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:

• Play the cash game: win through consistent decisions
• Use your budget like a table map: guide every move
• Financial planning = pot odds + table reads
• Start with the win, then build your hand
• Pivot your play as the cards change

Key Takeaways:

• Budgeting is your game plan, a comprehensive roadmap that not only guides you through the early stages but also adapts to changing circumstances, helping you navigate every strategic decision with purpose as you move toward the final payout.
• In business, it’s all about consistency—make calculated decisions over time, not just one big gamble.
• Financial planning requires precision and intuition—it’s not just about crunching numbers, but also understanding when to take a calculated risk, much like a poker player reading the table.
• Your budget should reflect not just the numbers but the deeper motivations behind your goals, steering you toward what matters most.
• A financial plan isn’t something you set and forget, and you must adapt to changing circumstances, adjusting your play as the game unfolds.

"The financial plan drives everything, it's the most important thing in your business.” — 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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