Best Contract Cfo Podcasts (2026)

1
How the AI Tax is Costing Software Buyers 30% More 42:58

Play Pause

14d ago42:58

42:58

Michael Shields hosts this episode of The Spend Table with Tropic's COO Justin Etkin and CFO Russell Lester, diving deep into what they call the "Ai tax" hitting enterprise software buyers. The conversation reveals how vendors are using Ai features to justify 15 to 30% price increases, far beyond the typical 5 to 10% annual uplift. Justin explains …

1
Entrepreneur Balint Pasztor: How DiffuseDrive Disrupts the $124B Data Market 28:55

28d ago28:55

28:55

During the rush to scale AI, innovators, entrepreneurs, and engineers are identifying the bottlenecks that hinder progress. Easy access to quality data is emerging across various industries, fueling a timely search for solutions. Balint Pasztor is the co-founder and CEO of DiffuseDrive, a next-generation physical AI company transforming how Fortune…

1
How Entrepreneur Jim Phillips's Plant-Based Brain Health Beverage Gained Seed Funding 32:21

1M ago32:21

32:21

Join me on Experienced Voices as I talk with serial entrepreneur Jim Phillips, Co-Founder and CEO of Graymatter, a cognitive wellness company leading the movement to make daily cognitive supplementation mainstream. Jim shares his journey, driven by navigating intense entrepreneurial stress, to create Bright Mind drink mix, a plant-based brain healt…

1
From Chaos to Control: Platform Management in Dealerships 54:21

1M ago54:21

54:21

This episode of The FraudCast, powered by Updation, reframes a long-standing belief in automotive retail: the idea that dealership problems arise because teams resist change. In reality, many of the most persistent issues inside accounting and operations stem from something far more fundamental—platform mismanagement. Updation co-founders Layton Ju…

1
Why Finance and Procurement Fight During Budget Season 1:03:14

2M ago1:03:14

1:03:14

Michael Shields sits down with Russell Lester, CFO and President at Tropic, and Justin Etkin, COO and Co-Founder, for the inaugural episode of The Spend Table. The trio dives deep into the tensions between finance and procurement during budget season, exploring why traditional budgeting processes often fail companies. Russell brings his perspective…

1
The Deeper Secret to Growing Your Income (Not What Most Think) 8:20

2M ago8:20

8:20

🪙 Check out my Free Money & Crypto Course: https://grow.michaelanthonytv.com/off... In this video I talk about openly about what really stops people from making more money. And it is not many people think, it is not a specific investment, it is something much deeper. How you enjoy. Here is my Net Worth Tracker (must have to stay in control of your …

1
Top 9 Crypto Tax Questions Answered! 17:27

2M ago17:27

17:27

🪙 Check out my Free Money & Crypto Course: https://grow.michaelanthonytv.com/off... I met Lorenzo At Bitcoin 2025 and had a raw conversation with him about crypto taxes and the dangers that come from investors sometimes not being aware of what they need to pay in taxes for their crypto gains. For anyone who has been buying and selling Bitcoin or ot…

1
Built From Pain, Not Pitch: The Updation Origin Story 1:19:25

3M ago1:19:25

1:19:25

Ready to hear how a dealership platform was born from real scars—not a glossy pitch deck? In FraudCast’s debut, Updation Co-Founders Layton Judd, CEO, and Ralph Perkins, COO, share Updation’s origin story and pull back the curtain on the costly blind spots hiding in back-office workflows: ghost vendors, invoice mismatches, vendor creep, margin eros…

1
How To Survive the AI Job Apocalypse 13:10

3M ago13:10

13:10

🪙 Check out my Free Money & Crypto Course: https://grow.michaelanthonytv.com/off... It is estimated that in 2 years 40% of the jobs we have today will disappear. In this video I go over the implications of AI for jobs, the job marketplace and what you can do to come up on the winning side. Here is my Net Worth Tracker (must have to stay in control …

1
CFO Bal Bhullar: Taking Your Startup to Exit 38:39

3M ago38:39

38:39

All startups face the same fundamental challenge: having enough capital to grow and achieve their goals. At the center of navigating that challenge is the role of a seasoned CFO—someone who can align financial strategy with the company’s ambitions. For those fortunate enough to reach the stage of considering going public or being acquired, the jour…

