Numbers, Nerves, and Networking: Pain Points of Starting as a Fractional CFO

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Pain Points

StaffBuffalo Team

39 episodes

5 days ago

Welcome to StaffBuffalo’s Pain Points Podcast, your go-to source for insightful conversations around the pain points businesses and people face in today's workplace! Our staffing, recruiting, and human resources firm delves deep into the pain points that organizations encounter across various domains. We tackle business pain points head-on, leveraging our knowledge and expertise to talk through potential solutions and explore the intricacies of Talent Acquisition, Recruiting, Marketing, Human Resources, and more! Join us as we engage in real world discussions that not only shed light on the many hurdles businesses encounter, but also on how you can overcome hurdles through the People side of your business. Hear from our team of seasoned professionals, industry experts, thought leaders, and guests! We bring you real stories, practical strategies, and the latest trends in the world of recruiting, staffing, and human resources!

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Numbers, Nerves, and Networking: Pain Points of Starting as a Fractional CFO

Pain Points

25 minutes 27 seconds

1 month ago

Numbers, Nerves, and Networking: Pain Points of Starting as a Fractional CFO

In this episode, Maggie Shea sits down with HeatherJackson - Fassari, Owner of Interlink CFO, to discuss the realities of leaving corporate America to launch a business from scratch — and the Pain Points that come with entrepreneurship, growth, and trust.

Heather shares her story of stepping out of a 20+ year career in corporate finance and operations to build a fractional CFO firm from the ground up. From her “day one” moment of realizing there would be no paycheck coming in, to learning how to market herself, network, and rebrand her business, Heather’s journey highlights the many Pain Points of leadership and independence.

Together, Maggie and Heather dive into:

The Pain Points of starting over and building a business from scratch
Finding confidence and balance when leaving corporate stability
Earning trust from long-established business owners and stepping into strategic partnerships
How fractional CFO work bridges the gap between finance, operations, and growth
Navigating growth Pain Points — from hiring and scaling to finding the “mini version” of yourself
Preparing small businesses financially for sale, valuation, or expansion
The importance of networking, mentorship, and learning from every client

From managing manufacturing and nonprofit clients to helping owners clean up financials, streamline processes, and prepare for the next stage, Heather reveals the behind the-scenes realities of being a trusted financial and operational partner.

If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to turn experience into independence, this episode is for you.

Connect with Interlink CFO & Heather Jackson - Fassari

Website: https://interlinkcfo.com

Email: heather@interlinkcfo.com

LinkedIn: Heather Jackson-Fassari, MBA, CMA, CSCA | LinkedIn

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Every entrepreneur faces Pain Points — from the fear of leaving a steady paycheck to the growing pains of scaling smart. Tune in to hear how Heather turned those moments into milestones.