What Drives Real Financial Impact?

How do you scale a business to 150+ locations through 28 acquisitions? For Ira, CFO of GO Car Wash and recent CFO of the Year, it all starts with one thing: culture.

With over 30 years of experience, Ira shares how transparency, structure, and people-first leadership have been the driving forces behind GO Car Wash’s rapid growth.

In this episode of The Confidence Curve, we dive into:

✅ Why culture outweighs cost savings in successful acquisitions
✅ How finance teams can shift from number crunchers to strategic partners
✅ What it means to be “controller-ready” and how it can unlock new career paths

Plus, discover how custom sneakers and open board decks are helping keep teams aligned and engaged along the way.

🎧 Hit play for a fresh take on leadership, growth, and the power of culture—with insights and a few laughs along the way.

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Welcome to the Confidence Curve Podcast 🎙️

Hosted by Ashley and Rick Bowers, this podcast is dedicated to exploring the journeys of leaders who have made an impact through growth, resilience, and lasting success. In each episode, we dive into the challenges, victories, and key lessons that have shaped their paths.

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