Welcome to Calculated Disruption, the podcast for startup founders aiming to build scalable businesses without getting lost in spreadsheets. Join host Dawn Hatch as she delves into why your January budget is probably inaccurate by mid-year and how this can be leveraged as a competitive advantage. Learn about the importance of strategic budget adjustments and discover a practical framework to keep your financial planning agile and responsive. With insights drawn from real-world examples and current market trends, this episode equips you with the tools needed to navigate the evolving economic landscape and turn budget flexibility into a strategic asset.

Welcome to the latest episode of Calculated Disruption with Dawn Hatch, where we challenge the common startup assumptions that could be holding you back. Today, we delve into whether your numbers are truly reflecting your startup's health or if they're just surface-level data points.

Join us as we explore the real significance of financial metrics versus vanity metrics. Discover how AI and strategic automation can propel your business forward, giving you an edge over those still stuck in the past. We share real-world stories of founders who turned potential pitfalls into superpowers by making data-driven decisions.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to future-proof your startup for 2025. It's time to ask the tough questions, automate wisely, and prepare for exponential growth with a robust operational foundation. Listen in and transform the way you approach your startup's growth journey.

In this episode of "Calculated Disruption: Startup Operations Reimagined," Dawn breaks down how busy founders can actually take a real vacation without their phone blowing up every five minutes. Forget working poolside with your laptop - we're talking about genuinely disconnecting while your business keeps humming along. Dawn shares her practical 30-day game plan for setting up smart automation that handles everything from invoicing to client emails. You'll hear real success stories from entrepreneurs who went from "I can't step away for a day" to confidently unplugging for weeks. Whether you're flying solo or leading a team, this episode delivers straightforward strategies to reclaim your time and build a more valuable business that doesn't depend on your constant attention. Because let's face it - you deserve a break, and your business will be stronger for it.

Join Dawn Hatch, founder of MATAX and seasoned startup advisor, as she explores the critical process of building a first budget for your startup. While often seen as tedious, budgeting is a strategic tool that can lead to smarter growth decisions and bolster your startup's creative endeavors. Dawn shares real-life stories of founders who transformed their financial outlook through tailored budgeting strategies, highlighting the importance of understanding costs, revenue projections, and adaptable financial frameworks.

Discover how a thoughtful budget forces you to think concretely about your business model, becoming a framework for decision-making and helping anticipate potential cash flow gaps. Gain insights on revenue planning, multiple budget scenarios, and the significance of building flexibility into your financial plans to quickly adapt to market changes. Learn the value of experienced guidance and the importance of simple, scalable operational foundations to support innovation and growth. Tune in to transform your startup's financial health and secure long-term success.