Every business owner dreams of freedom – but few know how to build a company that doesn’t rely on their constant presence.
In this episode of Diary of a CFO, host Ademola I. Odewade sits down with Jeremy Shapiro. Jeremy is an author, serial entrepreneur, and business growth consultant. Together, they explore how business owners can escape the daily grind. The conversation focuses on finding sustainable and scalable success.
Jeremy, known for Your Business Growth Playbook, shares powerful strategies for business owners. His insights help owners reclaim their time and boost profits. He explains how to build companies that thrive without constant oversight.
Throughout the conversation, Jeremy breaks down practical methods for turning hustle into a structured, profitable business. Throughout the discussion, Jeremy reveals how to turn hustle into structure. He explains why chasing revenue alone is misleading. As he puts it, “revenue is vanity, profit is sanity, and cash is reality.”
For business owners feeling stuck on a growth plateau or consumed by constant decision-making, Jeremy introduces frameworks that simplify complexity and create leverage. From understanding the true meaning of financial fluency to recognizing the difference between being a CEO and being a glorified employee, this episode delivers hard truths and actionable insights.
Ademola and Jeremy also dive into the magic behind MVPs (minimum viable products), strategic systems, and Customer Lifetime Value (CLV). Listeners learn why stepping away from a business shouldn’t mean stepping into chaos.
Jeremy illustrates how creating income-generating assets, supported by systems and strategic thinking, can allow owners to scale without burnout. His playbook offers a clear path to freedom – one that many business owners don’t realize is available to them.
Whether you’re building a new business or refining an established one, this episode is a must-listen. Jeremy’s insights cut through the noise and offer a step-by-step plan for achieving entrepreneurial freedom – not just for dreamers, but for the doers ready to take control of their business growth.
About Diary of a CFO and Host Ademola I. Odewade
Diary of a CFO is where strategy meets execution for business owners. Hosted by seasoned finance expert Ademola I. Odewade, this podcast delivers powerful financial and operational insights for business leaders looking to scale profitably.
With a focus on fractional CFO strategies, smart accounting practices, and revenue optimization, the show helps listeners master their numbers and fuel their growth.
Each episode blends deep financial wisdom with practical, real-world tactics. Whether it’s cash flow, profitability, or decision-making frameworks, Ademola equips business owners with the tools they need to lead with clarity and confidence.
With a BSc in Economics, an ACA certification, and a robust background in global finance, Ademola is passionate about helping companies transform their financial operations and achieve breakthrough results.