melissa is a CPA and Finance Strategist who helps bu...
2023-06-07
26 min
Embrace the Pivot with Dr. Cheryl Robinson
Episode 82: Melissa Houston, Founder Of She Means Profit, Shares How Money Is Tied To Self-Worth
We all have a money story. What’s yours? Is it holding you back? Melissa Houston, founer of She Means Profit, shares how money is tied to your self-worth. Let’s start believing that deserve what we’re worth and make some profit! More about Melissa: She’s a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) with over 20 years of work experience. Additionally, she’s a Finance Strategist, who works with Small to Medium-sized business (SMBs) owners and the senior-level finance person in their business to ensure financial and business strategies are in place so that profit is optimiz...
2023-05-31
20 min
She Thinks Big with Andrea Liebross
5 Steps To Being a More Cash Confident CEO with Melissa Houston
Are you a CEO who avoids the truth of your numbers?Maybe you’re afraid to find out. And by the time you do, it might be too late. But when you really start to understand what cash flow is, your revenue goes up and your anxiety goes down.So how do you turn this from something that makes you fearful to something that gives you empowerment? I’ve invited author and CPA Melissa Houston to the Time to Level Up podcast to help you better understand numbers and money and how to create profit in y...
2023-05-30
33 min
Make Your Message a Movement™: Brand Clarity & Client Attraction for Coaches, Speakers, and Authors
Legacy Leader on Profitability: Melissa Houston
“Getting more wealth into the hands of women creates a better global economy.” — Melissa Houston Women have the incredible power to change the world. But first, we need to get a handle on our money. That’s the truth of it. As entrepreneurs, many women avoid looking at their finances altogether because they lack confidence in their ability to understand and take meaning from the numbers they see on the screen. Today on The Legacy Lounge Podcast, my friend and client Melissa Houston is joining...
2023-05-29
28 min
Lady Leadership - Careers and Business For Women
Creating a profitable business for Entrepreneurs with Melissa Houston
In this episode of "Lady Leadership," host Sam McIntyre is thrilled to welcome Melissa Houston, CPA and founder of She Means Profit, as they discuss her newly released book, "Cash Confident: An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Creating a Profitable Business." "Cash Confident" is a roadmap that equips entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge to become financially savvy business owners. Melissa's shoot-from-the-hip advice, easy-to-understand definitions of financial terms, and practical step-by-step strategies make this book a must-read for anyone seeking to create a profitable business.During the episode, Sam and Melissa delve into the key topics cov...
2023-05-18
16 min
The Product Boss with Jacqueline Snyder
Cash Confident: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Creating a Profitable Business with Melissa Houston
Welcome back to another fantastic episode of the Product Boss Podcast, where we're here to support and guide you in growing your business. Today, we've got an amazing guest joining us to talk about becoming more cash competent!We're thrilled to have financial strategist Melissa Houston with us today. Melissa has been a valuable asset to our Masterminders and shares her passion for helping small business owners understand their finances. As a former social worker turned CPA, she noticed the disconnect between financial professionals and business owners and made it her mission to bridge that gap.
2023-05-15
32 min
Making Money Online with Lisa Johnson
101 Why you need to start understanding the numbers in your business with Melissa Houston
Joining me today is Chartered Accountant and Entrepreneur, Melissa Houston. Melissa empowers business owners to be financially literate so they can make profitable decisions. Today we discuss why it's so important to understand both the numbers in your business and your relationship with money. What You'll Learn In This Episode: - How despite being a money expert Melissa found herself in debt when credit became an emotional crutch. - Spending can become a habit and even an addiction, today Melissa shares how you can become aware of your patterns to avoid emotional spending.
2023-05-15
23 min
Leadership Sandbox: Strategies to Uplevel Workplace Communication, Team Collaboration, and Your Corporate Culture
017: Playing NOT to Lose with Your Money | Melissa Houston
An issue a lot of entrepreneurs and leaders face when they begin to make money is playing with that money, then subsequently losing it. In today's episode of Playing In The Sandbox, I meet with Melissa Houston to talk about her experience with money and how you can avoid those pitfalls. Here are some key takeaways to prevent you from losing your money: Be willing to negotiate with your salary. Don't undersell yourself. Build up your financial assets instead of wasting your money. Have strong financial goals. Go to https://www.tammyjbond.com/podcast...
2023-05-11
35 min
Real Estate Investing Demystified
Cash Confident: An Entrepreneur's Guide To Creating A Profitable Business - Melissa Houston
The number one reason why businesses fail is financial mismanagement. In this very turbulent time, we can’t afford to fall into this scary statistic. What we need, instead, is to become cash confident. In this episode, Melissa Houston helps us develop the confidence to handle business finances and become more resilient in these interesting times in the economy. Melissa is a CPA, speaker, author, and the founder of She Means Profit, a podcast and blog that teaches successful business owners how to increase their profit margins, so they keep more money in their pockets and increase their net wo...
