In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder of
CHS Consulting Group LLC,
Cassie Saquing.
Cassie highlighted a fractional CO integrator's transformative impact on a business. For those unfamiliar with the term, a fractional CO integrator is a professional who steps into a company part-time to help reset its trajectory, establish robust systems and processes, and manage finances with an eye toward scaling or preparing for a sale. This role is particularly beneficial for small to mid-sized businesses that need executive-level expertise but may require more resources for a full-time position.
Cassie explained companies often reach a point where they need to reevaluate their direction and strategy. This is where a fractional CO integrator steps in, bringing a fresh perspective and the necessary skills to streamline operations and position the business for growth.
Cassie emphasized the importance of creating a framework that allows the business to operate smoothly and efficiently. She highlighted the critical role of managing money to keep the business afloat and strategically invest in areas that will lead to scaling or make the company attractive to potential buyers.
Cassie shared her insights on how AI can be used to improve productivity, from automating mundane tasks to providing data-driven insights that inform strategic decisions. She talked about the potential of AI to free up time for creative and high-level thinking, allowing businesses to focus on innovation and growth.
Key Points from the Episode:
- Importance of decision-making in business
- Finding the right integrator for a business
- Utilizing AI tools to improve productivity
- Scaling or preparing for a potential sale of a business
- Understanding the next steps for a business
About Cassie Saquing:
Cassie Saquing is a seasoned entrepreneur who transformed her passion for childcare into a thriving business. In 2005, she founded a daycare/preschool, elevating it into a multi-million dollar enterprise within two years. Expanding her expertise, Cassie delved into business management coaching in 2018, targeting small to medium-sized businesses and online entrepreneurs.
Cassie devised the Profit Stack System, a financial management approach for female business owners. This system, emphasizing simplicity and efficiency, aids in boosting cash flow without the burden of complexity or extensive time commitments.
Cassie's journey reflects her system's transformative power, as she and her partner navigated financial challenges before implementing the Profit Stack System in 2015.
This approach facilitated consistent salaries, quarterly bonuses, and self-funded projects like playground refurbishments. Cassie's accessible teaching style, rooted in an educator's perspective, ensures that her system remains user-friendly, making financial success attainable for everyone willing to follow her straightforward steps.
About CHS Consulting Group LLC:
CHS Consulting Group, LLC specializes in empowering businesses with strategic financial solutions. The consultancy's expertise in setting up efficient automated money management systems ensures increased profitability.
Their services extend to analyzing and streamlining current operating systems, aiming to minimize stress by implementing one-time setups. CHS Consulting Group provides valuable insights into project validation and viability, enabling informed business decisions.
With proprietary profit tools, clients gain a continuous understanding of their financial metrics, enhancing the capacity for well-informed choices. The consultancy aims to empower entrepreneurs to take control of their businesses, shifting from being controlled by operations to actively running their enterprises.
CHS Consulting Group, LLC stands out for its commitment to simplifying financial processes, fostering profitability, and facilitating sustainable business growth.
Tweetable Moments:
05:23', "If you're the CEO, the founder, the owner of your business, you hit decision load very quickly when you're the one who's the bottleneck."
08:16 - "Visionaries aren't always capable of understanding the context or what it really takes to get things done.”
09:10 - “My role as CO integrator is to allow that space for the visionary to keep staying in that genius zone.”
Links Mentioned in this Episode:
Want to learn more? Check out CHS Consulting Group LLC website at
https://www.cassiesaquing.com/
Check out CHS Consulting Group LLC on LinkedIn at
https://www.linkedin.com/company/chs-consulting-group-llc/
Check out Cassie Saquing on LinkedIn at
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassiesaquing/
Check out Cassie Saquing on Facebook at
https://www.facebook.com/profitpassionacademy
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