In this episode of the Business Rebellion, Kerrie McGilvray sits down with Sarah Petty, an ex-corporate finance leader, qualified CPA and founder of Olive Business Partners. Sarah brings CFO level thinking to small business owners and works with founders who feel that knot in their stomach when they think about their numbers, not because they don't care, but because finance has been wrapped in pressure, judgment and shame for too long.

This is a grounding conversation about clarity, not complexity, and how true financial visibility can actually create relief instead of more pressure for leaders.

In this episode, Kerrie and Sarah explore:

• Why chasing revenue is one of the most common (and costly) mistakes founders make, and what to focus on instead
• The difference between glancing at your numbers and having real financial visibility that lets you look forward, not just back
• Why your bank balance is a misleading comfort metric and what it actually tells you (and what it doesn't)
• The early warning signs in your numbers that show up well before burnout, cash stress or chaotic leadership
• How financial clarity changes the way you lead your team and creates calm across the whole business
• Where to start if you feel behind or intimidated, including the three numbers to look at every week
• The mindset shift Sarah wants every business owner to make: numbers are data, not judgment

Whether you are running a service based business, scaling past a million in revenue, or quietly avoiding your numbers because they feel too heavy, this episode will help you reframe what financial leadership actually looks like.

You Can Connect With Sarah Petty: 

Website: Olive Business Partners

LinkedIn: Olive Business Partners

Instagram: Olive Business Partners

Connect with Kerrie McGilvray:

Website: The Admin Superheroes

LinkedIn: Kerrie McGilvray | The Admin Superheroes

Instagram: Kerrie McGilvray | The Admin Superheroes

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