2023-04-28
35 min
Credentialed Coach School
Money Mindset: From $100K in Debt, to Financial Abundance with Melissa Houston
In this week's episode, Amanda is joined by money expert Melissa Houston. She is a CPA, Fractional CFO, Author, and the host of the She Means Profit Podcast. Together they discuss what it really means to have a positive money mindset, and cleaning up your money hygiene. Melissa shares her story of being $100K in credit card debt, to how she completely transformed her life with financial abundance. They also discuss building healthy money habits and learning the difference between self-worth and net worth. Apply For Enrollment in the Upcoming Sparkle System Cohort
2023-03-23
37 min
Rockstar Doctor Life | Chiropractic Life & Practice
34: Brandon Houston | The Power of Risk Taking, Building Community & Relentless Curiosity
How comfortable are you embracing failure? In this conversation with Entrepreneur and Town Councillor Brandon Houston we discuss the power of failure and why risk-taking is an imperative trait as a business owner, and human being! Brandon shares his thoughts and experiences from 20 years of entrepreneurial life and his new political role, and what helps him shift roles and manage his time. We also discussed how his curiosity, love of learning, self reflection, and creative pursuits support his business projects, and why leaning into our values is one of the keys to our ongoing evolution. Looking for m...
2023-03-16
31 min
Work, Play, Hustle & Heal | Dr. Melissa Longo
Brandon Houston | The Power of Risk Taking, Building Community & Relentless Curiosity
How comfortable are you embracing failure? In this conversation with Entrepreneur and Town Councillor Brandon Houston we discuss the power of failure and why risk-taking is an imperative trait as a business owner, and human being! Brandon shares his thoughts and experiences from 20 years of entrepreneurial life and his new political role, and what helps him shift roles and manage his time. We also discussed how his curiosity, love of learning, self reflection, and creative pursuits support his business projects, and why leaning into our values is one of the keys to our ongoing evolution. Looking for...
2023-03-15
31 min
The Second Degree with Emily Merrell
How to Maximize Your Money as an Entrepreneur with CPA Melissa Houston
Meet Melissa Houston, a CPA and podcaster of the She Means Profit podcast. After years of working in the corporate tax world she became passionate about helping entrepreneurs manage their business finances. In this episode of The Sixth Degree podcast discover how Melissa entered the world of CPA and some easy tips and tricks to maximize your money. What You'll Learn:Melissa Houston shares her journey and evolution in the world of finance Melissa shares some quick tips and tricks for entrepreneurs to manage their moneyMelissa shares common mistakes entrepreneurs make and how to av...
2023-02-03
32 min
Do Your Crap
Why Knowing Your Numbers is Essential for Financial Success and Feeling Empowered as a Business Owner with Melissa Houston
In this episode, my guest is CPA, CGA and Founder of The Business Society blog and podcast, Melissa Houston. We dig into business, finances, money mindset and all the important stuff that so many entrepreneurs neglect when it comes to creating a financially successful business. This episode will leave you feeling empowered to look at your business numbers in an objective way and see money as a tool that you can utilize to your advantage. And, if finances or numbers aren’t your thing, Melissa shares some advice on finding a financial specialist that would fit your needs!...
2022-12-28
31 min
Emphasis Added
The Jurisprudence of Masculinity with Professor Melissa Murray: The 27th Annual Frankel Lecture
The 27th Annual Frankel Lecture, sponsored by the Houston Law Review at the University of Houston Law Center, focused on the U.S. Supreme Court and explored possible gender bias applied in protecting legal rights. Professor Melissa Murray, a leading expert on constitutional law, reproductive rights and justice, discussed “The Jurisprudence of Masculinity” during the keynote.Murray is the Frederick I. and Grace Stokes Professor of Law and Birnbaum Women’s Leadership Network Faculty Director at the New York University School of Law. She focuses her research on the legal regulation of intimate life. Her publication “Cases on Repro...
2022-12-03
1h 31
Passive Income Unlocked
324. Identifying Issues To Overcome Financial Infidelity With Melissa Houston
Melissa Houston is the founder of The Fractional CFO Agency, a columnist at Forbes.com, and the host of The Business Society podcast. She's a licensed Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and a Financial Strategist for CEOs, and she helps successful business owners increase their profit margins without having to increase revenue, so that they keep more money in their pocket while increasing their personal wealth. In this episode, Melissa shares that it’s common for people to have money stories that hold them back, and if you’re not able to release them, they will contr...
2022-10-26
23 min
Passive Income Unlocked
324. Identifying Issues To Overcome Financial Infidelity With Melissa Houston
Melissa Houston is the founder of The Fractional CFO Agency, a columnist at Forbes.com, and the host of The Business Society podcast. She's a licensed Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and a Financial Strategist for CEOs, and she helps successful business owners increase their profit margins without having to increase revenue, so that they keep more money in their pocket while increasing their personal wealth. In this episode, Melissa shares that it’s common for people to have money stories that hold them back, and if you’re not able to release them, they will contr...
2022-10-26
23 min
Dental Digest Podcast with Dr. Melissa Seibert
140. Dr. Douglas Terry - Injection Composite Technique
Click here for Spear Live December 2-3 2022. Podcast Website Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Connect with Melissa on Linkedin Dental Digest Podcast Facebook Dr. Douglas Terry received his D.D.S. from the University of Texas Health Science Center - Houston Dental Branch in 1978. He is an accredited member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, an active member of the European Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, an associate member of the Brazilian Society of Aesthetic Dentistry, The American Prosthodontic Society, an hono...
