Is your business model still aligned with your operations, or are you running on outdated assumptions? How do you even know? Many companies unknowingly drift away from their original vision, creating inefficiencies, frustrated teams, and missed opportunities. In this episode, Haleh Fardi, Chief Visionary Officer at ProCFO Partners, explores the hidden challenges of misalignment and shares why regularly reviewing your business model is not optional - it's crucial. Haleh introduces us to tools like the Revenue Flywheel that can help realign your strategy and drive sustainable growth, and we explore real-world examples of businesses that regained focus and profitability. Have you unknowingly drifted off course? If you're not regularly reviewing your business model, you could already be floating aimlessly, losing sight of the growth and success you set out to achieve. Featuring Haleh Fardi.

Create The Next is delivered to you from ProCFO Partners. Every week, we explore strategies and ideas for financial management and growth to help today’s businesses put their financial picture in context. ProCFO Partners are expert financial officers networked across industries, verticals, specializations and situations. Fulfilling the role of a part-time CFO with all-time commitment, ProCFO Partners utilizes the innovative and exclusive FGC Financial Flywheel as a framework that creates momentum to drive your financial functions for sustainable success. Visit procfopartners.com to explore how we can implement a systematic and scalable financial system to help you achieve your goal.

Running a business on gut instinct only gets you so far. Join us for a Client Story in this episode and follow how ProCFO Partners helped RU Living, a student housing provider, move from intuition to data-driven decisions. Founder and President Mike Sisler shares how ProCFO Josefina Garcia transformed their operations, including handling complex software migrations and turning vague financials into clear, actionable insights. In the boardroom, data replaced stories, driving more strategic conversations and decisions. Plus, see how Josefina brought relief and focus, helping RU Living grow more profitably and confidently. Featuring Mike Sisler and Josefina Garcia.

Create The Next is delivered to you from ProCFO Partners. Every week, we explore strategies and ideas for financial management and growth to help today’s businesses put their financial picture in context. ProCFO Partners are expert financial officers networked across industries, verticals, specializations and situations. Fulfilling the role of a part-time CFO with all-time commitment, ProCFO Partners utilizes the innovative and exclusive FGC Financial Flywheel as a framework that creates momentum to drive your financial functions for sustainable success. Visit procfopartners.com to explore how we can implement a systematic and scalable financial system to help you achieve your goal.

Mismanaging construction accounting can lead to costly overruns and unexpected financial issues. In this episode, we discuss how construction companies can avoid these pitfalls by understanding the nuances of construction accounting compared to traditional methods. With insights from ProCFO Pat Balestrieri, we explore the importance of revenue recognition, cost management, and detailed job costing to maintain control over projects. We also discuss how frequent project evaluations and breaking down costs into specific categories can help your company stay on track. Plus, we explore how a fractional CFO can offer valuable guidance, ensuring your financial strategies align with long-term business goals. Whether you’re a small firm or a growing business, this conversation offers practical advice to improve your financial management. Featuring Pat Balestrieri.

Create The Next is delivered to you from ProCFO Partners. Every week, we explore strategies and ideas for financial management and growth to help today’s businesses put their financial picture in context. ProCFO Partners are expert financial officers networked across industries, verticals, specializations and situations. Fulfilling the role of a part-time CFO with all-time commitment, ProCFO Partners utilizes the innovative and exclusive FGC Financial Flywheel as a framework that creates momentum to drive your financial functions for sustainable success. Visit procfopartners.com to explore how we can implement a systematic and scalable financial system to help you achieve your goal.

Choosing the right financial leadership is essential to your company’s growth and success, and making the right choice starts with understanding the distinct capabilities of each role. In this episode, we explore the differences between a CFO and a Controller, highlighting how their unique contributions shape your business. We examine why a CFO’s strategic vision drives future success while a Controller’s transactional expertise ensures efficient daily operations. With insights from Chief Visionary Officer Haleh Fardi, we discuss the importance of these roles working together, how small to medium-sized businesses can leverage fractional CFO services, and the concept of the financial Flywheel to create sustainable growth. Plus, we explore how strategic planning that goes beyond basic financial reporting ensures your company’s activities are consistently aligned with its long-term goals.

Create The Next is delivered to you from ProCFO Partners. Every week, we explore strategies and ideas for financial management and growth to help today’s businesses put their financial picture in context. ProCFO Partners are expert financial officers networked across industries, verticals, specializations and situations. Fulfilling the role of a part-time CFO with all-time commitment, ProCFO Partners utilizes the innovative and exclusive FGC Financial Flywheel as a framework that creates momentum to drive your financial functions for sustainable success. Visit procfopartners.com to explore how we can implement a systematic and scalable financial system to help you achieve your goal.

