Spend Management

Merushka Chetty

Christophe Gantzer – Swiss Expert: Your Supply Chain Will Fail

In this episode, James Kennedy sits down with Christophe Gantzer, fractional CFO and co-founder of Clear Edge, to unpack the seismic shift in ESG and sustainability reporting across Europe – and what it means for Swiss and EU businesses alike. Drawing on his 20+ years in finance and his unique perspective as a French expat in Switzerland, Christophe explains the new CSRD/ESRS framework, how non-financial KPIs are now a finance function imperative, and why risk management must expand to cover environmental and social “debts.” Along the way, he shares real-world examples – from chocolate price shocks to cyber-risk parallels – that illustrate why CFOs can no longer sit on the sidelines of sustainability.

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Merushka Chetty

The Hard Truth About Starting Your Own Business

In this episode of the Gross Profit Podcast, James delves into the journey of Eric Reinacher, owner and CEO of Sentinel Finance Group.

Eric shares his experience transitioning from being a fractional CFO in California to starting his own business in Kansas City. They also discuss key insights such as protecting your equity while obtaining funding, and the balance between revenue growth and business efficiency.

Tune in for a detailed look at the dynamics of starting anew, managing client relationships, and strategic financial planning.

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Merushka Chetty

Turning a Side Hustle into a Main Hustle

Paul Marshall, founder of Rapid Fluidics, joins the Gross Profit Podcast to share his experience building a thriving business in the microfluidics space. Learn how he identified a market need, secured funding through grants and angel investors, and navigated the challenges of competing with larger companies. Plus, discover how 3D printing is revolutionizing the development of medical diagnostic devices.

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Merushka Chetty

No-Nonsense Insights from a Fractional CFO

In the latest episode of the Gross Profit Podcast, James gets advice from Justine Lemanowicz on how to structure his company’s shift from product-based offerings to building a professional services wing.

Justine, Owner and Fractional CFO from Fit2Grow CFO Solutions, shares how to build a profitable professional services business by aligning financial structures, using the right accounting practices, and motivating teams with the right incentives.

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Merushka Chetty

Purchasing Hacks for SMBs

In this episode of The Gross Profit Podcast, entitled “Purchasing Hacks for SMBs “, host James Kennedy speaks with Ben de la Cretaz. As a Partner and CFO at TechCXO, Ben works with founding teams and growth-stage companies in all aspects of finance, fundraising, and operations.

We hear about how Ben helps entrepreneurs fresh from the bubble of academia realize their business dreams. Ben also shares how his dream of owning a restaurant changed to teaching clients how the cash in their business works.

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Merushka Chetty

The Day Silicon Valley Bank Died

On this episode of the Gross Profit Podcast, James Kennedy sits down with Julia Leask, a seasoned Fractional FD/CFO at Leask Advisory Solutions. Julia shares her firsthand experiences and valuable insights from the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, discussing the vital lessons learned during that tumultuous period.

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