Mastering Business Finances: Brian Lang on Strategy, Systems, and Financial Freedom

Richard Walsh and Brian Lang discuss the importance of financial literacy and strategy in business growth. Brian shares his background with Upside CFO and common financial challenges faced by businesses. They explore the significance of tracking finances, tax planning, and the impact of business journey stages on self-evaluation. The episode delves into forward-thinking strategies, accountability, and the rise of fractional services. Brian provides insights on subcontracting, financial oversight, and system implementation to improve business efficiency. They also cover diversifying income, teaching kids money management, and building freedom into business goals. Brian wraps up with contact information and actionable advice.

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Brian Lang

Guest • 58%

Richard Walsh

Host • 42%

Chapters

0:00	Brian Lang's client success story and introduction
0:33	Sponsor: SharpenTheSpearCoaching.com
1:20	Brian Lang's background, Upside CFO, and common financial issues
2:39	Career journey, learning experiences, and personal life
5:05	Strategy and financial expertise in business growth
7:12	Challenges and importance of tracking business finances
9:20	Financial literacy and execution of coaching advice
10:26	Impact of business journey stages and self-evaluation
12:12	Aversion to numbers and tax planning strategies
16:42	Case study: Blue collar business and tax planning impact
20:19	Forward-thinking strategies and accountability in finance
24:01	Financial investment impact and pricing strategies
27:13	Rise of fractional services and communication with providers
32:29	Benefits and challenges of subcontracting
34:30	Future of fractional services and early financial planning
41:47	Real-world examples of financial oversight in business efficiency
43:24	Financial oversight, acquiring businesses, and importance of systems
45:07	Implementing systems and team morale
49:06	Delegating system implementation and preventing burnout
53:47	Diversifying income and teaching kids money management
1:05:18	Building freedom into your calendar and self-sustaining business goals
1:09:43	Business metrics, impact on families, and choosing your path
1:15:55	Incremental business improvements and contact information
1:20:29	Closing remarks and sponsor mention

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