Best Susan Boles Podcasts (2024)

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Strategic Financial Engineering with Chad Gold 36:54

1d ago36:54

36:54

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Chad Gold, Chief Financial Officer at G2, joins Megan Weis to discuss strategic financial engineering. Chad dives into mastering valuation and investment strategies for high-growth tech companies, financial modeling, and building strong investor relationships. With over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, inc…

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Engineering an Autonomous Work Culture with Marissa Goldberg 41:05

6d ago41:05

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Can we create calm workplaces that are not only remote, but also asynchronous? And can we do it while avoiding micromanaging from afar? We're continuing in our mini-series on my calmer framework for a calmer business. This week, we're diving into autonomy. Why is autonomy essential for a calmer business? What does an autonomous work environment eve…

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“We’re both the heroes and the villains in our own stories” | Chase Jarvis, Photographer + Entrepreneur + Author of Never Play It Safe 39:42

2d ago39:42

39:42

Why is candor essential for a good story? How brutally honest should you actually be in sharing a story with the world? The great Chase Jarvis brings us into his story of self-discovery, with the many twists and turns his professional career has taken, as he works through how to best tell that story ahead of his next book tour. Starting in second g…

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Is a Fractional CFO Right for You? With Luke Boyenger 39:04

8d ago39:04

39:04

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Luke Boyenger, Chief Financial Officer at Cruzumi CFO & Advisory, joins Megan Weis to share insights on building a finance team around a fractional CFO. Luke also discusses his inspiring journey from witnessing his family's business close to helping others succeed in finance and the importance of a strong finance team…

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"If all knowledge is experience, all wisdom is framework" | Laura Gassner Otting, Keynote Speaker & Author 44:31

9d ago44:31

44:31

What is a super-story? And how can you flex yours to fit different audiences, mediums, or conclusions? That’s what we dive into today with powerhouse storyteller, Laura Gassner Otting. Laura takes us into a small story about her first time decorating a Christmas tree with her husband’s family. Initially horrified by the chipped ornaments and tatter…

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Working out a new TED Talk with Simone Stolzoff, Author & Journalist 51:16

14d ago51:16

51:16

Go inside the development of a brand new TED Talk, as Jay offers notes to friend Simone Stolzoff on his v1 draft. Simone is the author of The Good Enough Job and a journalist whose writing has been featured in The New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic, and more. This is the first episode of a new bonus episode of How St…

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Transform Your Data with Alyssa Shadinger 32:23

18d ago32:23

32:23

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Alyssa Shadinger, Chief Financial Officer at Sisense, joins Megan Weis to share how to transform data into actionable insights. Alyssa also discusses her passion for data-driven decision-making, the importance of fostering a culture of data literacy, and the role of AI in finance. Alyssa brings a strong skill set in l…

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Why Clarity Matters: Creating a Calmer Business Environment 8:55

20d ago8:55

8:55

How can defining your business values and success more clearly lead to a calmer operation? This episode kicks off our miniseries on deconstructing the common elements that all calm businesses share. We're starting with the most foundational element: clarity. Clarity in business is often summarized by a simple yet powerful term: "freedom from ambigu…

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Private Equity-Backed CFO Strategies for Finance Transformation with Connor Augustyn 35:57

26d ago35:57

35:57

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Connor Augustyn, Director at West Monroe, joins Megan Weis to lay out a comprehensive guide for private equity-backed CFOs to create and implement a finance transformation roadmap that will elevate company value through both data-driven strategies and effective financial management. Connor's role as Director at West M…

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“A perfectly competent character is boring” | Nat Eliason, Author & Essayist 43:47

23d ago43:47

43:47

Telling stories about your life feels fraught. How do you weave together a story that is deeply personal to you and others, contains the right amount of tension without being too dramatic, and feels both gripping and accessible for your audience? In the case of our guest today, Nat Eliason, his story is about the moment he went from investing hundr…

