Growing your business is exciting, but scaling it successfully takes more than increasing sales. Behind every valuable company is a strong financial foundation, efficient systems, and a strategy designed for long-term growth, attracting investors, and creating a business that's built to last.

In this episode, Capt. Marco Torres sits down with veteran finance executive Jeff Glick, founder of Start U Up and Head of U.S. Operations at Outsourced CFO. With more than 30 years of experience spanning private equity, hedge funds, family offices, and high-growth companies, Jeff shares what separates businesses that simply grow from those that become truly valuable. Discover practical insights on financial leadership, business expansion, investor readiness, franchise value, and the systems that help companies scale with confidence.

Because building a business is one thing. Building one that lasts is something else entirely. Stop chasing growth—and start building lasting business value.

⏱ Episode Highlights

00:35 Meet Finance Executive Jeff Glick

01:37 The Missing Financial Foundation Behind Growth

02:38 Jeff's Journey from CFO to Entrepreneur

04:00 Building Businesses That Scale

06:35 Understanding Franchise Value

08:05 Why Owners Should Plan Their Exit Early

10:05 Common Growth Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make

12:30 Creating a Business with Lasting Value

15:58 Inside the Outsourced CFO Process

18:55 When Should You Bring in a CFO?

21:30 Using AI to Improve Financial Operations

23:20 What Investors Want to See

26:58 Preparing Your Business for Capital & Growth

33:30 Where Every Entrepreneur Should Start

35:55 Investing in Financial Leadership

37:08 The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything

39:40 Building Better Systems for Long-Term Success

Connect to Jeff Glick below

Website: https://www.ocfo.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyglick/

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