From Finance to Founder: Building Better ERP Systems

Join host Sol for a conversation with Teddie Reyes, Founder and Managing Partner of TFR Solutions, about his journey from accounting and finance to NetSuite consulting and entrepreneurship—and what businesses need to get right before bringing AI into their ERP systems. Drawing on hands-on client work, Teddie shares how better system design, trusted data, and a deep understanding of everyday operations can make a meaningful difference for both businesses and the people behind them. 🔍 Episode Highlights: - Teddie’s path from finance professional to NetSuite consultant and founder—and the value of combining business and technical skills. - The realities of entrepreneurship, from pursuing your own ideas to finding the motivation to keep going. - Client stories, including a weekend warehouse systems overhaul for goodr and an ongoing partnership with Avive Solutions. - How the partnership with Vertical Bar brings process analytics and firsthand operational insight together to identify bottlenecks and measure improvement. - Why AI readiness starts with reliable data, simpler configurations, and sound business processes. - A practical view of AI as a teammate, with human oversight remaining essential. Whether you work with NetSuite, lead finance or operations, or are exploring AI for your business, this episode offers a grounded look at building the foundations that make new technology useful. 🎧 Tune in for a conversation about career reinvention, better ERP systems, and preparing your business for AI.