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How to Master Financial Leadership Across Industries with Madhu Jagannathan 35:16

1M ago35:16

35:16

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Madhu Jagannathan, Chief Financial Officer at Lob, joins Megan Weis to share his lessons from Lob, INRIX, and ChefSteps and the evolving skill sets required for CFOs to successfully navigate financial leadership across different industries. He discusses building and managing diverse teams, collaboration between financ…

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The Future of Finance with Emmanuel Daniel 42:48

1M ago42:48

42:48

The financial industry is experiencing a significant change with the rise of digitization and cryptocurrencies. As technology advances, traditional assets are becoming more digital, allowing for smoother transactions and greater accessibility. At the same time, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum are gaining traction as alternatives to tradi…

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Essential Elements of Building a Calm Business 9:26

1M ago9:26

9:26

What if you could design a business that inherently operates on calm, not chaos? What are the essential elements to make this possible, and how can they be systematically incorporated into your business model? As we dive into our new series on creating calmer businesses, we explore the foundational elements that make businesses serene and sustainab…

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Effective Communication and Nonprofit Leadership with Timothy Dunbar 31:27

2M ago31:27

31:27

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Timothy Dunbar, Chief Financial Officer at the American Water Works Association, joins Megan Weis to discuss effective communication and its importance across different functions and stakeholders, particularly when handling difficult situations, as well as the evolving role of CFOs in nonprofits. Timothy is an Executi…

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Secrets to Success as a Young Female CFO with Niki Heim 35:40

2M ago35:40

35:40

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Niki Heim, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Administrative Officer at LogicSource, joins Megan Weis to share her journey to becoming an under-40 female CFO, the experiences she has gained, and the challenges she had to overcome along the way. Before starting her career at LogicSource, Niki was a Controller at Title N…

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Hidden Funding: Grants for Creatives, Consultants & Agency Owners with Danielle Desir Corbett 22:21

2M ago22:21

22:21

Can grants really fund your service business? This episode wraps up our deep dive into unique funding options for service businesses, exploring an often overlooked resource—grants. Meet Danielle Desir Corbett. She's a former grants administrator turned 4x grant-funded creative entrepreneur. She curates a monthly newsletter called "Grants For Creato…

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What it takes to craft a signature story | Susan Boles, CFO, Business Strategist & Podcaster 54:35

2M ago54:35

54:35

What should you include or omit to ensure your stories carry your message, resonate with others, and deliver something that could only come from you? That’s the challenge we encounter today. In this special episode, Jay is joined by a favorite client, Susan Boles, to work through a draft of a signature story, which emerged on the back of their mont…

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CFOs, Gen Z, and the Future of Work with Sagar Khatri 35:31

2M ago35:31

35:31

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Sagar Khatri, Co-Founder and CEO of Multiplier, joins Megan Weis to talk about the workforce trends that CFOs are currently navigating and the nuanced challenges of integrating Gen Z into the workplace. They also touch on the importance of trust, transparency, diversity in leadership, the financial implications of rem…

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How to Become a Top Financial Advisor with Susan Boles 34:45

2M ago34:45

34:45

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Susan Boles, Virtual CFO and Business Strategist at Beyond Margins, joins Megan Weis to share how to be a better business advisor to help business owners get clear on their numbers and truly understand their inner workings at a deeper level so that they can make decisions from a place of intention and purpose instead …

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How to Use Debt Strategically 11:39

2M ago11:39

11:39

In this special 100th episode of Beyond Margins, host Susan Boles delivers her first solo discussion on utilizing debt thoughtfully to fund service businesses. Drawing from her experience as a fractional CFO, she explores the benefits and strategic uses of debt, shares real-world examples, and provides practical tips for business owners facing cash…

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To tell stronger stories, understand yourself first | Ryan Hawk & Brook Cups, Coauthors of The Score That Matters 44:04

