Burn The Ships: Alex Wright on Committing to Success & Helping Businesses Thrive

Discover how Alex Wright, a former U.S. Naval officer, founding member of the City of Peachtree Corners, and corporate finance veteran, made the bold decision to "burn the ships" and launch his own fractional CFO firm. Hosted by Rico Figliolini Key Takeaways: Burn the Ships Mentality – Why Alex embraced total commitment when leaving corporate America to start his own business. Solving Business Challenges – How a fractional CFO helps entrepreneurs manage cash flow, optimize processes, and grow sustainably. Financial Storytelling – The power of translating financial data into actionable insights for business owners. City Leadership & Business Strategy – Lessons learned from helping launch Peachtree Corners as a smart city and how that applies to business growth. The Role of Technology in Finance – How tools like QuickBooks and Power BI can improve financial planning—if used correctly. Long-Term Business Planning – Why forecasting, budgeting, and understanding financial trends are crucial for sustained success.

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Burn The Ships: Alex Wright on Committing to Success & Helping Businesses Thrive is an episode from Peachtree Corners Life LIVE by Rico Figliolini.

This episode is 47:36 long.

This episode was published on Mar 21, 2025.

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