Powerful Business Moves That Generated Millions with CFO Michael Barbarita

In this Small Biz Stories episode, we sit down with Michael Barbarita, Jr., a fractional CFO, award-winning speaker, author of Powerful Business Strategies, and serial entrepreneur who's helped generate millions across industries from retail to manufacturing.

With over 40 years of financial leadership and firsthand entrepreneurial grit, Michael shares how small business owners can make smarter financial decisions, structure irresistible offers, and unlock hidden value in their companies.

You’ll walk away with tactical advice on:
💰Making compelling offers rooted in financial logic
💰Avoiding rookie money mistakes
💰Scaling sustainably using simply money-making moves to sell more product
💰Building a business that sells itself—with numbers to back it

If you’ve ever thought, “I need someone to make sense of my business finances,” this episode is for you.

⏱️ Highlights (Tips & Insights):

“It’s not just about revenue. It’s about value.”
→ Michael explains why adding real business value requires more than top-line growth; it’s about strategic financial infrastructure.

“A compelling offer starts with understanding your costs.”
→ Learn why most business offers fail and how anchoring your offer in margin and value unlocks results.

“Hire a fractional CFO before you think you need one.”
→ The right time to bring in financial help isn’t when you're drowning; it's before the flood. Michael explains when and why.

“Small business owners should stop guessing and start forecasting.”
→ Discover a simple forecasting framework any founder can use to predict cash flow and growth opportunities.

“Financial clarity builds confidence for you and your investors.”
→ Michael reveals how financial reporting done right can turn uncertainty into investor-ready trust.

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