2M ago44:04

44:04

Storytellers often face a paradox: to connect deeper externally, you have to turn deeper internally. You have to know yourself and get more honest with how you think and feel than others might be comfortable doing themselves. That often means we have to stop caring what people think of us quite as much. In this episode, we meet Brook Cupps and Ryan…

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How CFOs Can Embrace New Tech Without Redesigning Their Entire Toolkit with Melissa Howatson 35:07

3M ago35:07

35:07

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Melissa Howatson, CFO at Vena Solutions, joins Megan Weis to discuss why CFOs and finance teams should not reinvent the wheel with new tools and processes and why, at times, the best solution might be making current processes more efficient, particularly when it comes to navigating new trends such as AI. Melissa is a …

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Non-Clinical Spending Insights for Healthcare CFOs with David Kirshner 37:53

3M ago37:53

37:53

In this episode of CFO Weekly, David Kirshner, Managing Partner of Healthcare at LogicSource, joins Megan Weis to discuss the impact of non-clinical spending on financial health in healthcare organizations. They discuss strategies for optimizing vendor relationships, leveraging data and analytics, and navigating regulatory compliance. David also sh…

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Crowdfunding For service Businesses with Lena West 50:08

3M ago50:08

50:08

Do you need funding for your business but loathe the idea of giving up a piece of your company to someone else? I get it. You built this baby with your own two hands, most likely giving up nights, weekends, early mornings, and time with your friends and family to do it. So the idea of handing over part of that to someone who wasn’t sweating it out …

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“You have to work against people assuming they know how this goes” | Danielle Bayard Jackson, Author of Fighting for Our Friendships 51:40

3M ago51:40

51:40

How do we compress our lifetime into their runtime? When we’re asked to explain our backgrounds and bios, we need a structure, some practice, and a few anecdotes at the ready. Because our story has to pull triple-duty: clarify who we are, build credibility, and teach whatever it is we’re there to teach. In this episode, author, PR agency founder, a…

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From Finance Specialist to Strategist with Gabriel Teixeira 29:23

3M ago29:23

29:23

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Gabriel Teixeira, Finance Director at Diageo, joins Megan Weis to explore the importance of broadening experiences to become a more well-rounded and complete finance professional. They share insights on the evolving role of finance leaders, key strategies for success, and the challenges and opportunities ahead. Gabrie…

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Finding the Money to Grow with Eda Henries 39:19

3M ago39:19

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Cash is only easy to come by when you don't really need it. When things are going well, banks are happy to finance loans and lines of credit, and investors are easy to find when you're profitable and growing quickly. But we all know things aren’t always going well. For service-based businesses, where our products aren’t widgets but more often the i…

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Navigating Cross-Border Accounting: From the US to Europe with Katrina Nacci 33:42

3M ago33:42

33:42

In this episode of CFO Weekly, Katrina Nacci, a Self-Employed Cross-Border Accounting Advisor, joins Megan Weis to explore the topic of cross-border accounting between the U.S. and Europe or accounting conversion projects. They discuss the challenges and importance of understanding accounting standards, preparing for an IPO, and the shortage of acc…

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“I could tell this story in 1950 or 2024” | Scott Monty, Exec. Coach and Speaker 54:40

3M ago54:40

54:40

While everyone scrambles to learn the new trends and act like a futurist, it’s the folks who understand what parts of this work are timeless – because they’re based on human nature – that are most powerful of all. Storytelling is one such thing. It’s been a constant throughout the history of humanity. Why? Because although the world changes in many…

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How CFOs Are Becoming Chief Storytellers with Ben Cutting 33:51

3M ago33:51

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When it comes to the evolving responsibilities of the CFO, the need to be a skilled storyteller has become a hot topic as of late. In this episode of CFO Weekly, Ben Cutting, CFO at Lithko Contracting, joins Megan Weis to explore the evolving role of CFOs as Chief Storyteller Officers and the importance of effective communication in financial leade…

