In this episode, I’m joined by Joe Hamrahi — CPA, founder of FinStrat CFO, and seasoned executive leader — for a powerful conversation about business growth, resilience, and relationships.

Joe shares his journey from accounting to executive finance to launching his own fractional CFO firm — and why he finally made the leap in his 50s.

We discuss:

• Why accounting is about telling the story behind the numbers
• The difference between compliance and strategic finance
• How to ask better business questions: What happened? Why? Where do we go now?
• Why genuine relationships outperform transactional networking
• The courage it takes to step outside your comfort zone
• How mentorship, therapy, and coaching accelerate growth

Joe also explains why “slow and steady like a manatee” can be better than chasing explosive growth — and why understanding your goals matters more than chasing arbitrary metrics.

If you're a founder, CEO, or entrepreneur seeking clarity in your financial story and business direction, this episode delivers grounded wisdom and practical insight.

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