Brooke Lively is an expert fractional CFO, author, and entrepreneur who specializes in helping small businesses gain clarity and control over their finances. As the founder and president of Cathedral Capital (CathCap), she has built a reputable firm that provides fractional CFO services to businesses looking to navigate financial struggles, streamline business metrics, and achieve sustainable growth. Through her work, Brooke has empowered numerous business owners to make informed decisions, aligning financial strategies with business objectives to maximize profitability and efficiency.
Brooke has been a guest on The Business Owner's Journey Podcast:
At CathCap, Brooke Lively and her team offer fractional CFO services tailored for small businesses and entrepreneurs. By focusing on data-driven financial strategies, CathCap helps businesses implement scalable processes that enable growth while maintaining financial stability. With her extensive expertise, Brooke helps clients address critical aspects of their business finances, from owner compensation to accurate forecasting and profit management.
The firm’s approach integrates the EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System) framework, allowing businesses to adopt a clear and practical operational model that promotes accountability and sustainable growth. Whether you’re looking to fix your business finances or seeking an EOS Implementer to drive efficiency, Brooke and her team at CathCap offer the expertise needed to elevate small businesses to the next level.
Brooke Lively is the author of From Panic to Profit: How 6 Key Numbers Can Make a 6-Figure Difference, a book designed to empower business owners with the financial knowledge necessary to turn their businesses around. Drawing on years of experience as a CFO, Brooke outlines the essential metrics that entrepreneurs need to monitor to build a healthy, profitable business. Her book has become a go-to resource for small business owners struggling with financial management and seeking practical steps to regain control and boost profitability.
You can find Brooke’s book here, a valuable read for any entrepreneur eager to move from financial chaos to stability and growth.
Brooke Lively launched CathCap to address a critical gap she noticed in the business world—small businesses often lack access to high-quality financial expertise that can help them scale effectively. Brooke’s mission is to provide expert CFO services that are both accessible and effective, helping businesses implement processes and strategies that drive growth while maintaining fiscal responsibility.
With a background as a COO, Brooke has extensive experience in business management and operations. She uses this knowledge to help clients not only understand their financials but also create streamlined systems that enhance efficiency and drive long-term success.
Brooke Lively is an advocate for entrepreneurship, dedicated to helping business owners overcome financial struggles and achieve their business goals. She actively engages with her audience through speaking engagements, educational resources, and consultation services. Brooke’s influence extends through her work on platforms like LinkedIn, where she shares insights on small business accounting, business metrics, and effective financial strategies for entrepreneurs. You can connect with Brooke on LinkedIn to learn more about her work and insights.
Brooke continues to shape the world of small business finance, partnering with business owners to help them navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship. Whether through her firm, CathCap, her insightful book, or her role as a speaker and educator, Brooke Lively is committed to transforming the way businesses approach their finances.
Nick Berry is an accomplished entrepreneur and CEO, whose track record includes founding and leading numerous companies since 2002.
He is also a mentor and coach to other entrepreneurs and business owners who are looking for a trusted (and proven) advisor.
Among peers, colleagues, staff, and clients, Nick has been referred to as both 'The Business Guy' as well as 'The Anti-Guru', due to his pragmatic approach and principled leadership.
He shares his insights and lessons learned, along with those of his expert guests,
on his podcast, 'The Business Owner's Journey'.