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The Power of AI in Finance with Siqi Chen 30:27

4M ago30:27

30:27

Siqi Chen, the CEO at Runway, joins Megan Weis to discuss the challenges and benefits of adopting AI technologies, the importance of accessibility and collaboration within the finance team and organization, and how AI will democratize finance and shift the role of the CFO. Siqi Chen is the CEO of Runway, a startup that enables operators to understa…

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The Structure & Policies That Support Your Team with Kate Tyson 50:30

4M ago50:30

50:30

Consider this scenario: a key employee unexpectedly needs to take an extended leave. Is your business financially and structurally prepared to handle that without a hitch? This is a challenge many small businesses face, and it's crucial to be prepared. As we wrap up our series on sabbaticals, leaves, and breaks, we will examine the policies and fin…

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“Words can do WHAT?! Are we serious right now?!” | Tucker Bryant, Poet & Keynote Speaker 48:48

4M ago48:48

48:48

How do we craft a metaphor that works? More importantly, perhaps, how do we ensure the metaphors we use pivot to the audience to teach them something in their lives or work, without them getting lost? Do we overtly explain the lesson? Imply it? Some combination? It’s a delicate dance, and few do it like Tucker Bryant. Tucker isn't just a keynote sp…

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Navigating Global Finance with Vandana Agarwal 19:08

4M ago19:08

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Vandana Agarwal, a Finance Analyst at Merkley+Partners, joins Megan Weis to explore the key challenges when optimizing financial efficiency, the challenges and opportunities for women in finance, and the role of technology in the industry's future. Vandana Agarwal has worked in finance for over eight years, having started in India and then moved to…

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From Rising Costs to Cost Control with Corey Noyek 28:41

4M ago28:41

28:41

In the 200th episode of CFO Weekly, Corey Noyek, Vice President of Finance and Operations at Cardata, joins Megan Weis to discuss cost management for finance leaders. They analyze the impact of the rising production costs of everything due to inflation and the importance of collaboration across multiple departments, including finance, HR, and ops. …

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Lazy Training, Fire Drills & Expecting the Unexpected with Layla Pomper 38:41

4M ago38:41

38:41

What happens when you unexpectedly need to step away from your business's operations? How can you prepare your business not just to survive but to thrive, even when key team members are away? In our continuing series on planning for leaves, sabbaticals, and breaks from your business, we’re shifting our focus from the personal side to the backbone o…

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“We congregate around emotional stories” | Rand Fishkin, CEO of SparkToro 36:36

4M ago36:36

36:36

The hardest question to answer when we show up publicly might be the simplest question we receive: “Tell me about yourself.” Who are you? How’d you get here? What’s your story? We then face a choice: we can make the story about us, or we can make it about the thing we’re there to say. We can make our own stories about the audiences we wish to serve…

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Why Your Financials Are Key to Success with Hurley Fox 32:26

4M ago32:26

32:26

While many companies treat business owners as simple customers, Hurley Fox sees them as partners. Therefore, their problems become his problems, and he's keen to solve them. Hurley is passionate about making finance easy to understand and helping businesses enhance their financial management. Today, he joined us to share his unique approach. Hurley…

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The Multidimensional Role of a CFO with Sharon Barber-Lui 37:44

5M ago37:44

37:44

Sharon Barber-Lui, Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President at Teva Pharmaceuticals, US, joins Megan Weis to unveil the multifaceted role of the CFO, the need for the CFO to connect with all aspects of the business, as well as the importance of diversity, inclusion, and innovation. Sharon has over 20 years of executive experience in BioPha…

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Planning for Parental Leave with Erica Courdae & India Jackson 46:12

5M ago46:12

46:12

How do you step away from your business for a necessary break without losing momentum or compromising your values? Deciding to take a leave or sabbatical, and then figuring out the best approach for you, how to maintain client relationships while you're away, or even ensuring you have enough financial security during your break are all complex chal…

