The ZFO INSIDER

What Happens When Bold Moves Are Your Business Advantage

In this episode, we unpack how the founder of Veii Apparel built momentum, visibility, and global impact, not by waiting, but by moving with conviction. You’ll learn: * Why bold action creates clarity * How to lead without waiting to feel “ready” * What it looks like to scale a mission-driven brand through consistent movement ✅ Connect with Ike Ogwuegbu and Veii Website: Veii Apparel [https://veiiapparel.com/] Instagram: @veiiapparel [https://www.instagram.com/veiiapparel/] ✅ Follow Zo  LinkedIn: Zokpia Olumese, CFO, CPA | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zokpia/] Instagram: @zo.kpia [https://www.instagram.com/zo.kpia/] Need help creating financial clarity as you scale your AV Production company? Work with a CFO who actually gets your industry → Click Here to Learn More [https://zokpia.com/audio-pod]

How One Small Shop Became a National Running Brand! | ZFOInsider Ep.9

Most founders think visibility means more ads, more locations, or a bigger team. But Steve Moore, founder of Run Moore, built a national brand from one small running store, without any of that. In this episode, we break down how content, consistency, and community can scale your reach without scaling your overhead. You’ll learn: - How Steve used YouTube to create daily demand - The local events that built national loyalty - Why clarity and consistency outperform complexity ✅ Connect with Steve Moore and Run Moore Website: LetsRunMoore.com [https://letsrunmoore.com/] YouTube: Run Moore [https://www.youtube.com/@RunMoore] Instagram: @letsrunmoore [https://www.instagram.com/letsrunmoore/] ✅ Follow Zo Linked In: Zokpia Olumese, CFO CPA [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zokpia/] Instagram: @zo.kpia [https://www.instagram.com/zo.kpia/] Need help creating financial clarity as you scale your AV Production company? Work with a CFO who actually gets your industry →Click Here to Learn More [https://zokpia.com/audio-pod]

The Secret Weapon of High-Performing Companies | ZFO Insider Ep. 8

Your systems are upgraded. Your tools are sharp. You’ve hired help, but growth still feels stuck.  In this episode of The ZFO Insider, Zo sits down with Tawana Bhagwat, a fractional HR executive and turnaround strategist who’s helped global organizations save millions, not by cutting heads, but by aligning culture, leadership, and people strategy.  𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲: https://youtu.be/pBxrk8sC54A [https://youtu.be/pBxrk8sC54A] ✅ Connect with Tawana & Organization At Its Best Inc. 🌐 Website: https://oaib.org/ [https://oaib.org/] LinkedIn: Tawana Bhagwat SHRM-SCP [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tawana-bhagwat/] Instagram: @oaib_org [https://www.instagram.com/oaib_org/] 📕 Grab her book: The Weaponization of DEIB [https://amzn.to/4evXIUa]  ✅ Follow Zo LinkedIn: Zokpia Olumese, CFO, CPA [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zokpia/] Instagram: @zo.kpia [https://www.instagram.com/zo.kpia/] Is your Audio/Video or Event Production Company growing, but you need help with the financial strategy of the business?    • Managing Project Profitability?  • Handling Cash Flow Ups and Downs?  • Knowing when to Hire?    Click Here to Apply for CFO Services: http://zokpia.com/audio-pod [http://zokpia.com/audio-pod]

Make Your Business Memorable with One Simple Shift | #ZFOInsider Ep.7

In this episode of The ZFO Insider, Zo sits down with media strategist Liz Thibodeau to unpack what truly makes a brand stand out in a crowded market. They explore the hidden power of storytelling, and the one shift most founders overlook.  If you’re tired of blending in, and you’re ready to elevate the impact of your brand, this conversation will show you where to start.  𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗻 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗧𝘂𝗯𝗲: https://youtu.be/EL7lxQIEOw8 ✅ Connect with Liz & TMG 🌐 Website: https://www.thibmedia.com [https://www.thibmedia.com/]  Linked In: Liz Simmons Thibodeau [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lizthibodeau/] Instagram: @Thibmedia [https://www.instagram.com/thibmedia/]    ✅ Follow Zo Linked In: Zokpia Olumese, CFO, CPA [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zokpia/] Instagram: @zo.kpia [https://www.instagram.com/zo.kpia/] Is your Audio/Video or Event Production Company growing, but you need help with the financial strategy of the business? - Managing Project Profitability?  - Handling Cash Flow Ups and Downs?  - Business Financial Planning? Learn More About our CFO Services: http://zokpia.com/audio-pod [http://zokpia.com/audio-pod]

Unlocking Revenue: Growth Strategies with Miriam Dicks | ZFO Insider Ep. 6

In this episode of The ZFO Insider, Zo sits down with operations expert Miriam Dicks to unpack why fast-growing founders hit a wall—and how to fix it. They break down the real bottleneck behind stalled growth (hint: it’s not revenue), and share practical strategies to streamline your tech, team, and systems using Miriam’s Groundwork Assessment.  If your backend feels messy and your fulfillment can’t keep up, this is your blueprint for building a business that runs—without running you. ✅Connect with Miriam Website: https://www.180managementgroup.com/#OurClients [https://www.180managementgroup.com/#OurClients] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriampdicks/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/miriampdicks/] ✅Follow Zo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zokpia/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/zokpia/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zo.kpia/reels/ [https://www.instagram.com/zo.kpia/reels/] Is your Audio/Video or Event Production Company growing, but you need help with the financial strategy of the business? - Managing Project Profitability? - Handling Cash Flow Ups and Downs? - Business Financial Planning? Learn More About our CFO Services: http://zokpia.com/audio-pod [http://zokpia.com/audio-pod]