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Pro Wrestling, Anime, and Financial Modeling with Ariel Menche

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Ariel Menche recounts his FP&A journey - from his tenure with KPMG and the WWE, to FP&A consulting to startups. His strategic financial advisory story highlights valuable FP&A lessons, including insights about data's impact on a CFO's role and establishing best practices for financial model development.

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Chapters

  • (00:00) - Strategic finance
  • (00:45) - Earn Free CPE
  • (01:07) - Welcome Ariel to the show
  • (03:13) - How Ariel got into FP&A pro wrestling
  • (09:15) - What did the financial models for the WWE look like?
  • (13:20) - Tell me more about these sheets you created to keep track of accrued expenses
  • (17:54) - What gave you the idea to do this?
  • (19:51) - What did you do with your extra time?
  • (20:50) - What were the most memorable KPIs at WWE?
  • (24:35) - What's the difference between working for the WWE and now running FP&A for startups
  • (34:17) - How did you learn how to build financial models? Do you have advice on how to start?
  • (46:34) - What is your favorite type of business to model?
  • (48:37) - Ariel shares an example where a formula works out that he wasn't sure about
  • (51:45) - Do you have any advise for people who want to do what you do?
  • (56:19) - Wrap up and where to reach Ariel
  • (58:07) - Remember to go earn FREE CPE

    • Connect with Our Guest, Ariel Menche

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariel-menche/

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    Connect with Blake Oliver, CPA

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliver
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/

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