Skills
About
My 30-year love for business building, military experience, and teaching led to the development of the Growth CFO Financial Freedom System™. The financial freedom system guides CEOs across the full flight plan from the foundation to seven succession options to get paid twice.

Kirk W. McLaren
Published content

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The CFO’s job has changed. It’s no longer just about protecting against risk. It’s about helping the company move fast—with clarity, precision, and confidence.

expert panel
Businesses facing persistent workforce gaps must adopt smarter, more adaptive strategies to stay competitive. Hiring freezes. Burned-out teams. Critical roles left unfilled for months. Labor shortages are forcing business owners to rethink how work gets done—and fast. Some are turning to automation while others are reshaping roles or tapping into overlooked talent sources. What they share is a willingness to act decisively and restructure for impact. To help you find your edge, 16 Fast Company Executive Board members reveal the strategies that are helping them close workforce gaps and keep momentum strong.
Company details
Growth CFO LLC
Company bio
Think of us as your co-pilots, guiding you through the complexities of business with a clear flight plan. We are committed to your success. By understanding your unique challenges and aspirations, we tailor strategies that not only meet but exceed your business goals. We are Accountable for: 1. Profit 2. Cash 3. Valuation Our purpose is to ensure that you generate higher revenue, more profit, and better cash flow while increasing the value of your business and your succession options.