About Dan:

Dan Dollevoet is the #1 Amazon International Best-Selling Author of “Play Your Best Game: A Poker Player’s Perspective on Winning in Business.” In the book, he bridges poker strategy and business acumen, offering practical insights on how to read financial reports like a poker table, set meaningful goals, and create strategic budgets that act as playbooks for profitability. It’s a fresh, approachable take on thinking more strategically and making confident moves in business.

With over 25 years of experience as a Fractional CFO, Dan has helped companies—from solo entrepreneurs to $300M enterprises—do “whatever they do” better. Backed by a degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and an MBA in Finance from Georgia State University, he works with business owners who are great at their craft but need expert financial guidance to grow. Dan brings a passion for numbers, operations, and clarity—empowering entrepreneurs to scale smart, stay profitable, and play their best game.

In this episode, guest host Jonathan Miller and Dan Dollevoet discuss:

• Financial transparency for stronger table play
• The expense-to-revenue ratio as a chip stack's health
• Financial analysis, like reading poker patterns
• Revenue growth without profit is a busted flush
• Stepping back to play the whole table

Key Takeaways:

• Revealing the financial cards to your team helps them see the stakes of each move and co-create strategies to keep more chips in play.
• Watching your expense-to-revenue ratio is like tracking your stack at the table—if payroll’s too heavy, you’re overbetting without value and risking your bankroll.
• Sharp business players dissect their financials the way pros like Phil Ivey break down hand histories—looking for patterns, tells, and long-term edges.
• More chips on the table doesn’t mean you’re winning the game, and without analyzing the cost per hand, you might be bleeding value with every deal.
• You have to step away from the hand sometimes to study the table, read the players, and plan your next big move with purpose.

"The numbers should be telling you where you should be spending your time every day.” — Dan Dollevoet

Grab a copy of Dan’s book “Play Your Best Game”

Link: https://playyourbestgame.com/#book

About the book:

High-stakes decisions. Uncertain environments. Intense competition. Play Your Best Game reveals the parallels between the poker table and the boardroom, equipping you with strategies to make calculated, data-driven moves that lead to financial success.

Learn how to make smarter decisions with your numbers to increase profits, improve cash flow, and reduce financial stress. Download your free copy today!

Connect with Dan Dollevoet:

Website: https://playyourbestgame.com/

https://danthecfo.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandollevoet/overlay/contact-info/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DantheCFO/

Email: [email protected]

Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez

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