Customer story · Rising Oak Advisory
Holistic Business Growth Through Strategic Personnel Management and People-Oriented Financial Leadership
Gabrielle Lucatero-Divers · Recorded 10/30/2024
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Gabrielle Divers, General Manager at Accurate Firestop Inc., reports that Rising Oak Advisory delivered a game-changing transformation by focusing on people over finances. By optimizing personnel placement and providing weekly one-on-one mentorship, the firm helped their business holistically thrive, improving processes, systems, and culture beyond traditional financial reporting.
At a glance
- Primary Use Case
- Strategic CFO services and personnel optimization
- Reported Result
- Holistic business growth and professional development
- Engagement Cadence
- Weekly one-on-one hour-long meetings
“The biggest thing that surprised me about Stanislav as a CFO was his focus on people over finances.”
“Instead of throwing resources at things to instead see if we need to replace certain personnel... that's been a game changer for us.”
“He's always there to be a sounding board for me to bounce ideas off of and that has been monumental in my development as a professional.”
The interview
What surprised you most about working with Stanislav at Rising Oak Advisory?
The biggest thing that surprised me about Stanislav as a CFO was his focus on people over finances. Obviously, the finances kind of speak for themselves but he was surprising because not a lot of financial people are people very oriented and so that really sets him apart.
What business struggles were you facing before engaging their services?
We struggled a lot with people and identifying the right people to make sure we have the right team in place. That's one thing that I think he's really brought to the table is to always pause and take a step back and instead of throwing resources at things to instead see if we need to replace certain personnel or maybe we don't have the right person doing the right job.
How did you first discover Rising Oak Advisory?
We found him on a webinar that we had taken through the Latino Business Action Network of Stanford and we were just really impressed by him and we engaged with him, brought him in to meet the team and we loved him so no hesitation at all.
What is the ongoing cadence of your working relationship?
The service that we've received from Rising Oak is amazing. Every time we hop off a call and him and I meet weekly for an hour one on one, he always lets me know that he's available anytime, text, call, email, whatever it may be.
How has this partnership impacted your personal professional growth?
He's always there to be a sounding board for me to bounce ideas off of and that has been monumental in my development as a professional.
What specific areas of the business has he influenced?
He brings a lot to the table, the people, processes, systems, culture, how to reward, how to think outside the box. There's really no topic he shies away from and he's really helped our business holistically thrive.
Frequently asked
Did Gabrielle Divers have hesitations about hiring Rising Oak Advisory?
No, Gabrielle Divers stated there was no hesitation at all. After seeing Stanislav on a Stanford LBAN webinar and bringing him in to meet the team, they were immediately impressed and loved his approach.
How does Rising Oak Advisory handle team management issues?
According to Gabrielle Divers, they focus on identifying the right people for the right jobs. Instead of throwing resources at problems, they pause to see if personnel need to be shifted or replaced to ensure the right team is in place.
What is the communication style of Rising Oak Advisory?
Gabrielle Divers notes that the service is highly accessible, featuring weekly one-on-one calls and availability via text, call, or email anytime to act as a sounding board for ideas.
Full transcript
About Rising Oak Advisory
Rising Oak Advisory
Official site: imcurrentlyrebranding.comRising Oak Advisory provides strategic CFO services that prioritize people and culture alongside financial performance. They serve business leaders by helping them optimize personnel, refine internal processes, and implement scalable systems. The firm delivers a holistic transformation that enables businesses to thrive through outside-the-box thinking and dedicated professional mentorship.
- Industry
- Fractional CFO Advisory
Topics
- fractional cfo services
- general manager
- business transformation
- personnel management
- strategic advisory
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