180. My Exact Tech Stack for Running a $1M firm
Jan 27, 2026•12 min
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Summary
Michael King outlines his fractional CFO firm's surprisingly simple tech stack of only five apps, chosen for their power and practicality. He details how tools like Ignition streamline client onboarding and billing, while Google Workspace, AirCall, and Slack enhance internal and external communication and workflow. The episode culminates in a strong case for HubSpot as a vital, albeit expensive, CRM for scaling firms, highlighting its role in client retention and overall operational harmony.Episode description
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If you’re new to the channel, my name is Michael King. I’ve been building and managing my Fractional CFO firm, KFE Solutions, since 2016. I’ve also coached hundreds of other Fractional CFO firm owners to help them start and scale their firms as well. Today, I share the lessons I’ve learned over the past 8+ years to help others build their firms and have an outsized impact on their clients.
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