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EPISODE · Oct 14, 2025 · 45 MIN

Scaling Without a CFO Is Just ‘Creative Drowning' | Kelley Brubaker

from Life Beyond the Briefs · host Brian Glass

You’ve hired the bookkeeper. You’ve got the tax pro. You’re making money. So… why does it still feel like you're flying blind and low-key drowning?In this episode, Brian sits down with Kelley Brubaker, a Fractional CFO who’s been called the Numbers Whisperer for law firms, and not in a “look at this pretty P&L” kind of way. She helps firm owners ditch the chaos, decode the metrics that actually matter, and stop scaling their misery.They get into:Why your P&L is lying to you (and what to use instead)The KPI trap most lawyers fall into (and how to escape it)What “scaling” really means and why most firms do it backwardsWhen to stop DIY-ing your finances and hire a grown-upIf you’ve ever said “I just want to grow,” without knowing what the hell that means, this is your wake-up call!Connect with Kelley: 🔗 LinkedIn 🌐 Profit Scale Thrive 📅 Book a Curiosity Call ____________________________________Brian Glass is a nationally recognized personal injury lawyer in Fairfax, Virginia.  He is passionate about living a life of his own design and looking for answers to solutions outside of the legal field.  This podcast is his effort to share that passion with others.Want to connect with Brian?Follow Brian on Instagram: @thebrianglassConnect on LinkedIn

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You’ve hired the bookkeeper. You’ve got the tax pro. You’re making money. So… why does it still feel like you're flying blind and low-key drowning? In this episode, Brian sits down with Kelley Brubaker, a Fractional CFO who’s been called the Numbers Whisperer for law firms, and not in a “look at this pretty P&L” kind of way. She helps firm owners ditch the chaos, decode the metrics that actually matter, and stop scaling their misery. They get into: Why your P&L is lying to you (and wh...

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