# Breaking Through the Ceiling: How Fractional CFOs Help Businesses Grow with John Stevens

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Podcast: [It's Time for Success: The Business Insights Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-s-time-for-success-the-business-insights-podcast-6489258)
Published: 2026-06-11T10:00:00+00:00
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In this insightful episode of It’s Time for Success: The Business Insights Podcast, Sharon welcomes back John Stevens, Managing Director of Camilla Advisory Group, for a powerful conversation about fractional CFO services and why they’ve become a game-changer for growing businesses. Drawing on decades of experience as a CFO, CEO, and advisor involved in more than 100 acquisitions, John explains the difference between traditional accounting and strategic financial leadership. He shares how fractional CFOs help entrepreneurs move beyond simply reviewing historical numbers and instead focus on forecasting, cash flow management, profitability, financing, operational efficiency, and long-term business strategy. Throughout the conversation, Sharon openly shares the real-life struggles many entrepreneurs face—seasonal cash flow swings, uncertainty around expansion decisions, and the overwhelming nature of financial statements. John explains how fractional CFOs provide clarity, guidance, and confidence by helping owners understand their numbers, build forecasts, prepare for growth, and make informed decisions around scaling locations, hiring, acquisitions, and succession planning. He also discusses how AI is rapidly changing forecasting and financial modelling, making strategic financial guidance more accessible and efficient than ever before. The episode also dives into mergers and acquisitions, employee ownership, and preparing a business for eventual succession or sale. John explains how his team helps businesses navigate acquisitions, due diligence, strategic buyers, and growth opportunities across Western Canada. Whether you’re a small business owner trying to gain control of your finances or an entrepreneur preparing to scale, this episode is packed with practical insigh…

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