2022-09-19
35 min
Beyond 8 Figures
Overcoming Your Financial Fears with Melissa Houston, The Fractional CFO Agency
Although accounting may not seem like the most exciting part of running a business, if you properly understand your finances and take the time to put a financial plan in place, you will be doing yourself an enormous favor. Tune in today to hear Melissa Houston’s take on the importance of overcoming your financial fears and taking control of your finances as an entrepreneur! About Melissa Houston:As the founder of The Fractional CFO Agency, Melissa’s ultimate goal is to help business owners understand their businesses’ financial side so they can create more profit...
2022-09-07
26 min
ProTalk
The Perks of Per Diem with Melissa Sledge
In episode 11, Melissa Sledge, Director of Support Operations, joins Houston for a great discussion and overview of our per diem program! Listen to learn about our per diem policies, what it is, who can qualify, and familiarize yourself with the benefits the program gives our field employees!
2022-07-11
13 min
The Fundability™ Podcast
Leveraging Mistakes For Self-Discovery And Success With Melissa Houston
Your mistakes don't define you. In fact, they are essential for self-discovery and success. They teach you a lot and help you grow. Having seen the bottom and climbed her way back up, Melissa Houston shares how she concealed $100k in personal debt from her husband, and bounced back both personally and financially. Now she is a financial strategist who helps entrepreneurs grow from 6-figure to 7-figure businesses. Stay tuned and learn how you can leverage your mistakes to achieve your financial dreams.Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! http://getfundablepodcast.com/
2022-05-26
31 min
Investor Mama
Mom on the Go with Melissa Houston
Check out this week's Mom on the Go with Melissa Houston, CPA, writer at Forbes, business coach, and mamma.
2022-05-19
15 min
Investor Mama
How this Mama Accumulated $100k of Debt Without Her Husband Knowing with Melissa Houston
Learn how Melissa Houston and her husband overcame financial infidelity after she hid $100k of debt from him. In this episode we also talk about treating your household like a business and how to get a hold of your finances. Melissa shares tons of nuggets and tips to help you on your personal finance journey.
2022-05-12
46 min
Speaking Your Brand: Public Speaking Tips and Strategies
276: Money Has a Story Too: Understanding Your Business Finances with Melissa Houston
I talk a lot about storytelling and the importance of integrating stories into your presentations and talks. Well, money has a story too. Your money story may be driving behaviors in your business. My guest is Melissa Houston, a CPA and Financial Strategist for CEOs. I’ve gotten to know Melissa over the past few months as she’s gone through our Thought Leader Academy to develop her speaking skills and create her keynote signature talk. Melissa and I talk about: The #1 challenge she sees with the women she works with...
2022-05-10
29 min
The Legalpreneur Podcast
168 Melissa Houston CPA
Today on the podcast we are so happy to have Melissa Houston. She is a Certified Public accountant, an entrepreneur and a life coach. In her 20 years in all things financial she has seen a lack of understanding and knowledge about finances. Her goal is to help business owners make their businesses as profitable as they can be. In this episode we will cover:Five step financial frameworkHaving insurance for a businessUnderstanding your finances in your business
2022-05-04
24 min
Unf*ck Your Biz With Braden
224 - Profit Margins and their Impact on Hiring with Melissa Houston
On today's episode of the podcast I talk with Melissa Houston, CPA and financial strategist for CEOs, about the importance of profitable businesses and increasing your networth. Melissa helps successful business owners increase their profit margins to keep more money in their pocket and increase their networth. she is a columnist at Forbes and host of the Business Society podcast. Small businesses benefit from a fractional CFO, a part time CFO for your small to medium-sized business (solopreneur to 10-50 employees with 7-8 figures a year) important to do your financial planning. A different look at...
2022-04-28
49 min
Entrepreneur Conundrum
Helping successful business owners increase their profit margins without having to increase revenue with Melissa Houston
Here’s how Melissa teaches business owners how to create wealth through their businesses.Melissa is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) who has over 20 years of work experience.She is also the Founder of The Fractional CFO Agency where she works with Small to Medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as a Fractional CFO and the senior-level finance person in their business to ensure financial and business strategies are in place and that progress is being made. She monitors KPIs regularly, manages cash, provides audit support and many other finance functions.In the past, she has wo...
2022-04-25
26 min
APQC Podcasts
Do You Need a Fractional CFO? with Melissa Houston
On this podcast, APQC’s Mercy Harper and Megan McCulloch talk with Melissa Houston, financial strategist to CEOs and founder of the Business Society, about the benefits of fractional CFOs and how to find the right fractional CFO for your organization. Subscribe to us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts! Register for APQC's 2022 Process Management & Knowledge Management Conference on May 11 and 12 in Houston, Texas!
2022-04-21
15 min
The Shades of Entrepreneurship™
The Shades of Entrepreneurship™ — Melissa Houston, CPA: Financial Literacy, Forbes Contributions & Small Business Accounting Tips
Do you want to make smarter financial decisions for your business or personal life? In this episode of The Shades of Entrepreneurship™, host Gabriel Flores welcomes Melissa Houston, CPA, a Certified Public Accountant and contributor to Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine, to share her insights on financial literacy and entrepreneurship.Melissa discusses essential accounting strategies, budgeting tips, and the importance of understanding financial metrics for business growth. This episode is perfect for small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to improve their financial knowledge and make informed decisions....
