Leaving the Front Line
Discussing life's pivots with our guests and how they have transformed their lives as a result.
From Numbers to Narratives: Roger Knecht on Business Storytelling and Personal Balance
Brian Livingston introduces Roger Knecht, who shares his background and pivotal epiphany about the importance of giving back. Roger elaborates on the critical role accountants play in business storytelling and highlights common communication gaps and accounting mistakes. Brian discusses his own experiences with pricing and profit growth strategies. The conversation transitions into understanding business metrics and planning exit strategies. Roger shares his thoughts on balancing business challenges with personal life and talks about his current work and available free resources. The episode concludes with final thoughts, an episode teaser, and the sign-off.
Key Points
- Empowering accountants to proactively communicate insights can significantly enhance business decision-making and overall performance.
- Understanding and leveraging accounting as the language of business allows owners to make more informed and strategic decisions.
- An effective exit strategy and clear business goals are crucial for long-term success and should be regularly discussed with accounting professionals.
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