Awkward Conversations: Tales from the Finance Department Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/awkward-conversations-tales-from-the-finance-department Finance professionals are often forced to be the bad guy, which can lead to some uncomfortable conversations with employees about business purchases. On this show, we sit down with finance leaders to discuss their most awkward conversations, and what they’ve learned throughout their careers. © 2022 Earmark LLC 943d7248-ee49-5e84-8226-220c7c43946e no Stay Tuned for Some Awkward Conversations en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 07:34:27 -0700 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:58:09 -0800 https://www.teampay.co/ https://img.transistor.fm/eQA7GZtthCo33HtW5wxP0n6e9jByIJV1s-JBc-d9DR8/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzI5OTQ2LzE2NTAz/ODg4MjgtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.jpg Awkward Conversations: Tales from the Finance Department https://www.teampay.co/ episodic Teampay Finance professionals are often forced to be the bad guy, which can lead to some uncomfortable conversations with employees about business purchases. On this show, we sit down with finance leaders to discuss their most awkward conversations, and what they’ve learned throughout their careers. Finance professionals are often forced to be the bad guy, which can lead to some uncomfortable conversations with employees about business purchases. Earmark LLC No No Lessons Learned with David Lapter 7 7 Lessons Learned with David Lapter full ecf813d7-fbb1-4f70-b2ca-1a38a6b54857 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a2190279 David Lapter, CFO of Dashlane, recounts the highs and lows of his career and the lessons he learned along the way

Teampay brings all your company spend into one streamlined, easy-to-use place so you can boost your productivity and reach your goals faster. To learn more go to https://www.teampay.co/


Where to connect with the guest :

David Lapter :
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lapter-3b323a6
Learn more about DashLane : https://www.dashlane.com/

]]> David Lapter, CFO of Dashlane, recounts the highs and lows of his career and the lessons he learned along the way

Teampay brings all your company spend into one streamlined, easy-to-use place so you can boost your productivity and reach your goals faster. To learn more go to https://www.teampay.co/


Where to connect with the guest :

David Lapter :
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lapter-3b323a6
Learn more about DashLane : https://www.dashlane.com/

]]> Wed, 01 Mar 2023 09:00:00 -0800 Teampay Teampay 3030 David Lapter, CFO of Dashlane, recounts the highs and lows of his career and the lessons he learned along the way

Teampay brings all your company spend into one streamlined, easy-to-use place so you can boost your productivity and reach your goals faster. To learn more go to https://www.teampay.co/


Where to connect with the guest :

David Lapter :
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-lapter-3b323a6
Learn more about DashLane : https://www.dashlane.com/

]]> CFO, Dashlane, Teampay, finance, tech, technology, security, IT, New York, accounting CPA, CPE, Earmark, investing No Planning Your Future Career in Finance 6 6 Planning Your Future Career in Finance full e45e2673-689a-4f10-92d5-1b77cc72fe91 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1937726e Teampay brings all your company spend into one streamlined, easy-to-use place so you can boost your productivity and reach your goals faster. To learn more go to https://www.teampay.co/


Where to connect with the guest :

Dan Fletcher
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danfletchersf/

Learn more about Planful
https://planful.com/

]]> Teampay brings all your company spend into one streamlined, easy-to-use place so you can boost your productivity and reach your goals faster. To learn more go to https://www.teampay.co/


Where to connect with the guest :

Dan Fletcher
https://www.linkedin.com/in/danfletchersf/

Learn more about Planful
https://planful.com/

]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2022 11:44:57 -0800 Teampay Teampay 2863 Peter talks with Dan Fletcher about how he went from an accountant to a CFO, the types of conversations CFO's should be having with employees, as well as what it's like to leave a company and then come back to it. Peter talks with Dan Fletcher about how he went from an accountant to a CFO, the types of conversations CFO's should be having with employees, as well as what it's like to leave a company and then come back to it. No Checking All The Boxes with Naeem Ishaq 5 5 Checking All The Boxes with Naeem Ishaq full 06f93d59-b0df-4d99-a1d9-4dc35c13630b https://share.transistor.fm/s/bab71389 Teampay brings all your company spend into one streamlined, easy-to-use place so you can boost your productivity and reach your goals faster. To learn more go to https://www.teampay.co/


Where to connect with the guest :

Naeem Ishaq
https://www.linkedin.com/in/naeemishaq

Learn more about Checkr
https://checkr.com/

]]> Teampay brings all your company spend into one streamlined, easy-to-use place so you can boost your productivity and reach your goals faster. To learn more go to https://www.teampay.co/


Where to connect with the guest :

Naeem Ishaq
https://www.linkedin.com/in/naeemishaq

Learn more about Checkr
https://checkr.com/

]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:00:00 -0700 Teampay Teampay 2933 Naeem shares what it's like being the CFO at a fast growing tech company, Checkr, as well as his experience working at Square during it's IPO. Naeem shares what it's like being the CFO at a fast growing tech company, Checkr, as well as his experience working at Square during it's IPO. finance, CPA, CPE, Accounting, CFO, IPO, Stock Market, No The Intersection of Art and Finance with Nigel Glenday 4 4 The Intersection of Art and Finance with Nigel Glenday full 3b3303e6-fcf9-4700-9448-2c1f0f0e7eec https://share.transistor.fm/s/00130e45 Teampay brings all your company spend into one streamlined, easy-to-use place so you can boost your productivity and reach your goals faster. To learn more go to https://www.teampay.co/


Where to connect with the guest
Nigel Glenday
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nglenday

