CEO Numbers Network with Danielle Hayden

Today, Kelsey joins me to chat about metrics, specifically the three key numbers every business owner should know and track.   There are tons of KPIs (key performance indicators) to gauge your business's performance, but sometimes it's best to keep it simple. The three KPIs you absolutely need to know are gross profit, net profit, and average monthly cash output. Listen as we break down these basi...

This week, Victoria joins me in chatting about professional development and how to find the balance between investing in the training we need and overspending on development unnecessarily.    We go through the skills you will need in order to find the results and success you are looking for out of that program, course, podcast, or conference.    In this episode, we also discuss:   What is professi...

This week, I tackle the anxiety-producing subject of a recession and talk about ways that you can prepare for a downturn in your business by strengthening your money mindset and taking certain financial actions now.   A recession doesn't have to be a looming threat to your business. By taking the steps I discuss today, you can let go of the stress and be ready for any downturn whether it's a reces...

This week, Kelsey joins me to break down how to prepare for taxes throughout the year.    As tax season is coming up, we see too many business owners scrambling to pay their taxes every year and it doesn't have to be that way. Kelsey and I give you steps for how you can prepare with estimated tax payments from the start of each year and what to do if you're not prepared to pay your taxes this year...

Today, I'm breaking the tradition of setting New Year's resolutions and goals for the year. This isn't an episode on the best way to set and accomplish goals, rather, it's an episode on how to keep your momentum going the whole year and learning to enjoy the journey.    Setting goals and failing to reach them can be discouraging and make you overlook what you have accomplished. As a business owner...

Nikki Rausch is the founder and CEO of The Sales Maven, a sales coaching and training program, and the host of the Sales Maven Podcast. Nikki specializes in teaching conversation of sales and her goal is to build confidence in her clients' sales ability, so they can make a positive impact on their business and their clients.    Nikki joins me this episode to discuss ways to build confidence in you...

This week, I'm talking about retirement strategies that can reduce your business's tax liability at year-end, as well as the different retirement plan options that may be right for you and your employees.      In this episode, Danielle also discusses:   What are the benefits of having a retirement strategy & why to implement one in your business| 2:12   3 Immediate steps to take before implementin...

Megan Gillikin is the founder of The Planner's Vault, an educational resource and community for wedding planners, and the host of the Weddings for Real podcast. After running a successful wedding planning business for 12 years, Megan now devotes her time to helping the next generation of planners achieve their business goals.    Megan returns to the podcast to join me in discussing her journey of...

This week, I'm talking about profitability and how you can stay profitable in your business as you continue to grow.    Join me in this episode to learn how you can eliminate excess expenses and figure out what you should be spending on in your business to maximize profits and cut expenses that aren't helping your overall business growth.  In this episode, Danielle also discusses:    How you can a...

Today I'm sharing how you can create a scorecard around your own individual podcast so you can track your input and output metrics and the overall success of your show.     Join me in this episode to learn how you start a podcast on the right foot, track your show metrics and measure the ROI of your podcast.   In this episode, Danielle also discusses:    Creating a scorecard around your podcast 2:...

This week, Kelsey joins me again to chat about the end of year strategies you need to know as an entrepreneur.    Kelsey and I share how you can set up a custom end of year strategy for your business and what you need to look at if you want to make sure your business is ready for the upcoming year.     Join us in this episode to learn how you can get a head start on your strategy before Christmas...

This week, Kelsey joins me to chat about a topic that we get asked about a lot from our clients:  team bonuses.    As the end of the year approaches, many entrepreneurs may be wondering about the different options they have for giving team bonuses and how they can prepare for giving annual bonuses throughout the year.    Join us in this episode to hear how you can get a head start on your team bon...

Julie Fry is the founder of Your Expert Guest, a podcast guest booking agency for female founders and entrepreneurs looking to expand their reach and grow their client base.  Julie is passionate about helping mission-driven females find podcasts to guest so they can connect with their target audience while showing their expertise.    In this episode, Julie talks about why business owners need to c...

Annie P Ruggles is the founder of the Non-Sleazy Sales Academy and the host of the 'Too Legitimate to Quit' podcast.  Annie's mission is to empower more solopreneurs to sell as themselves authentically.    In this episode, Annie joins me to talk about how you can ask for the sale as an entrepreneur while pushing past your money and sales trauma.  In this episode, Annie also discusses:    Annie's e...

David Chudyk is a certified financial planner, host of the Weekly Wealth Podcast and a Certified Value Builder Systems(tm) Advisor. David helps entrepreneurs build value in their biggest asset- their business itself.     David joins me in this episode to talk about how you can run a business that's not only more profitable but also is a financial asset. In this episode, David also discusses:    Da...

Today, I'm talking about the importance of budgeting as an entrepreneur and why you need to get a head start on your annual budget for next year now.       In this episode, I explain how you can determine what you need from a budget and how you can implement one correctly to get the most out of your finances and set yourself up for success.  In this episode, Danielle also discusses:    Why you nee...

Tax season is fast approaching and as a business owner you want to make sure you are prepared and know exactly what you need when it comes to your taxes for you, your contractors and your team so you can close the year strong.    Today, Kelsey joins me as we cover the details on 1099's, contractors vs. employees and everything you need to get ready for tax season so your money team is set up for s...

Kevin Hudson is the Founder & President at Keylan Management Group, which helps small and medium-sized businesses improve their selling and leadership effectiveness. He is also the founder and president of Integrator for Companies Running on EOS® Entrepreneurial Operating System which provides fractional integrator services for companies running on Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)®️ to help...

We've been talking about the EOS- Entrepreneur Operating System on the podcast lately and today, Victoria joins me as we dig into the scorecard portion of your EOS including how you can create a meaningful scorecard for your EOS.   Join Victoria and I in this episode to hear how you can build a scorecard that will help you track your metrics to reach your goals and make your business processes eas...

Today, I'm diving into EOS- Entrepreneur Operating System, which is a concept that I've been implementing in my own entrepreneurial journey and has given us amazing results since we've  been using it with our leadership team.    In this episode, I go over what EOS is and how you can start using some of the concepts today in your own small business. In this episode, Danielle also discusses:    What...

As an entrepreneur, it's important to be familiar with your finances and know how to use your numbers to make crucial decisions in your business as you continue to grow.    In today's episode, I'm growing through the different phases of business and success and walking you through what you need to do as an entrepreneur to become the CFO of your business. In this episode, Danielle also discusses: ...

You've heard me talk about the Profit First system before and how taking a profit before paying expenses is important for business owners. At Kickstart Accounting, we help our clients implement Profit First or decide how they can prioritize getting paid as the business owner so profiting becomes a habit.    In today's episode, I'm going over everything you need to know before you implement Profit...

Sarah Delevan is a Food Business Financial Consultant, host of The Good Food CFO Podcast, and CEO of Sarah Delevan Consulting where she helps entrepreneurs in the food industry gain  financial sustainability and success.   In this episode, Sarah talks about her role as a CFO and how businesses in the food industry can set themselves up for long term financial success.   In this episode, Sarah also...

As an entrepreneur it's so important to know the basics of your numbers and financial statements so you can build a strong foundation for your business as you continue to grow and increase your revenue.    In today's episode, I'm sharing some of the basic terms and definitions that you should be familiar with when it comes to your business accounting and your numbers.    In this episode, Danielle...

Sarah Walton is an author, speaker and a business mentor to women who want to launch, grow and maintain successful businesses and careers that they love. Sarah's mission is to help more money get into the hands of more women.     In this episode, Sarah talks about her journey from poverty to successful business owner and why healing your relationship with money is so important in order to move for...