In this episode, James Kennedy chats with Ryan Chenier, a Fractional CFO based in Winnipeg, Canada, about building a dream business, using podcasting as a strategic networking tool, and helping clients achieve remarkable outcomes – from scaling growth to securing successful exits. Ryan shares how his MBA shaped his holistic approach to business, why he believes in process-driven execution, and how his three-way budgeting method connects team performance to enterprise value. Along the way, he dives into two detailed case studies showing exactly how the right financial strategy can transform small-to-medium-sized businesses.
About Ryan Chenier:
Founder of Mastery Fractional CFO Services, Ryan combines over 30 years of entrepreneurial, corporate, and financial leadership experience. With an MBA from the University of Manitoba and a track record spanning multinational corporations to owner-led SMEs, Ryan helps businesses between $2M–$50M in revenue harness the expertise of a CFO – without the full-time cost. His approach blends process discipline, strategic insight, and collaborative leadership to deliver measurable financial impact.
What You’ll Learn:
- Podcasting for Business Development: How hosting a show can build credibility, strengthen relationships, and open unexpected doors.
- Three-Way Budgeting Mastery: Linking profit forecasts, cash flow, and balance sheet insights for better decision-making.
- Case Study #1 – Electrical Services Exit: How clean financials, EOS implementation, and strong client relationships led to a higher-than-expected sale price.
- Case Study #2 – Scaling Through Cash Flow Challenges: How strategic forecasting, valuation, and bank financing kept a fast-growing company on track.
- From MBA to Fractional CFO: Why a broad business education helps connect operational drivers to financial results.
Episode Highlights:
“Business is my hobby – it energizes me. I could do this all day.”
“A podcast isn’t just content – it’s a tool for building trust and showing who you are.”
“If it’s not working, don’t just double down. Ten times zero is still zero.”
“The three-way budget links the numbers so you can actually cause results – not just track them.”
More About Ryan’s Role:
At Mastery Fractional CFO Services, Ryan and his team deliver the same caliber of strategic financial leadership found in larger corporations – tailored to the needs of growing SMEs. Services include forecasting, budgeting, financial process design, business valuations, and bank/investor presentations. Ryan’s focus: empower business owners to make informed, confident decisions that drive sustainable growth and profitability.
