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Back to EpisodesHow a Fractional CFO Helps Founders Grow with Ephraim Egbele
Description
In episode 323 of Beyond The Story, Sebastian Rusk interviews Ephraim Egbele, fractional CFO and entrepreneur, to discuss how understanding your finances can transform the way you lead, make decisions, and scale your business. They discuss leadership, building a dependable team, improving operational efficiency, and the growing role of AI in supporting business owners and their employees.
Tune in to hear how Ephraim turned an unexpected career setback into a thriving business, why financial clarity is essential for sustainable growth, and how falling in love with your numbers can make you a stronger CEO.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:00:05] Welcome to Beyond the Story and Introducing Ephraim Egbele.
[00:01:32] From Engineering to Accounting: Finding the Right Career Path.
[00:03:00] Getting Laid Off and Taking the Leap into Entrepreneurship.
[00:04:55] Growing a Tax Business Through Client Referrals and Opportunity.
[00:07:15] Building a Business Around Accounting and Fractional CFO Services.
[00:07:29] Financial Planning, Forecasting, and Preparing to Scale.
[00:09:13] Why Small Business Owners Need Ongoing Financial Guidance.
[00:11:03] The Reward of Helping Business Owners Gain Financial Confidence.
[00:12:04] Building Better Processes and Getting the Support Your Team Needs.
[00:13:12] Using AI to Improve Business Efficiency and Team Performance.
[00:14:33] Why the Best CEOs Know and Understand Their Numbers.
QUOTES
- "Accounting is the language of business." – Ephraim Egbele
- "The best CEOs know their numbers really, really well." – Ephraim Egbele
- "The more you fall in love with the numbers and the data, the better CEO you end up being." – Ephraim Egbele
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