The Insider Playbook: Metrics That Make CEOs Rockstars ??

Alright, folks, gather 'round because I'm about to drop some knowledge bombs that'll make your brain—and maybe your SaaS startup—explode (in a good way, promise!). Ever wished you could peek inside the best CEOs' brains? Well, consider me your friendly neighborhood brain burglar. ??

Enter Ray Rike. This dude isn’t just a guy with a cool name; he’s the Yoda of SaaS metrics. Founding member of the SaaS Metrics Standards Board, his team practically invented the numbers game with the most gigantic SaaS benchmarking Index out there. We're talking 18,000 companies dancing to the rhythm of his metric symphony. ??

Now, lean in because we're about to unveil the holy grail of CEO tricks. From our latest CarCast with the legend himself, we're digging into growth, profit, customer stalking—I mean, acquisition—churn metrics, and those five golden nuggets to skyrocket you from CEO to CEO-extraordinaire. ??

The Golden Five ???

1. Rule of 40 - If your growth rate plus profit margin doesn't scream 40, you're playing it wrong.
2. CAC Ratio - How much are you shelling out to lure in those customers? Know it to the last penny.
3. CAC Payback Period - Spent a fortune acquiring customers? Time to find out when you'll see that cash again.
4. NRR/GRR - These retention metrics are like the heart rate of your biz. Keep 'em healthy!
5. CLTV:CAC Ratio - The magic potion that tells you if you’re on your way to being a billionaire or just burning cash.

And here's where it gets real. I go full “Warren Buffet” on Ray and extract his top ten priorities. But classics are classic for a reason - we ditch trials 2 through 10, laser-focusing on numero uno. Because why juggle when you can throw one ball straight up to the stars?

While you’re mulling over those gems, don't sleep on the latest scoop from McKinsey and Co. They've laid out an eight-step tango to get groovy with a generative AI tech stack. From deciding your AI swag posture to designing a cross-functional star team, it’s the blueprint to thrust you into the AI stratosphere. ??

Encore? It's Your Turn!

Caught the bug yet? Feeling that itch to grow your startup into the next unicorn, or just jazzed to chat metrics? Cool beans! ?? I wanna hear from you:

• What do you need to supercharge your startup?
• Got a spicy take on these insights?
• How are you flipping the script using crazy-good metrics?

Hit me with your best shot! Follow, share, and sprinkle your wisdom in the comments. After all, in this entrepreneurial jam session, every player counts.

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Remember, folks, running a startup is like riding a rollercoaster blindfolded—thrilling, unpredictable, and you might puke. But with the right metrics, you’re not just riding; you're engineering the damn thing. Buckle up, it's game time. ?? ???