A Conversation With Rob Ripp, Founder of Fintelligent
In this episode of the Failure Gap podcast, Julie Williamson speaks with Rob Ripp, founder of Fintelligent, about the importance of financial clarity for entrepreneurs. Rob shares his journey from corporate jobs to founding his own company, emphasizing the need for business owners to understand their finances and the value of community support. The conversation explores themes of learning from failure, embracing vulnerability, and the balance between revenue and profit. Rob highlights the emotional aspects of business ownership and the importance of making informed decisions while managing risks. The episode concludes with a call for unity and understanding in both business and personal relationships.
Takeaways
Takeaways
- Rob Ripp emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's passion in business.
- Financial clarity is crucial for entrepreneurs to grow and succeed.
- Learning from failure can lead to personal and professional growth.
- Community support and peer groups are vital for business owners.
- Building confidence in financial management is essential for entrepreneurs.
- Revenue should not be prioritized over profit; profit is key to sustainability.
- Making informed decisions requires understanding risks and trade-offs.
- Emotional intelligence plays a significant role in business ownership.
- Vulnerability can foster deeper connections and support among business leaders.
- Finding harmony and unity in business can lead to better outcomes.
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If you would like to connect with Rob outside of this episode, connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rripp/ or learn more about her business Articulate, Real and Clear here: https://www.fintelligent.com/
If you would like to connect with Rob outside of this episode, connect with him on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rripp/ or learn more about her business Articulate, Real and Clear here: https://www.fintelligent.com/
Creators and Guests
Host
Julie Williamson, PhD
Julie Williamson, PhD is the CEO and a Managing Partner at Karrikins Group, a Denver-based, global-serving business consultancy. Author, Keynote Speaker, and Host of The Failure Gap Podcast, Julie is a leading voice in how alignment can transform leaders and organizations.
Guest
Rob Ripp
As the founder of Fintelligent, Rob and his team provide financial clarity to entrepreneurs of growth stage companies. They solve the problem of the business owner's accounting system not working for them. Fintelligent provides a fractional financial department that handles ongoing accounting, provides great analytics and offers helpful advice that grows EBITDA, providing founders more freedom running their business. He's helped many founders of professional services and technology companies scale and exit their businesses. Rob holds an MBA from Emory University and a BS Business & Economics from Lehigh University. Rob loves to travel and has visited all 50 states and 4 continents.
