How to Take Control of Your Firm’s Finances – With Leah Miller

Episode 330:

The conversation dives into what a CFO actually does for a law firm and why so many firms struggle with understanding their numbers. Leah explains the difference between a bookkeeper, CPA, financial advisor, and CFO, and why each plays a distinct role. She also shares how law firm owners can use financial data to make smarter operational decisions, improve cash flow, and build a roadmap for growth.

1. What a CFO Actually Does
   – The difference between a bookkeeper, CPA, financial advisor, and CFO
   – Why a CFO focuses on growth strategy and future planning
2. How to Understand Your Financials
   – Why most law firm owners don’t fully understand their P&L
   – How to use percentages of revenue to evaluate performance
3. Stabilizing Cash Flow in Contingency Firms
   – Why cash flow does not have to be feast or famine
   – How to use case data and trends to create predictable revenue
4. Turning Data Into Decisions
   – How financial data reveals operational problems and opportunities
   – Why improving operations can increase profitability without more cases
5. Planning for Growth with Confidence
   – How to forecast revenue and know when to hire or scale
   – Why consistent financial review leads to long-term success

Resources: 
Website: firmlyprofits.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/leahlnmfinancial
Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091343407958
Instagram: instagram.com/leah_lnm_financial

Additional Resources: 
https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect
https://www.pilmma.org/resources
https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind
https://calendly.com/jenna-pilmma/strategy-session-with-pilmma

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