#160 - Natalia Zacharin: Master Your Numbers, Fix Your Books & Build a Profitable, Scalable Business

Unlocking Financial Clarity: How Natalia Zacharin Built a Multimillion-Dollar Firm by Mastering Numbers, Strategy & Courage

In this high-impact episode of The Necessary Entrepreneur, Mark Perkins sits down with Natalia Zacharin, CEO of Zacharin Consulting and one of the most respected financial strategists advising today's business owners.

Despite beginning with zero accounting experience, Natalia transformed a small side gig into a multimillion-dollar firm, earning a spot on the Inc. 5000, by helping entrepreneurs turn confusing financial data into confident, strategic decision-making.

Natalia opens up about hitting rock bottom in her late 40s as a struggling single mom, and the bold decision to quit her job, bet on herself, and rebuild her life by helping founders understand the numbers that truly drive growth. Today, she's a go-to advisor on cash flow, profitability, hiring strategy, margins, and building a financially healthy, scalable company.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✔️ The most common financial mistakes entrepreneurs make ✔️ How to interpret your books like a CEO, not a bookkeeper ✔️ Revenue metrics that actually matter in any business ✔️ Why different industries require different financial strategies ✔️ How to build a sellable business (even if you never plan to sell) ✔️ When to hire, who to hire, and the power of "hiring for today" ✔️ The mindset shift that helped Natalia triple her client base in 90 days ✔️ Why 95% of new clients have messy books, and how to fix yours fast ✔️ How to stop struggling and finally build a profitable, thriving business

If you want a clearer, smarter, more confident relationship with your finances, this episode gives you the tools and perspective to finally take control.

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