Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
In this episode of the Default Profitable Podcast, Matt Nettleton interviews Jim Money. Jim shares his extensive career journey from a controller to the president of a large organization. He discusses the valuable lessons learned throughout his career, particularly the importance of leadership, mentorship, and the need for community involvement. Jim reflects on his experiences during the Great Recession and COVID-19, emphasizing the significance of surrounding oneself with capable individuals and the necessity of listening to others. As he prepares for his next chapter, he expresses a desire to give back to the community and support smaller businesses with his expertise.
Before joining AFC, Jim was the CFO of FUNDEX Games, a privately held toy and game manufacturer. He also played a key role in restructuring back-office operations as Director of Billing, Credit, and Collections at Schilli Transportation Services. Earlier in his career, Jim served as Controller at Anthem Capital Management, a startup investment advisory arm within Anthem, Inc.
Jim is passionate about fostering strong company culture and believes in the power of businesses having a clear and articulated purpose. You can learn more about Jim on LinkedIn at http://linkedin.com/in/jimmoney, where he shares a weekly post called “One More Thing” every Monday at 11 a.m.
If you’re interested in some of the books that have influenced Jim throughout his career, check out From Strength to Strength by Arthur Brooks, Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes by William Bridges, The Heart of Business by Hubert Joly, The Good Company by Arthur M. Blank, Purpose Meets Execution by Louis Efron, and Conscious Capitalism by John Mackey and Raj Sisodia.
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