2022-04-20
30 min
APQC Podcasts
How Small Biz Finance Teams can Improve Cash Flow and Risk Mitigation with Melissa Houston
On this podcast, APQC’s Mercy Harper and Megan McCulloch talk with Melissa Houston, a financial strategist for CEOs and founder of the Business Society, about how small businesses and startups can improve cash flow and risk mitigation. Subscribe to us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts! Register for APQC's 2022 Process Management & Knowledge Management Conference on May 11 and 12 in Houston, Texas!
2022-04-19
16 min
The Resilient Entrepreneur with Michelle Mercier
EP 134 | Melissa Houston - How to Face Your Finances Head On
What happens when you wake up one day and find yourself 100k in debt? How about when you take the “ignorance is bliss” approach to managing your personal or professional finances? How can facing your financial situation work to empower you? You’ll learn the answers to all of these and much more on today’s episode! Our guest has personally dug herself out of debt and now helps clients increase their profit margins so they keep more money in their pocket and begin to build wealth. -----------------------------------------------------Interested in hiring Michelle as a coach, e...
2022-04-18
43 min
Keep What You Earn
Owning Your Financial Power in Your Business with Melissa Houston, CPA
Let's make numbers less daunting for entrepreneurs! Melissa Houston has gone from over $100k of debt to totally financially free. And now she runs her own business helping entrepreneurs regain power over their finances. On this episode, you'll learn how to harness and own your financial power as a business owner, how your financial professional fits into that professional power, and how you can show up as the CEO you are to really own your finances! >>> Connect with Melissa and grab your free copy of the 5-Step roadmap to biz finance freedom at M...
2022-04-14
33 min
Keep What You Earn
Owning Your Financial Power in Your Business with Melissa Houston, CPA
Let's make numbers less daunting for entrepreneurs! Melissa Houston has gone from over $100k of debt to totally financially free. And now she runs her own business helping entrepreneurs regain power over their finances. On this episode, you'll learn how to harness and own your financial power as a business owner, how your financial professional fits into that professional power, and how you can show up as the CEO you are to really own your finances! >>> Connect with Melissa and grab your free copy of the 5-Step roadmap to biz finance freedom at M...
2022-04-14
33 min
Keep What You Earn
Owning Your Financial Power in Your Business with Melissa Houston, CPA
Let's make numbers less daunting for entrepreneurs! Melissa Houston has gone from over $100k of debt to totally financially free. And now she runs her own business helping entrepreneurs regain power over their finances. On this episode, you'll learn how to harness and own your financial power as a business owner, how your financial professional fits into that professional power, and how you can show up as the CEO you are to really own your finances! >>> Connect with Melissa and grab your free copy of the 5-Step roadmap to biz finance freedom at M...
2022-04-14
33 min
The Ops Authority
Managing Your Finances as a Service Provider with Melissa Houston
Are you confident in how you have your business financials set up? Are you set up for long term success, or are you simply just getting the basics done? Today we have a very special guest, a mentor to me, Melissa Houston. She has a very interesting perspective on finances. She is here to have a conversation about your (the service provider's) finances. Get Melissa's free download: 5 Step Roadmap to Biz Finance Freedom For full show notes visit www.theopsauthority.com/podcast/143. ...
2022-04-06
48 min
Well-Oiled Operations with Stacy Tuschl
Weathering Uncertainty with Melissa Houston
I was thankful to recently have an article published on Forbes by today's podcast guest, Melissa Houston, life coach, founder of The Business Society, and CPA. If you've ever wondered what the benefit is of hiring a CPA or a fractional CFO, Melissa is pulling back the curtain in this conversation on who you need, what to look for, and why having someone manage the finances of your business is critical to your success. Three important key points to listen for in this episode: The unconventional place Melissa starts with her clients before...
2022-03-30
28 min
Building the Premier Accounting Firm
Your Money Mindset w/ Melissa Houston
This is a conversation that everyone will be able to relate to. Roger and Melissa keep it professional but will also make this personal. We each have destructive stigmas that we deal with that hold us back, especially when it comes to money. In fact, everyone has a unique money story. As accounting professionals are we inspiring and empowering our clients to be financially successful? It's not enough that we provide, we also need to be willing to teach business owners, CEO's their numbers in business so they can create more profit in their business.
2022-03-30
59 min
Captivate + Convert with Christy Cegelski
Understanding Your Business Finances With Melissa Houston
“The best way to know what’s going on in your business, and to know your business intimately, is to know your business numbers.”— Melissa HoustonIs it better to have $1 million in revenue or $300k in revenue? That’s a trick question — and this episode explains why.My guest Melissa Houston is an certified accountant and financial strategist who makes it easy to understand your business finances — and loves empowering women entrepreneurs to make that money. (I highly recommend checking out her columns on forbes.com.)
2022-03-28
36 min
Top 3
Episode 34: Melissa Houston
On this week of Top 3, Marcia is joined by Melissa Houston CPA, Founder of The Fractional CFO Agency. With over 20 years of industry experience, Melissa changed her path and started her company in January 2020 to help successful business owners increase their profit margins without increasing sales.
