SaaS Metrics School
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VC Fundable Growth Rates
SaaS Metrics School
01/11/24 • 3 min
In episode #160, I review growth rates that are considered VC fundable. I find growth rates to be very subjective based on the audience. Are we talking to VC or PE? Let’s not get caught up in the hype. I cover the growth rates posted by Jason Lemkin in a SaaStr post and Benchmarkit.AI growth rates.
Lemkin’s view of growth rates
Benchmarkit.ai growth rates
Bootstrappers, let’s not get caught up in the hype
SaaStr post: https://www.saastr.com/look-no-vc-wants-to-fund-a-startup-with-so-so-growth-except-maybe-your-existing-investors/
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You Can’t Scale without Bookings Data
SaaS Metrics School
12/28/24 • 4 min
In episode #261, I address the world of SaaS data. Bookings data is one of the biggest data mistakes that I see in SaaS. With this data, you can forget about understanding your GTM efficiency
What is bookings data?
Sources of bookings data
What if I’m self-service SaaS?
Check out my post on the bookings report here: https://www.thesaascfo.com/the-saas-bookings-report/
Your MRR Schedule is Worth its Weight in Gold
SaaS Metrics School
05/10/24 • 4 min
Episode 197 – Your MRR Schedule is Worth its Weight in Gold
In episode #197, I address due diligence and your MRR schedule. Your MRR schedule will ALWAYS be requested in due diligence.
What is an MRR schedule?
How do you create an MRR schedule?
MRR schedules are gold
SaaS metrics course
What is the Purpose of an MRR Schedule and Why You Should Care
SaaS Metrics School
02/18/25 • 3 min
In episode #267, I address the coveted MRR schedule. Done wrong, it causes a ton of headaches and can derail due diligence.
What is the MRR schedule?
Where do you source the data?
What systems house this data?
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Don’t Do This When Allocating Your CAC Expense
SaaS Metrics School
04/04/24 • 3 min
In episode #187, I address an important concept when trying to allocate CAC expenses between new and existing business. This came up again on a coaching call so it’s time to address it.
how not to allocate
how to properly allocate CAC
another good way to allocate CAC
My 5 Pillar SaaS Metrics Framework: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/pl/2148255133
What Revenue Streams Should Be Included in Our MRR Schedule?
SaaS Metrics School
02/16/24 • 2 min
In episode #172, I address revenue streams and MRR schedules. This is no joking matter. Our metrics and valuation depend on clean data.
Common SaaS revenue streams
MRR schedules
Combining MRR schedules
Grab my template to create your MRR schedule in this free course: https://www.thesaasacademy.com/offers/gmbMDsYN/checkout
Improving Your DSO and Cash Flow
SaaS Metrics School
06/11/24 • 4 min
In episode #203, I address invoicing, cash collections, and cash flow. Cash flow starts with timely and accurate invoicing.
Timely and accurate invoicing
Days Sales Outstanding
Cash collections
Grab my DSO guide here: https://www.thesaascfo.com/downloads/dso-guide/
Need help with cash collections automation, book time with me here: https://book.thesaascfo.com/tryextend
What is the Impact of Gross Revenue Retention on Valuation?
SaaS Metrics School
02/18/24 • 3 min
In episode #173, I address a student question this week in my SaaS Metrics Foundation course. We must understand our GRR, benchmarks, and how third parties will judge our SaaS business. Check out episode #59 on gross revenue retention for more details.
What is GRR?
Valuation impact
Benchmark data sources
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You Must Define Your Type of Variable Revenue
SaaS Metrics School
04/12/25 • 3 min
In episode #275, I’m sharing revenue insights from helping a lot of SaaS companies with their finances. You must clearly define your major revenue categories. Next, you must define your type of variable revenue.
The 6 major revenue categories
The types of variable revenue
Why this matters
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Please Code Your Expenses to the Department Level
SaaS Metrics School
03/08/24 • 2 min
In episode #181, I address an all too frequent accounting problem. Department coding. Save yourself headaches down the road by coding expenses to the department level.
Pure-play SaaS departments
COGS vs. OpEx
Why this matters
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FAQ
How many episodes does SaaS Metrics School have?
SaaS Metrics School currently has 281 episodes available.
What topics does SaaS Metrics School cover?
The podcast is about Management, Entrepreneurship, Podcasts and Business.
What is the most popular episode on SaaS Metrics School?
The episode title 'VC Fundable Growth Rates' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on SaaS Metrics School?
The average episode length on SaaS Metrics School is 3 minutes.
How often are episodes of SaaS Metrics School released?
Episodes of SaaS Metrics School are typically released every day.
When was the first episode of SaaS Metrics School?
The first episode of SaaS Metrics School was released on Jul 15, 2023.
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