Most CEOs don't need more reports.
They need more clarity.
Learn to read the story behind your numbers so you can make better decisions, lead with confidence, and build a more valuable business.
Where numbers become strategy. Just the clarity a great CFO would give you — on your schedule, in your language.
Before we dive into the course, take a few minutes to hear why Behind the Numbers was created, who it's for, and how it will change the way you look at your business.
Every financial statement tells a story. Behind the Numbers helps CEOs uncover the insights hidden in their numbers so they can make better decisions, lead with greater confidence, and build stronger, more resilient businesses.
Each episode builds on the last, helping you uncover the story hidden within your financial statements. You'll learn practical concepts, real-world insights, and decision-making frameworks that empower you to lead your business with greater clarity and confidence.
Your business may be profitable, but that doesn't always mean there's cash in the bank. Learn where your cash goes and how to make better decisions by following the money.
Learn how to diagnose your business using your Profit & Loss Statement. Discover why the P&L doesn't always tell the full story and how better diagnosis leads to better decisions.
Discover how your Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss work together to reveal the true story behind your business's financial health.
Understand the difference between the books used for taxes and the numbers you should use to run your business with confidence.
Fraud leaves clues before it becomes a crisis. Learn the warning signs every CEO should recognize to protect their business.
Explore what financial leadership your business really needs and how the right guidance helps you make smarter decisions at every stage.
Learn how to build a stronger, more valuable business that gives you greater freedom and more options: whether you plan to sell or not.
Discover The Five Crime Scenes in M&A™ where business value quietly changes hands. Learn how to spot hidden risks, overlooked opportunities, and the financial clues that determine whether millions are gained or left on the table.
After decades as a CPA, CFO, Advisor, and M&A Strategist, what I discovered was surprisingly simple.
The numbers always told the story.
Most leaders haven't been taught how to listen.
Every business is at a different stage, which is why I don't believe in one-size-fits-all solutions or rigid pricing tiers. Instead, I offer an ecosystem of support that meets you where you are—and grows with you as your business evolves.
Whether you're just starting to understand your numbers or looking for trusted executive guidance, you can choose the level of support that best fits your goals.
The better you understand your numbers, the better you can lead your business with confidence, clarity, and purpose.
Most CEOs hand their financials to an accountant and hope for the best. This changes that. You will learn to read your numbers the way an investor does. What they mean, what they are hiding, and what to do about it.
"This is where it starts."
You know you need to understand your numbers. This tier makes sure you actually do something with that knowledge. Three live group implementation calls give you the space to ask real questions and leave with real answers.
"This is where clarity becomes action."
For the CEO who wants direct access. No group. No waiting. Just you, your numbers, and over thirty years of CFO experience pointed at your business.
"This is not coaching. This is a seasoned CFO advisor in your corner."
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Partner Private Executive Advisory |
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| For CEOs who want to read their financials like an investor and lead with confidence, not guesswork. | For CEOs who are ready to put their financial clarity into action and make sharper decisions in real time. | For CEOs who want a seasoned CFO advisor in their corner, asking the hard questions and helping them lead with precision. | |
| Investment | $997 | $3,497 | $5,997 |
| 7-Episode Course | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bonus: The Five M&A Deal Crime Scenes™ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Financial Implementation Templates | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Financial Review Checklists | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| 12-Month Access | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Three (3) Live Group Implementation Calls | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Three (3) Private 1:1 60-Minute Strategy Sessions | — | — | ✓ |
"Holli is the Master of helping business owners decode the hidden story told by the Income Statement and the Balance Sheet. Need help decoding your story? Holli is my go-to referral."Adam E. Coffey · 4× Best-Selling Author · Over $2.5B in exits as a CEO
The beginning of a different and better way of seeing your business.