CEO Numbers Network with Danielle Hayden

Making money and understanding your finances are two very different things. CEO Numbers Network is here to close that gap.Hosted by Danielle Hayden, former corporate CFO and CEO of Kickstart Accounting, Inc., every episode breaks down the financial strategy that most business owners never had access to. Profit, cash flow, real decision-making. The kind of thinking that actually moves a business forward.

CEO Numbers Network with Danielle Hayden is a business podcast hosted by Danielle Hayden, with 286 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Danielle Hayden hosts CEO Numbers Network with Danielle Hayden, a business show with 286 episodes published.

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  Episode #16

  Can AI Actually Replace Your Bookkeeper?

  Aug 18, 202613 min

  I ran our own business financials through AI three different ways and got three completely different answers. What that revealed about trusting AI with your numbers might change how you use it in your own business. I share what happened when I fed our real financials into AI and changed only the tone of my prompt, from neutral to positive to negative, and watched the same numbers produce three completely different financial narratives. I talk about why AI won't push back on you unless you ask it to, and what that means if you're using it to make real financial decisions. I also share a story about an AI-run bookkeeping firm that undercut our pricing by two dollars, and why that pushed me to think about what business owners are actually paying for when they choose a financial partner. I close with two questions I think every business owner should ask before trusting anyone, human or AI, with their numbers. In this episode of CEO Numbers Network, I run an experiment on my own business and get honest about what it revealed. You will learn why a prompt is never neutral, what to watch for if you use AI on your own financials, and two questions to ask before trusting any financial partner with your numbers. If you have ever wondered whether the financial advice you're getting from AI is actually accurate, or just telling you what you want to hear, this episode will change how you think about it. Discover how our bookkeeping team can give your numbers the human judgment AI can't: here Key Takeaways 00:36 Running an AI financial experiment 02:36 A positive prompt skews AI's read 03:02 A negative prompt flips the story 04:19 AI mirrors your mood, not reality 06:10 The $2 AI bookkeeping ad 11:46 Two questions before you hire Resources Download our free mid-year tax check-in checklist: here Book a strategy call with Danielle's team at Kickstart: here Check your books here Visit the Kickstart website Follow us on Instagram Why Your Tax Bill Keeps Growing (Even When You Pay On Time) The S Corp Move to Stop Overpaying the IRS

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  Episode #15

  The S Corp Move to Stop Overpaying the IRS

  Aug 11, 202611 min

  You've built a profitable business, and you're still handing more of it to the IRS than you need to. The real reason usually traces back to your structure. In this episode of CEO Numbers Network, I'm continuing our mid-year tax check-in series with a deep dive into business structure. Profitable business owners often keep paying self-employment tax long after their structure has stopped making sense. I break down the three signs that tell you you're ready for an S corp and the reasonable compensation rule the IRS requires once you make that switch. I also share a client story about what it actually took to get her ready, because the profit number alone wasn't enough. You will learn the three signs that tell you you're ready for an S corp, plus the reasonable compensation rule the IRS enforces once you make the switch. If you have ever wondered why your CPA never brought up an S corp, or worried you might be underpaying yourself the wrong way, this episode shows you exactly where to look. Discover how our tax team can help you know if you're ready for an S corp: here Key Takeaways 00:00 The cost of delaying decisions 1:54 Why self-employment tax costs more 3:19 How S Corp changes taxes 5:02 The $75,000 net profit benchmark 6:40 Why finances must stay separate 7:53 The reasonable compensation rule Resources Download our free mid-year tax check-in checklist: here Book a strategy call with Danielle's team at Kickstart: here Check your books here Visit the Kickstart website Follow us on Instagram Listen Next Why Your Tax Bill Keeps Growing (Even When You Pay On Time) Your CPA Did Everything Right, and It's Still Costing You

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  Episode #14

  Why Your Tax Bill Keeps Growing (Even When You Pay On Time)

