How can professionals from diverse backgrounds leverage their unique skills and experiences to become successful fractional CFOs?

In this episode, Mathew King, founder of King Strategy, shares his inspiring journey from leaving school in year 10 to pursue a trade in refrigeration and air conditioning, to eventually becoming a successful fractional CFO. With over 25 years of experience across several industries, including services, manufacturing, construction, real estate management, social services, mortgage lending, and healthcare, Mathew offers valuable insights into the world of fractional CFO services.

Mathew discusses the unique challenges and opportunities that come with providing fractional CFO services to both for-profit and non-profit organizations. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the differences between these two sectors, particularly in terms of revenue generation and profitability.

Throughout the conversation, Mathew shares his personal experiences and lessons learned, from his early days of working in the trades to his decision to pursue a career in accounting and finance. He opens up about the challenges he faced along the way, including the need to work harder and learn quickly to catch up with his peers.

Mathew also delves into the key qualities that set him apart as a fractional CFO, including his calm demeanor, straightforward approach, and ability to build trust and rapport with clients quickly. He stresses the importance of change management and getting buy-in from staff when implementing new processes or systems.

Mentors that Inspired Mathew:

A CEO at Austin Habitat who taught him the importance of patience and change management

Colleagues at Christian Dior in Sydney who sparked his interest in traveling and moving to the United States

References:

Linkedin - www.linkedin.com/in/kingmathew/

Email - kingmat75@gmail.com

Anthony Codispoti, AddBack Benefits Agency

https://www.addbackbenefitsagency.com/

Transcript | From Trades to C-Suite: Mathew King's Inspiring Career Journey

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From Trades to C-Suite: Mathew King's Inspiring Career Journey

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