Alisa McCabe - How to Get Financial Clarity Without Losing Your Mind (Or Your Business)

Most entrepreneurs treat their financials like a horror movie...

They close their eyes and hope the scary parts go away.

Spoiler alert: They don't.

In this episode, David Bush sits down with Alisa McCabe—founder of First Steps Financial and a fractional controller who's saved more businesses than she can count—to break down how to simplify, systemize, and scale your finances WITHOUT needing a PhD in accounting.

You'll learn:

• Why looking at your bank account to "check your finances" is the dumbest thing you can do (and what to do instead)

• The hidden fraud risks that are draining small businesses right now... and how to plug those leaks FAST

• How to automate your invoicing, payroll, and cash flow so you're not stuck doing data entry like it's 1997

• The financial habits that make your business actually SELLABLE (hint: if everything relies on YOU, you're screwed)

• Why profit margins matter more than revenue... and how to figure out where the REAL money is hiding in your business

• The exact first steps Alisa takes with new clients to bring clarity, peace of mind, and fat profit margins

David brings his signature energy and real-talk approach...

Asking the questions YOU'D ask if you weren't afraid of sounding dumb.

(There are no dumb questions here, by the way.)

If you're tired of the financial chaos...

Or you just want to stop avoiding your QuickBooks like it's your crazy ex...

This episode is for you.

Hit play. Take notes. And maybe—just maybe—finally get your financial stuff together in 2026.

Find all the show notes and links here: https://www.businessbuildersplaybook.com/Alisa-McCabe