Finding Your Financial Constraint with Jim Emerich

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Today, I'm speaking with Jim Emerich, founder of Backbone CFO, a fractional CFO practice that specializes in supporting construction firms and manufacturers. Jim and I talk about the role data plays in making strong business decisions, and he walks me through a simplified framework he created to help identify key financial issues and constraints that often hold businesses back. The framework focuses on five core areas: cash, profit, people, systems, and position.

Jim shares insights from his work with business owners and explains how financial planning and a clear understanding of enterprise value can shape the growth and scalability of a company. Whether you're running a lifestyle business or working to build long-term enterprise value, this conversation offers practical strategies to move from chaos to clarity and control.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[01:50] The Backbone CFO Framework

[05:40] Diagnosing Financial Issues

[12:55] Case Study: Financial Control Framework in Action

[24:00] Understanding the Data Equity Ratio

[25:30] Framework for Financial Control

[26:25] Managing Inventory and Cash Conversion

[27:45] Educating Business Owners on Financial Metrics

[29:00] Financial Projections and Growth Planning

[34:35] Balancing Tax Savings and Enterprise Value

[43:25] Aligning Business Goals with Actions

If you like this episode, check out:

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