How to Become The Real CFO Dominate 2026 In Faith, Family, Fitness and Finance
The Real CFO Project
Most people set a big vision for the year⌠Very few know how to turn it into daily action. In this episode of The Real CFO Project, I break down how Iâm preparing to dominate 2026ânot just in business, but in the areas that actually matter: faith, family, discipline, and direction. This isnât about hype or motivation. Itâs about intentional habits, honest self-reflection, and putting what matters most on your calendarânot just your to-do list. If youâre a business owner or leader who feels productive but scattered⌠If the grind has started to crowd out your priorities⌠Or if...
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The Real CFO Project - OB3 Trump Account 179 and More Tax Savings
The Real CFO Project
A major tax bill quietly opened the door to real, immediate cash flow opportunitiesâand most people wonât realize it until itâs too late. In this episode of The Real CFO Project, Chad Brown breaks down: What the âOne Big Beautiful Billâ actually changed How 100% bonus depreciation is back (and why that matters now) Retroactive tax credits that can unlock five- and six-figure refunds Why buying assets âjust for the write-offâ can hurt your business New planning opportunities for business owners, families, and employers This isnât theory. These are strategies already...
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Breaking Down the Big Beautiful Bill
The Real CFO Project
In this episode of The Real CFO, host Chad Brown breaks down the recently signed tax bill that extends and enhances key provisions from the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. From bonus depreciation to qualified business income deductions, Chad highlights the most impactful changes for business owners â including how midsize and small businesses can take advantage of new interest deduction rules, expanded Section 179 limits, and updated opportunities in Qualified Small Business Stock and Opportunity Zones. This episode is packed with high-level insights you can actually apply â especially if...
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The Real CFO Podcast: Last Minute Money Moves to Save Taxes in 2025
The Real CFO Project
Tax season doesnât start in March â it starts right now. Most business owners lose thousands every year because they wait until the deadline to âdeal with taxes,â and by then⌠itâs already too late. In this episode of The Real CFO Podcast, Chad breaks down the exact steps you should take before the year ends to keep more money in your pocket, lower your stress, and finally get ahead of tax planning instead of scrambling at the last minute. From clean books, proper categorization, avoiding the personal-expense trap, to understanding distributions, equity, and why your balance sheet...
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Slow Down to Speed Up: Realigning Your Vision as a Business Owner
The Real CFO Project
Ever feel like youâre going 110 miles per hour in your business⌠only to suddenly realize youâre not even sure where you're heading? In this episode of The Real CFO Project, I break down the moment every entrepreneur hits: when speed turns into drift, momentum becomes chaos, and the vision gets buried under the grind. Iâm sharing what most business owners wonât talk aboutâ ⥠How âgoing fasterâ can actually slow you down ⥠Why momentum without direction leads you straight into the weeds ⥠The power of slowing down to realign, refocus & rebuild clarity ⥠How...
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How Urgency Builds Momentum (And How It Destroys Businesses)
The Real CFO Project
In this solo episode of The Real CFO Project, I break down one of the most underrated traits in business: real urgency â not rushing, not panicking, not chaos⌠intentional urgency. This week, I saw urgency work for me and against me, and it reminded me how much it impacts everything: âĄď¸ Your business âĄď¸ Your decision-making âĄď¸ Your health âĄď¸ Your family âĄď¸ Your ability to lead Most small businesses donât die from lack of opportunity â they die from lack of urgency. They wait. They procrastinate. They think they have more time than they actually do. But urgency done...
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The 4 Financial Pillars Every Entrepreneur Needs to Master
The Real CFO Project
In this episode of The Real CFO Project, Chad Brown, CPA, breaks down simple but powerful money-saving moves every entrepreneur should make before year-end. Most business owners think they have a revenue problemâwhen in reality, they have a money management problem. Chad shares the four key financial pillars every business needs to master: 1ď¸âŁ Bookkeeping & Accounting Systems 2ď¸âŁ CFO Advisory & Financial Strategy 3ď¸âŁ Tax Planning & Year-End Strategy 4ď¸âŁ Compliance & Staying Audit-Ready From spotting hidden mistakes in your books to avoiding costly tax errors,...
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Why Every Business Owner Needs to Think Like a CFO
The Real CFO Project
Ever wonder what The Real CFO Project really means? In this solo episode, Chad Brown, CPA, breaks down the true purpose behind it â and itâs not about titles or corporate roles. Itâs about empowering small business owners to take control of their finances, their growth, and their future. Most entrepreneurs canât afford a six-figure CFO â but that doesnât mean they canât think like one. Chad dives deep into how you, the business owner, are the real CFO of your company. From understanding your financial statements to building cash flow forecasts, he explains how mastering your...
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The Real CFO Project - Your Business Doesnât Have a Strategy Problem â It Has a Communication Problem
The Real CFO Project
Most business problems donât come from bad ideas â they come from poor communication. In this solo episode of The Real CFO Project, Chad Brown dives deep into the one skill that silently makes or breaks every company: how you communicate. From internal dialogue and self-talk⌠to leading your team with clarity⌠to keeping your customers confident in your brand â communication shapes everything. Chad shares how miscommunication can quietly limit your growth, create confusion, and block scalability â and how mastering your message can unlock massive momentum in your business. Whether...
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The Real CFO Podcast with Rob Cressy
The Real CFO Project
AI isnât just for tech experts anymore â itâs for business owners who want to lead in this new era instead of getting left behind. đĄ In this episode of The Real CFO, Chad Brown sits down with Rob Cressy to unpack what it really means to step into leadership in the AI age. From eliminating human waste in your business to using AI as a canvas for your creativity, this conversation will make you rethink how you work, lead, and scale. If youâve ever said, âI donât have time,â or âAIâs too complicated,â this oneâs for you. Discover how early adopters are using AI to...
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As small business owners, we juggle multiple roles â visionary CEO, hands-on operator, and yes⌠our own CFO. But hereâs the truth: without the CFO mindset, youâll miss key blind spots in cash flow, forecasting, and decision-making that could make or break your growth.
In this episode of The Real CFO Project, we break down:
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Why every business owner needs to think like a CFO
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The difference between being the CEO vs. the CFO of your business
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Practical steps you can take this month to strengthen your financial leadership
If youâve ever thought âI canât afford a CFOâ⌠this episode is for you. Itâs not just about doing the books â itâs about owning your financial strategy so you can scale with clarity and confidence.