✦ VFD Mastery delivers 28 hours of verifiable CPD – mapped to ICAEW, ACCA & CIMA requirements.      ✦ CPD budgets at work: compliance, reporting, forecasting & exit planning – all covered in Mastery.      ✦ Turn financial data into growth decisions with VFD tools & training.    ✦ Helping businesses improve cash, profits & exit readiness.    ✦ Forecasting, reporting, valuation – practical tools to run and grow your business

12 months to build, launch and grow your advisory service

Build a clear advisory strategy, develop the confidence to deliver it and create a service that grows profitably.

Your 12-Month Mastermind Journey

What you will be able to achieve, supported by the VFD toolkit and 1:1 accountability

Select each phase to see what you will achieve, supported by the VFD toolkit and 1:1 accountability.

Phase 1 · Months 1–3

Define Your Strategy

Set the foundations for a successful advisory practice by creating a clear strategy, identifying early opportunities, and applying the methodology within your own firm.

1

Clarify your strategy and create a focused 12-month growth roadmap

2

Apply the VFD methodology within your own practice and business

3

Define your advisory proposition and the clients you want to serve

4

Identify immediate opportunities to generate fees from existing client relationships

5

Work closely with VFD to maintain focus, momentum and accountability

Phase 2 · Months 4–6

Build Confidence and Expertise

Develop the skills, confidence and practical expertise needed to lead advisory conversations, deliver valuable client support, and convert opportunities into fee-generating engagements.

1

Deepen your understanding of client challenges and growth opportunities

2

Learn how to structure and lead valuable advisory conversations

3

Build confidence using forecasting, planning and decision-making tools

4

Deliver the right level of support for different client needs

5

Convert client needs into clearly scoped advisory opportunities

Phase 3 · Months 7–9

Put It Into Practice

Apply the advisory methodology with real clients by delivering meaningful insights, driving action and accountability, and refining your approach through practical experience.

1

Convert advisory conversations into active client engagements

2

Give clients clearer performance direction through meaningful reporting

3

Lead focused review meetings that drive decisions and accountability

4

Keep performance aligned with plans through regular monitoring

5

Refine and improve delivery through feedback and continuous learning

Phase 4 · Months 10–12

Refine and Grow

Create a scalable advisory practice by embedding consistent delivery, building team capability, strengthening client relationships, and establishing the foundations for long-term growth.

1

Deliver a consistent and repeatable advisory experience for every client

2

Build the team, capability and capacity to scale delivery

3

Grow recurring fees through deeper client relationships and referrals

4

Expand conversations into business value, succession and exit planning

5

Review progress and create the next stage of your growth plan

1
Months 1–3

Define Your Strategy

Set the foundations for a successful advisory practice by creating a clear strategy, identifying early opportunities, and applying the methodology within your own firm.

1

Clarify your strategy and create a focused 12-month growth roadmap

2

Apply the VFD methodology within your own practice and business

3

Define your advisory proposition and the clients you want to serve

4

Identify immediate opportunities to generate fees from existing client relationships

5

Work closely with VFD to maintain focus, momentum and accountability

2
Months 4–6

Build Confidence and Expertise

Develop the skills, confidence and practical expertise needed to lead advisory conversations, deliver valuable client support, and convert opportunities into fee-generating engagements.

1

Deepen your understanding of client challenges and growth opportunities

2

Learn how to structure and lead valuable advisory conversations

3

Build confidence using forecasting, planning and decision-making tools

4

Deliver the right level of support for different client needs

5

Convert client needs into clearly scoped advisory opportunities

3
Months 7–9

Put It Into Practice

Apply the advisory methodology with real clients by delivering meaningful insights, driving action and accountability, and refining your approach through practical experience.

1

Convert advisory conversations into active client engagements

2

Give clients clearer performance direction through meaningful reporting

3

Lead focused review meetings that drive decisions and accountability

4

Keep performance aligned with plans through regular monitoring

5

Refine and improve delivery through feedback and continuous learning

4
Months 10–12

Refine and Grow

Create a scalable advisory practice by embedding consistent delivery, building team capability, strengthening client relationships, and establishing the foundations for long-term growth.

1

Deliver a consistent and repeatable advisory experience for every client

2

Build the team, capability and capacity to scale delivery

3

Grow recurring fees through deeper client relationships and referrals

4

Expand conversations into business value, succession and exit planning

5

Review progress and create the next stage of your growth plan

1:1 VFD Support &
Accountability Throughout

Set priorities and act
Maintain focus and momentum
Review delivery and improve
Refine and reset strategy
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Josef Zbaraski
I've happy with support the support Gaye has given me so far. I think she's really good. I'm also happy with the CAAM demo this morning and I know I have quite a bit to do for me to make the best use of it.
Margot Clarke
The hot seat is really good because we have the support - it's like 5 or 6 people plus, in a big support group. Gaye goes over various reports and issues that we need to work on that we might not even be aware of. Steve and Gaye are great - I can't fault how supportive they are.
Jon Baggot
VFD Pro is an invaluable tool for business owners who want to truly understand and harness the power of financial data. Not only does it provide comprehensive, easy-to-understand, and actionable insights, but it also helps me work with the business to identify their key issues and establish the right KPIs to make progress toward their goals. This targeted approach allows the business to focus on the most critical aspects of their businesses and drive real results. VFD Pro's key attribute is translating financial data into decision making information.
Ian Futter
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Maria Street
Thank you for all your support, and please pass my appreciation on to Gaye, she has been exceptional.
Mastermind Delegate
The 1:1 calls have been one of the most valuable things about working with VFD.

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