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“How do we all sign our work?” | Ann Handley, Author & Keynote Speaker 46:43

5M ago46:43

46:43

When so many people are excited to create a higher volume of content, shouldn’t we think more about what gives our work greater power? That’s what our guest today understands better than most, and she draws that power from everyday moments she hunts out, like a squirrel finding nuts in the yard. Meet Ann Handley—she’s a best-selling author, a pione…

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Unleash Your Pervasive Creativity to Drive Strategic Success with Stacey Ryan-Cornelius 28:51

5M ago28:51

28:51

Everyone thinks the main job of a CFO is to maintain the financial health of an organization. While true, Stacey Ryan-Cornelius believes that being a CFO has transcended beyond keeping books to becoming a strategic business partner, working closely with all business leaders to ensure organizational success. To learn more about the topic, Stacey joi…

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How CFOs Are Steering Early-Stage Startups Toward Success with Felix Beccar 30:31

5M ago30:31

30:31

Traditionally, CFOs have been associated with established corporations. However, we've been noticing their growing presence in startups, including early-stage businesses. We were wondering: what are the primary challenges faced by CFOs in early-stage startups? To answer the question, we have Felix Beccar. With more than 15 years of experience in ma…

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Navigating Breaks In Business and Life: Inside My Unplanned Hiatus 49:00

5M ago49:00

49:00

Sometimes, you just need a break. I know I did. What was meant to be a quick breather turned into a transformative journey of two and a half years. The show (and my company) emerged with a new name, a new look, and a new perspective on what truly sustains a business—and a life. I say that I took a break from my business. But the reality is that I b…

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“A story needs a job to do” | Michelle Warner, Business Designer & Strategist 53:32

5M ago53:32

53:32

Our guest for this episode is rarely online. But when she is, she’s telling small stories with big meaning. Meet Michelle Warner—she’s a business strategist and consultant who architects business models and marketing strategies for clients who sell high-priced services. She also hosts the podcast Sequence Over Strategy—an idea that represents her e…

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Master Cash Flow Forecasting with Colin Hewitt 29:18

5M ago29:18

29:18

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, and for small businesses, it is even more vital. Accurate cash flow forecasting allows business owners to better manage their finances, make informed decisions, and plan for the future. To help us better leverage cash flow forecasting for financial leadership and strategic decision-making, we discuss it w…

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Introducing Beyond Margins 3:51

6M ago3:51

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Break the Ceiling is now Beyond Margins. I’m excited to bring back the show and introduce you to people thinking about operations, finance, and business-building with calm as their top KPI. Do you know someone who could use a little more calm in their business? Someone who wants to think beyond margins? Share the show with them! And make sure you f…

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The Power of Systemized Decision-Making with Dhiraj Rajaram 31:00

6M ago31:00

31:00

Big companies need a better art of problem-solving. You can't simply rely on luck or intuition. Data and analytics must become your greatest allies in your decision-making process. However, it's not just about employing any tool you find; it's about finding the right tool for your needs. In the case of big companies, Dhiraj Rajaram has the solution…

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“The only way to figure out a story is to tell it” | Andrew Davis, Keynote Speaker 49:06

6M ago49:06

49:06

I know a ton of storytellers and creators and entrepreneurs, but I know exactly zero other people who have learned how to do what they do from both legendary news broadcasters and Kermit the Frog. Meet Andrew Davis. He is a powerhouse business speaker who’s given speeches in 35 different countries, at more than 50 events every year. He speaks to au…

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High-Performance Finance Leadership with Daniel Welch 39:02

6M ago39:02

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People expect CFOs to be masters of everything, not just finance. Strategy, technology, marketing, or customer engagement, a financial leader truly has to get a strong grasp on every aspect of a business. Impossible, some might say. But not for Daniel Welch, who joined us in this episode of CFO Weekly to share his personal performance as an executi…

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