Chris Alman | Fractional CFO

Fractional CFO for Agencies and creative minds | I turn 📊spreadsheets into 🎨 paint by numbers -- making cash flow management easy |

[Chris Alman | Fractional CFO @Chris_Alman]

Is your agency profitable but somehow there’s no cash in the bank. This blog is for you.

https://t.co/G9vM91OynA

I’ll walk you through exactly how it happens and how to fix it.

[Chris Alman | Fractional CFO @Chris_Alman]

Why does your agency struggle with cash flow?
I bet I know.
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[Chris Alman | Fractional CFO @Chris_Alman]

@RobertFreundLaw @strowhiro lol! I love this. Before Samsung phones were able to use RCS, I moved back to iPhone because I hated gifs not working natively. 🙄 stupid I know, but I also hated being the “green bubble guy.”

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Want to know why?
Here ya go.
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[Chris Alman | Fractional CFO @Chris_Alman]

Here are mine:
• LTV (lifetime value)
• CAC (acquisition costs)
• Churn Rate
• Satisfaction
• Concentration

[Chris Alman | Fractional CFO @Chris_Alman]

What are the top 5 metrics you should track when it comes to customers?

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@JamesKennedy That brings back terrible memories.

[Chris Alman | Fractional CFO @Chris_Alman]

Gotta love the days when your wife's a teacher, yet the kids are out of school and she has to work.

Who comes up with these terrible school calendars?

#daddydaycare

[Chris Alman | Fractional CFO @Chris_Alman]

Every dollar in your business should have a job. 💼

Whether it's for marketing, talent acquisition, or future growth, make sure your spending is intentional and strategic.

#SmartSpending #BusinessGrowth #FractionalCFO

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Here’s a simple question:

If your client base doubled tomorrow, would you still be profitable, or would your overhead crush your cash flow? 💸

#AgencyGrowth #CashFlow #FinancialStrategy

[Chris Alman | Fractional CFO @Chris_Alman]

Expense tracking isn’t just about logging receipts.

It’s about understanding where your money is going and how it aligns with your goals.

Are you tracking effectively?

#ExpenseTracking #AgencyFinances #GrowthStrategy

[Chris Alman | Fractional CFO @Chris_Alman]

Your profit margin isn’t as high as it should be?🧐

Let’s take a deep dive into your direct costs and operational expenses to find out why.

Small changes in these areas can lead to big improvements in profitability.

DM me

#ProfitMargin #AgencyFinances #FractionalCFO

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Do you know what happens when your client base doubles overnight? What if it halves? These kinds of scenarios can reveal the real strengths and weaknesses in your agency’s financial setup.

Let’s make sure you’re financially ready for both.

[Chris Alman | Fractional CFO @Chris_Alman]

Most creative agency owners are visionaries. They think big, act bold, and work tirelessly to deliver top-notch results for clients.

But when it comes to numbers, that same creativity often leads to overlooking critical financial details.

[Chris Alman | Fractional CFO @Chris_Alman]

Are you tracking key metrics like gross margin, profit margin, and cash flow? 📊

These numbers tell the story of your agency's financial health.

If you don’t know these figures, you're driving blind.

#AgencyMetrics #FinancialClarity #GrowthStrategy

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FACT:
Every agency faces a turning point. You either stay small and manageable, or you take the leap and aim for major growth.

So what do you do?

You scale, of course.

It's what you're told you should do. After all, isn't that what every agency owner you see online says you should do?

"Scale Your Agency"
"10x Your Agency"
"100x Your Agency on autopilot"
"Supercharge Your Agency Growth"

Of course it is. It's the sexy thing to do. We idolize successful people.

But here's what they don't tell you...

there's a ‘black hole’ in the middle of your growth cycle—a stage where you're too big to stay small but not yet able to operate like a large agency.

This is where many agencies struggle, facing issues like cash flow management, pricing errors, or inefficient operations.

For many, it leads to regret....

"Things were so much easier when it was just the 'x' of us."

So, before you go and decide to scale, give it some serious thought. Understand what it is that's driving you to grow your business larger than it is now.

Once you're clear on that and have decided it's what you want, seek outside help. Bring others to the table that can provide an objective view of where you are and how to get where you want to go.

I'd specifically look for a fractional COO (chief operations officer) and a fractional CFO (chief financial officer).

A fractional COO can help you streamline your services and make your agency more efficient with its time.

A fractional CFO can help can help make sure your finances are optimized for growth without losing control of your core business. After all, it's going to require cash if you want to grow.

If you want to learn more, DM me or check out my blog post about navigating the black hole here.

(https://t.co/yifVu0Vxg2) #AgencyGrowth #FinancialStrategy #FractionalCFO
#FractionalCOO #blackhole #scalability

[Chris Alman | Fractional CFO @Chris_Alman]

Sometimes, they're more expensive than an employee. 🤔

#FreelanceBudgeting #AgencyGrowth #FractionalCFO

[Chris Alman | Fractional CFO @Chris_Alman]

Hiring freelancers or contractors? Make sure you have a clear budget.

It's easy to overspend when you're scaling fast. Keep track of every dollar spent on external talent to ensure you're staying profitable.

The best freelancers aren't usually the cheapest.

[Chris Alman | Fractional CFO @Chris_Alman]

#PricingStrategy #AgencyRevenue #FractionalCFO

[Chris Alman | Fractional CFO @Chris_Alman]

Sometimes the simplest changes make the biggest impact.

Review your pricing structure regularly.

Are you offering services that aren’t profitable? Do your prices reflect the value you bring to the table?

Make sure you're pricing for profitability.