The FORESIGHT CFO Podcast

Kirk McLaren brings a distinctive angle to the CFO podcast space with The FORESIGHT CFO Podcast. McLaren is the CEO of FORESIGHT CFO and a lecturer at Georgetown University, and his show is built around helping business owners and CEOs think like a CFO -- particularly when it comes to planning their exit or succession. The show launched in 2021 and features discussions with successful CEOs and subject matter experts about the full journey from building a business foundation through seven different succession options. McLaren's approach is practical and structured. He draws on frameworks like Michael Gerber's E-Myth concept and applies them to financial planning and business strategy. The core premise is that CEOs should be creating more time and financial resources to do what they actually love, rather than being trapped in the operational grind. Topics include clear business objective-setting, succession planning, financial freedom strategies, and the influences that shape effective CEO-CFO relationships. The episodes tend to be on the shorter side, which makes them efficient listens. McLaren's Georgetown teaching background comes through in how he structures his points -- clear, organized, and building toward actionable conclusions. This is a more niche offering compared to broader CFO interview shows, but that specificity is its strength. If you're a business owner thinking about what comes next, or a finance professional advising owners on succession and exit planning, McLaren's focused perspective fills a gap that generalist shows don't cover. The show is still building its catalog, so now is a good time to get in early.