Ramona Cedeno

Ramona Cedeno I help business owners understand their numbers so they feel in control and grow their businesses faster. ยฎ PFS,CGMA, MBA.

I am also an author and podcast host of In Great Company. Ramona Speaking Page https://ramonacedeno.com/
Ramona's book website http://simplechoicesbigrewards.com

Can I ask you something?When was the last time you sat still and money was not the first thing that came to mind?For a l...
06/05/2026

Can I ask you something?

When was the last time you sat still and money was not the first thing that came to mind?

For a long time I chased the number I thought would finally bring me peace. A bigger year. A better milestone. And then the next one after that. The finish line kept moving.

What actually brought the peace wasn't exactly a big number. It was knowing. Knowing the business is sustainable. Knowing it runs without me white-knuckling every decision. Knowing the people I love are taken care of not just this month but for real.

That is what financially unbothered actually means to me.

This month I am starting something new here. A series called Your Road to Becoming Financially Unbothered. Episode 01 drops next week and it is going to be worth your time.

So... what would a truly unbothered Tuesday look like for you?

Something stayed with me after speaking yesterday.I ran a simple exercise: pair up, learn one challenge your partner is ...
06/04/2026

Something stayed with me after speaking yesterday.

I ran a simple exercise: pair up, learn one challenge your partner is facing, offer whatever help you can. An introduction, a resource, an idea.

Within minutes the room was doing something most people spend years trying to figure out. They were building real relationships, not collecting contacts.

A network isn't powerful because of how many people you know. It's powerful because of how willing you are to open doors for each other.

If you're in a season of building right now, that's your reminder. The doors you open for others have a way of coming back around.

Ever wonder what's missing after hitting that $1M milestone? ๐Ÿค” That gap in your bank account has a name, and itโ€™s all ab...
06/02/2026

Ever wonder what's missing after hitting that $1M milestone? ๐Ÿค” That gap in your bank account has a name, and itโ€™s all about understanding your margins! ๐Ÿ“‰ Knowing where every dollar goes is key to sustainable growth.

Managing your expenses, investments, and profits effectively can transform your financial journey ๐Ÿš€ Are you ready to dive deeper into your financial health?

Share your thoughts or experiences in the comments! Let's learn together ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿ’ก

May is wrapping up, and I am feeling full.Danny graduated this month ๐ŸŽ“ Watching him get to that milestone, and I still w...
05/29/2026

May is wrapping up, and I am feeling full.

Danny graduated this month ๐ŸŽ“ Watching him get to that milestone, and I still was not prepared for that moment. I felt every hard conversation, every time he kept going when stopping would have been easier. And he did that.

Sam turned sixteen ๐ŸŽ‚ Sixteen. I keep looking at him and seeing so many versions of him all at once, and somehow, he just keeps getting more remarkable.

This is what all of it is for. So I can be present for the moments that do not come twice. Not distracted, not somewhere else in my head. Right here.

Happy graduation, Danny. Happy birthday, Sam. May every door that is meant for you remain wide open โœจ

I am proud to be part of the Ascendus board and even more proud of the work this organization does every day.Ascendus is...
05/27/2026

I am proud to be part of the Ascendus board and even more proud of the work this organization does every day.

Ascendus is a CDFI. They fund and educate small business owners who have been largely shut out of traditional capital. The founders they serve are not missing talent or drive. They are missing access. To capital, to knowledge, to someone who will help them understand what their numbers are actually saying.

That is a gap I have spent my career trying to close. Being connected to an organization doing that same work on the ground means everything to me.

The full interview in the first comment.

You had your best month yet. So why does the bank account feel empty?That question deserves an honest answer. And most f...
05/26/2026

You had your best month yet. So why does the bank account feel empty?

That question deserves an honest answer. And most founders never get one.

If you run a business between $1M and $5M in revenue, this one is for you. The difference between what your business earns and what it actually holds is one of the most common blind spots I see. And it tends to get worse exactly when things are going well.

I broke it down into five slides. Save it, share it with a founder in your circle, and if you want to go deeper, the full piece is on LinkedIn.

Link in the comments.

The right rooms don't open by accident. They open because of the work, the relationships, and the intention you show up ...
05/22/2026

The right rooms don't open by accident. They open because of the work, the relationships, and the intention you show up with. And when you know which ones are yours, they start calling your name.

This is just a fraction of last week. A week that also included client work, deliverables, and everything else that comes with running a business. And yet: a capstone with a cohort of builders investing in what's next, three stages to talk about what founders deserve to understand about their money, a gala celebrating leadership in our profession, and an honor that belongs to every founder I've had the privilege of sitting across from.

A full plate? Always. But that's what preparation is for. The right team, the right tools, and the intention to keep showing up. That's what makes it possible to walk through multiple doors in the same week without dropping anything.
Grateful for every room. Grateful for everyone who made space for me in them.

05/21/2026

If you have been following along since Day 1, you have done something that a lot of founders talk about and very few actually do.

You looked at your numbers. You stopped guessing. You built something real.

But here is the truth: the foundation is only half of it. Day 30 is about what happens when you actually have to use it, and that is where things get interesting.

Watch the video, then come back and tell me: what is the one pricing decision you are committing to this week? Drop it in the comments. ๐Ÿ‘‡

And if you are ready to stop underpricing for good and build a business that actually pays you what you are worth, my inbox is open.

Honored to be part of NYCPA's NextGen Week!On June 3, I'll be leading a Growth Talk: Turning Conversations into Opportun...
05/20/2026

Honored to be part of NYCPA's NextGen Week!

On June 3, I'll be leading a Growth Talk: Turning Conversations into Opportunities, a session I genuinely wish had existed earlier in my career.

We're going to talk about building confidence, growing your network, and developing business in a way that feels natural, not forced. No scripts. No performance. Just real strategies you can use immediately.

If you're an emerging professional, a CPA candidate, or someone building toward a leadership role, this one is for you.

๐Ÿ“… June 3, 2026
๐Ÿ•› 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
โœ… Complimentary session

Grab your spot and join me. Registration link in the comments.

05/19/2026

There's a version of your business where money feels like the easy part.

It doesn't start with a bigger audience or a better offer. It starts with a price that actually reflects your costs, your value, and the standard you want to hold.

Staying underpriced has a cost that a lot of times is never add up. In margin, yes, but also in confidence, in client quality, and in how sustainable this whole thing is long-term.

The pricing calculator is in the first comment. Everything we've covered this month, in one tool.

What's the one thing from this series you're actually going to change? Tell me below. ๐Ÿ‘‡

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