Laura Nixon
Laura Nixon
Area President
Nashville Metro Nashville Metro
About
Laura Nixon is a deeply curious financial and business partner who helps Nashville-area business owners turn big ideas into sustainable, transferable value. With 20 years of experience, Laura began her career in marketing and went on to lead multi-disciplinary teams at a large corporation, helping P&Ls find creative ways to grow, rally their people, and get things done. One of her most rewarding projects was building a new P&L from the ground up—growing it from zero to $1 million in just 133 days by bringing talented, motivated people together around a bold goal.
As a FocusCFO Area President, Laura is passionate about supporting small businesses because they are scrappy, driven, creative, and deeply connected to the communities they serve. She listens closely, asks thoughtful questions, and brings an outside-the-box perspective to help owners see their next opportunity and move forward with confidence. Whether the conversation is about growth, leadership, financial questions, or building lasting value, Laura aims to make every client feel encouraged and in good hands—with coffee whenever possible.
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Other Interests
- What's one book you find yourself recommending over and over again, and why? The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry. It's a purposeful practice in slowing down, which is good for someone who loves to run hard!
- What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to design cars. I loved car magazines, racing, and the whole evolution of supercars.
- What was your favorite vacation? Probably Greece, Italy and Spain for my 40th. The food and history were incredible, the communities in Greece really cared for each other, and the sunsets were such a wow!
Before FocusCFO
Prior to focus, I spent 10 years at ad agencies learning all kinds of industries - from restaurants, healthcare, cell phone accessories, CPG to capital markets wealth management, each was a deep dive into how different customers are thinking about interacting wtih those businesses. I spent the next 10 years in corporate marketing at first, managing email, search, paid, and content, and ultimately moved into managing the website, the E-commerce store and the customer facing account functionality. I'm passionate about clear goals, clear leadership, and a commitment to growth. It helped me win awards for a marketing campaign of the year, as well as a results in leadership award.
What attracted you to FocusCFO?
Getting to be hands on with small businesses is a big win. I want us to learn and win together!
Get in touch with Laura
Fill out our short form below and Laura will be in touch with you soon.At FocusCFO, we help you direct your financial strategy and achieve your goals, giving you the freedom to change your life.
FocusCFO provides expert to help entrepreneurs like you overcome these obstacles and achieve sustainable, transferable business value.
Part of Your Team
Our experienced CFOs become an embedded part of your leadership team, providing strategic financial guidance to drive growth and profitabilityC-Level Experience
Benefit from the insights of seasoned financial executives who have decades of experience working in industry, not just for it, as financial executives and entrepreneurs.Team Approach
Leverage the collective wisdom of our collaborative team of CFOs - decades of expertise and best practices derived from a culture of collaboration and teamwork.THE VALUE PYRAMID PROCESS
Guiding entrepreneurs on the climb to building sustainable, transferable business value
Our fractional CFOs provide the expertise of a full-time CFO at a fraction of the cost, with the flexibility to scale your support as needed. You will gain a clear understanding of your financial performance, streamline your operations, and develop a strategic roadmap for success.
