Olive Insights
Olive Insights
Podcast Description
Connecting business owners with financial expertise to grow their businesses.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast revolves around key themes such as financial management, digital transformation, marketing strategies, and business growth. Notable episodes include discussions on the balance between profit and purpose, embracing digital tools as co-workers, and common financial pitfalls faced by small businesses. It also covers strategic prioritization in business management and practical tips for effective budgeting and KPI selection.

Olive Insights is a podcast for ambitious business owners who want to feel confident in their financials, step fully into the role of CEO, and grow their business sustainably.
The podcast is hosted by Sarah Petty, Founder of Olive Business Partners, a leading Australian Virtual CFO firm supporting business owners with clarity, confidence, and strategic financial direction at all stages of growth.
Through short, practical episodes, Sarah shares insights drawn from real conversations with founders and her experience working closely with business owners across a range of industries. You’ll learn how to understand your numbers, make better decisions, and lead your business with confidence.
If you’re building a serious business and want growth that’s profitable, sustainable, and aligned, Olive Insights is for you.
In this episode, host Sarah Petty unpacks how chaos creeps into growing businesses and why it’s such a common experience for founders.
She walks through the seven common ways chaos shows up, why they’re so easy to ignore at first, and what they’re really costing you as the business scales. You’ll also hear practical ways to start regaining control.
This episode is for founders who feel busy, stretched, or reactive, and want their business to feel more structured, intentional, and sustainable.
Key takeaways
- Why chaos is often a sign of growth, not failure
- The seven most common ways chaos creeps into a business
- How simplification creates immediate relief
- Why support and structure matter more as you scale
- How stepping into the CEO role helps restore control
Find out more about Olive Business Partners:
Website: Olive Business Partners
Instagram: @olivebusinesspartners
LinkedIn: Olive Business Partners

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