Episode 114

114. Adapting to Succeed: Navigating Entrepreneurship, Finance, and Business Growth with Staci Millard

Today we have the brilliant Staci Millard, fractional CFO and business mentor, joining us. Get ready for an engaging discussion on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business management. Staci emphasizes the pivotal role that foundation plays in any organization, whether you're talking finances or people. We explore the components of a strong foundation and why it's vital to your company's growth.

Staci also takes us on her entrepreneurial journey, packed with lessons from the ups and downs. Her experiences provide invaluable insights for aspiring and current business owners. We dive into the essentials of networking, her perspective on traditional leadership paradigms, and so much more!

Staci offers practical advice on nurturing meaningful connections that can open doors and fuel your entrepreneurial journey. She also explains what it looks like to approach leadership in a hands-on way. So be sure to tune in to learn more about adapting for business growth with Staci!

What you'll hear in this episode:

[2:15] Staci’s corporate falling out and transition to entrepreneurship

[5:55] The importance of having a foundation in place early

[7:00] How to determine if a business has a foundation in place

[10:35] How Staci built her first accounting practice

[16:00] Leaders should have a good understanding of every job

[18:30] When is it time to start working with a finance and accounting person?

[28:35] Why Staci gave up her CPA designation

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