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Inspiring legal minds. Transforming legal futures.

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In today’s episode, we talk to Tom Blandford, Chief Financial Officer for law firms on a fractional basis with over two decades of experience in the field. He is also the Founder and Owner of Sursum Advisory Ltd.

You can hear Rob and Tom talking about:

- Law Firms Need Actionable Metrics, Not Just Financial Statements

- A Powerful Example from Southwest Airlines: Find Your Key Number

- Gross Profit Percentage Is a Strong Starting Point

- Understanding and Tracking Lockup and WIP

- The Best Finance Directors Are Great StorytellersConnect with Tom here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-blandford-lawfirmcfo/