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What Drives Real Financial Impact?
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What does it take to scale a business to 150+ locations through 28 acquisitions? For Ira, CFO of GO Car Wash and a recent CFO of the Year, it starts with culture. With over 30 years of experience, Ira shares how transparency, structure, and people-first leadership have fueled Go Car Wash’s growth from day one.
In this episode, Ira breaks down why culture matters more than cost savings in acquisitions, how finance teams can become true business partners, and why being "controller-ready" opens new career paths. Plus, you’ll hear how custom sneakers and open board decks help keep teams aligned and engaged.
Tune in to The Confidence Curve for a refreshing take on scaling, culture, and financial leadership—delivered with insight and just a touch of stand-up comedy.
Chapters
1. Meet Ira: CFO's Growth Journey (00:00:00)
2. Building a Scalable Financial Framework (00:02:48)
3. Culture and Mission-Driven Leadership (00:05:55)
4. Acquisition Integration: Myths and Realities (00:10:45)
5. Business Partnering: An Underrated CFO Skill (00:13:32)
6. Recognition, Transparency, and Team Development (00:21:22)
7. Career Advice and Paying It Forward (00:35:32)
8. Final Thoughts and CFO Humor (00:43:31)
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