251. Scaling a Human-Centered CFO Firm with Danielle Hendon

The CEO Help Desk from Run Like Clockwork

In this coaching session, Adrienne Dorison and Emily Doyle sit down with Danielle Hendon, founder of 4 Corners CFO, to unpack a surprisingly common (and sneaky) bottleneck: too many leads. If you've ever thought "more leads = more money," this episode might change your mind.

Danielle shares the real challenges of managing overwhelming demand as a solo CFO — and why growing her client roster wasn't translating to growing her business. Together, they explore what it looks like to:

• Get clear on capacity before hiring

• Protect your most valuable skillsets

• And rebuild around you — not just your offers

Whether you're at capacity, nearing burnout, or unsure if you should grow your team, this episode is packed with strategic and mindset shifts to help you move forward confidently.

Here's what we cover: ✅ Why "too many clients" is a real bottleneck ✅ The hidden costs of discounting financial services ✅ How to restructure your offers around value, not time ✅ When to grow your team (and when not to) ✅ Why sustainable scaling requires tough trade-offs

Top 5 Takeaways:

1. Not All Leads Are Good Leads – Growth isn't always about more. Sometimes it's about better.

2. Pricing Should Reflect Outcomes – Especially for expert services, time-based pricing leaves value on the table.

3. Redesign Around the Right Roles – You can't hire until you know what you're hiring for.

4. Avoid Scope Creep by Design – Define boundaries in your offers upfront — and stick to them.

5. Build a Business That Works for You – Design your business to support your life, not consume it.

⏰ Chapters:

00:58 – Meet Danielle and her business challenge 03:44 – The overwhelm of too many leads 06:52 – Why underpricing is still hurting her business 11:20 – The hidden trap of being "easy to work with" 15:16 – Redesigning offers to reflect true value 21:30 – Hiring decisions: what's next? 25:18 – Scaling through boundaries, not burnout 31:04 – Danielle's next steps

📲 Connect with Danielle: Website: https://www.4cornerscfo.com Instagram: @4cornerscfo