The CFO Reality Check Every Entrepreneur Needs: Leading Through the Numbers

In This Episode of Business Lunch, join Ryan Deiss and I in this enlightening episode of Business Lunch, where they delve into the often overlooked yet crucial topic of accounting and finance. We discuss how entrepreneurial optimism can clash with the harsh realities of financial reporting. Learn how to navigate these challenges and foster a productive relationship with your CFO to ensure your company's financial health. Timestamps: 00:00 – Entrepreneurial Optimism vs. Financial Realism 01:36 – Why Accounting Reporting Shapes Company Culture 02:37 – Switching from Cash to Accrual Accounting 03:17 – When Financial Reports Become Depressing 05:41 – Fixing the Reporting Process 08:29 – Avoiding Obstacles: A Common Entrepreneurial Pitfall 09:54 – Support Your Team… or Change It 12:19 – Leadership’s Role in Financial Clarity 17:34 – Preparing for Exit & Upgrading the Finance Team 20:17 – Why Accounting Method Changes Can Distort Profit 27:03 – Restructuring Contracts to Fix Revenue Recognition 31:54 – Challenging Accounting Assumptions 37:15 – The Importance of Cash Flow Over Profit 40:54 – Don’t Let Accounting Wag the Dog 43:10 – Final Thoughts & Outro Connect with me on social:TikTok: Check out my TikTok HereInstagram: Check out my Instagram HereFacebook: Check out my Facebook HereLinkedIn: Check out my LinkedIn HereSubscribe to my YouTube 👉  Here Resources: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE Mentioned in this episode: Build Your CEO Dashboard Get one report every week of the key metrics you need to know with the CEO Dashboard! CEO Dashboard