Most founders don’t need more spreadsheets — they need someone to translate the numbers into clear decisions.

In this episode, I sit down with Kyle Soutar, CPA, CMA, founder of Soutar Capital & Consulting, a boutique fractional CFO firm that helps founders get financial clarity, stronger cash flow, and a real strategy for growth and exits without hiring a full-time CFO. Soutar Capital & Consulting

We get into what actually changes when a founder finally understands their numbers, and how Kyle helps businesses move from “I hope this works” to confident, data-backed decisions.

In this conversation, we cover:

• The difference between a traditional accountant and a fractional CFO

• The key financial levers every founder must understand (but most ignore)

• Common cash flow mistakes that quietly choke growth

• How to get your business “investor or buyer ready”

• Practical steps to go from financial stress to financial strategy

If you’re a founder, creator, or small business owner who feels like you’re guessing your way through the numbers, this episode will give you a clearer playbook.

Follow Laid Off To 8 Figures with David DiNardo on Spotify and leave a rating if this conversation helps you build with more confidence.

In 2025, starting a business also means starting a media company. The product is only half the battle. The real challenge is earning attention in a world where everyone is posting and competing for the same scroll.

In this Monday update from Building Taxifi in Public, I break down:

• Why founders have to get comfortable posting before they feel “ready”

• A raw update on where Taxifi is right now

• What makes visibility so hard in the current content climate

• What I’m doing to position Taxifi in a crowded market

• The mindset shift that treats content as the engine of the business, not an afterthought

If you’re a creator, solopreneur, or business owner who knows you need to show up online but still feels resistance, this episode will help you move.

Taxifi early access waitlist at founder rates: https://stan.store/taxifi

A lot of entrepreneurs are collecting AI tools and still not getting outcomes. In this episode, Chris Dore explains why the real advantage comes from clarity, problem framing, and asking sharper questions.

Chris brings a rare combination of perspectives:

• Business educator - leads the Business Management and Entrepreneurship program at Algonquin College

• AI operator - CEO of ScarlettNova, helping teams apply AI to real workflows and results

We cover:

• The biggest mistakes founders make when they try to “add AI” to their business

• How to build entrepreneurs who can execute in the real world, not just learn theory

• Why generalists and creators can be unusually well positioned in the next wave

• How to use AI as leverage without fear, noise, or buzzwords

If you are a founder, creator, or small business owner trying to figure out what AI should actually do inside your business, this conversation will give you a clear way to think and act.

Publishing this episode scared me more than I expected.

This is Week 2 of building Taxifi in public, a one-click, judgment-free tax filing app for Canadian creators and solopreneurs.

In this episode, I break down:

• why I chose the name Taxifi

• how we opened early access (and who it’s for)

• what it felt like to ship this into the world (excitement, nerves, doubt)

• why I think tax prep is fundamentally broken for creators, and what we’re rebuilding instead

Taxifi is what I’m building after a decade in accounting and two exits: a simpler tax experience designed for creators in Canada.

The app officially launches March 2, 2026. Until then, I’m dropping one episode every week with raw, honest updates on what it’s really like to build a product in public.

Early access waitlist at founder rates: https://stan.store/taxifi

This is the first episode of building Taxifi in public – a 10‑minute, unfiltered check‑So you can watch the journey in real-time!

For 10 years I ran an accounting firm, sold the corporate division in 2022 and the personal tax division in 2024.

After stepping into the creator world myself this year, I saw the same problem over and over again: creators and solopreneurs are crushing it with content and offers… and dreading tax season.

Taxifi is my answer to that. Think Wealthsimple, but for taxes – one click, your taxes are done.

In this episode, I break down why I’m coming back to taxes, who Taxifi is built for, and how I’m merging my past as an accountant with my present as a creator to make taxes simple.

In this episode you’ll hear:
• The real story behind selling my accounting firm
• Why traditional accountants don’t fit the creator economy
• The vision for one‑click taxes with Taxifi
• What to expect from these weekly build-in-public updates

If you’re a creator or solopreneur who wants to keep more of what you earn without becoming your own bookkeeper, hit follow and stick around for the journey.

Alana Jewels is a physique coach and creator who helps busy working moms who feel like they have tried every diet.

In this episode she shares how she moved away from restriction, started eating enough, lifting with intention, and built a body that supports her life instead of controlling it.

We talk about how she grew an online community of women who relate to her story, the kind of content she creates to educate and encourage them, and what her creator journey has looked like behind the scenes.

If you are trying to grow in your career, take better care of your health, and build something meaningful online at the same time, this conversation will land.

Emily Ann started Boho and Glow with a simple idea, create candles that feel like a moment of calm in a busy day. What began as small batches and late nights testing scents turned into a studio, a loyal customer base, and tens of thousands of people following every launch.

In this episode we talk about how she built trust online, why she stayed committed when orders were slow, and the decisions that helped her grow from kitchen experiments to a full home fragrance brand. If you care about building a product people truly love, this conversation is for you.

Mark Sola, better known as thrift_sola, is Ottawa’s thrifting nurse who turned hospital shifts and vintage racks into a real community.

In this episode we talk about how he started thrifting between shifts, grew an audience of more than ten thousand people, and used humor and honest storytelling to keep them coming back.

You will hear how he found his lane as a creator, why showing up as yourself is the real strategy, and what it takes to turn short form content into long term trust.

If you care about content, community, or vintage style, this one is worth a listen.

Jeremy did not wait for the perfect setup.

He pressed record, learned the gear, served the first clients, and built a podcast studio from scratch.

This conversation is the builder story behind the brand and the systems that keep shows shipping.

What you will learn:
• How to land your first clients with proof of work
• The gear upgrades that actually matter
• Systems that turn one‑off sessions into repeat business
• Mindset shifts to keep building when no one is watching

If this helps, follow the show and leave a rating to support more episodes like this.

At age 6, Imran Jaffer discovered martial arts.

Decades later, he fought through setbacks to build the Canadian Sport Martial Arts Academy (CSMA).

A dojo that thrives where others fail. Hear how his fighter’s mentality helped him rise from business knockdowns, and how he channels his passion into teaching kids discipline and responsibility in a close-knit community.

Imran’s inspiring journey will leave you ready to face your own battles.