Sara Bryson

About Sara Bryson

If you built your business with grit, guts, and a healthy dose of Google-fu, but you’re…

Experience

1. Cash Flow Optimizer

   Cfoh Yeah

   Dec 2017 — Present · Dayton, OH, US

   Financial strategy and advisory services for service-based businesses, helping owners regain control of cash flow, optimize pricing, and build long-term sustainability.I deliver executive-level insight to business owners who are great at what they do but overwhelmed by the business side. I provide financial clarity, create actionable plans, and align operations with growth and profitability. & : & :Develop custom forecasts, owner pay frameworks, and rolling 30-day action plans to guide decision-making.Designed pricing models, advised on cash flow strategies, and provided debt prioritization guidance aligned with growth goals. & Supported implementation of time tracking, job costing, and streamlined SOPs using client-owned software.Helped reduce admin burden and improve financial visibility without hiring a full finance team. & (see CFO Project role)Regularly consulted by other CFOs for behind-the-scenes guidance on client strategy, pricing, and how to position recommendations for impact. Guided shifts from hourly to value-based pricing, advised on ROI for expansion, and clarified pricing to reduce discounting loss. & Delivered tailored assessments and dashboards that turned raw numbers into clear, actionable insights.Included multi-year revenue trends and scenario-based ROI models to guide hiring, pricing, and location decisions: • Guided a business through location expansion, resulting in full utilization of new space and staff growth • Advised pricing shifts that improved owner pay and removed low-margin offers • Mentored CFO peers, improving results across firms and their clients