When it comes to your business finances, you might find it uncomfortable (maybe even a bit mystifying) to talk about. But if you really want to think big and level up as a CEO, your business strategy needs (and deserves) a financial plan to match.Some people love analyzing the financials behind a business and how they affect strategy (and vice versa) and want to help other entrepreneurs get a firm handle on it, too. My new friend Michele Williams is one of them!Michele is the dynamic owner of Scarlet Thread Consulting and Metrique Solutions, two companies that focus on empowering creative professionals. She’s a financial expert who loves to talk about and teach all things money, strategy, and finance. And she’s crazy about financial success!In this episode of She Thinks Big, you’ll learn about her dedication to helping business owners bridge the gap between their strategic vision and financial reality. Michele will discuss how she can help you develop a clear financial plan that supports your strategic goals so that you make better decisions, avoid costly mistakes, and achieve your long-term objectives.1:45 - Why Michele is on a mission to close the financial literacy gap for business owners5:09 - What entrepreneurs struggle with most when it comes to the financial backbone of their strategy11:05 - The process and financial modeling tools Michele uses to help clients create the financial backbone they need for their business15:19 - One thing Michele does to make the money she earns from her business feel more real to her18:53 - The disconnect that can occur between strategy and financials and why it feels mysterious to us21:56 - The purpose of Michele’s CFO program, how it’s designed to serve smaller business owners, and how it’s different from bookkeeping and accountingMentioned In How to Align Your Business Strategy and Finances with Michele WilliamsScarlet Thread Consulting | CFO2Go | InstagramMetrique Solutions | InstagramMichele Williams on LinkedInFinancial Health Check-up QuizThe Inventory Genius by Ciara StockelandGet the She Thinks Big bookAndrea’s LinksSubscribe to Andrea’s newsletterAndrea on LinkedIn, Instagram, and FacebookUntangle your time, reset your role, and build systems that don't depend on your every move. No more white-knuckling your way through success because you're not just scaling your business, you're scaling yourself.Get the clarity and capacity to lead differently and ascend to your next level. Learn how and join us at andrealiebross.com/ascension.

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