6. What Would Your Pet Say About Your Business?

Could your pet be your best business mentor?

For those of us with pets, they’re not just cute distractions while we work—they’re witnesses to our business journey. From snoozing beside us during client work to crashing our Zoom meetings, they see it all. But what if they actually have something profound and practical to teach us about business, money, and confidence?

In this episode, we explore:

•  What our pets can teach us about business—and why they don’t hesitate, overthink, or undervalue themselves.
•  Lessons from my whippet, Alfonzo—how his boldness, confidence, and ability to just go for it are exactly what I needed in business.
•  A fun experiment: What would your pet say if you asked them for financial or business advice? (And yes, I’m serious—try it!)
•  Why business finance doesn’t have to be dry, jargon-heavy, or overwhelming—and what’s coming next on the podcast to make it more engaging, clear, and actually useful.

Welcome to Voice Notes from Your CFO Bestie!

The podcast where we make managing the financial side of your business lighter, more fulfilling, and dare we say—enjoyable!

Hosted by Harriet Formby, a Fractional CFO and business mentor, behind Below The Line Finance Chartered Accountants & Business Advisors and Get Number Savvy Finance Training this podcast offers bite-sized insights to help you feel in control of your business finances.

Whether you’re grabbing a coffee, walking the dog, or on the go, hit subscribe and start your journey toward financial clarity and peace of mind.

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