1
Why the US Debt Doesn’t Matter Anymore 8:59

3M ago8:59

8:59

🪙 Check out my Free Money & Crypto Course: https://grow.michaelanthonytv.com/off... In this video I go over why the US Debt doesn't matter anymore for investors Here is my Net Worth Tracker (must have to stay in control of your expenses): https://michaelanthonytv.com/networth... 🪙 Get a Ledger Wallet to keep your crypto safe: https://shop.ledger.co…

1
This Investment Could Explode Like Crypto 17:30

4M ago17:30

17:30

🪙 Check out my Free Money & Crypto Course: https://grow.michaelanthonytv.com/off... In this video I go over the steps I would take if I started investing today. Here is my Net Worth Tracker (must have to stay in control of your expenses): https://michaelanthonytv.com/networth... 🪙 Get a Ledger Wallet to keep your crypto safe: https://shop.ledger.co…

1
CMMC Compliance Under 48 CFR Rollout 39:03

4M ago39:03

39:03

In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s GovCon podcast, Neal Beggan is joined by cybersecurity professionals Steven Ursillo and Brian Kirk for a comprehensive deep dive into the current state of Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) compliance. They discuss how 48 CFR will reshape the enforcement of cybersecurity requirements in government …

1
Entrepreneur Miles Spencer's Reflekta: An AI Startup Redefining Memories and Lasting Connections 38:12

4M ago38:12

38:12

In the latest Experienced Voices episode, serial entrepreneur Miles Spencer takes us inside the making of Reflekta—an innovation racing to be first to market with a bold new use of AI: preserving the voices and stories of loved ones across generations. Miles shares why urgency matters in pioneering innovation, how the power of word-of-mouth can imp…

1
If I Started Investing Today Here Are The 3 Steps I'd Take To Become A Millionaire 14:46

4M ago14:46

14:46

In this video I go over the steps I would take if I started investing today. Here is my Net Worth Tracker (must have to stay in control of your expenses): https://michaelanthonytv.com/networth... 🪙 Get a Ledger Wallet to keep your crypto safe: https://shop.ledger.com/?r=ea5c7135f1e6 🪙 Use Swan Bitcoin Investing to dollar cost average: https://www.s…

1
How To Land a Government Contract with Expert Hillary Boyce 34:32

4M ago34:32

34:32

On this episode of Experienced Voices, we’re joined by Hillary Boyce, Founder and CEO of BAFO Services, who has spent more than twenty years mastering the procurement, execution, and management of government contracts. Hillary’s path is a powerful blend of entrepreneurship, expertise, and service. After building and acquiring her own small governme…

1
Can you ACTUALLY Buy a Castle on the Blockchain? Interviewing Brittany Kaiser at Bitcoin 2025 16:53

5M ago16:53

16:53

Brittany Kaiser (also known as the Whistleblower for Cambridge Analytica) shared with us at The Bitcoin 2025 Conference her view on Bitcoin, Blockchain and tokenization. She also talked about her new project that allows you to own a portion of a real world castle. Enjoy Here is my Net Worth Tracker (must have to stay in control of your expenses): h…

1
The Trillion Dollar Investment Strategy Ray Dalio Used to Beat the Market for 30 Years 15:23

5M ago15:23

15:23

🪙 Check out my Free Money & Crypto Course: https://grow.michaelanthonytv.com/off... Ray Dalio is one of the best investors of all time. That's why today I am unpacking some of his best investing strategies. These are excellent for anyone to learn from any apply in their investment approach. Enjoy Here is my Net Worth Tracker (must have to stay in c…

1
Thank You for 200+ Conversations - Tyler Martin 4:36

5M ago4:36

4:36

After 200+ episodes, I’m hitting pause on Think Business with Tyler. In this solo episode, I share why I made the decision, what I’ve learned from these conversations, and where I’m headed next. If you’ve enjoyed the stories and insights here, I’d love for you to join me on my new show, Profit & Grit, where I dive deep into the real challenges and …

1
How Trusting the Wrong Expert Almost Sank My Company - Vince Perri 48:59

5M ago48:59

48:59

Vince Perri once brought in over $500K in a single year, and still found himself nearly broke. After scaling a public adjusting firm during a major hurricane surge, Vince assumed his CFO, COO, and CMO had everything under control. But the numbers weren’t adding up. Cash was disappearing, payroll was overwhelming, and his business was on the verge o…

