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Diary of a CFO | Financial Strategies for Smart Business Growth

Diary Of A CFO is a global Top 2.5% business finance podcast hosted by Ademola Odewade, MBA, ACA. Elite CFOs, founders and business leaders share practical strategies for cash flow, profitability, financial planning, AI-powered finance, leadership and sustainable business growth.

Built for founders, CFOs, fractional CFOs, finance leaders and consultants who want to make smarter decisions, scale with confidence and lead with data.

Expect real-world insights, proven frameworks and executive lessons for building stronger, more profitable businesses.

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Profit Strategies & AI-Smart Finance with Elaine Rasmussen on Inclusive Wealth | Diary of a CFO Jun 28, 2025

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Profit strategies, money management, startup growth and CFO insights collide as Ademola Odewade shares financial hacks for business growth while strategy insights, AI, tech, smart HR decisions scale spur entrepreneurship.

Ready to turn income into lasting equity? Join Ademola and inclusive wealth architect Elaine Rasmussen as they decode fractional CFO power, sustainable business management and data-driven decisions that move money differently. Hear how pattern recognition, marketing mastery and brave conversations with investors fuel smart finance moves any founder can copy today.

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Smart Profit Strategies with CFO Ayobami Ishola: AI Finance Insights for Global Business Growth Jun 26, 2025

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Revenue is vanity. Profit is sanity. Cash is king. Profit strategies meet AI strategy insights as smart CFO Ademola Odewade sparks financial growth, money management, data-driven decisions, sustainable business scale, cash flow mastery, expert advice.

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• Discover cash-first finance strategies every startup founder, CEO and accountant can use
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Profit Strategies & Strategic Finance with Stan Sikinian | Diary of a CFO on Smart Business Growth Jun 22, 2025

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Profit strategies, money management, finance insights, business growth fuse as CFO Stan Sikinian drops expert advice, strategic finance, data-led decisions, AI and startup secrets founders crave fast!

Level up with this power-packed Diary of a CFO conversation where Ademola Odewade digs into Stan’s journey from Moscow banking to guiding US founders past $450 m in deals. Learn why debt kills more companies than downturns, how to build an infallible business, and the AI workflows that slash reconciliation time. Get the resilience mindset that turned a pandemic wipe-out into a thriving fractional CFO practice.

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Unlocking Business Growth with CFO Strategies: For Entrepreneurs w/Mike Straza | Diary Of A CFO Jun 15, 2025

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Explore essential CFO strategies aimed at unlocking sustainable business growth for entrepreneurs in this enlightening episode of 'Diary Of A CFO' as we explore essential CFO insights and strategies for entrepreneurs aimed at unlocking sustainable business growth. Join Ademola Odewade as he interviews financial expert Mike Straza, who shares his unique perspectives on overcoming cash flow challenges and fostering effective money management. Gain valuable techniques to detect stagnation in your business early and implement practices that ensure long-term success. Discover Mike's transformative journey from IT to becoming a leading CFO, highlighting the importance of emotional intelligence in modern financial leadership. This episode is packed with actionable strategies that all business leaders should implement to elevate their ventures. Don't miss these expert tips tailored for ambitious business owners seeking exceptional revenue growth. Follow us for more insightful discussions at @k-demsconsultingltd.

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