Neglecting the right financial metrics can stall your business growth. In this episode, we talk about what some of the "right" metrics are and discuss strategies for managing and optimizing profits and cash flow for SMEs. Kenton Gray helps us explore financial levers beyond mere sales increases. We break down how managing sales volume, COGS, and operational metrics can boost profitability, and discuss practical actions like supplier negotiations, inventory management, and KPI setting to maintain robust cash flow. Plus, we explore how proactive financial planning leads to better outcomes, aligning each business unit for sustained success. This episode provides actionable insights to control and improve your financial health. Featuring Kenton Gray

Create The Next is delivered to you from ProCFO Partners. Every week, we explore strategies and ideas for financial management and growth to help today’s businesses put their financial picture in context. ProCFO Partners are expert financial officers networked across industries, verticals, specializations and situations. Fulfilling the role of a part-time CFO with all-time commitment, ProCFO Partners utilizes the innovative and exclusive FGC Financial Flywheel as a framework that creates momentum to drive your financial functions for sustainable success. Visit procfopartners.com to explore how we can implement a systematic and scalable financial system to help you achieve your goal.

A workplace that ignores the role of finance in its culture is missing a crucial element for success - and most organizations don't put "finance" and "culture" in the same thought. Rodger Lazoff helps us explore how integrating these elements drives opportunity. We break down the Four Cs: Cooperation, Collaboration, Contribution, and Community, and discuss how CFOs can embed desired behaviors to build trust and transparency. We talk about how effective communication and continuous feedback can develop a thriving team and explore tips for simplifying financial concepts to engage non-financial staff. Join us for a conversation that provides actionable insights for aligning culture and financial goals to create a motivated and cohesive workforce. Featuring Rodger Lazoff

Create The Next is delivered to you from ProCFO Partners. Every week, we explore strategies and ideas for financial management and growth to help today’s businesses put their financial picture in context. ProCFO Partners are expert financial officers networked across industries, verticals, specializations and situations. Fulfilling the role of a part-time CFO with all-time commitment, ProCFO Partners utilizes the innovative and exclusive FGC Financial Flywheel as a framework that creates momentum to drive your financial functions for sustainable success. Visit procfopartners.com to explore how we can implement a systematic and scalable financial system to help you achieve your goal.

Join us as we discuss how the modern CFO role is evolving, with insights from Vaughn Henson. This episode explores the critical role of training and education in helping create better financial literacy and operational efficiency, highlighting tools like AI and BI dashboards that improve data management and decision-making. We also talk about the benefits of fractional CFOs and how they match the expertise of full-time CFOs while offering more financial efficiency. Plus, we talk about practical strategies for integrating technology and maximizing efficiency with simple solutions. Featuring Vaughn Henson

Create The Next is delivered to you from ProCFO Partners. Every week, we explore strategies and ideas for financial management and growth to help today’s businesses put their financial picture in context. ProCFO Partners are expert financial officers networked across industries, verticals, specializations and situations. Fulfilling the role of a part-time CFO with all-time commitment, ProCFO Partners utilizes the innovative and exclusive FGC Financial Flywheel as a framework that creates momentum to drive your financial functions for sustainable success. Visit procfopartners.com to explore how we can implement a systematic and scalable financial system to help you achieve your goal.

Exploring the CFO's unique and sometimes misunderstood role in shaping organizational strategy, this episode examines their guidance in navigating long-term strategic development, including complex mergers, acquisitions, and more. We analyze why SME leadership often falls short in targeting future achievements due to an intense concentration on present tasks, and we explore integrating a fractional CFO into the team, discussing unexpected benefits and potential obstacles. Focusing on strategic visioning, scenario planning, and nurturing productive leadership team dynamics, this conversation arms business leaders and executives with the knowledge to make informed, data-backed decisions. These decisions effectively merge immediate organizational needs with larger, ambitious goals, ensuring cohesive advancement and the company's overall growth. Featuring Sarah Smigel

Create The Next is delivered to you from ProCFO Partners. Every week, we explore strategies and ideas for financial management and growth to help today’s businesses put their financial picture in context. ProCFO Partners are expert financial officers networked across industries, verticals, specializations and situations. Fulfilling the role of a part-time CFO with all-time commitment, ProCFO Partners utilizes the innovative and exclusive FGC Financial Flywheel as a framework that creates momentum to drive your financial functions for sustainable success. Visit procfopartners.com to explore how we can implement a systematic and scalable financial system to help you achieve your goal.