The Fractional CFO Show with Adam Cooper

On this one I was delighted to be joined by Lizzie Allen Phillips , the founder of IWant2Network , who is on a mission to become London's number one premium business networking organization with her networking group, IWant2Network. This was a fascinating conversation with Lizzie where we discussed the power of networking for financial success. 🌟 Some of the most interesting parts of our conv...

On this one I was delighted to be joined by Francesca Hodgson, MBA, the successful entrepreneur and Founder of We are Ambition, a business consultancy offering fractional leadership, growth services, mentoring and coaching. This was a fascinating conversation with Francesca where we explored the need for clarity of mind, as it relates to the entrepreneurial journey. 🌟 Some of the most interesting...

On this one I was very pleased to be joined by @Jon Reay and @Tim Seddon, the Co-Founders OF @Room 42, a start-up that facilitates effective change and innovation through the use of Design Thinking based programmes, to help businesses tackle the most challenging of live business problems.   I really enjoyed this conversation with Jon and Tim where we dived into how they went on the journey to star...

On this one I was very pleased to be joined by Emilia De Stasio, CFA , the Founder & COO at Artscapy , the wealth management platform dedicated to art collecting. I really enjoyed this conversation with Emilia where we explored her background in Finance, her love of Art and her journey over the past 4 years as she has co-founded Artscapy, a platform dedicated to the needs of art collectors. 🌟...

Click the link below for the Limited time 2 for 1 offer mentioned on the pod:  Life Ready Pathway In this first episode of the new season, I’m thrilled to be joined by Suke Ridler , the CEO and founder of My LifeJars , a company that assists in organising documents and passwords to access during life and after death.  In this conversation, Suke and I discuss her journey from acoustic engineer thro...

I was delighted to be joined by @Alice Olins, Career Expert, Coach and Trainer, and the Founder of the @Step Up Club, an organisation that works with individuals and teams to help them fulfill potential, navigate and embrace change.   This was an impactful conversation with Alice where we explored change and how small businesses can best navigate it.   🌟 Some of the most interesting elements were...

I was very pleased to be joined by @Russell Rich, one of the senior partners at @Lubbock Fine, a leading firm of chartered accountants and tax advisors, where Russell heads up the sports, media and entertainment desk.   I really enjoyed this conversation with Russell where we explored a situation familiar with many these days, noticeably some considerations when starting up a business as a second...

In this one, I'm excited to be joined by Chris Cummings , the Group CEO and Founder of Wellbeing at Work World , an organisation on a mission to make wellbeing a strategic priority for every business. I really enjoyed this conversation with fellow Centaur Media Plc alumni Chris, discussing his journey over the past 10 years, inspired by personal circumstances, to fly the flag for the importan...

In this one, I'm delighted to be joined by Helen Cox , a Chartered Marketer, and Founder of Helen Cox Marketing , a marketing consultancy specialising in advising professional service firms on their marketing and business development. In our wide ranging conversation, Helen and I cover all that you need to know about the benefits of effective marketing plans for small business owners. 🌟 Some...

In this one, I'm delighted to be joined by @Wenceslyne Ong, the Founder of @Elite LVL, a business operations consulting firm with a world-class customer onboarding and continuous improvement framework, helping cost conscious businesses scale.    In this broad ranging conversation, Wenceslyne and I cover all that you need to know about having a strategic and mindful approach to staff onboardin...

In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Chris Lang, the Founder of Flash Partners Limited, a company that provides in-sourced finance functions for small and medium sized companies in the marketing communications industry.    In this conversation, Chris and I explore what new founders and startups need to consider from a finance perspective and provide some tips and tricks that startups and...

In this first episode of the new season, I’m thrilled to be joined by Lewis Turek , the General Manager of North America at GoCardless , a payment company that allows a simple, secure way to get paid, without the chasing stress or expensive fees.  In this conversation, Lewis and I discuss his journey from IBM Intern, through to setting up Uber for Business in the UK and dive into his current exper...

