Know Your Numbers: The Three Essential Ingredients for Small Business Success,
In this powerful episode of Stay On Course, host Julie Riga and guest Anthony Velocci, a fractional CFO, reveal why knowing your numbers is the foundation of small business success and financial freedom. They explore how leadership, legacy, and expert strategy converge when entrepreneurs finally confront the fear of finances and step into clarity and abundance. Anthony shares practical steps for setting realistic targets, using the 12 drivers of profit and cash flow, and explains why accountability is the secret sauce for long-term results. His mantra? “Do what you do best, and hire the rest”—because time is more valuable than money, and self-worth comes from focusing on your purpose. The conversation touches on how to resolve conflict, plan for expansion, and lead with confidence, whether you're an emerging entrepreneur or a seasoned corporate leader. With food, family, and Italian passion woven in, this is a motivating journey through numbers, transformation, and business evolution.
The 3 Key Ingredients Every Entrepreneur Needs to Lead, Earn & Evolve:
1. Know Your Numbers 📊
Success starts with financial literacy. If you can’t read your Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement, you’re flying blind. Knowing your numbers unlocks clarity, confidence, and corporate control. Your decisions are only as strong as your data—search, learn, and lead.
2. Set Your Targets 🎯
Strategy is your business GPS. Use the 12 drivers of profit and cash flow to set realistic, data-driven goals. Focus on high-impact actions, not busywork. This is where real entrepreneurial evolution begins.
3. Accountability 💼
Leadership means holding yourself and your team to the mission. Resolve conflict, have the tough talks, and motivate your people to deliver. Without accountability, there’s no transformation, no growth, no legacy.
🔑 Summary:
In this power-packed episode, Julie Riga and financial expert Anthony Velocci break down the simple, essential formula for small business success. Whether you're building your personal brand, scaling your legacy, or leading a team, this conversation gives you practical steps, purpose, and real-world tips to guide your journey. From numbers to mindset, this is your success foundation—served with a side of cheeseburgers and Italian charm.
Learn more about Anthony and his services: https://www.jvafirmfl.com/
Find Anthony on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-velocci-cpa-908168153/
To learn more about Julie Riga and her mission to help you stay on course and lead with confidence and clarity, visit:
🌐 www.julieriga.com
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I'm Julie Riga—a leadership coach, speaker, certified trainer, author, voice actor, and proud host of the Stay On Course podcast. With over 20 years of experience in the pharma, biotech, and life sciences industries, I specialize in empowering high-achieving professionals to lead with clarity, purpose, and resilience.
I work with:
- CEOs, Founders, and Executives who want to lead with authenticity and impact
- C-suite leaders and senior managers looking to improve executive presence and public speaking
- Entrepreneurs and business owners navigating growth, leadership challenges, and career fulfillment
- HR and operations leaders seeking strategic development tools and confidence coaching
Many of my clients come to me when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or out of alignment. They’re looking to:
- Boost leadership clarity and overcome self-doubt
- Develop executive presence and master public speaking
- Reignite their purpose and unlock their full potential
- Balance career ambition with personal fulfillment
- Stay resilient in high-pressure environments
Whether you're a tech founder, a service-based business owner, or a corporate executive ready to elevate your leadership game, my programs—
