What's a Maturity Model Anyway?

Creative Agency Success Show (Episode 144): “A maturity model isn't a report card, it's about understanding where your decision-making capabilities are.” - Jamie Nau In this episode of The Creative Agency Success Show, Jamie Nau and Jody Grunden pull back the curtain on how small business owners can move from just getting by to truly thriving. They’ve spent the last eight months crafting a maturity model designed to help you assess where your business stands in five key areas: cash management, forecasting, profitability, sales outlook, and financial reporting. But here’s the thing—it’s not about being perfect. It’s about having a clear path forward. Imagine being able to make decisions with confidence, knowing you’re moving in the right direction. That’s the power of understanding where your business currently stands and what small but impactful steps you can take next. So, what’s your next move? Tune in now and start building a business that works for you—not the other way around. ▶️ What's a Maturity Model Anyway? Find more podcast episodes on our website: http://www.summitcpa.net/podcasts Episode resources: ● Summit Virtual CFO by Anders website: https://www.summitcpa.net/ ● Love our content? Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.summitcpa.net/summit-newsletter ● Digital Dollars and Cents: A Virtual CFO’s Playbook to help Creative Agencies Create a Financial Roadmap to Success, is now an audiobook! Download it here: https://vcfo.summitcpa.net/ddc _________________________________________________________________________________________ The Creative Agency Success Show helps service-based business owners master the financial side of growth. Hosted by Jamie Nau, Director of VCFO Services/ Virtual CFO, and Jody Grunden, Partner and Virtual CFO Practice Leader at Anders CPAs + Advisors, the podcast dives into essential financial strategies for scaling creative agencies. With insights from industry experts and real-world experiences, episodes explore topics like cash flow management, forecasting, and financial maturity models. Backed by Summit Virtual CFO Services by Anders, this bi-weekly show provides actionable guidance for business owners navigating financial complexity. Join the conversation to build a stronger, more financially successful agency. Website: https://the-virtual-cpa-success-show-for-creative-agencies.simplecast.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vcfobyanders Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/vcfobyanders/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vcfobyanders YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@vcfobyanders X: https://x.com/vcfobyanders ________________________________________________________________________________________ Jamie Nau, CPA, Summit Virtual CF