CFO

Merushka Chetty

Buy-In Management Buyouts (BIMBOs)

Ever wondered what a Management Buyout (MBO), or even a BIMBO, is?
This episode features Karl Lloyd, an experienced fractional CFO who has worked with numerous businesses. He shares his insights on this less-talked-about exit strategy, explaining the mechanics, the benefits, and the potential pitfalls.

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Merushka Chetty

No-Nonsense Insights from a Fractional CFO

In the latest episode of the Gross Profit Podcast, James gets advice from Justine Lemanowicz on how to structure his company’s shift from product-based offerings to building a professional services wing.

Justine, Owner and Fractional CFO from Fit2Grow CFO Solutions, shares how to build a profitable professional services business by aligning financial structures, using the right accounting practices, and motivating teams with the right incentives.

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Merushka Chetty

From Employee to Entrepreneur

In this episode, host James Kennedy has an engaging conversation with Alyona Mysko, CEO and Founder of Fuelfinance, who shares her journey of transitioning from being a CFO to becoming an entrepreneur. Alyona offers an inspiring perspective on making the leap from employee to founder, reflecting on the pivotal moments that led her to establish her own business.

Throughout the episode, Alyona discusses the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, and how her mission with Fuelfinance is to revolutionize financial management for startups and growing businesses. She also touches on the importance of reducing burn rates, achieving profitability, and accelerating growth through efficient financial systems.

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Merushka Chetty

Purchasing Hacks for SMBs

In this episode of The Gross Profit Podcast, entitled “Purchasing Hacks for SMBs “, host James Kennedy speaks with Ben de la Cretaz. As a Partner and CFO at TechCXO, Ben works with founding teams and growth-stage companies in all aspects of finance, fundraising, and operations.

We hear about how Ben helps entrepreneurs fresh from the bubble of academia realize their business dreams. Ben also shares how his dream of owning a restaurant changed to teaching clients how the cash in their business works.

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Merushka Chetty

The Day Silicon Valley Bank Died

On this episode of the Gross Profit Podcast, James Kennedy sits down with Julia Leask, a seasoned Fractional FD/CFO at Leask Advisory Solutions. Julia shares her firsthand experiences and valuable insights from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, discussing the vital lessons learned during that tumultuous period.

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Merushka Chetty

Mastering the Art of Relevance

On this episode of the Gross Profit Podcast, James Kennedy sits down with Nathan Acuff, CFO at Expected Behavior. Nathan is known for his strategic acumen in turning complex financial challenges into opportunities for growth and stability.

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Merushka Chetty

The Rebate Boomerang Corollary with Nick Rose

On this episode of the Gross Profit Podcast, James Kennedy sits down with Nick Rose, CFO at Enable, a leading rebate management platform. They discuss how rebate management software is revolutionizing business operations by transforming rebates from overlooked financial elements into strategic opportunities.

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