What separates businesses that scale from those that stall?

In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan sits down with Ken Wentworth — also known as “Mr. Biz.” After a successful corporate career at JP Morgan, Ken left the corporate world to become a fractional CFO and business strategist, helping companies uncover hidden opportunities inside their financials.

The conversation explores what many founders miss when building a business: strong financial fundamentals, leadership mindset, and the willingness to challenge the way things have always been done.

Ken breaks down how improving cash flow, budgeting discipline, and margins can dramatically change the trajectory of a company. He also shares what he sees across the companies he works with — from why many businesses stay stuck at slow growth to how economic downturns can actually create major opportunities.

Ryan and Ken also dive into the evolving role of technology and AI in business, the mindset needed to scale companies, and why many entrepreneurs underestimate the value of listening to their team.

Topics Covered

• Why many business owners are great at their craft but struggle with the business side
• Ken’s transition from JP Morgan executive to fractional CFO and strategist
• The three financial pillars every company must master: cash flow, budgeting, and margins
• Why economic downturns can create major opportunities for growth
• How mindset determines whether businesses stagnate or scale
• The biggest mistakes companies make when trying to expand locations
• Why great companies prioritize employees first
• How AI is beginning to impact operations and decision making in business

Connect with Ken Wentworth

Website: mrbiz.com

Instagram: @MrBizSolutions

Book: Don't Fake the Funk: F Being Average

Connect with Ryan Alford

Website: ryanisright.com

Instagram: @RyanAlford

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