1
How to Sell Your Company with UBS Exit Advisor Steve DeMatteo 25:35

5M ago25:35

25:35

Experienced Voices's guest Steve DeMatteo is a Wealth Advisor, Certified Exit Planning Advisor®, and Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor. In this HOW-TO segment Steven breaks down what owners need to know before they sell. With an MBA in finance and deep experience guiding business owners and executives through growth, sale, and IPOs, Steve answers…

1
How To Pay The Least Taxes For Your Crypto Gains (Legally) 12:47

6M ago12:47

12:47

🪙 Check out my Free Money & Crypto Course: https://grow.michaelanthonytv.com/off... I met the CEO Crypto Tax Audit At Bitcoin 2025 and had a raw conversation with him about crypto taxes and the dangers that come from investors sometimes not being aware of what they need to pay in taxes for their crypto gains. For anyone who has been buying and sell…

1
Government Contracting Joint Ventures Explained 15:51

6M ago15:51

15:51

In this episode of Cherry Bekaert’s GovCon Podcast, Advisory Managing Director Michael Cippel and Senior Audit Manager Sarah Tucker explore the foundational principles and nuanced challenges of joint ventures (JVs) within the government contracting sector. Tune in to learn about: ► Definition and Structure of JVs ► Strategic Benefits of JVs ► Types…

1
Fired Up, Not Burned Out: How One CEO Rebuilt After Toxic Leadership - Aubrey Amatelli 49:57

6M ago49:57

49:57

Aubrey Amatelli walked away from a toxic executive role, burned out and battling workplace harassment. A year later, she bootstrapped PayRio—a fintech startup focused on cannabis and alternative medicine payments—and hit profitability without taking a salary. As a single mom of three, Aubrey didn’t just build a company—she built a system designed t…

1
Voxify Founder David Duguan Solves a Critical Small Business Pain Point 30:41

6M ago30:41

30:41

David Duguan is a Ghanaian-born founder and CEO of Voxify whose customer service approach to innovation is culturally grounded in something timeless: hospitality. As David shares that same belief in the power of relationships inspired him to tackle a critical pain point for small businesses delays in responding to customer calls and unclear communi…

1
Still Running Your Business From the Gut? Here’s the Wake-Up Call - Matt Ebert 43:44

6M ago43:44

43:44

Matt Ebert opened his first body shop with $100K in credit card debt, no formal education, and no safety net. Today, he runs Crash Champions—one of the largest collision repair companies in America, with over 600 locations across 38 states. But Matt didn’t scale overnight. He bootstrapped for 15 years, maxed out SBA loans, stretched every dollar, a…

1
How Eric Malka Built and Sold a Luxury Brand from Scratch 44:15

6M ago44:15

44:15

Eric Malka crossed the border at 17 with no green card, no college degree, and just $100 in his pocket. Twelve years later, he sold his luxury grooming brand, The Art of Shaving, to Gillette in one of the most unexpected strategic exits of the decade. What started with a 250-square-foot NYC shop and a few products on consignment turned into a globa…

1
Hive and The Future of Crypto with AI (Raw Bitcoin 2025 Interview) 24:46

6M ago24:46

24:46

🪙 Check out my Free Money & Crypto Course: https://grow.michaelanthonytv.com/off... I met the CEO of Hive Digital Technologies At Bitcoin and had a raw conversation with him about crypto, crypto mining and about where the space is going in general. Enjoy. This is their website: https://www.hivedigitaltechnologies.com/ Here is my Net Worth Tracker (…

1
The $94,000 SBA Loan That Didn’t Go as Planned - William Holsten 46:18

6M ago46:18

46:18

William Holsten went from corporate marketer to carnival game inventor—then turned failure into a business-saving framework that’s helping founders avoid costly mistakes. What started as a fun idea to support a charity carnival became Pitch Burst, a hit water balloon game that gained national attention. But behind the scenes, poor materials, refund…