2022-03-22
39 min
The Secrets Of Earning Money Show
Episode 79: Women, Emotions & Money with Melissa Houston
This is Women's History Month and we're are celebrating all month long. We are joined by a special guest Melissa Houston. Melissa is a CPA, Financial Strategist for CEO's and Forbes Columnist. With over two decades of business experience specializing in Internal Controls, corporate accounting, budgets, financial reporting, corporate & personal tax, audit and SR&ED she enjoys helping business owners build their businesses by increasing their financial management skills. Melissa often says "Your numbers are telling you a story - make sure you are listening to it". Many people, even financial professionals, can experience financial issues and have to le...
2022-03-18
24 min
Meet The Expert with Elliot Kallen
Elevate Your Business with a CFO with Melissa Houston - Meet The Expert with Elliot Kallen
Welcome to Season 2, Episode 24 of Meet the Expert® with Elliot Kallen!https://prosperityfinancialgroup.com/meet-the-expert-with-elliot-kallen/season-2-episode-24-fractional-cfos-to-female-entrepreneurs/In this episode, Elliot Kallen brings on Melissa Houston, a contributor for Forbes, a CPA, and a Fractional CFO, to discuss how a CFO can elevate your business and increase profits. Focusing on small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), Elliot and Melissa give you the insider look at why it's called “fractional,” at what point you should be hiring, and how a CFO operates differently from a CPA. Following, Melissa tells us why she is inspired to help female entrepreneurs along with the b...
2022-03-11
16 min
Streams to Impact
REIA 115 Melissa Houston: How To Increase Your Net Worth Through Your Business
We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?Melissa Houston is a CPA and a Financial Strategist for CEOs. Melissa helps successful business owners increase their profit margins so that they keep more money in their pocket and increase their net worth. Melissa is a columnist at Forbes.com and the host of The Business Society podcast. Main Points:Which is better, profit or revenue? Why do business owners have such a unique ability to create wealth? How can we leverage that into better lives for ourselves and fami...
2022-03-02
23 min
Rich State of Mind Podcast
Episode 86: How a CFO Can Increase Your Profit Margins ft. Melissa Houston
Melissa Houston is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA),a Financial Strategist for CEOs, a columnist at Forbes.com, and the hostof The Business Society podcast. Melissa helps successful businessowners increase their profit margins without having to increaserevenue so that they keep more money in their pocket while increasingtheir personal wealth.Melissa has over 20 years of business experience with large and smallcorporations, government, and not-for-profit industries whilespecializing in Internal Controls, corporate accounting, budgets,financial reporting, corporate & personal tax, audit, and SR&ED.Melissa...
2022-02-28
34 min
Your Fitness Money Coach Podcast - Helping Gym Owners Build Profitable Businesses
82% of Businesses Fail Because of This - An interview with Melissa Houston
On episode 50, I had my CPA, Mike Freeman on the show. Many people are afraid to look at the numbers in their business. I'm on a mission to show people that it doesn't have to be that way. You can do this! I'm pretty sure you didn't get into business to do accounting but you need to understand the numbers if you want to reach your potential. For that reason, I decided to bring another CPA on. Melissa Houston and I had a great conversation about the importance of knowing your numbers as...
2022-02-22
27 min
Profit With A Plan
EP141 Your Profitable Numbers - Melissa Houston
Marcia talks with CPA & Financial Strategist Melissa Houston about how following your key numbers can drive your profits. Running your business off of a detailed financial plan gives you the guidance you need to make decisions. This plan will allow you to drive towards the goals you desire. The results are in the numbers. Melissa has a great 5 step financial roadmap and more great information on her site www.MelissaHoustonCPA.com. Connect with her on social too. ================= Join Marcia on her FREE webclass "How To Make Your Business Sale-Worthy....Even If You Aren’t...
2022-02-01
30 min
Money Talk With Tiff
Managing Business Finances with Melissa Houston | Ep. 85
Tiffany sits down with Melissa who breaks down how to manage a business from an accounting perspective by recognizing profit from revenue. Melissa shares her tips on getting your books in order as a business owner and why every business owner needs a cash reserve. About Our Guest Melissa Houston is a CPA with over 20 years of experience. She is a Financial Strategist for CEOs where she helps successful business owners increase their profit margins so they keep more money in their pocket and increase their net worth. Melissa is a columnist at Forbes.com an...
2022-01-20
24 min
Money Tales
Life Is Not Perfect, with Melissa Houston
In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Melissa Houston. Melissa is someone who knows a lot about the importance of money conversations, and she has faced the consequences of not having them at critical times. Well into her career as a CPA, Melissa found herself slowly unraveling, which made it difficult for her to see a big problem was mounting. It began with weekend shopping trips; a handbag here, a piece of jewelry there. Melissa was spending a lot of money on things that, in hindsight, she really didn’t need because it allowed he...
2022-01-20
36 min
Money Tales
Life Is Not Perfect, with Melissa Houston
In this episode of Money Tales, our guest is Melissa Houston. Melissa is someone who knows a lot about the importance of money conversations, and she has faced the consequences of not having them at critical times. Well into her career as a CPA, Melissa found herself slowly unraveling, which made it difficult for her to see a big problem was mounting. It began with weekend shopping trips; a handbag here, a piece of jewelry there. Melissa was spending a lot of money on things that, in hindsight, she really didn’t need because it allowed her to stave of...
