
CFO Weekly
Building Value Through Financial Analysis with Karl Maier, Founder of Abunden
Dec 10, 2024
30:18
In this episode of CFO Weekly, Karl Maier, founder of Abunden, joins Megan Weis to share insights on building value through financial analysis. Karl discusses his extensive experience helping businesses protect cash flow, secure funding, and boost profits, particularly in challenging economic conditions. As an experienced fractional CFO and business advisor, Karl has played a key role in doubling sales at five companies in just two years by expanding credit lines, leading acquisitions, and enhancing profitability.
Karl brings over three decades of experience in financial leadership and consulting. He founded Abunden to help private companies enhance their financial strategies through innovative pricing, systems implementation, and cash flow management. Before founding Abunden, Karl worked in corporate finance and helped grow his family's business 5x in three years.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How to effectively communicate financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders
- The importance of cash flow management in growing businesses
- Strategies for developing effective pricing models
- Managing financial transitions including M&A and turnarounds
- Building Resilient Finance Teams
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Previous guests include: Tom McDermott, CFO at Career Certified, Claire Bramley, CFO at Teradata, Chris Miles, Founder of Money Ripples, Ranil DeSilva, CFO & COO at CARE, Jordan Grumet, Financial Independence Expert & Host of Earn & Invest & William Washington, Global CFO at Baker McKenzie
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- What Lights You Up? with Jordan Grumet
- Become a Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with William Washington
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