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What Happens When a CFO Thinks Like a CEO - with Tom Dillon
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What if your biggest bottleneck… was you?
In this episode, James sits down with Tom Dillon of Frack Finance, a former investment banker turned fractional CFO, to unpack the real reason most firm owners stall out- and what it takes to scale beyond the “one-man band” model.
You’ll learn:
- Why hiring before you're ready is often the smartest move
- How to remove emotion from high-stakes financial decisions
- The moment Tom knew he had to fire himself- and what happened next
- What most fractional CFOs overlook when it comes to client growth
- How to build a team that operates with calm, confidence, and clarity
👉 If you’re serious about building a sustainable firm with real infrastructure - not just a job you own - this conversation will flip the switch.
Feeling stuck in your growth? Discover how to elevate your marketing, personal brand, and sales approach to attract clients who value your expertise.
Ready to make a shift?
Book your strategy call today at accountingleadsnow.com
Chapters
1. Welcome to CFO Chronicles (00:00:00)
2. Tom's Path to Fractional Leadership (00:02:50)
3. J-Curving and Hiring Ahead of Growth (00:08:31)
4. The Value of Financial Clarity (00:15:15)
5. Building a Diverse Financial Team (00:19:20)
6. Marketing as a Fractional CFO (00:22:37)
7. Embracing Failure and Moving Forward (00:28:42)
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