2022-01-20
36 min
BE the Sought-After Entrepreneur Podcast
How to Improve Your Financial Literacy and Money Management with Melissa Houston
Do you feel like you have a good handle on your business finances and money management?In today’s episode, Houston is sharing how entrepreneurs can improve their financial literacy. Melissa Houston is the founder of The Fractional CFO Agency, a columnist at Forbes.com, and the host of The Business Society podcast. A licensed Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), she’s a Financial Strategist for CEOs and she helps successful business owners increase their profit margins without having to increase revenue so that they keep more money in their pocket while increasing their p...
2022-01-18
34 min
Chapter One with HPL
"Girl, Serpent, Thorn" by Melissa Bashardoust; Read by Rachel
Soraya, a princess cursed to be poisonous to the touch, has lived eighteen years in the shadows but as her twin brother's wedding approaches, she faces choices with unimaginable consequences. This title is intended for teens, however, it may contain language or themes that some readers may find offensive. Recorded with permission of Flatiron, an imprint of Macmillan. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.
2022-01-06
05 min
Real Estate Investor Growth Network Podcast
077 - Badass Interview with Melissa Houston
Not your ordinary CPA! Check out this international interview with Melissa Houston. Melissa dives into some tips on how to manage your money while scaling your business. She also touches on the importance of never giving away your financial power because NO ONE will ever care about your money more than you do. Melissa Houston is a CPA and the founder of The Fractional CFO Agency. Melissa helps successful business owners increase their profit margins so they keep more money in their pockets and increase their net worth. Melissa is a columnist at Forbes.com and...
2022-01-03
35 min
Calm the Chaos
Ep.97 Melissa Houston, Financial Coach for Business
Melissa Houston is a CPA and Financial strategist for CEO’s. Melissa helps successful business owners increase their profit margins so they can keep more money in their pocket and increase their net worth! Melissa is a columnist at Forbes.com and the host of The Business Society Podcast Melissa started her journey as a social worker and worked in that sector for five years and realized that long-term it may not be the best fit for her. She then went back to school and chose to account as it was the “responsible, reliable choice” but then realized...
2021-12-13
28 min
The Secrets Of Earning Money Show
Episode 64: Creating a Profitable Foundation For Your Business With Melissa Houston
Today we are joined by our special guest Melissa Houston. Melissa is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), Financial Strategist to CEOs, a columnist at Forbes.com and host of The Business Society Podcast. She has over two decades of business experience with government, non-profits and corporations of varying sizes. Specializing in Internal Controls, corporate accounting, budgets, financial reporting, corporate & personal tax, and audits, because your numbers a tell a story she can help you listen to. Melissa is passionate about helping business owners go from 6-figure to 7-figure businesses and achieving their personal financial dreams. Listen to today's episode...
2021-12-03
25 min
Law Firm Growth Podcast
How To Become Financially Bulletproof with Melissa Houston
>> Get the newest LFG episodes delivered to your inbox when you Sign Up for our Newsletter.Resource Links:Download your free copy of Melissa’s 5-Step Roadmap to Biz Finance Freedom: https://melissahoustoncpa.lpages.co/5-step-biz-finance-roadmapBoost your case count and revenue with the Double Your Case Files MasterclassEstate planning attorney? Ditch toxic revenue and get better clients with Seminar 3.0Every decision you make in your business impacts your bottom line, which is your profit.If you’re making decisions without understanding how you’re impacting your profit (like most people)…Then you may...
2021-11-23
44 min
The Over 50 Entrepreneur
Melissa Houston | The Secrets to Engaging in Public Policy to Keep Your Business Open and Thriving
On this week’s episode of The Over 50 Entrepreneur, we speak with attorney Melissa Houston, Founder and Principal of 929 Strategies. 929 Strategies is a government affairs consulting company committed to helping businesses pursue opportunities by overcoming challenges through providing public policy advice, so you can protect and grow your business. After serving decades in the public sector, Melissa wanted to continue to move Oklahoma in a positive direction by helping businesses. Listen as she walks us through: How you can attract better people for your open positions—tapping into a workforce that has been disrupt...
2021-11-10
31 min
Pillars Of Wealth Creation
POWC #426 – Controlling Business Expenses with Melissa Houston
Melissa Houston is all about taking control of your business expenses to create long-term wealth and hits on real actionable steps to bring your business to the top. Melissa Houston is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), a Financial Strategist for CEOs, a columnist at Forbes.com, and the host of The Business Society Podcast. She helps successful business owners increase their profit margins without having to increase revenue. Melissa has 20+ years of business experience with large and small corporations, governments, and not-for-profit industries while specializing in Internal Controls, corporate accounting, budgets, financial reporting, corporate & personal tax, audit, and SR&ED. 3...
2021-11-08
35 min
The Millionaire Choice Podcast with Tony Bradshaw
Ep 67: From Reformed Shopaholic to Thriving Entrepreneur, Melissa Houston, CPA / CGA
This week on The Millionaire Choice Show, Tony talks with Melissa Houston, Founder of thebusinesssociety.co, which is an educational website and resource for entrepreneurs who are looking for personal finance, business finance, and all-around business information.About MelissaI’m a Certified Public Accountant, but not the kind you find in a sterile office building, wearing a drab suit, handing you cold coffee in a styrofoam cup.I’m also a Certified Life Coach and woman entrepreneur, just like you.I understand the tightrope of bringing in revenue, and needing to spend money to make...
