Episode Details

If your CFO feels like the enemy… it’s probably not them.

Most business owners unknowingly create friction with finance—and it shows up in missed profits, bad decisions, and constant tension.

In this episode, we break down the 3 biggest mistakes leaders make that drive their CFO crazy—and how fixing them can unlock serious growth.

 Chapters:
0:00 – Introduction: The CFO-Ops Dynamic
1:39 – Forecasts as a "Contract with the Future"
6:58 – Understanding "Potential Costs" vs. Real Risks
14:21 – The Friction of "Taking Profit" Early
25:31 – Bridging the Communication Gap
31:13 – The Most Expensive Sentence a PM Can Say
35:14 – Final Thoughts: Same Team, Different Languages
 

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