1
Behind the $150M Pet Empire with Michael Seitz 47:57

7M ago47:57

47:57

Michael Seitz went from dental school dropout to building a $150M+ national franchise in the pet services industry with no private equity and no shortcuts. What started with a family grooming shop in 1977 has grown into EarthWise Pet, a multi-brand platform with over 200 brick-and-mortar and mobile locations, 1,400+ employees, and a one-of-a-kind A…

1
How William Milliken Built a $2M+ Business Scooping Dog Poop 36:26

7M ago36:26

36:26

William Milliken went from digital marketing agency owner to building a multimillion-dollar business scooping dog poop, and turned it into an empire of opportunity. What started with a $1,200 Facebook ad budget and a willingness to get dirty has grown into Swoop Scoop, a fast-scaling service company with over 2,500 weekly customers and a booming on…

1
How Smart Investors Are Building $1 Million Portfolios 22:04

7M ago22:04

22:04

🪙 Check out my Free Money & Crypto Course: https://grow.michaelanthonytv.com/off... One of the best ways to grow and protect your wealth is by investing in a portfolio that is taylored to your risk appetite. A lot of people in the investing space misunderstand diversification. They believe that in order to build their nest egg and enjoy being finan…

1
From $100 and a Bag of Powder to a Thriving Superfoods Brand - Justin Snyder 1:05:33

7M ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Justin Snyder went from $100 and a bag of spirulina to building an 8-figure superfoods brand—without a single dollar of outside funding. What started with borrowed packaging and orders fulfilled from a local health shop has grown into Forest Superfoods, a thriving ecommerce business known for premium, organic supplements. But Justin didn’t get ther…

1
The Crypto Questions Everyone’s Afraid To Ask But Should Know 18:39

7M ago18:39

18:39

🪙 Check out my Free Money & Crypto Course: https://grow.michaelanthonytv.com/off... People have some many questions about crypto. Before deciding to invest the want to know the answer to important questions such as: is it a good investment? Or what are the risks? Or is it too late to invest? Today, I go over these questions that sometimes people ar…

1
Turning Rock Bottom into a Business Plan - Estil Wallace 45:30

7M ago45:30

45:30

Estil Wallace went from addiction and jail to building a multimillion-dollar recovery center—by applying the same 12-step grit to entrepreneurship. What started with 10 beds and a mission has grown into one of Arizona’s leading behavioral health agencies. But it didn’t happen by playing it safe. Estil had to stop doing $10 tasks, hand over control,…

1
How To Build a 40k Per Month Dividend Portfolio 17:16

7M ago17:16

17:16

🪙 Check out my Free Money & Crypto Course: https://grow.michaelanthonytv.com/off... In this video I am sharing the best financial strategies I have learned about and tested by Income: $40k, $75k, $100k+. Here is my Net Worth Tracker (must have to stay in control of your expenses): https://michaelanthonytv.com/networth... 🪙 Get a Ledger Wallet to ke…

1
How to Stay in the Game When Everything Says Quit - Marcos Rivera 43:32

8M ago43:32

43:32

Marcos Rivera went from a 410-square-foot apartment in the Bronx to running one of the fastest-growing pricing consultancies in tech—Pricing IO. But six months after launching his business, the world shut down. Clients vanished. Revenue dried up. And Marcos faced the question every founder dreads: Should I quit and go back to corporate? With two yo…

1
The Best AI ETFs You Can Invest In Right Now 14:24

8M ago14:24

14:24

🪙 Check out my Free Money & Crypto Course: https://grow.michaelanthonytv.com/off... In this video I go over the best AI ETFs you can invest in right now. These ETFs include a mix of large companies that are playing in the AI space, as well as mid cap innovator and small caps for moonshot plays. Here is my Net Worth Tracker (must have to stay in con…

1
Machine Speed Innovation: DeepInvent Founder Marcus Weller is Revolutionizing the IP Economy 35:54

8M ago35:54

35:54

Marcus Weller is the visionary founder behind DeepInvent—an AI-powered platform that’s revolutionizing how intellectual property is created, scaled, and commercialized. By slashing the time and cost of invention, DeepInvent is accelerating innovation across industries and delivering transformative value to the global economy. With a background in c…

1
Scaling to $10M Meant Letting Go to Grow - Graeme Barlow 46:39

8M ago46:39

46:39

Graeme Barlow went from selling digital loot at age 10 to scaling Iversoft past $10M by doing what most founders won’t—letting go of control to grow faster. But when a major funding round fell through and his company was down to negative 60 days of cash, Graeme had to face the hardest leadership moment of his career: telling 28 employees to take th…