In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by @Manny Skevofilax, the Owner of @Portal CFO Consulting a consultancy that Manny has been operating for over 20 years with a mission to help business owners make more money by successfully navigating the challenges of growing their businesses profitably.    In this conversation, my first with another fractional CFO, the tables are turned and Manny and I...

In this one I had the pleasure of chatting with Dave Parry, the Managing Director at Wellmeadow Ltd, a consultancy that helps businesses that need non-exec support, process transformation or support with lead generation.   Dave and I had a wide ranging discussion, looking at how small businesses set their vision and strategies, how they live up to those and ensure the entire organisation stays on...

In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by @David Adderson, the co-founder of @Youtopia, a premium cloud accounting service that helps simplify your finance department..   In this conversation, David and I explore how we can integrate technology into your client's workflows as an accountant and how to help make their finance operations simpler and more streamlined.   🌟 Some of my favourit...

In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by @Rachael Ager, the Client Services Director at Brunswick Creative, the creative arm of Brunswick group, where Rachael leads the account management team working across offices in Europe, North America, Asia, and the Gulf.    In this conversation, Rachael and I explore how agency finance teams can best empower and support account management and in turn t...

In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by Richard Hadler , an Angel Investor, experienced executive and Co-Founder of Founders Capital , an investment community dedicated to helping founders raise investment from other founders and start up experts. In this conversation, Rich and I explore the world of finance for founders – and understand what investors are looking for in the companies that t...

In this episode, I’m thrilled to be joined by @Sarah Ropek, the Founder of @People Management Partners, an HR consultancy committed to delivering HR solutions to startup, small and medium sized businesses.   In this conversation, Sarah and I explore the world of HR for Small Businesses – and how small business owners can best approach the people side of their businesses.   🌟 Some of my favourite...

🌟 Kicking off our new series, I'm thrilled to be in conversation with @Ali Gray, the VP and Executive Creative Director at @Free Think Media.   In this episode, we delve deep into the world of Creative businesses, exploring the commercial challenges of managing creative teams and nurturing their potential.   Here are some highlights from our discussion:    ✅ Ali's unique blend of creat...

In this episode, I am joined by Sam Lenox, the Head of Employee Incentives at Harper James, a modern law firm, purpose-built to support entrepreneurial businesses in their growth from startup to scale up and beyond.   In this conversation, Sam and I explore the world of employee share options, looking at the structure, their implementation and an important insight for businesses who may be new to...

In this episode, I'm delighted to be joined by Jason Miles , SVP Finance at Conde Nast, the global media company with a portfolio including brands such as Vogue, Vanity Fair, GQ, Wired, among others. In this conversation, Jason and I dive into some of the complexities of multinational expansion and how businesses can effectively manage those challenges that come with that.   🌟 Some of my fav...

As we kick off the new year, I'm thrilled to be joined by Magda Dillon, the Owner-Director and Head of Consultancy at Pain Free IT, experts in leading and delivering best in class business solutions.    In this broad ranging conversation, Magda and I cover all that you need to know about selecting, implementing and launching a new agency finance and project management system.   🌟 Some of my...

In this, our fifth and final episode before we break for the holidays, I'm joined by Dan Kalms, an experienced Finance Leader, currently Financial Controller at Sullivan and Stanley, the award-winning specialist change consultancy.   In this broad ranging conversation, Dan and I cover all that you need to know about good Corporate Governance in small and growing businesses.   🌟 Some of my fa...

In this, our fourth episode, I'm joined by David Blois , the Founder and Managing Partner at M&A Advisory , the specialists advising on company sales, mergers and acquisitions in the marketing communications, media and martech sectors.   In this broad ranging conversation, David and I cover all that you need to know about selling your agency business.   Some of my favourite parts were:  ...

In this, our third episode, I'm joined by @Rich Nicholas, Global CFO & COO @Ridley Scott Creative Group, the Creative Group led by the legendary Director Sir Ridley Scott.   In this conversation, Rich and I cover all that you need to know about running a production profitably from commercials all the way through to episodic TV.   Some of my favourite parts were:   ✅ The (£75 grand) risks...