June 12, 2025

Tiffany Vogel – The 3-Year Plan to Build and SELL a CFO Empire!

This week James sits down with Tiffany Vogel, founder of Insight CFO Services, to explore what it means to build a scalable, values-driven fractional CFO firm from the ground up. Tiffany shares her unconventional decision to take on debt and build a team from day one – defying the typical solo CFO path. They dive into her background in healthcare analytics, her real estate investing success, and how those experiences shaped her approach to financial leadership. Tiffany also talks candidly about setting boundaries, managing burnout, and keeping her mission at the center of everything she builds. Stick around to the end to hear how she’s planning retreats for founder transformation – and why every CFO should be thinking about their exit, too.
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Show Notes

In this episode James Kennedy sits down with Tiffany Vogel, founder of Insight CFO Services, to explore what it means to build a scalable, values-driven fractional CFO firm from the ground up. Tiffany shares her unconventional decision to take on debt and build a team from day one – defying the typical solo CFO path.
They dive into her background in healthcare analytics, her real estate investing success, and how those experiences shaped her approach to financial leadership. Tiffany also talks candidly about setting boundaries, managing burnout, and keeping her mission at the center of everything she builds.
Stick around to the end to hear how she’s planning retreats for founder transformation – and why every CFO should be thinking about their exit, too.

About Tiffany Vogel:
Tiffany Vogel is the founder of Insight CFO Services, a fractional CFO firm supporting physician-owned healthcare practices and service-based businesses. With a background in healthcare finance and data analytics, Tiffany combines strategic insight with real-world experience to help business owners scale with clarity. She’s also a seasoned real estate investor and passionate advocate for sustainable growth through intentional leadership.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Debt-Backed Growth: Why Tiffany chose to fund her firm with debt from the start – and how that decision unlocked faster results.
  • Healthcare CFO Strategy: How Tiffany supports physician-led businesses through data-driven planning, financial forecasting, and team optimization.
  • Boundaries and Burnout: The mindset shift that helped her build a business that protects her energy while delivering value.

Episode Highlights:

“There are seasons where you give, and seasons where you build. But both need intention.”

“You can’t serve your clients well if you’re running on empty. Boundaries create space for impact.”

“If you wait until you’re drowning to hire help – you’ve waited too long.”

More about Tiffany’s Role:
At Insight CFO Services, Tiffany leads a growing team focused on helping medical practices and service firms gain control over their financial future. From building budgets and managing cash flow to advising on real estate and capital investments, Tiffany brings a unique mix of analytics, empathy, and entrepreneurial drive. Her mission? Help business owners not only grow – but grow in a way that aligns with their purpose, health, and long-term vision.

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