1
Millionaire Reacts To TikTok Financial Advice 13:43

8M ago13:43

13:43

🪙 Check out my Free Money & Crypto Course: https://grow.michaelanthonytv.com/off... There are so many TikTok videos with financial tips and tricks. But which ones should you listen to and which ones should you ignore if you want to invest wisely, build your wealth and potentially retire earlier. I'll be reviewing and giving my honest advice for any…

1
Portfolio Allocation In A Volatile Market (Game Changing) 17:22

8M ago17:22

17:22

🪙 Check out my Free Money & Crypto Course: https://grow.michaelanthonytv.com/off... Creating a portfolio that is right for you is no easy job. Especially because how volatile and how overpriced some of the stock market option sare for investing these days. That's why today I break down what you need to do in order to create portfolio that both prot…

1
CFO Reacts To Financial TikToks - Legit Or Not? 12:48

8M ago12:48

12:48

🪙 Check out my Free Money & Crypto Course: https://grow.michaelanthonytv.com/off... There are so many TikTok videos with financial tips and tricks. But which ones should you listen to and which ones should you ignore if you want to invest wisely, build your wealth and potentially retire earlier. I'll be reviewing and giving my honest advice for any…

1
What Business Owners Can Learn From a Lottery Scam with Terry Rich 45:07

8M ago45:07

45:07

Terry Rich went from farm kid to national TV, led a zoo from near-bankruptcy to success, then uncovered the biggest lottery fraud in U.S. history. But it wasn’t luck or gimmicks that made him a turnaround expert—it was a relentless mix of creativity, calculated risk, and an unshakable ethical compass. When handed a $600K deficit at a failing zoo, h…

1
From Bankruptcy to Business Success - Michael Ritsema 48:55

8M ago48:55

48:55

Michael Ritsema bought a tech business at the worst possible time—right before the industry collapsed. Three months in, he hadn’t taken a paycheck, had no leads, and had just remortgaged his house to survive. Most people would’ve walked away. Michael kept showing up. Then two deals landed. It changed everything. That persistence didn’t just save th…

1
3 ETFs That Can Make You Ridiculously Rich 15:56

8M ago15:56

15:56

🪙 Check out my Free Money & Crypto Course: https://grow.michaelanthonytv.com/off... Many people love investing in ETFs because it is an easy and also profitable way to diversify your investments across many companies. But not ETFs are created equal. That's why in this video I am sharing 3 ETFs That Can Make You Ridiculously Rich for your to conside…

1
When Purpose Meets Profit with Robert Bush Jr 47:36

8M ago47:36

47:36

Robert Bush Jr went from investment banker managing $30B deals to "coffee salesman with a cause," then built a business model that's reshaping how celebrities create global impact.But when his NBA legend partner Dikembe Mutombo was diagnosed with cancer, and a global pandemic shut down international supply chains, he discovered what truly matters i…

1
Boost Sales with Consumer Financing: A How-To for Business Owners 21:40

9M ago21:40

21:40

Want to boost your company's sales? Consumer financing could be the key. In this episode of Experienced Voices, our “How To” segment features Eric Daugherty of Monterey Financial Services, who breaks down the fundamentals of consumer financing for small business owners. From understanding how payment plans influence customer decisions to setting up…

1
The Real Reason Most Businesses Fail with Chuck Blakeman 41:51

9M ago41:51

41:51

Chuck Blakeman Built 13 Businesses Across 4 Continents—Then Discovered Why 99% of Entrepreneurs Fail Chuck Blakeman was told he’d never be employable—so he built 13 businesses in 10 industries instead. But after decades of grinding, he realized the real reason businesses fail isn’t cash flow, competition, or even bad luck… It’s because the owner ge…

1
5 Crypto Rules I Followed to Become A Millionaire (While Protecting Every Dollar) 12:25

9M ago12:25

12:25

Today I am breaking down how anyone can use the current crypto market drop to position themselves for the next bull run. You see, the truth is that smart money does not grow their wealth when all the news channels are saying crypto is reaching all time highs. Smart investors accumulate when the market drops to set themselves up for the next growth …