2021-11-01
49 min
Interview Connections | The Leading Podcast Booking Agency
Increasing Your Profit with Melissa Houston
Jess and Margy are the co-owners of Interview Connections, the first and leading podcast booking agency. This is the podcast to teach you how to transform your business and life with the power of visibility and strategy! On today's episode of Monetize the Mic, Jess and Margy are talking with Interview Connections client, Melissa Houston. Melissa Houston is a CPA, a Financial Strategist for CEOs, a columnist at Forbes.com, and the host of The Business Society podcast. Melissa helps successful business owners increase their profit margins without having to increase revenue so that they keep more money in t...
2021-10-25
26 min
APQC Podcasts
Finance Trends from Startups and Small Biz with Melissa Houston
On this podcast, APQC’s Mercy Harper and Megan McCulloch talk with Melissa Houston—a financial strategist for CEOs, founder of the Business Society, and a writer for publications such as Forbes and Entrepreneur Magazine—to talk about what’s in store for financial management in 2022 and beyond. Subscribe to us on iTunes or wherever you get your podcasts!
2021-10-18
20 min
The Business Managers
EP 36 | 7-Figure Business Means Nothing If You Don't Have Profit with Melissa Houston
Be sure to join the official Facebook Group for The Business Managers Podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebusinessmanagerspodcast~About Melissa Houston - Melissa Houston is a CPA, a columnist at Forbes, the host of The Business Society podcast and a Financial Strategist for CEOs. Melissa helps successful business owners increase their profit margins so that they keep more money in their pocket and increase their net worth.Connect with Melissa:Website: https://www.melissahoustoncpa.com/ Forbes column: https://www.forbes.com/sites/melissahouston/?sh=10372b385ee8
2021-10-18
32 min
Selling U
Episode 7 | Selling U to Increase Your Profits with Melissa Houston
Today's guest, Melissa Houston, is a professional financial strategist. So she not only understands sales, but most importantly, she is coaching CEOs on how to increase profits within theirs. This is something I want everyone to pay very close attention to because sales are very important, but if you are not paying close attention to your profit as well, you're not going to take as much money home.I want you to be taking as much money back to your family as possible. She's here today to kind of tell the truth of her own story that...
2021-10-14
1h 03
Oklahoma Venture Forum Podcast
Melissa Houston, Making Legislation Work for Businesses - OVF Podcast 9/21
With over 20 years of experience, Melissa Houston has made a career in public service in various roles. She has recently served as the Oklahoma Labor Commissioner, Secretary for Education and Workforce Development, and previously as Chief of Staff for the Oklahoma Attorney General and the Oklahoma Office of Homeland Security. She’s worked under four governors, both Democrat and Republican, and has been referred to as the Swiss army knife of public policy. www.OVF.org The Oklahoma Venture Forum (OVF) is the state’s preeminent organization fostering innovation and economic growth. We introduce investors, ment...
2021-09-29
09 min
The Power of Owning Your Career Podcast
Become The CEO with Melissa Houston
In this episode, Simone sits down with Financial Strategist, Melissa Houston to discuss how she helps others to become the CEO in their lives. Melissa is a Certified Professional Accountant with over 20 years of experience. She is also a regular contributor at Forbes.com and the host of The Business Society podcast. Melissa shares the impetus for starting her own business. She talks how she jumped in and wouldn't allow herself to turn back in her career. Listen to the full story now. To reach Melissa, contact her at melissahoustoncpa.com. To join the after show conversation, go t...
2021-09-12
25 min
The Sarah Swain Show
Managing Your Money So You Can Make More Money with Melissa Houston
On the podcast with me today is Melissa Houston! A Certified Public Accountant, but not the kind you find in a sterile office building, wearing a drab suit, handing you cold coffee in a styrofoam cup. Melissa is also the columnist that approached me to write a Forbes article about me! Today, Melissa works with women entrepreneurs to help them manage their money and profit more. Melissa and I are diving into; How Melissa helps business owners think differently about money, cash flow, and revenue in their business. Ways that business owners need to ma...
2021-08-11
41 min
The Kelly Roach Show
UES 712: Money Management and Financial Literacy in Business with Melissa Houston
The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make that steal their income? Avoidance and overwhelm around business finances. Having an organized system in place will save you a ton of money as a CEO, and the ROI of taking the time to get familiar with your finances will snowball. And, if you're an intrapreneur listening: talking about your financial contributions to the business avoids risk. Today, Kelly is talking with CPA Melissa Houston about how entrepreneurs can better manage their money and financial systems to not only achieve their revenue goals...
2021-06-28
21 min
Money Talkers
Don't Make Your Kids Play It Safe - Interview with Melissa Houston
In the world of entrepreneurship, Melissa Houston joins hundreds of other business owners who wish schools taught kids how to explore entrepreneurship. Being able to control hours, income, ideas, and have complete control over your emotions and life is something invaluable which she wishes kids knew was a possibility. Melissa Houston, business finance coach recognized by Forbes, is with us today to share some of problems she navigates through with her clients as she helps to transform their bottom line. With over 20 years experience with large and small businesses, Melissa has coined her CFO Money Method Framework which she shares...
