Beyond Growth: How to Build a Business Worth More | Jeff Glick

<p>Growing your business is exciting, but scaling it successfully takes more than increasing sales. Behind every valuable company is a strong financial foundation, efficient systems, and a strategy designed for long-term growth, attracting investors, and creating a business that&#39;s built to last.</p><p>In this episode, <strong>Capt. Marco Torres</strong> sits down with veteran finance executive <strong>Jeff Glick</strong>, founder of Start U Up and Head of U.S. Operations at Outsourced CFO. With more than 30 years of experience spanning private equity, hedge funds, family offices, and high-growth companies, Jeff shares what separates businesses that simply grow from those that become truly valuable. Discover practical insights on financial leadership, business expansion, investor readiness, franchise value, and the systems that help companies scale with confidence.</p><p>Because building a business is one thing. Building one that lasts is something else entirely. Stop chasing growth—and start building lasting business value.</p><p>⏱ <strong>Episode Highlights</strong></p><p><strong>00:35</strong> Meet Finance Executive Jeff Glick</p><p><strong>01:37</strong> The Missing Financial Foundation Behind Growth</p><p><strong>02:38</strong> Jeff&#39;s Journey from CFO to Entrepreneur</p><p><strong>04:00</strong> Building Businesses That Scale</p><p><strong>06:35</strong> Understanding Franchise Value</p><p><strong>08:05</strong> Why Owners Should Plan Their Exit Early</p><p><strong>10:05</strong> Common Growth Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make</p><p><strong>12:30</strong> Creating a Business with Lasting Value </p><p><strong>15:58</strong> Inside the Outsourced CFO Process</p><p><strong>18:55</strong> When Should You Bring in a CFO?</p><p><strong>21:30</strong> Using AI to Improve Financial Operations</p><p><strong>23:20</strong> What Investors Want to See</p><p><strong>26:58</strong> Preparing Your Business for Capital &amp; Growth</p><p><strong>33:30</strong> Where Every Entrepreneur Should Start</p><p><strong>35:55</strong> Investing in Financial Leadership</p><p><strong>37:08</strong> The Mindset Shift That Changes Everything</p><p><strong>39:40</strong> Building Better Systems for Long-Term Success</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Connect to Jeff Glick  below</strong></p><p>Website: <a href="https://www.ocfo.com/"><u>https://www.ocfo.com/</u></a></p><p>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyglick/"><u>https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreyglick/ </u></a></p>