211 - Beyond Bookkeeping: Fractional CFO for Event Planners with Kellé Thorpe

In this week's episode, we’re joined by Kellé Thorpe, fractional CFO and founder of Kommas with Kellé, to talk all things money—from forecasting profits to managing cash flow. Kellé breaks down what a fractional CFO actually does, common financial mistakes event professionals make, and how to get clearer on exactly how much you’ll earn from every project. We also dive into tips for business owners from increasing profits and navigating slow seasons, to building smarter, more sustainable event businesses. If you're ready to take the guesswork out of your finances, this episode is packed with practical advice and next steps. SHOW NOTES: Connect with Kellè Thorpe: Website: www.kommaswithkelle.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kommaswithkelle/YouTube:  ⁨@KommaswithKelle⁩  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellethorpe/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KommaswithKelleLearn more about Kelle's conference, Business Essence with Women conference: https://businesswomenwithessence.com/ Register interest for the 2025 Better Events Conference: https://forms.gle/EPAcPNYVxdVT4eGs7 Learn more about the conference: https://bettereventspod.com/conference Join the paid Better Events Community: https://bettereventspodcast.substack.com/ Buy Us a Coffee Link: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/bettereventspod THANKS FOR THE LOVE! Love this podcast? Please share with your event friends, tag us, and leave a review! Leave us a rating on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04ivq77TMgF5HhJHJOMe1V Leave us a review on Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/better-events/id1561944117 —— FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @bettereventspod @loganstrategygroup_events (Logan) @epeventsllc (Mary)