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The Operator’s Edge: Charlie Talbot’s Path to CFO and Ongoing Impact
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In this episode, Charlie Talbot shares how two decades in brand leadership and operations paved the way for his success as a multi-time CFO and now Executive Partner at Shore Capital. He reflects on scaling companies like Potbelly, Athletico, and Tend, building strong CEO partnerships, and learning to lead with both numbers and empathy. Charlie discusses the value of culture, the mindset shift from reporting to forecasting, and why joining Shore was a natural next step to give back, share hard-earned lessons, and help leaders navigate their journeys.
Key Takeaways:
- CFOs who understand how a business truly operates are better prepared to lead with impact across the organization
- Sustainable growth is built on a foundation of strong culture and authentic, relationship-driven leadership
- New CFOs earn trust by developing curiosity, building relationships, and learning every function of the business
- The strongest CFOs become strategic partners to their CEOs by fostering trust, clarifying roles, and aligning on execution
Chapters:
- 00:00 Introduction
- 03:46 A Surprising Start
- 06:39 Becoming a CFO
- 12:15 Advice from a CFO
- 20:54 Why Shore?
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