The Hidden Cost of Not Knowing Your Numbers | Paul Donnelly | Unboxed Talks

Most founders think they have a growth problem.In reality, many have a clarity problem.In this episode of Unboxed Talks, Carl Boustany sits down with Paul Donnelly, Partner at Middle East Advisory Partners, for a grounded conversation on what really holds businesses back.Paul shares his perspective on working with owner-managed businesses, family businesses, and SMEs, and why so many founders leave financial matters to the wrong people, think too short-term, and only seek support when the damage is already done.This episode explores the loneliness of leadership, the real value of strong advisory, the dangers of weak financial understanding, and why business owners need to stop treating numbers as something they can delay dealing with.If you are building a business, scaling one, or trying to understand where your blind spots are, this conversation is worth your time.Connect with Paul Donnelly:https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauldonnellydxb/Connect with Middle East Advisory Partners: https://www.linkedin.com/company/middleeastadvisorypartners/Follow Unbox:https://www.linkedin.com/company/unbox-community/https://www.instagram.com/unboxcommunity/Follow Morph:https://www.linkedin.com/company/morph-ae/https://www.instagram.com/ae.morph/Follow Carl Boustany:https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlboustany/https://www.instagram.com/carlboustany/