
10 February 2026
#61 How to Hire a Fractional CFO for Your Startup and Prepare for Exit | Rick Sanchez Jr.
The David Guttman Podcast
About
Every entrepreneur faces the same brutal question: how much capital should I raise, and at what valuation? Rick Sanchez, fractional CFO and transformation specialist, breaks down the capital raising process with refreshing honesty about financial narratives, investor psychology, and the critical difference between strategic and financial buyers. This isn’t theoretical finance; it’s battle-tested wisdom on turning messy financials into compelling stories that close deals and build businesses worth buying.
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Timestamps
00:00 Intro of Show
02:19 SMEs’ Budget Forecasting
03:15 Financial Planning with a CFO
15:19 Defining a Robust Financial Narrative
20:37 KPIs for Business Valuation
25:17 Employee Bonuses and Equity
29:35 Effectively Delegating Responsibilities
40:41 Common Mistakes of Million-Dollar Companies
42:36 Tips before Business Exit
50:04 Raising a Capital vs. Selling the Business
52:44 What is a Strategic Buyer?
55:50 Connect with Rick
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Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms:
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Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you! Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60
Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS
Connect with Richard (Rick) Sanchez Jr.
Website: https://bit.ly/3NXjreH
Facebook: https://bit.ly/4qt4ApP
Instagram:https://bit.ly/4bKpAEK
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4cfB9E3
Timestamps
00:00 Intro of Show
02:19 SMEs’ Budget Forecasting
03:15 Financial Planning with a CFO
15:19 Defining a Robust Financial Narrative
20:37 KPIs for Business Valuation
25:17 Employee Bonuses and Equity
29:35 Effectively Delegating Responsibilities
40:41 Common Mistakes of Million-Dollar Companies
42:36 Tips before Business Exit
50:04 Raising a Capital vs. Selling the Business
52:44 What is a Strategic Buyer?
55:50 Connect with Rick
Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv
Connect with David Guttman
Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK
Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9
TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm
Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx
X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR
LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2
SUBSCRIBE TO:
https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman
Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms:
Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzVApple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v