  Aug 4, 202615 min

  Safe harbor protects you from an IRS penalty, but it doesn't protect you from a bigger tax bill when your business grows. This episode of CEO Numbers Network explains the difference, and what to do about it before next April. I explain safe harbor, the IRS rule that protects business owners from an underpayment penalty, and why it's often mistaken for a complete tax plan. I walk through the exact math the IRS uses to calculate what you owe throughout the year, and I share two real client stories, one who paid faithfully and still got a surprise bill, and one who had never paid estimated taxes at all. I also break down the tax reserve, a separate number based on this year's income that safe harbor alone doesn't cover, and I give you three concrete steps to close that gap before your next tax season. You will learn what safe harbor actually protects you from and how the tax reserve closes the gap it leaves behind. If you have ever paid every estimated tax payment on time and still gotten a bill you didn't expect, this episode will show you exactly why, and what to do differently before next April. Discover how our tax team can build your tax reserve alongside your safe harbor payments: here. Key Takeaways 00:00 Why paying on time still bites 02:18 What Safe Harbor covers 04:28 Growing faster than your tax plan 05:18 The Safe Harbor floor mistake 05:29 Two client stories on the gap 07:24 The tax reserve formula 10:29 The CEO question to ask 11:44 Three steps to close the gap Resources Download our free mid-year tax check-in checklist: here Book a strategy call with Danielle's team at Kickstart: here Check your books here Visit the Kickstart website Follow us on Instagram Listen Next Your CPA Did Everything Right, and It's Still Costing You The CEO Strategy For Building A Full Money Team

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  Episode #13

  Your CPA Did Everything Right, and It's Still Costing You

  Jul 28, 20269 min

  Your CPA can file a perfectly accurate return every year and still never once ask you the question that actually changes what you owe. That's how the entire accounting industry built the job, and I think it's the wrong way to run a business. I've spent my career watching business owners treat tax filing and tax planning as the same job. They're not, and that confusion is exactly why I built an entire second practice, KSA Tax Partners, around the difference. In this episode, I walk through the six-area mid-year check-in we run with every client there, business structure, benefits, retirement contributions, tax projections, estimated payments, and deductions, plus a real client story where three of those areas were missed entirely because no one was looking forward on their behalf. In this episode of CEO Numbers Network, I make the case for a standard I think every business owner should hold their advisors to, one that goes beyond filing and into real planning. You will learn exactly what that standard looks like in practice, and how to tell whether your current advisor is meeting it. If you have ever sensed that your CPA is doing everything right and something is still missing, this is the conversation that closes that gap before the year runs out. Discover how our tax support can help you plan ahead, not just file on time, start here! Key Takeaways: 00:00 The CPA Question Nobody Asks 1:21 Filing vs Planning 2:37 Why Fall, Not April 3:04 The Six-Part Tax Snapshot 5:39 Three Missed Tax Moves 7:03 The Boardroom Standard Resources: Download our free mid-year tax check-in checklist: here Book a strategy call with Danielle's team at Kickstart: here Check your books here Visit the Kickstart website Follow us on Instagram Listen Next: Maximizing Tax Deductions: The Smart Owner's Guide to Business Expenses – Ep. 214 Avoid THESE Costly Mistakes from Mixing Business & Personal Expenses – Episode 196

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  Episode #12

  The CEO Strategy For Building A Full Money Team

  Jul 21, 202619 min

  You have your financial statements. But do you actually know what to do with them? Most of us were taught to check our numbers after the month is already over. That's the moment I want to change for you. In this episode, I walk through the four ways business owners make decisions and why most of us default to reacting instead of planning. I share the three shifts I use in my own business. Two of them are about your numbers: using them instead of just knowing them, and looking ahead instead of only looking back. The third is about your role, moving from expert to CEO. I also break down the four roles every money team needs and share what happened when one of our clients built her ten year vision and finally felt confident enough to hire. In this episode of CEO Numbers Network, I break down why your budget alone isn't enough to guide your decisions. You will learn the four decision making styles I see most often, plus the three shifts that move you from reactive to strategic. I also walk through the four roles you need on your money team. If you have ever made a big decision off pure gut instinct or panicked after one bad month, this episode will help you build a process you can actually trust. Discover how our Tteam can help you build a budget you actually use, start here! Key Takeaways 00:00 Four decision-making styles for CEOs 02:38 Bookkeeping and budget drive decisions 04:11 Financial whiplash kills business confidence 07:46 Build your 10-year vision first 10:26 Growing past $800K by hiring 13:32 Building a strong money team Resources Book a strategy call with Danielle's team at Kickstart: here Check your books here Visit the Kickstart website Follow us on Instagram Listen Next What Outgrowing Your Business Actually Looks Like The Reforecast Mistake Costing You the Rest of the Year

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