betterTHINK with Kirk Conole

In this episode, we meet Jim Downes, an expert fractional CFO. Kirk and Jim explore the advantages companies get using fractional CFOs. KEY TAKEAWAYS from 20% growth using fractional CFO's episode: 01:37 At what point do you need a fractional CFO?  03:35 There are two types of CFOs.   05:48 What a good CFO looks at.  07:02 20% growth when using a good fractional CFO. 10:22 The importance of having a clear written plan.  11:15 The unique advantage of a part-time outsider.  Kirk Conole DCISolutions.net (888) 395-0809 kconole@dcisolutions.net

betterTHINK is a podcast for business owners and those who advise them. Hosted by Kirk Conole of DCI Solutions, a firm which increases a company's cashflow, profit and equity 3 - 10% so that a company can safely gain thousands and grow equity by millions without changing anything except the way it thinks. Every couple of weeks he releases a half hour podcast with a different subject matter expert showing you where you can safely and sometimes very quickly gain large improvements in your productivity and profit. A better company with better profits starts with better thinking. He'll provide the content for better thinking, so you betterTHINK 😉. Kirk Conole DCISolutions.net (888) 395-0809 kconole@dcisolutions.net

Truly great ideas are ones you couldn't have imagined before, and can't imagine going without now.  PJ Gupta has that kind of idea for you. In this episode, we meet PJ, an expert in electronic payments. KEY TAKEAWAYS: 00:27 eCheck payments increase productivity, reduce risk, and save significant money 03:31 All it takes to send money is a name and an email address. No codes, logins passwords, routing numbers, or account numbers 04:17 Simplicity goes up and check fraud goes down 05:59 Self onboarding Easy enough for SMB; sophisticated enough for enterprise 08:40 Lower processing costs, fewer chargebacks, less time lost in support calls 09:17 Typical cost of handling exceptions per 100 paper check exceptions is $100 to $300 10:36 Source IP address, timestamp, and the browser  = proof of received payment 12:48 Cost of sending a paper check = $5 to $10 (Goldman Sachs study) 13:10 Why should companies using card payments for airline miles pay by eCheck? 21:46 International payments and payroll payments made easy 25:38 Solving two problems: Immediate availability of funds, paying the underbanked 29:42 Instant pay is instant and worldwide (enter 16 + 4 digits).  ACH set up and receipt takes multiple days. 32:40 How payment fraud is reduced and mitigated PJ Gupta is the founder at Checkbook.  Please visit his website here: www.checkbook.io Kirk Conole DCISolutions.net (888) 395-0809 kconole@dcisolutions.net

In this episode, we meet Maribel, an expert in 401ks and 457s who consistently shows business owners how to reduce their personal liability and costs in their retirement plans. Kirk and Maribel explore how to help companies and governments get more money out of their retirement plans.   KEY TAKEAWAYS: 00:46 When it's wise to combine your benefit plans? 04:26 Reducing multiple-providers without sacrificing. 08:26 Protect yourself by knowing your vendor's conflicts of interest. 11:41 What hides in expense ratios? 18:09 For best pricing DO NOT ask your provider for better pricing. 20:53 You seldom get what you pay for. 21:50 Fiduciaries reduce your personal risk at no additional cost. 25:08 What it means if you've been paying a "broker deal". 26:35 The TWO question CEOs must get answered... 30:16 Get someone else to be the bad guy. 33:37 CEO's personal liability... 36:22 Don't rely on Record keepers for advice. Kirk Conole DCISolutions.net (888) 395-0809 kconole@dcisolutions.net

  This week Financial Gravity's CEO, John Pollock, hosts Kirk Conole. In a sea of boring and outdated business advice, John Pollock is changing the conversation on how small business owners approach taxes, profit and the path to growth. KEY TAKEAWAYS: [:17] John introduces his guest for this episode — Kirk Conole. [2:19] At networking events, Kirk's strategy is to really understand and connect with the people he meets in order to identify their true nature and essence. [11:27] John's purpose for this podcast is to share entrepreneurs' stories to show that not everything is glitz and glamour. [13:05] How does Kirk transition from listening to someone's story to sharing how he can make it better for them? [20:02] Kirk shares an anecdote about his appearance on a TV game show and how it relates to what he does. [27:36] John and Kirk discuss why their children think they're heroes — hint, it's not because of their amazing businesses. [28:34] What can Kirk offer business owners? The jump from great to greater. [32:30] Kirk shares more about what the cost-efficiency dashboard is and how it helps business owners save money. [33:58] Who is Kirk's target market? [37:42] Kirk explains the other two qualities that help people to succeed, and how they relate to business. [43:25] John and Kirk delve into the topic of tax credits and how they apply to help businesses save money. [48:03] How does Kirk overcome the problem of employees not being invested in or enjoying the benefit of the changes necessary for the betterment of the company or business owner? It comes down to priorities. [56:01] John highlights the difference between DCI's business model and other typical business models. [1:01:01] Kirk explains the growth chart he presents to business owners to show them the level of savings they can enjoy. Kirk Conole DCISolutions.net (888) 395-0809 kconole@dcisolutions.net  

As a visionary entrepreneur, you are almost required to be thinking about "what is next?" 24 hours a day… 7 days a week… 365 days a year… Unfortunately, visionary entrepreneurs often become bogged down with operations and details that distract them from their primary role. This ultimately causes both their personal leadership and their businesses to plateau. What if I told you there is a way to move past this? By exercising transcendent thinking and heroic entrepreneurship, you will find you can actuate parts of your brain that are typically under-used. The more willing you are to activate under-utilized portions of your brain, the greater your results will be. With the free e-book below, you can see how transcendent thinking can be applied for maximum success. Listen to Heroic Entrepreneurs and Innovative Leaders in Action by Bruce Raymond Wright now. Kirk Conole DCISolutions.net (888) 395-0809 kconole@dcisolutions.net