What are the six key plays for achieving a healthy, profitable business?
Today’s guest is Stewart Ervin, the founder of Bracket Management and a seasoned fractional CFO who loves helping businesses thrive. With a knack for turning chaos into clarity, Stewart has spent his career empowering leaders to grow their companies and create lasting value.
Join Scott and Stewart as they explore:
* What a fractional CFO is and how they differ from traditional CFOs.
* The benefits of a 30-day forecast for business owners.
* How incremental improvements in pricing, costs, and new business drive value.
* Insights into Stewart's six plays framework for healthy businesses.
* Real-life examples of successful turnarounds and value creation.
* Common pitfalls businesses face when scaling.
Chapters for this episode:
(03:00) Stewart’s Journey to Founding Bracket Management
(08:15) The Role and Benefits of a Fractional CFO
(15:45) Six Key Plays for Business Success
(23:30) Real-Life Turnaround Stories
(31:00) Delegation and Leadership Challenges
(37:45) The Importance of Forecasting
Thanks to Stewart Ervin for being on Business, Bourbon & Cigars.
Connect with Stewart on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stewartervin/
Learn more about Bracket Management: https://www.bracketmgmt.com/
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