How Entrepreneurs Lose Control of Their Business with Nolan Bradbury
What if your business numbers could unlock real freedom — not just financial clarity, but personal direction? In this powerful episode, Dustin sits down with Nolan Bradbury, founder of Bradfield Accounting & Advisory and creator of the Numbers for Freedom framework. Nolan shares how most entrepreneurs are stuck in reactive financial cycles, relying on outsourced advisors and spreadsheets that don’t serve the life they actually want. He reveals why traditional accounting falls short, the hidden cost of misaligned decision-making, and how CEOs can use their numbers proactively to gain clarity, confidence, and control. If you’ve ever felt like your business is growing, but your peace of mind isn't — this episode will show you a better way.
Chapters:
- 00:00:00 - Are You Building a Business That Actually Makes You Happy?
- 00:00:42 - Meet Nolan Bradbury: Numbers Guy with a Mission
- 00:00:53 - The Real Conversation: Cash Flow, Purpose & Power
- 00:01:21 - How Nolan’s Journey Reframed the Role of Accounting
- 00:02:17 - What Entrepreneurs Really Want (and Miss)
- 00:03:14 - The Two Founder Mindsets: Which Are You?
- 00:04:41 - Redefining Freedom: From Revenue Chasing to Intentional Growth
- 00:14:29 - Mapping the Gap Between Your Life Now and the One You Want
- 00:18:32 - Designing Operations That Actually Serve Your Lifestyle
- 00:21:11 - Nolan’s Wake-Up Call: Money ≠ Alignment
- 00:23:08 - The “Numbers for Freedom” Framework in Action
- 00:24:35 - Finding Your Real Freedom Number
- 00:26:40 - Making Your Business Serve Your Life — Not Swallow It
- 00:28:48 - Strategy That Starts With Who You Are
- 00:30:07 - Every Choice Is Financial — Make It Count
- 00:35:14 - Wrap-Up: The Clarity CEOs Crave
- 00:38:47 - Final Thoughts + Where to Go Next
Links and Resources:
- Website: Bradfield Accounting & Advisory
- Nolan Bradbury on LinkedIn
- Dustin on LinkedIn
- 7 Figure Leap
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