Cash & Burn Podcast - Stories of SaaS Growth

The Cash & Burn podcast is a weekly conversation with SaaS founders and senior executives about the challenges of creating and scaling SaaS companies.  

Guests share their journey of success and setbacks with a primary focus on how they overcame specific issues that could have ended the company.

Hosted by repeat SaaS Founder, Brandon Metcalf, (CEO & Founder of Place, CEO & Founder of ASYMBL, and was the President & Founder of Talent Rover).

Embracing RevOps w/ Erol Toker
Episode 43

Embracing RevOps w/ Erol Toker

In today’s episode, Brandon sits down with Erol Toker, Founder and CEO of Truly.co

The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster w/ Christine McDannell
Episode 42

The Entrepreneur Roller Coaster w/ Christine McDannell

In today’s episode, Brandon sits down with Christine McDannell, Founder and Principal of The Magnolia Firm.

Helping Companies Connect Their Data… Faster W/ John Winner
Episode 41

Helping Companies Connect Their Data… Faster W/ John Winner

Brandon and John discuss the difference between running a bootstrap and funded company, VC math, building relationships with VCs, and the importance of data when it comes to emerging technologies. 

The Journey of Product Market Fit W/ Garin Hess
Episode 40

The Journey of Product Market Fit W/ Garin Hess

In today’s episode, Brandon sits down with Garin Hess, Founder & CEO of Consensus. Brandon and Garin discuss time constraints when comes to demoing, finding product market fit, succeeding in a way you don’t expect to, and getting creative during fragile economical periods.

Focusing on Making the Basket as an Entrepreneur W/ David Spisak
Episode 39

Focusing on Making the Basket as an Entrepreneur W/ David Spisak

In today’s episode, Brandon sits down with David Spisak, President & CEO of Disruptive Growth Solutions. Brandon and David discuss his career journey, how to balance your life while running a business, focusing on the right things as a leader, and starting a company in the midst of a recession.

Making Life Easier for Freelancers W/ Karl Swanepoel
Episode 38

Making Life Easier for Freelancers W/ Karl Swanepoel

In today’s episode, Brandon sits down with Karl Swanepoel, Founder & CEO of Revolancer. Brandon and Karl discuss operating and running a business at the age of 15, revolutionizing the way we think about freelance work, dealing with curveballs, and benefiting from proper mentorship. 

How Listening Can Be Your Superpower W/ Chris Ortega
Episode 37

How Listening Can Be Your Superpower W/ Chris Ortega

Brandon and Chris talk about pivoting from an individual contributor to people manager as a finance professional, learning and soaking up knowledge from the great people you bring on, listening to people as a superpower, and finding the right partnerships throughout your leadership journey.

Making Decisions as a Co-CEO W/ Fineas Tatar
Episode 36

Making Decisions as a Co-CEO W/ Fineas Tatar

Brandon and Fineas talk through the experience of making decisions as a Co-CEO, finding product market fit as an agency style business, running a fully bootstrapped company, and understanding your company's cash flow.

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