2021-06-25
12 min
Money Talkers
It's All About the Bottom Line: Being a Better Entrepreneur - Interview with Melissa Houston
Melissa Houston, business finance coach recognized by Forbes, is with us today to share some of problems she navigates through with her clients as she helps to transform their bottom line. With over 20 years experience with large and small businesses, Melissa has coined her CFO Money Method Framework which she shares on her podcast, Think Like a CFO. Visit Melissa here: www.melissahoustoncpa.com or listen to her podcast on your favorite streaming service!
2021-06-24
36 min
Chapter One with HPL
"The Hazel Wood" by Melissa Albert; Read by Yadira
Seventeen-year-old Alice and her mother have spent most of Alice's life on the road, always a step ahead of the uncanny bad luck biting at their heels. But when Alice's grandmother, the reclusive author of a cult-classic book of pitch-dark fairy tales, dies alone on her estate, the Hazel Wood, Alice learns how bad her luck can really get. This title is intended for teens, however, it may contain language or themes that some readers may find offensive. Recorded with permission of Flatiron, an imprint of Macmillan. Click here to see this title in the Houston Public Library catalog.
2021-06-09
09 min
The Productpreneur Podcast
Money Money Money! Be the CFO of Your Business - Melissa Houston
It’s tax season and so many of us are looking at our finances from the past year, some of us for the first time. So there is no better time than now to discuss finances. We are going to hear from a Finance expert who doesn’t hold back when it comes to talking money and finances. Melissa Houston is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), a Business Finance Coach, a regular contributor at Forbes.com, and the host of the Think Like a CFO podcast. Melissa’s passion is to help entrepreneurs understand the importance of knowing...
2021-04-15
34 min
Who Ya Know Show
Melissa Walker | Revolutionizing the Hiring Process: How Hiring Managers Can Make a Difference
About The Guest(s):Melissa Walker is an HR consultant and executive and professional coach with an MBA in organizational behavior. She specializes in working with teams and organizations to improve their people processes. Summary:Melissa Walker joins the show to discuss how hiring managers can make the hiring process easier for job seekers. She emphasizes the importance of hiring managers understanding that job seekers are also evaluating the company during the interview process. Melissa suggests that hiring managers should get involved in job search groups and network to find great talent...
2021-02-11
14 min
SHE SPEAKS by GCW Publishing House
048 - Melissa Houston - Why you Need to Get Your Finances Under Control
Melissa Houston is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a Business Finance Coach with over 20 years of experience. Melissa is also the host of the Think Like a CFO podcast. Melissa is passionate about helping women entrepreneurs manage their business and personal finances so that they can become financially empowered. In today’s episode Melissa shares: 4 reasons why it's so important to get your finances under control and managed. Common money mistakes business owners make and what steps you can start taking now to get your finances under control Why it is im...
2021-02-08
15 min
Cheers to You!
EP43 - Money, Money, oh... or No Money! With CPA - Melissa Houston
Hi. I am Brooke Voris, CEO and Wedding Consultant at Brooke Voris Weddings (BVW). I am also a WOM (Wife and Mom) with a crazy household and am here to give you a behind the scenes look at what really goes on in a Wedding Planners life. This show is about helping people find a balance and getting everything they want on their very special day. Meet Melissa Houston! She is a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), a Business Finance Coach, a regular contributor at Forbes.com, and the host of the Think Like a CFO po...
2021-02-04
34 min
HP Podcast Backlog 1
Releasing SHAME around MONEY and Looking at Your Business Finances (Melissa Houston)
Money is the most loaded topic, right? There is a lot of baggage that we sometimes bring into our relationship with money, but if we want to excel in our creative businesses well, ya know what we gotta do. It is time for us to look at those finances y’all! Melissa Houston is a previous social worker, turned accountant who now works with business owners to get to the ROOT around their money mindset issues and finally see the financial success they want to see. Today we dig into all things money, budgeting, and getting to the...
2021-02-03
31 min
The Wealthy Women Podcast
Take Control of Your Finances Effectively with Melissa Houston, CPA
How do you take control of your finances? Melissa Houston, CPA, creator of the CFO Money Method and host of Think Like a CFO Podcast, shares her amazing tips on how you can empower yourself with your finances. She shares her own story in her budgeting and how she helps women and business owners control their money and create their own money method.Today, she shares her story with us:💰 How she started coaching and empowering wom...
2021-01-04
39 min
ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast about all things Business + Valuation.
US Tax Court Cases & Valuation: Jones, Grieve and Kress
Hi Welcome to ValuationPodcast.com - A podcast and video series about all things related to business and valuation. My name is Melissa Gragg, a business valuation expert in St. Louis Missouri. Today I have the privilege to interview Baria Jaroudi, an accountant and valuation expert in Houston, Texas. We are going to discuss US Tax Court Cases & Valuation Issues in a few recent cases: Estate of Jones v. Commissioner and Pierson Grieve v. Commissioner, as well as Kress v. United States. Welcome Baria!! So we both are current instructors in a course for...
2020-09-15
32 min