An Interview with James Kennedy, CEO and co-founder of ProcurementExpress.com

Mastery Fractional CFO's "Punchy" Podcast

In this episode of Mastery Fractional CFO’s Punchy Podcast, Ryan Chenier, CEO and founder of Mastery and James Kennedy, CEO and co-founder of ProcurementExpress.com, dive into:

• How Procurement Express helps small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) operationalize budgets by connecting day-to-day spending decisions with long-term financial goals.
• The importance of founder-customer fit in ensuring business success.
• How Procurement Express serves as a cost-effective alternative to large ERP systems for small businesses.
• The fascinating origin story of Procurement Express, inspired by the needs of organizations like UNICEF.
• A thought-provoking question from James: Is it still possible to build a generational business today?
• Ryan shares his thoughts on building lasting businesses in a fast-changing world and how flexibility, digital tools, and a focus on adding value can help sustain a legacy business.

Key Takeaways:

• Procurement Express simplifies the procurement process and helps businesses control spending without the hefty cost of ERP systems.
• Operationalizing budgets means turning financial plans into actionable steps within a business.
• SMBs need solutions that fit their budget while still offering the controls necessary for financial discipline.
• Listening to customers and evolving products based on their needs is critical for long-term success.
• In today’s fast-paced business world, it is possible to build a generational business, but it requires adaptability and a focus on adding value.

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