Being a fractional CFO has 10x’ed my value. Not because of variety. But repetition. For each client, I do the same things: 1️⃣ Improve accounting 2️⃣ Provide FP&A 3️⃣ Get access to capital 4️⃣ Identify & drive strategy I go through much the same process. I don’t have to deviate much from company to company. Sure, business size and industry changes a few things. But at the core, I’m sharpening my skills each time. And I don’t get bored.
I’m not a CFO but kind of surprised that a focus on margins / profitability isn’t mentioned. At what point does this become a priority?
100% This is why I make my clients think through their work and create frameworks or a branded methodology - it makes their work easier to do and it helps them better communicate how they help people within their content. (and it prepares you for scalability). It's just good to do.
That’s how you know you’ve found your sweet spot! When the process itself is the reward!
There’s always a new adventure around the corner, and yet it often feels like we’ve seen almost everything, Duke Heninger, CPA
Embrace the learning and the journey!
It’s a great job and adventure!
Right on the nose!
Hmm. My experience is the opposite. Each client has different needs, so what I do is totally different for each one.
It’s very much the same and always different at the same time.
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2mo"I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times." - Bruce Lee.