The saying “Get a Grip” is rooted in Medieval times when Stonemasons travelled the country looking for work. Because most people didn’t read or write at the time, they needed a way to prove that they had completed a rigorous apprenticeship. In place of a certificate, a Stonemason would be informed of a secret grip (within a handshake) that only another Stonemason would know.  So, to “Get a Grip” implied achieving a certain level of mastery and it continues to convey the need to gain significant knowledge and control of a topic as well as the emotions that may be tied to it.   The objective of GRIP-CFO is to help you “Get a Grip” on Finance.

If you run an entrepreneurial business and are not yet ready for a full-time CFO but would benefit from more expertise, then I may be able to help in a limited engagement.  In this way, you get the needed knowledge and experience on your team for a fraction of the cost and commitment as compared to a full-time position.  This is similar to the way most people engage with their attorneys and tax accountants, and it can be very effective and efficient for your business or project-based initiatives.  If you need to “Get a Grip” on some or all financial aspects of your business - Let’s connect.