Play Your Best Game
Play Your Best Game
Podcast Description
Play Your Best Game with Dan Dollevoet is the podcast where business meetspoker—and where strategic thinking, smart financial moves, and clear decision-making give entrepreneurs the edge they need to win. Listen in as Dan Dollevoet,#1 Amazon International Best-Selling Author of Play Your Best Game: A PokerPlayer’s Perspective on Winning in Business, unpacks how timeless pokerprinciples apply to the everyday challenges of running and growing a business.Dan draws from over 25 years of experience as a Fractional CFO, helpingbusinesses of all sizes—from scrappy startups to $300 million companies—dowhat they do, only better. With a degree in Economics and an MBA in Finance, hebrings sharp financial insight, operational expertise, and a deep passion for clarityin the chaos of entrepreneurship. His clients are often masters of their craft butneed a trusted advisor to decode the numbers and create a plan for growth.In each episode, Dan blends business acumen with poker-inspired strategy. Learnhow to read financial reports like you’d read a poker table, set bold yet realisticgoals, and create budgets that serve as playbooks for profitability. You’ll also hearreal-world stories, smart strategies, and actionable takeaways designed to help youscale wisely, stay profitable, and make more confident moves—no bluffingrequired.Whether you’re a founder, creative, or leader aiming to grow with intention, PlayYour Best Game gives you the tools to think more strategically and lead moredecisively. Because in both poker and business, it’s not just about having the besthand—it’s about how you play it.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes of strategic thinking, financial acumen, and decision-making in business, highlighted by episodes that explore topics like the parallels between reading financial reports and poker tables, managing cash flow, and setting realistic business goals. Specific episodes focus on applying poker strategies to business growth and techniques for making informed financial decisions.
Play Your Best Game with Dan Dollevoet is the podcast where business meets
poker—and where strategic thinking, smart financial moves, and clear decision-
making give entrepreneurs the edge they need to win. Listen in as Dan Dollevoet,
#1 Amazon International Best-Selling Author of Play Your Best Game: A Poker
Player’s Perspective on Winning in Business, unpacks how timeless poker
principles apply to the everyday challenges of running and growing a business.
Dan draws from over 25 years of experience as a Fractional CFO, helping
businesses of all sizes—from scrappy startups to $300 million companies—do
what they do, only better. With a degree in Economics and an MBA in Finance, he
brings sharp financial insight, operational expertise, and a deep passion for clarity
in the chaos of entrepreneurship. His clients are often masters of their craft but
need a trusted advisor to decode the numbers and create a plan for growth.
In each episode, Dan blends business acumen with poker-inspired strategy. Learn
how to read financial reports like you’d read a poker table, set bold yet realistic
goals, and create budgets that serve as playbooks for profitability. You’ll also hear
real-world stories, smart strategies, and actionable takeaways designed to help you
scale wisely, stay profitable, and make more confident moves—no bluffing
required.
Whether you’re a founder, creative, or leader aiming to grow with intention, Play
Your Best Game gives you the tools to think more strategically and lead more
decisively. Because in both poker and business, it’s not just about having the best
hand—it’s about how you play it.
About Dan:
Dan Dollevoet is the #1 Amazon International Best-Selling Author of “Play Your Best Game: A Poker Player’s Perspective on Winning in Business.” In the book, he bridges poker strategy and business acumen, offering practical insights on how to read financial reports like a poker table, set meaningful goals, and create strategic budgets that act as playbooks for profitability. It’s a fresh, approachable take on thinking more strategically and making confident moves in business.
With over 25 years of experience as a Fractional CFO, Dan has helped companies—from solo entrepreneurs to $300M enterprises—do “whatever they do” better. Backed by a degree in Economics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and an MBA in Finance from Georgia State University, he works with business owners who are great at their craft but need expert financial guidance to grow. Dan brings a passion for numbers, operations, and clarity—empowering entrepreneurs to scale smart, stay profitable, and play their best game.
In this episode, guest host Jonathan Miller and Dan Dollevoet discuss:
- Reading the Table: Financial Data Like a Poker Pro
- Cash Flow: The Chips that Keep Your Business in the Game
- Know Your Hand: Identifying Your Business “Why”
- Fold the Emotion: Detaching from Financial Decisions
- All-In on Expert Help: Seeking Professional Guidance for Business Growth
Key Takeaways:
- Approach your financial statements with the same level of attention to detail as a poker player studies their hand. It’s about understanding the data and using it strategically to inform your decisions.
- Cash flow is the critical resource that keeps your business alive, just like the blinds in poker keep the game moving. Understanding the real movement of money can prevent your business from folding unexpectedly.
- Your core motivation is your “ace” — it’s the strategic advantage that fuels you through tough times and helps you make the right moves when the stakes are high.
- In poker, emotions can cloud your judgment and make you call when you should fold. Similarly, emotional attachment to financial decisions can lead you to make irrational choices. Step back and analyze the numbers without bias to avoid getting bluffed by your own feelings.
- Just like a poker pro consults their instincts and advisors, business owners should turn to professional guidance to navigate complex situations. The right advice can turn a potential loss into a winning strategy.
“There’s nothing worse than making good decisions based on bad data.” — Dan Dollevoet
Grab a copy of Dan’s book “Play Your Best Game”
Link: https://playyourbestgame.com/#book
About the book:
High-stakes decisions. Uncertain environments. Intense competition. Play Your Best Game reveals the parallels between the poker table and the boardroom, equipping you with strategies to make calculated, data-driven moves that lead to financial success.
Learn how to make smarter decisions with your numbers to increase profits, improve cash flow, and reduce financial stress. Download your free copy today!
Connect with Dan Dollevoet:
Website: https://playyourbestgame.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dandollevoet/overlay/contact-info/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DantheCFO/
Email: [email protected]
Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez
Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions.You’re the expert. Your podcast will prove it.
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