Learn more about Masterworks
https://www.masterworks.io

]]> Teampay brings all your company spend into one streamlined, easy-to-use place so you can boost your productivity and reach your goals faster. To learn more go to https://www.teampay.co/


Where to connect with the guest
Nigel Glenday
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nglenday

Learn more about Masterworks
https://www.masterworks.io

]]> Thu, 18 Aug 2022 10:51:49 -0700 Teampay Teampay 2590 How do art and finance blend together? Listen to Nigel Glenday, CFO of Masterworks, as he tells his story and how Masterworks is opening up a new asset class for more investors. How do art and finance blend together? Listen to Nigel Glenday, CFO of Masterworks, as he tells his story and how Masterworks is opening up a new asset class for more investors. Art, Finance, Masterworks, Investment, Stocks, Investment Banking, CPA, CPE, Accounting, CFO No Comedic Fraud with Greg Kyte 3 3 Comedic Fraud with Greg Kyte full 2d43ee5b-eac0-490d-b61f-302a81f34a82 https://share.transistor.fm/s/97d26ae8 Teampay brings all your company spend into one streamlined, easy-to-use place so you can boost your productivity and reach your goals faster. To learn more go to https://www.teampay.co/

Where to connect with the guests 

Greg Kyte, CPA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/


]]> Teampay brings all your company spend into one streamlined, easy-to-use place so you can boost your productivity and reach your goals faster. To learn more go to https://www.teampay.co/

Where to connect with the guests 

Greg Kyte, CPA
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkyte
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkyte/


]]> Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:00:00 -0700 Teampay Teampay 3120 Teampay COO Peter Nesbitt talks to CPA Greg Kyte about standup comedy, cartoons, and fraud - including an awkward conversation Greg had when he found out the man who hired him was stealing from his own company. Teampay COO Peter Nesbitt talks to CPA Greg Kyte about standup comedy, cartoons, and fraud - including an awkward conversation Greg had when he found out the man who hired him was stealing from his own company. Fraud, Accounting, Finance, Awkward, True Crime, Comedy, Standup, No The Metaverse OG - John Zdanowski 2 2 The Metaverse OG - John Zdanowski full c861a566-340e-4b84-8cc4-4e8dd1c8ab6d https://share.transistor.fm/s/abe0a9bc Get the gift of an integrated financial model
gift.brightzen.com
https://www.brightzen.com/

Meet John Zdanowski
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnzdanowski

To learn more about Teampay, visit:
 
https://www.teampay.co/

]]> Get the gift of an integrated financial model
gift.brightzen.com
https://www.brightzen.com/

Meet John Zdanowski
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnzdanowski

To learn more about Teampay, visit:
 
https://www.teampay.co/

]]> Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:00:00 -0700 Teampay Teampay 2869 Some people shy away from talking about money. John Zdanowski isn’t one of those people. Listen to how John has helped take 5 companies from single digits to over $100 million dollars in revenue, and some lessons he’s learned along the way. Some people shy away from talking about money. John Zdanowski isn’t one of those people. Listen to how John has helped take 5 companies from single digits to over $100 million dollars in revenue, and some lessons he’s learned along the way. Accounting, Finance, Technology, Metaverse, Crypto, Web3, CPA, CPE, CFO, Investing No What Happens In Vegas with Jack McCullough 1 1 What Happens In Vegas with Jack McCullough full ed68b678-52d3-4b42-a794-768006827fda https://share.transistor.fm/s/437e7350 Meet Jack McCullough:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmcculloughcfo/

CFO Leadership Council:
 
https://cfoleadershipcouncil.com/about/

Get Jack's books here:

Secrets of Rockstar CFOs - https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Rockstar-CFOs-Jack-McCullough/dp/1947821199
The Psychopathic CEO: An Executive Survival Guide - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FM4SYRC/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

To learn more about Teampay, go here:
 
https://www.teampay.co/

]]> Meet Jack McCullough:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackmcculloughcfo/

CFO Leadership Council:
 
https://cfoleadershipcouncil.com/about/

Get Jack's books here:

Secrets of Rockstar CFOs - https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Rockstar-CFOs-Jack-McCullough/dp/1947821199
The Psychopathic CEO: An Executive Survival Guide - https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09FM4SYRC/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0

To learn more about Teampay, go here:
 
https://www.teampay.co/

]]> Mon, 02 May 2022 10:00:00 -0700 Teampay Teampay 3057 Teampay COO, Peter Nesbitt meets with Jack McCullough, President of the CFO Leadership Council, to talk about his most awkward conversations as a CFO, and Jack shares a bit of history and learnings from his two books, "Secrets of Rockstar CFOs," and "The Psychopathic CEO: An Executive Survival Guide." They also discuss building elite teams, the importance of community, and the art of navigating difficult scenarios in the CFO world. Teampay COO, Peter Nesbitt meets with Jack McCullough, President of the CFO Leadership Council, to talk about his most awkward conversations as a CFO, and Jack shares a bit of history and learnings from his two books, "Secrets of Rockstar CFOs," and "The Technology, CFO, CEO, Business, Accounting, Education, CPE, CFO Leadership Council, Earmark No Stay Tuned for Some Awkward Conversations Stay Tuned for Some Awkward Conversations trailer 3fef777f-c085-47d0-8fe2-f480dd5e5f5a https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc58aab2 Sat, 23 Apr 2022 12:12:51 -0700 Teampay Teampay 35 Thank you for subscribing to Awkward Conversations: Tales from the Finance Department. Our first episode is coming soon. Thank you for subscribing to Awkward Conversations: Tales from the Finance Department. Our first episode is coming soon. No