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CFO Chronicles: The Secrets Behind Success

CFO Chronicles: The Secrets Behind Success

By: James Donovan
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Welcome to CFO Chronicles: The Secrets Behind Success, the ultimate podcast for Fractional CFOs and Accounting Firm owners who are eager to land more high-paying clients and elevate their businesses to new heights. Hosted by James Donovan from Nine Two Media, we specialize in helping financial professionals achieve their goals through innovative and effective marketing strategies.

In each episode, we dive deep into the world of finance and marketing, interviewing industry leaders who share their insider secrets and success stories. You'll gain access to unique marketing tactics specifically designed for Fractional CFOs and Accounting Firms, covering everything from lead generation and client acquisition to branding and digital presence.

Whether you're looking to refine your marketing approach or seeking inspiration from top financial experts, CFO Chronicles: The Secrets Behind Success is your go-to resource for actionable insights and proven strategies. Join us as we uncover the secrets behind thriving financial practices and help you unlock the full potential of your business.

Tune in and transform the way you attract and retain clients—one episode at a time.


Massive shoutout to our sponsors at Bill.com & Universal Accounting Center!
See how BILL Spend & Expense can transform your business now at bill.com/promo500.



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Episodes
  • Your Next Client is Literally Searching for You, But You’re Invisible - With Jeremy Estey
    Jul 3 2025

    88% of buyers start on Google, but if your firm isn’t showing up, you don’t exist.⚠️


    Referrals won’t scale. SEO alone won’t save you. And “trying out” paid ads without a strategy? That’s just burning cash.

    In this episode of CFO Chronicles, we’re joined by Jeremy Estey of Amber Sky Marketing, a Google Ads strategist helping firms across North America get seen, clicked, and hired. We unpack the hard truths firms need to hear in 2025, including:

    • Why Google Ads now outperform SEO by default
    • How to spend just $500 and actually get real insights
    • The search terms your next CFO client is already typing
    • Why vague, generalist messaging is killing your ROI
    • What AI-powered search means for your visibility (and what to do now)

    If you’ve ever said, “We tried ads and they didn’t work,” this episode will show you exactly why, and how to fix it.


    Listen now or get left behind.

    Send us a text

    This episode is brought to you by Bill.com

    • Get Started with BILL. BILL Spend & Expense isn't your typical expense software - it's a powerful, free platform that works with the BILL Divvy Card to put you in control. We're talking credit lines from $50,000 all the way up to $5 million. That's fuel for expansion, strategic investment, and seizing those critical opportunities. See how BILL Spend & Expense can transform your business now at bill.com/promo500. Terms and conditions apply.

    Ready to turn your firm into a lead-generating, profit-driving machine?
    We help Bookkeepers, Accountants & Fractional CFOs generate consistent local leads, book perfect-fit appointments, and close premium clients, without cold outreach or ad guesswork.

    Let’s map out your growth plan together → Book your free strategy call


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    29 mins
  • Your Firm Is Growing, But Not Scaling. Here’s Why - With Michael Straza
    Jun 26 2025

    Growth ≠ scale, and too many founders learn that the hard way.

    In this episode, I sit down with Michael Straza of Straza Consulting to unpack what actually holds back firms from reaching the next level and why more sales won’t fix a broken structure.

    They dive into:

    • The difference between running a business and truly being in control
    • Why poor delegation crushes growth (and team morale)
    • How Straza helped firms jump from $5M to $15M, then rebuilt profit
    • Real stories of operational friction, founder bottlenecks, and burnouts
    • How to tell if your company’s outgrown its team (and what to do next)

    If your firm is scaling in size but not in profit or if you’re starting to feel like the bottleneck, this episode will help you reset your foundation and scale the right way.

    👉 Tap play and learn how to grow past $10M without breaking your business.

    Send us a text

    This episode is brought to you by Bill.com

    • Get Started with BILL. BILL Spend & Expense isn't your typical expense software - it's a powerful, free platform that works with the BILL Divvy Card to put you in control. We're talking credit lines from $50,000 all the way up to $5 million. That's fuel for expansion, strategic investment, and seizing those critical opportunities. See how BILL Spend & Expense can transform your business now at bill.com/promo500. Terms and conditions apply.

    Ready to turn your firm into a lead-generating, profit-driving machine?
    We help Bookkeepers, Accountants & Fractional CFOs generate consistent local leads, book perfect-fit appointments, and close premium clients, without cold outreach or ad guesswork.

    Let’s map out your growth plan together → Book your free strategy call


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    32 mins
  • 2,600 CFOs. 1 Global Community. What Jack McCullough Learned from Leading Them All
    Jun 19 2025

    2,600 CFOs. 100+ interviews. One framework every advisory-first firm should know.

    Jack McCullough, founder of the CFO Leadership Council and host of the globally ranked Secrets of Rockstar CFOs podcast, shares what the best financial leaders do differently, and how to position your firm for where the industry is going.

    This episode covers:

    • The CREATE Framework: 6 traits great CFOs consistently show
    • Why strategic thinking now matters more than technical skill
    • How to build CEO-level trust as a financial advisor
    • Lessons from interviewing 100+ top CFOs across industries
    • The mindset shift separating the rising stars from the stuck

    Whether you're building your firm or advising one, this is the playbook serious leaders are listening to.

    Want to connect with Jack?
    Text: 617-678-0957
    Email: jack@cfolc.com

    Send us a text

    This episode is brought to you by Bill.com

    • Get Started with BILL. BILL Spend & Expense isn't your typical expense software - it's a powerful, free platform that works with the BILL Divvy Card to put you in control. We're talking credit lines from $50,000 all the way up to $5 million. That's fuel for expansion, strategic investment, and seizing those critical opportunities. See how BILL Spend & Expense can transform your business now at bill.com/promo500. Terms and conditions apply.

    Ready to turn your firm into a lead-generating, profit-driving machine?
    We help Bookkeepers, Accountants & Fractional CFOs generate consistent local leads, book perfect-fit appointments, and close premium clients, without cold outreach or ad guesswork.

    Let’s map out your growth plan together → Book your free strategy call


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    30 mins

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